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Ängelholm Aviation Museum

The guide was updated: 2024-02-05

Fly a Cessna or check the steam engines in Ängelholm. The Ängelholm Aviation Museum tells the story of Skåne's air flotilla, and has three flight simulators. There is something for pilots of all ages. The museum shop has all manner of aviation-relates souvenirs.

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Address: Ängelholms flygmuseum, Drakenvägen 5, Ängelholm
Opening hours: June 15 to August 31: daily 10am–7pm. The rest of the year: Sat & Sun 11am–3pm
Website: www.engelholmsflygmuseum.se/english
Phone: +46 76 022 46 59
Email: booking@engelholmsflygmuseum.se

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Homestead Park

Homestead Park

The Homestead Park in Ängelholm is a family-friendly retreat. With a zoo that highlights native Swedish animals and five museums that spring to life in the summer, there's something for everyone. Young children can play to their heart's content in the expansive playground, while visitors can also delight in summer stage performances, dine at the inn, or treat themselves at the ice-cream stall.

Djurholmen Hiking Area

Djurholmen Hiking Area

Djurholmen hiking area on the southern slopes of Hallandsåsen offers a serene escape deep in the Småland forests. Its marked trails take you through a vast bog, a creek ravine with waterfalls, and varied beech and coniferous woods. Djurholmamossen, one of Skåne's few preserved raised bogs, is a natural habitat for black grouses, capercaillies (one of Sweden's largest birds) and moose. Respect for the environment is paramount here, with no fires allowed and dogs to be kept on a leash. Discover the park's rich history and nature's wonders through its peaceful trails.

Kronoskogen Hiking Area

Kronoskogen Hiking Area

Kronoskogen, a forested area between Ängelholm and Skälderviken, features a diverse array of pine, birch, and other trees, creating a natural shield against sea winds and sand. The western part, Ängelholm's coastal forest, is a designated nature reserve. Explore its marked hiking trails that range from 2.8 to 10 km and connect with the Skåneleden trail. Enjoy fishing or paddling in Rönne å, and find well-prepared rest areas. The area's diverse flora and fauna, including rare species like Goodyera repens orchid (Knärot) and Alpine enchanter's-nightshade (Dvärghäxört), add to its charm.

Lakes Västersjön & Rössjön

Lakes Västersjön & Rössjön

Lakes Västersjön and Rössjön, separated by a thin strip of land, offer some of the most beautiful scenery on the Hallandsåsen ridge. You can swim and fish in Västersjön, while Rössjön is a bird sanctuary. On the hillsides north of Rössjön, there are several deep ravines worth exploring. The most famous one is Trollehallar, with its 35-metre-high steep walls.

River Vege

River Vege

Vege å flows between the Söderåsen national park and its outfall at Skälder Bay in Utvälinge. Where the river meets the sea, you will find beautiful sand and clay sea bed, which provides nutrition and attracts a wide variety of birds and marine life. Of the shore, you will find Sandön — a protected nature reserve on an island.

Ride Icelandic Horses in Spelmansgården

Ride Icelandic Horses in Spelmansgården

At Spelmansgården, discover serene Hallandsås trails amidst lush beech woodlands and across gentle streams, ideal for exploring on specially bred Icelandic horses. The site offers a unique riding experience for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, with a focus on structured learning in its riding school. Enjoy the tranquillity of nature, expert guidance, and well-cared-for horses for a memorable equestrian adventure.

Vegeåleden Hiking Trail

Vegeåleden Hiking Trail

Embark on a journey along the Vegeåleden Hiking Trail, stretching from Strövelstorp to the mouth of the Vege river at Skälder Bay in Utvälinge. This 8 km trail passes through open fields and lush countryside, leading hikers to the historical Vegeholm Castle, encased in its majestic garden. Though privately owned, the castle, founded in 1530, adds a touch of grandeur to the trek. The path culminates at the old Tegelbruket in Utvälinge, surrounded by rich, diverse vegetation that is a haven for birdlife.

Bike Trails in Ängelholm

Bike Trails in Ängelholm

Ängelholm offers many pleasant day trips between 10 and 60 km long. One example is the 16 km long Lergök circuit (Lergöksrundan), which takes you past towns, forests and the sea. Get your map at the Tourist Centre.

Råbocka Havsbad

Råbocka Havsbad

Råbocka havsbad ia a sandy beach with shallow waters with sandbanks. Place your towel down among the dune landscape, which towards land changes into beach heath and woods. Lovely caves are just behind the dunes — perfect for sunbathing. Toilets, shower, barbecue place, restaurants and a camping site are here for your convenience. At Klitterhus, there is a 100-metre-long jetty with a handicap ramp.

Skåneleden Nature Trail

Skåneleden Nature Trail

Spanning over 1,400 km, the Skåneleden Nature Trail offers a mosaic of scenic landscapes and cultural gems. Divided into six subtrails and over 100 day hikes, it caters to hikers of all skill levels, ages and interests, whether you're drawn to coastal paths by sand dunes and charming harbours or the meandering trails along Hallandsås Ridge. Each path varies in difficulty and length, ensuring a fulfilling experience for every hiker.

Hallandsås

Hallandsås

Hallandsås, an 80-million-year-old parent rock horst, serves as a striking natural divide between Halland and Skåne. Stretching 40 km long and 5-10 km wide, its highest point, Högalteknall, rises 226 meters above sea level. The ridge's diverse nature, from beech and fir forests to bog and heather moorland, coupled with a wealth of cultural heritage, makes it a captivating destination for hiking and biking.

Ängelholms DiscGolfPark

Ängelholms DiscGolfPark

Disc golf is an outdoor sport similar to traditional golf, where players throw flying discs at a target, typically a metal basket, aiming to complete each hole in the fewest throws. It's a free open air activity that you can enjoy it whenever you like. The nine hole track in Ängelholm near Jordgubbsvägen på Nyhem is free and does not require booking Just bring your disk and have fun.

UFO Monument

UFO Monument

The UFO Monument in Sibirienskogen, Ängelholm is a monument at the place where a UFO allegedly landed on May 18th 1946. The statue is a scale model of a flying saucer rendered in concrete, plus the purportedly life-size landing impressions on the ground.

Ängelholm Minitrain

Ängelholm Minitrain

Take the little ones on board the ‘Pyttetåget’ train to Ängelholm Hembygdspark (local history park) and back again. The park is home to a zoo, with Swedish animals and a play area for younger children.

Canoeing

Canoeing

The River Rönne winds its way through the countryside from Lake Ringsjön to the sea at Ängelholm. This stretch is 85 kilometres long, and you can paddle your way along through almost tropical scenery, and past areas with rich cultural traditions. The peaceful journey is occasionally punctuated with rapids. There are plenty of things to see and do along the way. Some sections are ideal for families with children. You can choose to paddle for a few hours or a few days. One example is the trip from Gunnarödsbron/Stockamöllan to Rögnaröd/Djupadal, which takes around four hours. You can hire canoes and kayaks from various locations, and most hire companies also offer overnight accommodation. Stay in a converted stable or a 17th century cottage. Or why not get a whole bunch of friends together and hire a 20- or 12-man tent. If you want to spend the night in the great outdoors, there are places with shelters, toilets and firewood. For a particularly Swedish summer experience, combine a canoeing trip with hiring a sauna trailer. Take a hot sauna, followed by a dip in the river.

Guided Tour on the Rönne River

Guided Tour on the Rönne River

Hop aboard the Laxen for a guided sightseeing tour of Ängelholm! The tour will take you along the river Rönne, Skåne’s Amazon, as it meanders through the city centre. The trip with Laxen (Swedish for salmon) departs from the landing stage at the centrally located City Hall and passes under many bridges on its way out to the Skälderviken marina. Here, the boat will be moored for a short break (approx. 25 minutes), giving you the opportunity perhaps to indulge in an ice cream and take a stroll around the marina before we set sail for the city centre again, bringing us back to the landing stage at City Hall. The trip will take approximately 2 hours and the guided tour on the outward journey is offered in both Swedish and English. The boat only runs in summer.

Ängelholm Aviation Museum

Ängelholm Aviation Museum

Fly a Cessna or check the steam engines in Ängelholm. The Ängelholm Aviation Museum tells the story of Skåne's air flotilla, and has three flight simulators. There is something for pilots of all ages. The museum shop has all manner of aviation-relates souvenirs.

Upzone

Upzone

Upzone is an experience for all of you that like to exercise, push the limits of yourself but foremost likes to have fun. Up among the treetops you can challenge yourself and others on four different courses with different difficulties. In our parks you can ride the zip line, balance on logs, climb in nets and swing to get through the different courses. From 3 to 15 meters up in the air, you can enjoy our adventure forest. Upzone is unique in the Skåne region and offers a creative park in a fantastic area near Ängelholms Hembygdspark. At Upzone Adventure Forest you get to a chance to experience the nature from a new perspective through different challenges up to 15 meters from the ground. The park consists of four courses, Funzone, Fitnesszone, Adventurezone and Riskzone. The higher the difficulty the higher from the ground. In our park you can crawl through tunnels, swing to the Tarzan net, ride the zip line to the next tree or why not the sledge 6 meters over the ground or jump the Big Jump from 15 meters.

Kattegattleden Cycle Path

Kattegattleden Cycle Path

Explore the nature and culture by bike! For the first time in Sweden you can do this on an International cycling trail. It's 370 kilometres long, almost free from cars, with unique seaside locations. The trail connects Helsingborg in the south to Gothenburg in the north, all the way through Halland. Kattegattleden is divided into 8 sections. Each section offers unique tourist destinations, places to stay, bike rentals and service stations. Cycle through fantastic landscapes, eat in small authentic restaurants, swim at rocky or soft sandy beaches, and just enjoy the wind in your face.

SUP — Standup paddleboarding

SUP — Standup paddleboarding

Standup paddleboarding is great exercise and an exhilarating adventure. You stand on an oversized surfboard and use a paddle to navigate through the calm waters of Rönne å.

Vattnets hus (Water House)

Vattnets hus (Water House)

Vattnets hus is a comprehensive aquatic centre with a 25x25 metre lap pool with 10 lanes and two training pools, one with adjustable depth. The adventure area features six pools, two slides, a whirlpool, a lazy river, a wave ball, and water cannons. Additionally, there’s a gym and a bistro on-site.

Laxtrapporna — the Salmon Stairs

Laxtrapporna — the Salmon Stairs

Laxtrapporna marks the site of the 1767 sawmill, Nya Mölla. Now, a waterfall here powers a hydroelectric plant, offering a serene setting for picnics and summer swims in the fish ladder. With convenient parking and bike access right up to the waterfall, it's an ideal starting point for Munka Möllestig, a scenic trail along the river.

Heagården

Heagården

Is an ancestral farm dating back to 1862. The residence remains intact, along with agricultural tools, and a well-preserved Fire Department museum (brandkårsmuseum). There's a working blacksmith shop, clog maker's workshop and a large garden. Guided tours and refreshments are available.

Magnarps Strandmark Nature Reserve

Magnarps Strandmark Nature Reserve

Magnarps strandmark is a protected area that stretches along the coast from Vejbystrand to Magnarps harbour, featuring grassy meadows, wild beach roses (vresrosor) and juniper thickets. The area is also home to red-listed species such as the skylark, common linnet, herring gull, and eider. The Skåne Trail passes through the nature reserve.

Toboggan at Kungsbygget Adventure Park

Toboggan at Kungsbygget Adventure Park

Summer tobogganing is a fantastic experience for people of all ages. Spanning a whole 935 meters, the track winds its way through forest and grassy hills. Go fast or slow — you control the pace yourself.

Zipline at Kungsbygget Adventure Park

Zipline at Kungsbygget Adventure Park

Zipline is a thrilling experience for thrill seekers and groups of friends looking for a bonding experience. With a 70-meter drop and a 740-meter-long line, you'll soar down the ancient slope of Hallandsås, enjoying a spectacular view of Halland.

Pytteskogen

Pytteskogen

Pytteskogen is a nature and fairy tale trail next to the centrally located Hembygdsparken, featuring trolls, a wishing well, and many other wonders to discover along the way. Perfect for children!

Walk of Fame

Walk of Fame

In September 2016, Ängelholm's Walk of Fame was inaugurated in celebration of the city's 500th anniversary. Eleven well-known Ängelholm residents were commemorated with black dolerite stones embedded along the shopping thoroughfare on Storgatan.

Skateboard Park

Skateboard Park

Ängelholm's skateboard park is located in the northwestern part of Gåshalsvägen. The park is operated and maintained by the 431-Skate association and its members on behalf of Ängelholm Municipality, but everyone is welcome to skateboard there for free. At your disposal: 1,200 square metres, all in concrete, with flows and space for lots of tricks.

Lindebolarna Horse Riding School

Lindebolarna Horse Riding School

Riding out in the Scanian forests, across green meadows, or down to Västersjön is a wonderful experience is just equally wonderful in summer and in winter. Trail rides are offered for all skill levels, tailored to your desires and abilities.

Rönneviks Miniature Golf

Rönneviks Miniature Golf

Rönneviks Miniature Golf is a rather standard course, but what makes it exceptionally great is its location right next to the Hembygdspark. As you play, you can have a look at the animals, take the kids to the playground, or simply enjoy a stroll after playing. Ice cream and drinks are sold here, too.

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