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Dunkers Kulturhus
The eye-catching Dunkers Kulturhus, just north of the transport terminals, opened in 2002 and houses a good town museum and temporary art displays (admission includes entry to both), plus a concert hall, restaurant and café. It was created by Danish architect Kim Utzon, son of Sydney Opera House's designer.
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Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum
One of Sweden's best open-air museums is Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum. It's based around an 18th-century manor house, with a street of old houses, children's farm, graphics museum, and extensive grounds. Wild flowers from the area grow in the beautiful botanic gardens, and there's a grand summer programme of activities and performances in the French baroque open-air theatre.
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Kärnan
Dramatic steps and archways lead up from Stortorget to the square tower Kärnan, all that remains of the medieval castle. The castle became Swedish property during the 17th-century Danish-Swedish war, and was mostly demolished once the fighting stopped. The tower was restored from dereliction in 1894, and the view from the top (34m) is excellent.
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Mariakyrkan
In the old town, the 15th-century Gothic brick Mariakyrkan has a magnificent interior, including a triptych from 1450 and an ornate pulpit.
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Norra Hamnen
Take a stroll along Norra Hamnen from here to admire the sleek and attractive apartment buildings and restaurant-bars, which are all part of a very successful harbour-redevelopment project.
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Rådhuset
The outrageous Rådhuset was completed in 1897 in neo-Gothic style and contains stained-glass scenes illustrating Helsingborg's history.
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Sofiero
About 5km north of the town centre (bus 219), Sofiero is an impressive former royal summer residence and park with great rhododendrons (best seen when in full bloom in May and June).
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Tropikariet
Tropikariet is a semizoo, with reptile house, aquarium, tiny monkeys and other animals, housed in environments that attempt to recreate their natural habitats. It's just opposite the entrance to Fredriksdal museum.
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