Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden

Places to visit near Helsingborg

Helsingborg is a city in Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden, home to about 104,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 5 parks. The must-see places are Kärnan (1 km), Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat (3 km) and Pålsjö Slott (3 km).

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Helsingborg, Skåne County
Helsingborg, Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Helsingborg at a glance

Location
Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden
Population
about 104,250
Coordinates
56.0467° N, 12.6944° E
Places within 50 km
89 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Helsingborg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Helsingborg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Helsingborg

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Helsingborg. The closest is Pålsjö Slott (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Helsingborg

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Helsingborg. The closest is Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Helsingborg

29 churches within 100 km of Helsingborg. The closest is Saint Vincent Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Helsingborg

28 parks within 100 km of Helsingborg. The closest is Jægersborg Dyrehave (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Helsingborg

27 museums within 100 km of Helsingborg. The closest is Kärnan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Helsingborg

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Helsingborg. The closest is Nakkehoved Fyr (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Helsingborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Helsingborg
  2. 3 km Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat · nature spot, Skåne County
  3. 8 km Kronborg Castle · heritage site, Capital Region of Denmark
  4. 7 km Sofiero Slott · heritage site, Skåne County
  5. 3 km Pålsjö Slott · heritage site, Skåne County
  6. 3 km Kärnan · museum, Skåne County
  7. 0 km Back to Helsingborg

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Helsingborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3876Pålsjö Slott (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1452Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches1029Saint Vincent Church (7 km)
    Parks528Jægersborg Dyrehave (37 km)
    Museums727Kärnan (1 km)
    Beaches & coast416Nakkehoved Fyr (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints411Maglebjerg (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Odensjön (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Helsingør Islamisk Menighed (9 km)
    Other attractions34Ven (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Frederiksholm (51 km)
    Treks01Naturstien I Hedeland (70 km)
    Caves01Tykarpsgrottan (88 km)

    Helsingborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Helsingborg?

    Kärnan (museum, about 1 km), Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 3 km), Pålsjö Slott (heritage site, about 3 km), Kronborg Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Sofiero Slott (heritage site, about 6 km), Saint Vincent Church (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Helsingborg?

    89 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 5 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Helsingborg?

    Pålsjö Slott, about 3 km by road; Kronborg Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Helsingborg?

    Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Rååns Dalgångs Naturreservat (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Helsingborg?

    Saint Vincent Church, about 7 km by road; Gurre Kirke (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Helsingborg?

    Start in Helsingborg, visit Jordbodalen Med Ångtegelgropens Naturreservat, then Kronborg Castle, then Sofiero Slott, then Pålsjö Slott, then Kärnan, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Helsingborg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Helsingborg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Helsingborg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Helsingborg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.