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AN OUTING TO KUNGSBACKA´S ENVIRONMENTS
Are you interested in fine, old seaside resorts and maritime history or would you prefer the peace and
quiet of cultural venues and nature at their best? Then you’ve come to the right place
because Kungsbacka has many delightful excursion destinations to offer visitors.
SÄRÖ - As early as 1839, Särö’s open-air hot and
cold swimming baths were erected. Särö very quickly
gained popularity as a seaside resort among wealthy
people, including members of the Swedish royal
family. During this era (as a seaside resort), many
beautiful houses were built, many of which still remain BILLDAL
today, tastefully restored with their typical verandas. BILLDAL
The former station building today houses a restaurant
called Blomstermåla 1904 with a splendid terrace at
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LINDOME
the water’s edge. Särö Västerskog (See p. 10) is a
nature preserve with unique remnants of the typical
natural forest that once flourished along the entire
coastline. The area offers excellent hiking trails and
lovely bathing from rocky beaches.
www.blomstermala.com +46 (0)31 93 69 20
VALLDA - Vallda is a coastal area rich in relics of
the past. Several barrows from the Bronze Age can be
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KULLAVIK
Malevik
Malevik
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Sandsjöbacka 1
Sandsjöbacka
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found at Vallda Sandö (See p. 10), a nature preserve
with a rich bird life, a lovely bathing-beach and a guest
harbour. In Lerkil, there is a popular bathing-place
with shallow waters, a sand beach, rocks and adjacent
marina for leisure and fishing boats. Smarholmen is another
bathing-beach popular for families with children.
ONSALA - The history of Onsala has been characterised
by sea trade and fishing since the early
Middle Ages. The Ship and Seafaring Museum in
Onsala depicts the seafaring era of the farmers. Onsala
Church, close by, is renowned for its beautiful painted
ceilings. Mårtagården is a well-kept captain’s manor
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Vallda Sandö
Vallda Sandö
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Släp
Släp
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VALLDA
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KUNGSBACKA
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HJÄLM
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dating from the 18th century, where guided tours and
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music entertainment are arranged during the summer.
Gottskär is a cosy seaside resort with a fishing harbour, 22
yacht races, a restaurant and a coffee house. LERKIL
LERKIL
Nidingen see page 12.
Forsbäck
Forsbäck
HANHALS
HANHALS
FJÄR
FJÄR
www.onsalakyrka.se +46 (0)300-569500
www.martagarden.se +46 (0)300-61890
The Ship & Seafaring Museum +46 (0)300-64760
FJÄRÅS - Lake Lygnern, the largest lake in the
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county of Halland, is surrounded by areas of great
Smarholmen Smarholmen
natural beauty. The lake is popular for bathing, canoeing
and fishing. Fjärås is Sweden’s centre for the
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Västra Hagen
cultivation of horseradish, and the knowledge has been
passed on from generation to generation. A church well Västra Hagen
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ONSALA
ONSALA
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worth visiting is Hanhals Church (+46 (0)300-569800)
dating from the Middle Ages. Hjälm boasts the largest
collection of barrows dating from the Bronze Age. You
can read about Fjärås Bräcka and other places to visit
under the heading KungsRike.
ÅSA-FRILLESÅS - Here, to the south, the coastline
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changes character, and the rocks give way to long,
sandy beaches. Åsa and Frillesås have been popular
summer resorts since the mid 20th century. At the tip
of the Ölmanäs peninsula is Näsbokrok nature (see p.
10) preserve with barrows dating from the Bronze Age
as well as rubble fields. Stättared Gård at Lake Hornsjön
welcomes families and others. Here you will find
animals, footpaths, bathing and a hostel.
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Draget Lotsholmarna
Orreviken
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GOTTSKÄR
Draget Lotsholmarna
Orreviken
GOTTSKÄR
Vässingsö
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Vässingsö
Ölmanäs
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Ölmevalla
Ölmevalla
TÖLÖ-ÄLVSÅKER - Tölöberg, with its small red
house at the top, can be seen from most parts of Kungsbacka
town centre. It offers a panoramic view of the
town and the Kungsbacka Fiord. Sandsjöbacka (see p.
10) is one of the largest nature preserves on the west
coast. Here, you will find hiking trails in beautiful
Malön
Malön
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Ölmanäs
ÅSA
ÅSA
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heatherclad moorland as well as several outlook points.
Älvsåker church (+46 (0)300-568150) is a charming
medieval church with painted ceilings dating from the
18th century. Next to the church is Lindströmsgården
(+46 (0)300-10844), a well-preserved family estate
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dating from the 17th century, now a local history
museum.
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Vendelsö
Vendelsö
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Kungsbackafjorden
Kungsbackafjorden
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