Varberg

Varberg is a city in Halland on Sweden's west coast roughly 70 kilometers south of Gothenburg.

Travel as a Muslim to Varberg

GPS: 57.106784|12.250609

The daily ferry service from Grenaa will close down in August 2019. A replacement service will run between Grenaa and Halmstad, 30 minutes south of Varberg.

There is no airport in Varberg except for a small landing strip on Getterön only used for recreational flying, nearest international airport is in Gothenburg which has Flights from most airport hubs in Europe. Ground travel to Varberg by airport bus to Gothenburg and train. Copenhagen Airport is an option, connected to Varberg by train, 2½ hours travel duration.

Coming by rail, Varberg is along the line between Gothenburg and Copenhagen via Malmö with plenty of departures, every hour during the day and more often during mornings and evenings, named Öresundståg. Travel duration from Gothenburg is 40 minutes an three hours from Copenhagen. Tickets for Öresundståg trains can be purchased with credit card in machines at the station. They are not sold on board, must be prebought. Connections is also available from Borås with six trains daily, see Hallandstrafiken]. There are no direct trains from the capital Stockholm, a change of trains in Gothenburg is necessary, with tickets from SJ]. Varberg station GPS 57.109295,12.248840 is a block north of the downtown.

Highway E6/E20 passes by just outside the city. From Stockholm use roads E4, 40 and 41.

A twice-daily passenger ferry by Stena Line' connects Varberg with Grenaa in Denmark. The ferry terminal GPS 57.109307,12.244129 is located on Hamnplan, close to the downtown.

Cycling is also a popular option with several bicycle paths passing through.

How to get around in Varberg

The downtown is easily accessible by foot. Other options are bicycle and car. There is a bus network run by Hallandstrafiken].

What to see in Varberg

Grimeton VLF transmitter 2004 - Grimeton radio station

• Varberg Fortress - Varbergs fästning - 57.106667, 12.24 An old castle close to the downtown. Parts of the castle are open 24/7 while one needs to be in a guided tour to reach other parts.

• Hallands Kulturhistoriska Musueum - Cultural Museum of Halland | ☎ +46 340-828 30 - Within the fortress contains, among other things the Bocksten Man, a mummified corpse from the 14th century.
• Getterön - GPS: 57.121501, 12.216243 A former island (now connected to the mainland) 2 kilometers northwest of Varberg with a bird station and several nice beaches. There is also a beautiful area in the west part.
• Radio Station Grimeton - GPS: 57.105556, 12.390278 10 kilometers east of the city ☎ +46 340-674190 The only remaining radio station of the 1920s long wave network is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During summer months it is feasible to visit the Varberg Radio Station at Grimeton, with the machine transmitter used for VLF transmissions on 17.2 kHz. It is the only workable machine transmitter in the world!

What to Do

Get a spa at Apelviken or just walk around. Varberg also has some of the best wind surfing in Sweden, with a surf centre in Apelviken. The centre offers rental surf boards and it has a café that's open day time. Next to the center you find the restaurant "Majas vid Havet" [Majas by the Sea which offers excellent food and soft drinks. They're only open in July, and they put on concerts practically every night of the week.

• Varbergs Chess Club - Varberg Shack | @

Lärkvägen 57 B GPS: 57.102504, 12.261271 ☎ +46 340-74001 - At Varbergs Chess Club you can come as you are and enjoy a game of chess, either with your friends or with someone in the club.

• Kallbadhuset - @

Otto Torells gata 7 GPS: 57.108795, 12.241095 ☎ +46 340 17396 Entrance 65 kr A beautiful wooden bathhouse in the ocean (hence the kall prefix meaning cold) near the downtown open all year round.

• Varbergs Kurort - @

Nils Kreugers väg 5 GPS: 57.088899, 12.243287 ☎ +46 340 629800 One of Sweden's most historic health institutions, established in 1902 as a sanatorium. Since the early 1970s Varbergs Kurort have been developed as a premier spa hotel winning several European awards.

Halal Restaurants in Varberg

Varberg has several different restaurants serving food. It also has a fish shop in the harbour for those wanting to make their own meal. Apelviken, a short taxi ride south of the city, offers a wide range of food, with 4 popular restaurants spread out along the sand strip. "Solviken" attracts mostly clients from the nearby camping. "John's Place" is famous for it's fantastic location - on the beach - and it has a good but pricey Bar-B-Q. "Majas vid Havet" is well known for it's concerts with major Swedish pop groups and their good food and nice atmosphere. Be sure to order their tender ribs. The shooting star is "Olles", a small and very popular outdoor restaurant in the south part of the bay. They serve good food at great value.

• Tre Toppar - Storgatan 2, Träslövsläge GPS: 57.057873, 12.273129 ☎ +46 340 671230 | Opening Hours: Open daily from April to September One of the biggest ice cream parlous in Sweden, serving up to 60 different varieties of ice cream. Expect to queue!

Varberg has several bars and a great nightlife in the summer. Most bars are open to 02:00 on the weekends.

• Cafe Nyfiket | Kungsgatan 20 GPS: 57.106529, 12.250103 ☎ +46 340-14714 Cafe and sports café. Watch soccer while having a kanelbulle and a cup of Coffee. Offers a cake buffet in the afternoon.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Varberg

Varberg - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Varberg, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Varberg. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Varberg and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Varberg. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Varberg. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inVarberg: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Varberg.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Varberg: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Varberg, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Varberg.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Varberg, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Varberg, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Varberg and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Varberg, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Varberg, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Varberg without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Varberg is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Varberg.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotels

Revolutionary lodging|Gästis and Havanna is owned by the same eccentric millionaire, Lasse Diding, who's has long been known for his socialist sympathies. Therefore, in both hotels you will find a large library of socialist literature and many nods to revolutionary figures past and present. Hotell Havanna serves Fidel's favourite cigars and in Gästis you can indulge in the Lenin Baths.

• Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa | Kungsgatan 24-26 GPS: 57.105314, 12.249512 ☎ +46 340-690100 +46 340-690101 Rooms starts at 1195 kr per day . Centrally located at the main square and probably the most high-end you can get in town.
• Hotell Gästis | @

Borgmästaregatan 1 GPS: 57.107138, 12.249105 ☎ +46 340-18050 - From 995 kr per day - A small family-run hotel located in the heart of Varberg and the basement houses the Lenin Baths, a spa establishment made as a replica of a bath in Saint Petersburg frequented by Lenin.

• Hotell Havanna - @

Krabbes väg 4 GPS: 57.100669, 12.246685 ☎ +46 340-100 50

• Varbergs Kusthotell - @

Nils Kreugers väg 5 GPS: 57.088540, 12.242751 ☎ +46 340-629800A very popular spa hotel right by the sea.

Camping Places

• Agrell´s stugor o camping - Ullebovägen 14 GPS: 57.089628, 12.252807 ☎ +46 340-12054 - Camp site 2 kilometers south of the downtown
• Apelviken - Sanatorievägen 4 GPS: 57.087975, 12.247853 ☎ +46 340-64 13 00 - Camp site between two beaches 1.5 kilometers south of the downtown
• Björkängs havsbad - @

Havsbadsvägen - GPS: 57.009372, 12.350993 ☎ +46 340-42134 - Camp site 13 kilometers south of the downtown

• Espeviks camping - Västerängsvägen 7 GPS: 57.191073, 12.189645 ☎ +46 340 - 62 20 22 - Camp site by the ocean 13 kilometers north of the downtown
• First Camp Kärradal Varberg - @

Nisebäcksvägen 1 GPS: 57.182957, 12.220675 ☎ +46 340 - 62 23 77 - Camp site 10 kilometers north of the downtown

• Getteröns camping - Valvikavägen 3 GPS: 57.116708, 12.213674 ☎ +46 340 - 62 20 22 - Camp site on Getterön 2 kilometers north west of the downtown
• Läjets camping - @

Nygård 3 GPS: 57.072935, 12.282103 ☎ +46 340 - 20 54 80 - Camp site 5 kilometers south of the downtown

• Stråvalla camping - @

Kärra 40 - GPS: 57.300146, 12.189653 ☎ +46 340 - 65 73 73 - Camp site 27 kilometers north of the downtown

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Varberg

From Varberg there are exelent bicycle paths as well as good road connections (E6/E20) and frequent trains both northbound and southbound along the coast connecting:

• Kungsbacka, 40 kilometers north
• Göteborg, 80 kilometers north
• Falkenberg, 40 kilometers south

There is also a train connection as well as the road 40 connecting to Borås.

Other notable places to go to is Ullared 33 kilometers east along the road 153 in Falkenberg municipality with the massive shopping mall Gekås.

Moreover, you can take the ferry to Grenå in Denmark. There are two daily departures and the crossing takes about 4 hours.

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