Discover Helsingborg - the city's unmissable attractions

When you want to stay right in the heart of Helsingborg's city buzz but also feel the echoes of the past, book into the Elite Hotel Mollberg. The hotel's origins date back to the 1300s and are evident in the beautiful crystal chandeliers, painted panels, and brick walls that peek through here and there. In addition to 131 rooms, there's a gym, relaxation area, and several restaurants and bars. In other words, you barely need to leave the hotel – but if you do, Helsingborg's shopping district and nightlife are just around the corner.

Is small and personal your vibe when it comes to accommodation? Then Hotel Linnéa might be the spot for you. This charming boutique hotel, with its 38 rooms, isn't particularly large, but instead offers plenty of personality, with each space having its unique character. If you visit in the summer, you can enjoy your first meal of the day outside in the sun in the charming courtyard.

As well as beautiful sea views, the Clarion Hotel Sea U boasts a range of different restaurants and bars (including one at the very top on the rooftop!), a heated outdoor pool, and a gym. Furthermore, you won't have to walk far to experience Helsingborg's entertainment and cultural scene. In the morning, wake up to a lavish hotel breakfast with plenty of organic options. The hotel is the largest in the city, boasting a total of 250 rooms.

Are you visiting Helsingborg with the family? Then it could be nice to stay slightly outside the city centre, but still with easy access to town. This is what you get at Scandic Nord, a family-friendly hotel with special family rooms where both large and small guests can sleep comfortably. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness area, relaxation area, sauna, and restaurant, and during school holidays, the hotel staff organise activities for children.

If you're travelling to Helsingborg, a visit to Sillen & Makrillen is practically a must – at least if you enjoy seafood in scenic surroundings. The restaurant is located right on the waterfront, where they serve fish, seafood and other dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The opening hours span most of the year, but make sure to check the website just to be safe.

When it's time to treat yourself to something a little more luxurious, book a table at Creo, whose menu focuses on ambitious small and middle dishes. Flavour-wise, inspiration comes from all over the world, and vegetarians and those who enjoy meat and fish alike will find something to satisfy their appetite. If you want to try a bit of everything, a tasting menu of four or seven courses is recommended, which can be paired with drink packages.

Link arms with your best pals and head to Norra Storgatan where Amore Fantasia welcomes you into its enchanted world. This glamorous Italian restaurant serves modern variations of Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and main dishes, which you can wash down with equally innovative cocktails or perhaps a glass of Italian wine. The delightful interiors are worth a visit in itself.

At Anjo, you can enjoy a relaxed dining experience with flavours from the continent and a solid selection of wine. All kinds of groups are welcome here for 'family and friends dining', but those who love oysters will feel particularly at home – the bistro has an unusually large variety of oysters with all sorts of toppings and flavourings.

Great atmosphere, craft beer and accompanying street food are the name of the game at Barski – a perfect choice when you're looking for something relaxed rather than flashy. Fill up on hearty burgers and dishes from the grill, and explore the selection in the venue's own taproom where you'll find around 20 different craft beers from the local brand Brewski.

Visit one of Sweden's first Korean restaurants, which has been in Helsingborg since 2006. At Koreana, you can enjoy everything from classics like bibimbap and bulgogi to more unusual dishes like dack gochi and tteokbokki. The venue itself is delightfully unpretentious with a typical neighbourhood restaurant style.

Vinpublik describes itself more as a wine pub than a wine bar, and there's no doubt that wine is the star of the show. As well as a wide selection of drinks, they serve rustic seasonal small plates here, as well as a daily lunch special. A lovely place to hang out, listen to music, and have a natter with your best mate.

Enjoy the view from the eighth floor of Clarion Hotel Sea U, where the award-winning Rooftop Bar boasts impressive offerings. Picture it: a refreshing cocktail in your glass or perhaps a chilled glass of bubbles to sip while gazing out over the waters of Øresund and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Need we say more? During the summer, the large terrace opens up, while the party continues indoors in the lounge on colder days.

Died-in-the wool beer nerd, or simply craving a chilled pint and pizza with a view of the water? Either way, you're equally welcome at Benchwarmers, the local Helsingborg brewery's taproom found at two different locations. A place for anyone who prefers to socialise in relaxed surroundings, but also enjoys high-quality food and drink.

At Atrium, you can enjoy ambitious cocktails in a vibrant Manhattan setting. Choose from a variety of innovative spritzers, hot coffee cocktails, and fruity mocktails meticulously crafted by the venue's bartenders. At the weekend, it transforms into a club with DJs and an extra festive atmosphere.

This coffee bar, named Café of the Year in Helsingborg in 2024, does everything from breakfast dishes and pastries to grilled sandwiches and salads, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. There are also sugar-free and gluten-free options on the menu, and as a coffee bar, Bruket naturally serves excellent coffee as well.

Fahlmans is just how you imagine a classic Swedish konditori: historic surroundings, friendly staff and counters filled with a wide range of cakes, pastries and sweet treats. Satisfy your craving for a snack with everything from a slice of cake to Danish pastries and biscuits, or enjoy a substantial sandwich – their prawn sandwich is particularly renowned. Additionally, a breakfast buffet is served all week, except on Sundays when brunch is offered instead.

Put on your leather jacket, throw some hair gel in your hair, and get ready for time travel back to the 1950s. At Ebba's Café, you'll find small booths with leather sofas, String shelves and a jukebox playing rockabilly. They serve homemade treats such as radio cake, chequerboard biscuits, and Ebba's own "färgteveruta" biscuits. On the lunch menu, you'll find baked potatoes, burgers, potato pancakes, and other typical dishes of the era, but unlike the actual Fifties, there's a wide variety of vegan dishes available. Naturally, you can also enjoy a fizzy drink or a ice cream shake.

In the heart of the city, you'll find this stone oven bakery, which has been run by the same family since it started over ten years ago. At Backhaus, you can rest your legs while enjoying freshly baked treats, a sourdough sandwich, or perhaps a hearty salad. For extra relaxation, take a seat in one of the sofa corners upstairs, where it is usually a bit quieter.

Are you really still in Helsingborg, or are you wandering in Madagascar's tropical rainforest? Inside the Tropikariet, you may well wonder. Get acquainted with snakes and crocodiles, hang out with a lemur family, and go on guided tours. A fun activity for both big and small.

Don't forget to set aside some time to visit Sofiero Castle during your stay in Helsingborg. Stroll through the beautiful castle gardens, have a coffee in the café, visit the garden shop, and perhaps catch an exciting event. Younger visitors can entertain themselves in the castle's play and adventure park.

Challenge your friends to pool, shuffleboard, snooker and darts. At the town's oldest billiard hall, the hours fly by as you engage in various fun activities – fortunately, there's food and drink available in case hunger suddenly strikes. Loser foots the bill?

Have you always wondered what really goes on behind the taps at a proper brewery? Then book a brewery tour with beer tasting at Helsingborgs Bryggeri, where they share the secrets Skåne brewing culture in a relaxed manner. The tour concludes with a beer tasting in the beer loft or in the adjacent Oxhallen.

Fredriksdal is a small oasis in the heart of the city, featuring lush greenery, historic parks, and endangered native livestock breeds. Stroll around at a leisurely pace and admire the garden's flora and fauna, and then enjoy something nice at the café. There's also a large play area for the little ones, and in the summer, theatre performances are organised.