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Welcome to Helsingborg
Quietly Wonderful Helsingborg awaits
Tranquil and Urban
Beauty, culture and picturesque views i significant for Helsinborg city. The narrow streets in the heart of the town mix perfectly with a beautiful waterfront promenade lined by restaurants and galleries.
Stroll through the shopping street Kullagatan, unwind at one of the cosy restaurants, or survey the architecture. Drop in at Sofiero Palace and Gardens on the outskirts of town. Sofiero is one of Skåne’s most popular attractions being the old summerhouse of the royal family.
The region around Helsingborg city has even more to offer, old fishing villages, Söderåsen National park, vineyards, farm shops, porpoise safaris and much more. It’s all close together which makes it easy for your guest to explore.
Port of Helsingborg, being the second largest port in Sweden have the possibility to offer Cruise Lines and its passengers a variety of options for the ship to berth, either alongside one of our different quays or by anchorage. No matter the option, the guests will always be close to or in the middle of the vibrant city centre.
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What you need to know
Language
Swedish
Distance from pier to city center
From South pier: 7-10 minutes by car
From Ocean pier: 5 minutes by ca
City berth: 0 minutes by car or by walking
From Ocean pier: 5 minutes by ca
City berth: 0 minutes by car or by walking
Transportation to/from airport
Copenhagen international airport:
Train or taxi (approx 80 minutes) Ängelholm/Helsingborg domestic airport: Shuttlebus or taxi (approx 30 minutes)
Currency
Swedish Krona SEK
Transport to/from city center
From South pier: 7-10 minutes by car
From Ocean pier: 5 minutes by car
From Ocean pier: 5 minutes by car
City Card
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Downloadable map
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Destination pictures
Swedens Oldest pedestrian street
Important Port Matters
Berthing policy: First come, first served. Information available here
Covid-19 Information
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in any of the 31 Cruise Baltic destinations.
If the situation changes, this section will be updated with the necessary information regarding each port and destination.
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
4,40 SEK/GTPassenger dues (Currency/PAX)
Included in harbour duesServices available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
Pier
Shopping
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Destination collaboration/shore excursions
Transport
Turnaround facilities
Destination Highlights
Sofiero Palace
10.000 rhodendendrons, flowers of
every colour, lawns, paths and a breathtaking
view of Oresound from the café.
Fredriksdal Open Air Museum
18th century mansion, now large green
area in the city, botanical gardens, 16th
century farmhouses.
Dunker Culture Center
Designed by Kim Utzon, son of Jörn
Utzon (Sydney Opera House). Modern
art and town history exhibitions,
shows. Design shop.
The Tower Kärnan
Remains of medieval Helsingborg
Castle. Wonderful view from the 35
metres high tower.
The Kullaberg Nature Reserve
Peninsula with an amazing nature,
stunning view of the sea, *** Michelin
Travel Guide.
Exciting extras
North Harbour Helsingborg
The town’s “modern face” waterfront,
restaurants and cafés along the sea.
Flickorna Lundgren
dyllic café, royal history and renowned
cakes – especially the “Vanilla Hearts “.
Märta Måås Fjätterström
World famous carpet weavery in the
picturesque village of Båstad.
Våffelbageriet Möllebacken
Café and restaurant from the beginning
of the century, grand view of Helsingborg
and Oresound.
Wallåkra Stoneware Factory and Nature Reserve
One of Sweden’s oldest stoneware
ovens still in use. In beautiful nature
reserve.
Book a Greeter
You can meet up with a local and get a personal reflection of the city. Get a closer look behind the guide books.
Walk on Landborgen
From the old defense Tower - Kärnan, you can experience a nice walk up on the hill with a beautiful view over to Denmark. You can walk all the way out to Sofiero.
What’s on right now in Helsingborg?
There are no upcoming events at the moment
Excursions – on and off the beaten path
CLASSIC & POPULAR
Helsingborg City Tour with Sofiero Palace Park
The top of Kärnan, only part of Helsingborg
Castle still standing, breathtaking
gardens at Sofiero Palace, e.g. 10.000
rhodendendrons.
The Kulla Peninsula – Wild Nature and Charming History
Visit famed bathing resort Mölle, the
brightest lighthouse in northern Europe
and the famous Kullaberg Nature
Reserve.
Bjäre Peninsula and Båstad
A route through gorgeous rolling
landscape, forests, cliffs and the sea to
the famous summer resort Båstad, with
it’s annual international tennis tournament.
Lunch at first rate Hotel Skansen.
NEW & ADVENTUROUS
Kullaberg ”Cliff Hanger”
Equipped with safe climbing gear,
after thorough instructions, you will be
lowered down the hillside. Walk along
cliffs, peruse caves.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch
Port of Helsingborg
Mark Wieden
Cruise Manager
mark.wieden@port.helsingborg.se
Phone +46 421 062 46
Mobile +46 708 701 518
Oceangatan 3, PO Box 821
251 08 Helsingborg, Sweden
Familjen Helsingborg
Fanny Lindblad
Sales representative Travel Trade