The City’s Earliest History
At the end of the 13th century, the Danish Crown established the town of Halmstad by granting trading...
Journey through the history of Halmstad
Take a journey through centuries of city life, trade, and culture. Visit memorable places and meet the people who have brought the city to life and given it its unique character. This website was created by Gamla Halmstad and is part of the city history exhibition featured in Kultur på Slottet.
Battles, love, everyday life, and celebrations
Discover history through brutal battles, learned monks, and enterprising businesswomen. Join royal weddings, early train journeys, and popular entertainment. Here, you can also learn about our three hearts, what people throughout history have said about Halmstad, and much more.
The Fortress Town
At the beginning of the 17th century, Christian IV transformed Halmstad into a strongly fortified town. When Halmstad...
Transport and Infrastructure
In the late 19th century, railways and motor traffic arrived in Halmstad. A few years later, the first...
Trade, Shipping and Commerce
Trade developed very rapidly during the 19th century. The town’s population increased more than tenfold, and the town...
The Welfare State
During the first years of the 20th century, Halmstad established a professional fire service, while both healthcare and...
Citizen Engagement
Sweden underwent profound changes during the 19th century. One consequence was the emergence of popular movements.
Culture and Entertainment
How have people in Halmstad entertained themselves from the 17th to the 20th century – from beer taverns...
Stories from Halmstad
Short stories that you can listen to on your phone by scanning the QR code with your phone’s...
The Sporting Movement
If we want to pinpoint a specific year for the arrival of modern sport in Halmstad, we could...
Portraits of Halmstad Residents
Here we present short stories about some of Halmstad’s residents whose lives and contributions are worth remembering.
Historical Quotes
Halmstad residents and visitors passing through who visited Halmstad and shared their thoughts about the town – from...
About
The local history exhibition associated with this website is located in the basement of Halmstad Castle.
