Holiday apartment in Höganäs: Ceramics, Coast and Culture

Höganäs combines a multifaceted industrial history with ceramics, historic townscapes, coastal paths and nature in the surroundings of the Kullahalvön peninsula. The name Höganäs, formerly Höjeness, is already documented in sources from the 15th century. Coal mining began here at the end of the 17th century, and around 1830 the production of lead-glazed ceramic household items began.

History and Culture

The Höganäs Museum preserves and conveys the history, culture and industrial heritage of the Kullahalvön peninsula. At the same time, it collects, preserves and displays objects relating to industry, folk life, handicrafts, as well as artistic and other cultural activities on the Kullahalvön peninsula. The Keramiskt center can be visited in Höganäs. KKAM Ateljé offers ceramic courses of various types and levels, introductory sessions, term-long and intensive courses, activities for children and schools, as well as workshops. KKAM Ateljé can be booked for workshop activities by companies, groups of friends and hen parties. The exhibition culture also includes KKAM's Novembersalong, an annual, jury-selected and curated exhibition featuring painting, ceramics, textiles, drawings, photography, graphic art and other forms of artistic expression.

Historical traces can also be found in various parts of the town. In the Höganäs nedre area near Sundstorget, historic street layouts, property structures and parts of the buildings have been preserved. At Gruvtorget in Höganäs Övre, an open square within a grid plan and the former works' central buildings grouped around it define the historic surroundings. Tivolihuset was built in 1899 on Tivolibunken. The two-storey building has richly decorated façades and faces Tivolivången. It originally housed a theatre hall, a library, a restaurant, municipal administration offices and a caretaker's flat. The Tivolibunken slag heap is located by the old Brorsbacke shaft.

The Biograf Saga is also part of this cultural picture: it is considered one of Sweden's oldest cinemas and is located in the former Hotel Schweiz, which was built in 1883. Films are still shown at the old Biograf Saga. Another cultural venue is Kulturhus Höganäs, with a library, exhibition hall, stage, café and meeting rooms.

Nature and Trails

Kullaleden is a 70-kilometre hiking trail and part of the SL 5 section of the Skåneleden trail around the Kullahalvön peninsula. It runs from Helsingborg via Höganäs, Kullaberg and Arild to Utvälinge. The Trädslingan is shorter: it starts at Höganäs Town Hall and is approximately 7 kilometres long. The Höganäs settlement also has nature areas close to the built-up area, with numerous rare plants and insects.

In the nearby Kullaberg Nature Reserve, marked trails lead from the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula towards Arild or Mölle. The nearby Naturum Kullaberg features an exhibition with seawater aquariums as well as information from knowledgeable nature guides. The area around Höganäs' historic slag heaps has developed into a popular local recreation area with a species-rich bird population.

Cycling and Coast

The section of the Kattegattleden between Helsingborg and Höganäs is 22 kilometres long. It consists of 96 percent paved surface and 4 percent gravel. On the Kattegattleden towards Höganäs, the route leads to Kvickbadet beach south of Höganäs harbour.

Everyday Life and Enjoyment

Local atmosphere also includes places to eat and drink. Höganäs Bryggeri in Salthallarna offers tours of the production facilities and beer tastings. Kakboden is a traditional pastry shop in central Höganäs with its own bakery, offering freshly baked rolls, cakes, pastries and filled sandwiches. Ciabatta Coffee House is located on Höganäs' main street, overlooking the square in front of the church, and offers lunch, coffee and a quiet place to sit.

Other Places

The following places are also part of the wider selection of local destinations: Höganäs, Jonstorp, Nyhamnsläge, Arild, Viken, Mölle, Farhult, Lerberget.

For the next steps, you can continue reading from Höganäs about historic cultural sites, ceramics, hiking trails, cycling routes, nature areas and regional places to eat and drink.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Skåne.