Why go
- Second largest city in Scania, Sweden.
- Served by Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH).
History
Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024). Helsingborg is the central urban area of northwestern Scania and Sweden's closest point to Denmark: the Danish city Helsingør is clearly visible about 4 km (2.5 mi) to the west on the other side of the Øresund.
Where to stay
Strandängsvägen, 253 74 Helsingborg, Sweden · raadalengardhelsingborg.com
Hjortshögsvägen 379, 253 54 Mörarp, Sweden · vasatorpsmatologi.se
Hjortshögsvägen 500, 253 54 Mörarp, Sweden · hjortsbytorp.se
med infart från, Adress Ekebyvägen, Blodboksvägen, 253 74 Helsingborg, Sweden · aplagarden.com
Rååvägen 20, 252 70 Råå, Sweden · trivasparaa.se
Stortorget 18, 252 23 Helsingborg, Sweden · elite.se
Kungsgatan 1, 252 21 Helsingborg, Sweden · strawberry.se
Kungsgatan 6, 252 24 Helsingborg, Sweden · elite.se
Kustgatan, 252 70 Råå, Sweden · lansstyrelsen.se
Fågelsångsgatan 1, 252 20 Helsingborg, Sweden · vhotel.se
Stortorget 8, 252 23 Helsingborg, Sweden · strawberry.se
Prästgatan 4, 252 24 Helsingborg, Sweden · hotell-linnea.se
Bruksgatan 40, 252 24 Helsingborg, Sweden · hotellstadsparken.se
Bröderna Pihls Gränd 2, 252 36 Helsingborg, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Örbyvägen 10, 257 30 Rydebäck, Sweden · sundsgardenkonferens.se
Garnisonsgatan 2, 254 66 Helsingborg, Sweden · circlek.se
Kustgatan 95, 252 70 Råå, Sweden · firstcamp.se
Florettgatan 41, 250 24 Helsingborg, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Gustav Adolfs gata 45, 252 38 Helsingborg, Sweden · ligula.se
Lilla Strandgatan 5, 252 23 Helsingborg, Sweden · h5hotel.se
Planteringsvägen 75, 252 30 Helsingborg, Sweden · booking.com
Carl Krooks Gata 16, 252 25 Helsingborg, Sweden · radissonhotels.com
Rektorsgatan 11B, 254 36 Helsingborg, Sweden · torinopizzeria.se
Planteringsvägen 71, 252 30 Helsingborg, Sweden
Indoor
Indoor
Mariagatan 8, 252 23 Helsingborg, Sweden · continentalapthotels.se
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00 Features: vegetarian options Wikipedia: sv:Ebbas fik · ebbasfik.se
French, Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00 · vivaldihelsingor.dk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-05:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 15 Södergatan,… · max.se
Ice Cream, Cafe · Cafe, Restaurang, Catering, Konferens Features: outdoor seating · 22 Västindiegatan, Råå, 252 71
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · holygreens.se
Chicken, Fish, Fries, Seafood, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 2 Roskildegatan, Helsingborg, 23221 · hornethelsingborg.se
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off · cafekarisma.dk
Pizza, Kebab, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 19 Norra… · pizzeriagantofta.se
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-23:00;Su-Tu off · restaurantappetit.dk
Thai, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-15:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00 · 1 Ålgränden, Helsingborg, 252 20 · bigbuddha.se
European, Modern, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · 46 Rååvägen, Råå, 252 70 · bistro46.se
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-24:00 · bonasera.se
Buffet, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa-Su off; PH off · cafechaplin.dk
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-01:00, Su 16:00-22:00 · restaurangedelweiss.se
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 13:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 21 Hjälmshultsgatan, Helsingborg, 254 41 · fujisushi.se
SmøRrebrøD, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00; Su off; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · gaestgivergaarden.dk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00 · holgerdanske.se
Syrian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 14:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · joud-alsham.dk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · mehakeindia.se
Steak House, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-16:00, 18:00-21:30 · rkaj.dk
Steak, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · ribhouse.dk
Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-15:00,17:30-21:30; Su-Mo off · restaurant-strejf.dk
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 17 Norra Kyrkogatan, Helsingborg, 252 23 · tacosyburritos.se
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · pinchos.se
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · asiahouse-helsingor.dk
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Tu off Features: takeaway · ramenworld.dk
Danish, Swedish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 10 Kajpromenaden, Helsingborg, 252 67 · mittimellan.se
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · oasenkebab.dk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · vaerftetsmadmarked.dk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 · atmollberg.se
Lebanese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: vegan options
Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food · francophile.dk
Arab, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 55 Södergatan, Helsingborg, 252 19
Balkan, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 20 Trädgårdsgatan, Helsingborg, 252 24
Spanish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fish, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1 Gröningen norra, Helsingborg, 254 33
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Hungarian, Restaurant · Hungarian restaurant
338 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH) 30 km to the centre
Ängelholm, M, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Golden Air, Malmö Aviation, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Stockholm, Stockholm (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Golden Air DC (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Malmö Aviation TF (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717, 736, S20, 737-700, 737-800, ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ljungbyhed Airfield 31 km to the centre
Ljungbyhed, M, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Landskrona Enoch Thulins Airfield 13 km to the centre
Härslöv, M, SE
Kågeröd Simmelsberga Airfield 21 km to the centre
Kågeröd, M, SE
Getting there by ferry
Helsingborg-Helsingør
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Helsingborg - Ven
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre · Hartford Rederi AB
Sundbusserne
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre · Sundbusserne
Venbåtarna
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
Helsingør-Helsingborg
Ferry terminal · 6.7 km from the centre
Øresundslinjen
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre · Forsea
Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (SE)
Ferry route
Helsingør => Helsingborg
Ferry route · Öresundslinjen
Helsingborg-Helsingør
Ferry route
Helsingborg => Helsingør
Ferry route · Öresundslinjen
Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (S)
Ferry route · Sundbusserne
Helsingborg - Ven
Ferry route
Råå - Bäckviken
Ferry route
Bäckviken => Råå
Ferry route · Rååbåtarna
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AGH has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Stockholm). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Helsingborg-Helsingør, 2.2 km); routes include Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (SE), Helsingør => Helsingborg, Helsingborg-Helsingør.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Helsingborg, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing