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Ebbas Fik
It’s still 1955 at this kitsch-tastic retro cafe, complete with jukebox, retro petrol pump and hamburgers made to Elvis’ recipe. The extensive cafe menu also includes (huge) sandwiches, baked potatoes and crazy cakes and buns.
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Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum
One of Sweden’s best open-air museums, Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum is based around an 18th-century manor house, with a street of old houses, a children’s farm, a graphics museum and blissfully leafy grounds. Local wildflowers grace the beautiful botanic gardens, and there’s a wonderful summer program of activities and performances in the French baroque open-air theatre. The museum entrance, located just off Hävertgatan, is an easy 250m walk south of the Zoégas bus stop on Ängelsholmsvägen.
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Dunkers Kulturhus
Just north of the transport terminals, the crisp and white Dunkers Kulturhus houses an interesting town museum and temporary art exhibitions (admission includes entry to both), plus a concert hall, urbane restaurant and cafe, and design-savvy gift shop. The building’s creator, Danish architect Kim Utzon, is the son of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon.
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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 regal indeed.
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Restaurang Niklas
Niklas is one of Sweden's top TV chefs; he opened his restaurant here in 2000, and it's now a highly feted institution. The menu is influenced by classic Provençale cookery, but the gourmet touches are all his own. If you're going to treat yourself, make it here: just look for the giant iron spoon!
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Olsons Skafferi
Olsons is a super little spot, with alfresco seating on the pedestrian square right in front of Mariakyrkan. It doubles as an Italian deli and cafe, with rustic good looks, spangly chandeliers and pasta that would make Bologna proud. The dinner menu offers more elaborate Mediterranean flavours.
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Dunker Bar & Matsalar
At the Kulturhus, svelte, contemporary, light-filled Dunker combines harbour views with great grub such as homemade pizzas and king crab–stuffed ravioli served with lobster bisque. There’s a great weekend brunch (August to June) and live music on Thursdays in July.
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Gastro
While we’re not sold on the name, the dishes at this sharp, stylish award-winner will leave you smitten. On leather banquettes, under low-slung lamps, diners swoon over haute gems such as cured Norwegian cod with horseradish, lobster-steamed leeks and crispy cauliflower.
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Sofiero
About 5km north of the town centre, Sofiero is an impressive former royal summer residence and park with wonderful rhododendrons (best seen in full bloom in May and June) and top-notch summer concerts. Bus 219 runs out there.
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Kyoto Sushi
The quickest snacks and a good variety of restaurants are found upstairs in the Knutpunkten complex. An excellent offering in the city centre is Kyoto Sushi, with a good-value lunch special of nine pieces of sushi and miso soup;
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Vegeriet
Vegetarians adore this appealing cafe-restaurant for tasty, flesh-free versions of quiche, lasagne, tortilla and stir-fry, and vegans aren’t forgotten either. The place usually shuts for about a month during summer.
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Fahlmans Konditori
Those with a hatred of rock 'n' roll could turn to Fahlmans, the most traditional of the town's cafés. It's been selling sandwiches and pastries to its customers in genteel surrounds since 1914.
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Pålsjö Krog
Near Villa Thalassa, this is a great old seaside inn revamped into an elegant nosh spot. There’s a fabulous veranda and outdoor seating, plus tasty, bistro-style dishes like blue mussel soup.
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Petters
The quickest snacks and a good variety of restaurants are found upstairs in the Knutpunkten complex. An excellent offering in the city centre is Petters, selling hot dogs, baguettes and burgers.
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Tropikariet
Tropikariet is a semi-zoo, with reptile house, aquarium and exotic furry critters housed in faux natural habitats. It’s just opposite the entrance to Fredriksdals museum.
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Koppi
This hip cafe-microroastery is your best bet for top-notch coffee. The savvy young owners sell their own roasted beans, alongside scrumptious edibles like fresh salads and gourmet ciabatta.
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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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Mariakyrkan
In the old town, the 15th-century Gothic brick Mariakyrkan has a magnificent interior, including a triptych dating from 1450 and an ornate Renaissance pulpit.
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Bishops Arms
There are several good pubs and bars around town, including the Bishops Arms, an English-style pub with a range of beers and comprehensive food menu.
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Rådhuset
The mighty Rådhuset was completed in 1897 in neo-Gothic style and contains stained-glass scenes illustrating Helsingborg’s history.
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Konserthus
The Konserthus regularly plays host to Helsingborg’s Symphony Orchestra. Information and tickets are available from the tourist office.
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Harrys
There are several good pubs and bars around town, including Harrys, an English-style pub with a range of beers and comprehensive food menu.
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Biograf Röda Kvarn
Biograf Röda Kvarn is Helsingborg’s oldest cinema. It shows mostly independent films, but closes from mid-June to mid-August.
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Helsingborgs Stadsteater
Helsingborgs Stadsteater has regular drama performances. Information and tickets are available from the tourist office.
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Tempel
Popular restaurant-lounge hybrid Tempel dishes out decent club nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
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