In the Hovdalaån valley, 18 of Sweden’s 19 bat species can be found. At Hässleholm Cultural Centre, the programme features music, theatre, exhibitions and film. This range offers different options for a stay: culture in the city centre, connections with nature and cycling.
Culture, Art and Local History
Hässleholm Cultural Centre offers a programme of music, theatre, activities for children and young people, talks and literature, dance, shows and entertainment, exhibitions, and film. The 150-square-metre exhibition hall features a broad range of inspiring art. The city library at Hässleholm Cultural Centre hosts, among other things, reading groups, author visits and talks. The cultural centre is next to Hässleholm Central Station—a nearby landmark to help you factor a visit there into your plans for the city.
For art in the city centre, the sculpture guide presents public art as a suggested walking route. It is available at the cultural centre, the library or Hässleholm City Hall. The Be Here Then app offers walking tours focusing on local history and also public art. Their focus differs: the sculpture guide centres on public art in the city centre, while Be Here Then also explores local history. Hässleholm Church was built in 1914 at the highest point of Första Avenyn, right in the city centre. Its year of construction and location provide a specific historical landmark in the cityscape.
Landscape and Practical Information
At Hässleholmsgården, buildings and lawns are framed by beech forest. Just south of Hässleholm, by Lake Finjasjön, lies the Hovdala Hiking Centre; 18 of Sweden’s 19 bat species can be found in the Hovdalaån valley. In the area around Hässleholm, Magle Wetland has gravel paths for walking, cycling and running. The places offer different highlights: Magle Wetland has specific uses for its paths, while Hässleholmsgården and the Hovdalaån valley are primarily known for their natural surroundings and landscapes.
Hembygdsparken Hässleholm has free parking, including spaces for buses and for people with reduced mobility. Toilets are located in the park, at Kaffestugan and in the local heritage museum. As practical facilities may change, check the information again before travelling.
Cycling and Where to Stay
The Göingerundan starts in the centre of Hässleholm, is 25 kilometres long and fairly hilly. Its length, starting point and terrain provide different criteria for planning: the distance indicates the extent of the route, while the hilly profile is another feature to consider when making your decision. Starting in the centre also gives you a clear location to plan a cycling stay around. Within Hässleholm Municipality, around 70 kilometres of a cycling route that covers more than 570 kilometres in total through 17 municipalities in Skåne lie within the municipality.
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