Discover Båstad: Nature Trails, Art and Tennis History

Båstad combines impressive natural experiences with a diverse cultural history. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can plan to use the town as a starting point for hikes, bike rides, art and historical discoveries. Along the way, trails near the sea alternate with historic town structures, museums and handicraft traditions.

Nature and trails around Båstad

The Axeltorpsslingan begins in Båstad, providing a direct introduction to the landscape around the town. South of Båstad lies the Axelstorps skogar nature reserve on the north-western slope of Hallandsåsen. The reserve includes beech forest and beautiful stream ravines. When planning your trip, you can consider whether to focus on a hike through the woodland landscape or on additional trails connected with the sea.

The Kustslingan is a hiking trail that runs close to the sea around the eastern part of Båstad. Another sporting option is the Buktenleden: this coastal mountain-bike trail is 20 kilometres long and runs between Båstad and Laholm. This allows you to shape your stay according to your personal preferences—with a hike, a longer bike ride or a day focused on nature and exploring the town. The different character of the trails is more helpful when choosing the pace of your holiday than a blanket classification into a specific travel itinerary.

Town History, Tennis and Art

Båstad’s older town structure is concentrated along Agardhsgatan, the square, Köpmansgatan and the harbour. It consists predominantly of 19th-century buildings, although there are also some 18th-century buildings. Mariakyrkan was built in the middle of the 15th century. It bears witness to Båstad’s prosperity during the profitable herring fishery of the 15th and 16th centuries. Those interested in historical connections can combine these two aspects on a walk through the town without focusing their stay exclusively on natural experiences.

Sveriges Tennismuseum has collections of objects and documents covering the entire history of tennis in Sweden. Its main task is to document Swedish tennis history and make it accessible to the public. In this way, the museum complements the local history with a sporting theme. At the studio of Märta Måås-Fjetterström, handwoven rugs and tapestries are produced. Lilla konstslingan is a public art trail through the centre of Båstad. A cultural walk leads through and around Båstad, from the old town district to Malenskogen.

Choose the Right Starting Point

When looking for accommodation in Båstad, you can use your preferred holiday rhythm and the different interests of your travel group as a guide. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment or holiday home based on the planned mix of shared and individual activities, without imposing the same daily schedule on every traveller.

The Båstad Visitor Center & Shop in the harbour of Båstad can be visited during the summer season. At other times of year, tourist information is available online and at an unstaffed Visitor Center. For further trip planning, you can also access the information on Östra Karup, Kattvik, Förslöv, Torekov and Grevie.

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