11 sommartips från Helsingborg

🎨 Did you know Helsingborg is full of public art? Here are nine artworks to discover on a walk through the city– from north to south. ☀️🌿 ✨ Hans Alfredssons plats By the theatre, playful clues honour Hans Alfredson – a flower-covered falukorv, feet balancing an egg and the mysterious letter “Q”. ✨ Lekande ungdom – Sankt Jörgens plats This bronze fountain by Axel Wallenberg (1946) shows young people at play, inspired by bathing scenes in nearby Arild. ✨ Vindskulpturen – Hamntorget A folded steel column by Lars Bergström and Mats Bigert reflects the sky and symbolises wind growing from calm to strong. ✨ Attachéväska – Raoul Wallenberg-monumentet A forgotten briefcase by Gustav and Ulla Kraitz honours Raoul Wallenberg, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II. ✨ Sjöfartsgudinnan – Hamntorget Carl Milles’ iconic 1923 monument symbolises Helsingborg as a port city, facing the harbour entrance. ✨ Hamngäst – Oceanhamnen This fiery sculpture by Thomas Nordström burns with recycled biogas, symbolising the energy of this innovative district. ✨ Livets källa – Mariakyrkan A calm bronze sculpture of Mary by Gustaf Nordahl (1956), reflecting themes of life, faith and motherhood. ✨ Shattering – ArtStreet Hbg Leon Keer’s striking 3D mural of breaking porcelain cups tells a story about climate change. ✨ Sammanstråla / Shine Together – Gustav Adolfs torg David Svensson gathered street lamps from around the world around a local one – a symbol of cultures meeting in one city. ✨ Which artwork would you discover first? Art lovers – don’t miss to come by the art hall at @dunkerskultur 🎨 #visithelsingborg #helsingborg #publicart #artwalk ☀️🌿

🇸🇪➡️🇩🇰 One destination. Two countries. 🌊 How many places in the world let you have breakfast in one country and lunch in another. From Helsingborg, a 20-minute ferry ride takes you across the Øresund Strait to the charming town of Helsingør. The crossing itself is part of the experience, with sea views, fresh ocean air and the feeling of hopping between countries in no time. Once you're there: 🏰 Visit Kronborg Castle, the legendary home of Hamlet ⚓ Discover fascinating stories at the Maritime Museum of Denmark 🍴 Enjoy local flavours at Værftets Madmarked 🍦 Treat yourself to an ice cream from Brostræde Is, tucked away in one of the town’s most picturesque streets 🛍️ Wander through the historic town centre and browse local shops and cafés 🥪 Finish your day with a traditional Danish smørrebrød at Axeltorv Two countries. One unforgettable day trip. 📍 Helsingborg & Helsingør ⛴️ Ferry crossing: only 20 minutes 📸: Thomas Rafn Larsen #VisitHelsingborg #OneDestinationTwoCountries #Helsingborg #Helsingor #Denmark #Hygge #visitdenmark

Concert Summer at Sofiero ✨🎶 What would summer be without one or more unforgettable open-air concerts, with Sofiero Castle as a stunning backdrop? The full concert lineup has now been announced, so book your tickets today! 18 July – The Ark 25 July – Håkan Hellström 8 August – Veronica Maggio https://www.sofiero.se/se-och-gora/konserter/