Summer in the city
Summer is here and the city is ready to be discovered. Here are our top tips for summer events, cozy outdoor cafés, ice cream stops, swimming spots, family playgrounds and much more.
Events
National Day celebrations
June 6
On June 6, Helsingborg city will be filled with music, joy and a festive atmosphere when Artist & Nöje Event invites you to a big National Day celebration in the middle of the city.
Chill på Mäster Palm
June 24, July 1, 8 and 15
For four consecutive Wednesdays, HBG City and SöDER Gallerian, together with the businesses around Mäster Palms plats, invite you to hang out.
Sommarpaviljongen
June 25 – August 13
Eight Thursdays in a row, the Sommarpaviljongen invites you to live music for different tastes. The evening program starts at 18.00 and there is always free admission!
Harbor Festival
June 26-27
For two days, the Quay Promenade, Ångfärjeparken and Parapeten will be filled with live music, local flavors, boat tours and activities.
Bayside Festival
July 3-4
Bayside Festival is back in Helsingborg and offers two days filled with music, summer vibes and festival atmosphere by the sea.
International Food Festival
July 7-12
The international food festival is back in the city with around 40 food stalls from 23 different countries.
Fun in July
July 7, 14 and 21
Kulijuli is an obvious summer tradition in Helsingborg. On Tuesday evenings, Grytan is filled with music, joy and summer atmosphere.
Thai Festival
July 17-19
A colorful folk festival where you can experience Thai culture, enjoy traditional dance, music and a fantastic selection of authentic Thai food and drinks.
Unsdagar
July 22 and 29, August 5 and 12
The Unsdagar summer event is back! For four consecutive Wednesdays, there will be live music below the Terrace Stairs.
Live music in Ångfärjeparken
July 31, August 1, 28 and 29
This summer there will be concerts under the open sky with, among others, Miss Li, D-A-D, Thomas Stenström and Yodel With Siv.
World Choir Games
August 6-16
Helsingborg will be filled with music, community and world-class choral singing when the World Choir Games come to town.
Pride
August 7-8
During Pride, Helsingborg is filled with love, community and festivities for all ages. Colorful days with music, activities and celebrations around the city await.
Family day in Oceanhamnen
August 9
After last year’s success, Family Day at Oceanhamnen is back! It will be a day full of fun activities for the whole family.
Summer vacation in Helsingborg
From Monday, May 25, children and young people in Helsingborg can take part in a wide range of fun, safe and free summer holiday activities. During the holidays, Helsingborgs stad offers a wide mix of sports, spontaneous hanging out, excursions, creation, camps and swimming.
Coffee in the sun
bakehouse
Bruket Coffee Shop
The Brunch Shop
The Bullangery
Café 1886 (Former Zoégas Café)
Café Henry
Café Due
Café Ray
Chocolate bar
Ebba’s Fik
Espresso House
Ètoile café & bistro
Fahlmans Pastry Shop
Ginger Health Bar
Margit Café
PaPaKanafa
Sweet House Café
Thores Bakery
Waynes Coffee Rådhustorget
Waynes Coffee Söder
Dinner with a sea view
Aurora Wine & Dine
AMA
The lifeguard
The banking palace
Benchwarmers
Brasseriet Oceanhamnen
Café Henry
Don Oscars
Fria Bad & Bar
Havslyckan
Libitum Social Dining
Pålsjö Krog
Restaurant Babou
Rocco’s Wine & Dine
Roy’s Food & Bar
Scandic Oceanhamnen Restaurant
Herring & Mackerel
The Sundbus
The Bishops Arms Marina Plaza
The Tivoli
Zushi Oceanhamnen
Nice outdoor cafés
WADA
Amore Fantasia
At Mollbergs
bakehouse Oceanhamnen
The lifeguard
The banking palace
Just Vara
Barski
Bastard Burgers
Benchwarmers
Bosco
Brasseri Le Coq Rouge
Brasseriet Oceanhamnen
The brunch counter
Brutals
Café 1886 (F.d Zoegas Café)
Café Due
Café Viva
China Town
CULISE
Curry Nam Nam
Diné Burgers
Diplomat & Bar
Ebba’s Fik
Enje
Ètoile café & bistro
A little piece of art
Fria Bad & Bar
The sea lamp
Hygge
Icha Mochi
K-street
Kings Corner Steak ´n Pub
KOL & Cocktails
Crawl in
La Venta
Linnea Basilica
Lion Bar
Mrs. Moustache
Marina Bar & Bistro
Nelly’s Food etc.
O´Learys
Old Times Restaurant
Olson’s pantry
OSS Kitchen
Pålsjö Krog
Paolo’s
Pellegrino
Pitcher’s
Nessie Pub
Restaurant Edelweiss
Restaurant Babou
Rocco’s Wine & Dine
Roy’s Food & Bar
Scandic Oceanhamnen Restaurant
Herring &Mackerel
Spectrum Wine & Food
fuses
Taco Bar
Teo’s Kitchen & Bar
The Bishop Arms Mollbergs
The Bishops Arms Marina Plaza
The Filthy Fisherman
The Tivoli
Square No. 7
Outpost
Carriage hall 16
Wok on fire
Yammi
Yoko
Zushi Oceanhamnen
Ålgrändens Ost & Deli
Bathing in the city
Helsingborg’s coastline offers something for everyone, with a mix of sandy beaches, grassy areas and piers, making it a popular destination for sunbathers and swimming enthusiasts alike.
Tropical Beach
In the middle of the city, palm trees sway and the beach bar offers cool drinks, good food and a great atmosphere. A smaller beach with a lovely foreign feel.
Gröningen
One of Helsingborg’s most popular gathering places in the summer. There are large grass areas and wooden decks right by the sea with four different jetties to the water and plenty of sun loungers. Grass or wooden deck, what do you prefer?
Free Baths
A stone’s throw away awaits a wide and long sandy beach with turquoise blue water. There are both beach restaurants and ice cream kiosks. Lots of sand, lots of space! Perfect for families with small children.
Playgrounds
Spindellekan, Konsul Olssons plats
Climb up the four meter high net and go down again!
Stadslekan, Bollbrogatan/Stadsparken
There’s enough speed here to make your stomach churn; swing, slide or try something else fun!
The Medieval Playground, Bergaliden/Slottshagen
Play for fun in the medieval village and the Mini Core.
The park, Furutorpsplatsen
Jump high in the bouncy castle or try the climbing wall, ropeway and swings.
The Surf Playground, Gröningen
Do you dare to climb into a big shark hole? Or climb up a giant jellyfish and slide down the winding slide?
The Jungle Playground, Dockanparken/Oceanhamnen
Climb with the monkeys and listen to the gorilla’s roar. At The Jungle Playground you will find all kinds of animals with lots of cool sounds!
Söderlekan, Gustav Adolfs torg
Now you can jump, run and play in miniature forms of the famous landmarks of the South.
Picnic in the park
Dockanparken
In Dockanparken in Oceanhamnen you sit right by the sea with a view of the shipyard bridge and the harbor basin where the ferries come in. And The Jungle Playground is right next door!
Furutor Square
At Söder you will find Furutorpsplatsen, a large park perfect for activities! Combine a picnic with a game of kubb or challenge your friends to a football match.
Gröningen
Buy take-away from your favorite post-beach spot and sit on the grass or dock and enjoy the sunset over the Sound.
Margaretaplatsen
Margaretaplatsen is a great place to relax and play, with its large lawns and western location below Landborgen. Here you can lay out your blanket and enjoy the sun or sit quietly on a bench and look at the flower plantings.
Music Park
Musikparken is a leafy park with lots of greenery just off Södergatan. It is close to Mäster Palms plats and all the restaurants, which is perfect when you want to buy food and have a picnic in the park.
Slottshagen
Views of the city, entertainment in Grytan and Kärnan right next door, what more could you ask for when going on a picnic?
Stadsparken
In the center of the city you will find Stadsparken with proximity to lots of restaurants and cafes. In the park there are tables and chairs where you can enjoy a lovely lunch.
Vikingsberg Park
Vikingsbergsparken is still reminiscent of its origins: a privately owned park from the turn of the last century. There are playgrounds, a boules court, a pond, a fountain and beautiful flower rooms as well as large green areas – perfect for a picnic blanket with a view of Öresund.
Steam ferry park
Ångfärjeparken is the perfect picnic spot on a hot summer day. It is also close to several restaurants, cafés and ice cream parlors where you can buy goodies for your picnic.
Öresundsparken
Öresundsparken is partly located on the steep slope of the castle. Up on the plateau there is, among other things, a pond that is a remnant of the moat around Kärnan. has a lookout point and offers fantastic views of Helsingborg’s rooftops and Öresund. Öresundsparken
More events
After Beach
There will be live music outdoors at Pålsjö Krog this summer, July 3-4, July 10-11, July 17-18, July 24-25 and July 31-August 1.
Read more about it
Tura Live
Live music on board the Sundsbuses. Fridays and Saturdays, Jeppe: 16.30-20.30, Pernille: 17.00-21.00.
Read more
Summer Live
The Container Stage is back and there will be great live music outdoors throughout June, 6, 12, 13, 26 and 27.
Read more about it
After Beach
After Beach every Wednesday, happy hour, food & hang out at Havslyckan.
Read more about it
Summer Standup
There will be an outdoor standup at The Tivoli every Thursday from July 2 – August 6.
Read more about it
World Cup matches
See the World Cup matches this summer, read more on each page. The Tivoli, O´Learys
Summer Stand-Up
There will be stand-up on June 11, July 9, August 6 and August 27 at Havslyckan.
Read more about it
Jazz evenings
There will be atmospheric jazz evenings by the sea on June 18 and July 16 at Havslyckan.
Read more about it
Experience Söder
Söderscen has loaded up with a packed summer program of activities at Furutorpsplatsen and Söderrummet at Gustav Adolfs torg. There will be dance, music, taster activities, crafts and lots of other fun!
Dunkers summer vacation program
Want to take a writing course, learn to sing or try playing the keyboard? Check out Dunkers kulturhus summer vacation program.
More summer tips!
Visit Helsingborg has gathered all of Helsingborg’s summer musts in one place – Summer in Helsingborg.
Musik i city
This summer, we’re filling the city with lots of great music! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, troubadours will be playing around the city to entertain and set the mood for our visitors and residents.
Tuesday, July July 7th the event starts and ends on Saturday, August August 9th.
Time and place for Musik i city
Gustav Adolfs torg
Tuesdays July 7, 14, 21 and 28 and August 4 at 17.00-19.00.
Mäster Palms plats
Wednesdays July 22 and 29 and August 5, 17.00-19.00.
Maria torg
Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 and 30 and August 6 from 17.00 to 19.00.
Norra hamnen
Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 and 30 and August 6 from 15.00-17.00.
Stortorget
Saturdays July 11, 18 and 25 and August 1 and 9, 12:00-14:00.
*We reserve the right to make changes to times and adjustments in case of bad weather.
Are you visiting Helsingborg during the Eskilscup?
Between the matches, there is plenty to discover in Helsingborg city. We have collected events and wonderful tips on things that happen in the city during the cup days. Perfect for players, family and supporters who want to get even more out of their stay in Helsingborg.
Håkan Hellström – July 25
Take the opportunity to come to Helsingborg a little earlier and see Håkan perform outdoors at the wonderful Sofiero Castle, read more here.
Unsdagar – July 29
For four consecutive Wednesdays, there will be live music at the bottom of the Terrace Steps, free event. Read more here.
Sommarpaviljongen – July 30
Eight Thursdays in a row, the Sommarpaviljongen invites you to live music for different tastes. The evening program starts at 18.00 and there is always free admission, read more about the event here.
Summer Standup – July 30
There will be an outdoor standup at The Tivoli, read more about the event here.
Miss Li – July 31
Pop queen Miss Li with support from Eah jé and the Family comes to the outdoor stage in Ångfärjeparken, read more here.
D.A.D – August 1
The legendary Danish rock band D.A.D is coming to Ångfärjeparken for a highly anticipated gig, read more here.
Veronica Maggio – August 8
Stay a little longer, experience Veronica Maggio on the summer stage at Sofiero Castle, read more here.
Give the whole city as a gift!
HBG City’s digital city gift card is a gift card that can be used at over 200 affiliated businesses. Everything from shops, cafés and restaurants to hotels, cultural experiences and salons in the city. The city gift card is a perfect gift if you want to combine great choice with a good deed for the city. Many companies buy city gift cards for their employees as a summer present. A brilliant idea!
Shopping
Summer shopping at its best, in a cozy city center where well-known chains are interspersed with unique shops. You’ll be welcomed by knowledgeable staff who will help you find what you’re looking for with great service.
Experience
In Helsingborg there are plenty of options for fun experiences. Go to the movies, enjoy live music, see an exhibition, take part in the wide range of cultural activities, challenge your friends to bowling or your family to a music quiz. Make summer memories together!
Bo
Staying in a hotel in Helsingborg is not only a necessity during your stay, it is an experience in itself. It’s a chance to relax, enjoy and let yourself be pampered by the hospitality and charm of the city.
Restaurants & Cafées
From the picturesque cobbled alleys to the promenade along the sparkling water, Helsingborg is a paradise for gastronomic adventures. From traditional cafés to trendy restaurants that tempt with exciting creations.
