Go out and explore the landscape by bike

Take your bike out, put your helmet on and go for a cycle tour around Hässleholm.

Cykelleden Skåne is a regional cycling route that stretches between Kristianstad and Ängelholm. It is divided into three sections. In total, the cycle route is 57 miles long and passes through 17 municipalities in Skåne. Hässleholm municipality has the most kilometers of the route, with 70 kilometers. Through the sections of the Cykelleden Skåne you as a cyclist get to experience the great variety that the Skåne landscape offers.

• Cykelleden Skåne External link.

Along the Göinge route and the Northern forest route you get some interesting pieces of history and pleasant sightseeing. Enjoy your own packed picnic or take your coffee stop or lunch at any of the cafés or restaurants along the way. If you want to go for a longer ride, there are maps on how to go around lake Finjasjön or to the neighbour municipality of Kristianstad.

Maps are available at the Medborgarkontoret / Infopoint in Stadshuset (City Hall), Hässleholm. Digitally, the maps are in the links below:

• The Göinge Route Pdf, 2 MB.
• The Northern Forest Route Pdf, 1.9 MB.
  

Mountainbike trails

In the forests around Hovdala Nature Area there is a 37 kilometres long MTB trail for competitions every Autumn. You can use the trail throughout the year, but please notice that there are no signs along the trail and it is not continously maintained.

There is also a shorter trail of 7 kilometres in Mölleröd just to the north of the Finjasjön lake.

Maps of the trails are available at Medborgarkontoret in the City Hall of Hässleholm (Stadshuset) or at Hovdala Castle. Or download the maps here:

• Snapphaneturen 37 kilometres Pdf, 5.5 MB, opens in new window.
• Mölleröd 7 kilometres Pdf, 8.2 MB, opens in new window.

Bicycle roads in Hässleholm municipality

Hässleholm municipality is actively working to contribute to increased cycling. In the area there is a well-developed bicycle road network, about 93 kilometers of pedestrian and bicycle paths, which is constantly improving.

Map of Hässleholm municipality's cycle paths Pdf, 11.9 MB.

Where can I rent a bicycle?

Rent a bike

It is not possible to travel by bus to Tykarpsgrottan in Ignaberga, only if you are prepared to stay overnight at the camping (there are a few cottages that you can pre-book) and travel back the next day.

A trip to the Tykarp´s cave is made by a taxi provided by Skånetrafiken, and you need to pre-book it at least two hours before departure at Skånetrafiken, phone number: +46 (0)771-77 44 99.

This is how you buy your ticket by Skånetrafiken External link, opens in new window.

Timetable with pre-booked service to Ignaberga External link, opens in new window.

Charging stations in municipality of Hässleholm External link, opens in new window.

There is no dedicated dog bathing facility in Hässleholm or its surrounding area, but the Swedish Right of Public Access means that your dog can swim anywhere except at the public bathing places.

Appropriate places for dog bathing are:

Guldkusten (Finjasjön) and Lursjöbaden (Hästveda, in a specially designated place).

Rights and responsibilities of Allemansrätten - the Right of Public Access External link, opens in new window.

The traditional family market in Hästveda dates back to the latter half of the 19th century. The market is held the second week in July (Wednesday and Thursday) every year. The popular animal market is always on the Thursday morning from 07.00-14.00. 

Hästveda Fair External link, opens in new window.  

Magic nature experinces in Hässleholm

Hässleholm municipality has a rich and varied range for those who love outdoor activities and hiking experiences. Here are both shorter walking paths and exercise trails as well as longer half and full day options. You can hike in the same nature area for several days at a time if you want. For example, in the magical rooms at Hovdala Hiking Center there is a piece of Scanian nature and culture at its best!

Hiking around Hässleholm

The overnight is a part of the adventure

Hovdala Hiking Centre

At Hovdala Hiking Center you can stay overnight at the campsite "Between dusk and dawn" with three unique, architect designed windshields named Birk, Birka and Ronja. Here, next to the Tree House, lonely hikers as well as families or smaller groups can pre-book a night in the shelters. You may get the feeling of how it is to stay inside a birch trunk. With a nice view out of the lake Finjasjön and parts of the nature area it will be an experience to remember.

At Hovdala nature area there are also two traditional wind shelters - without possibilities for pre-booking - at Hässleholmsgården, two kilometers from the centre of Hässleholm, and at the ridge Göingeåsen in the eastern part of the nature area, with lovely views towards the evening sun.

Pre-book the shelters Birk, Birka och Ronja
Wind shelters at Hovdala Hiking Centre

Skåneleden Trails

Along Skåneleden trails there are wind shelters at following sites:

North-south-trail:
Vedema

Hässleholmsgården, about 2 kilometres from the centre of Hässleholm
Lägerplats Göingeåsen
Lillsjödal, south of Hässleholm

Coast-Coast-trail:

Hårsjö, west of Vittsjö
Ubbalt, east of Vittsjö
Verum, east of Vittsjö

In Vedema recreation area, north of Hässleholm, there are two plain overnight cabins to stay in for free. There is also a wind shelter. Skåneleden trail North-south passes Vedema.

Vedema recreation area External link, opens in new window.

Skåneleden trails External link, opens in new window.

Stay in a tent

You may stay in a tent for a night or two in the countryside. Remember not to distroy anything in nature and to pitch the tent in a suitable place – in other words, where farming is not carried on and not too close to a residence. Indeed, the greater the risk of disturbing someone, all the greater reason there is to ask for permission.

Allemansrätten - the Right of Public Access External link.

Always on Friday and Saturday in the week of the Ascension Day.

Medieval Days and the Knights´ Tournament External link, opens in new window.

Is there a long time parking lot in Hässleholm?

There is a long time parking lot in connection with the train station in the centre of Hässleholm. It is situated at Magasinsgatan, west of the train station. Maximum 7 days.

Parking garage on Magasinsgatan near Norra Station, 4 SEK/hour, open 24/7.

The communities in Hässleholm municipality, that can be reached by train, also have long term parking lots. These communities are Sösdala, Tyringe, Vinslöv, Bjärnum and Ballingslöv.

Parking in Hässleholm External link.

• Ställplats Asmoarp External link., Hässleholm
• Ställplatser vid Kvarnbacken, Hässleholm External link.

• Flädergården, External link, opens in new window. Vinslöv
  
• Hässlegården´s Golfclub, External link, opens in new window. Hässleholm
• Höjalen Vandrarhem External link, opens in new window., Vittsjö
• Hörja Café, External link, opens in new window. Hörja
• Rallarens naturcamping, External link. Lunnahöja, Sösdala
• Lursjöbaden´s camping, External link, opens in new window. Hästveda
• Tostarpsgården´s camping and caravan camp, External link, opens in new window. Skyrup, Tyringe
• Tykarpsgrottan´s camping and cottages, External link, opens in new window. Ignaberga
• Vinslöv´s camping External link, opens in new window., Vinslöv
• Vittsjö camping, External link, opens in new window. Vittsjö

Viåeleden is a popular hiking trail east of Vittsjö in the northern part of Hässleholm municipality. You are only able to walk the whole trail round when a raft is placed in Helge å river (near Skeingeborg).

Normally, the raft is in water between the middle of May to the end of October. However, this depends on weather and can vary from one year to another.

Status report:
The raft is stored for winter from November 1. The trail is entirely accessible again from May 1, 2024.

• A map of Vieåleden Pdf, 1.1 MB.
  

In Sweden we have a unique opportunity to roam freely in nature. You make use of the right of public access when you go for a walk in the forest, paddle a canoe or just sit on a rock and think. In order for everyone to enjoy nature, we need to take care of both nature and wildlife an show consideration for landowners and others who are outdoors.

We can sum this up with the phrase ”Don’t disturb – don’t destroy”. Take notice of how to act when doing different kinds of activities:

Allemansrätten - The right of public access External link, opens in new window.

Treehouse Hovdala operates a restaurant and conference center in Hovdala Treehouse. On Fridays to Sundays, you can pre-book a tasting menu featuring food made from scratch, with a focus on local and seasonal organic ingredients. Creative meetings are also offered in a magical environment.

Opening hours for Treehouse Hovdala External link.

Please note that access to the view from the building is only available if you have a table reservation in the restaurant, but you are welcome to enjoy the view from the ground level and the surrounding area. Here you will also find The Ground, which offers a street food experience in the forest.

The Ground External link.

There are many excellent opportunities for fishing in Hässleholm municipality - in lakes, rivers or "put & take". A fishing permit is required for most waters, see map and information about point of sales further down.

Map with fishing possibilites in Hässleholm area Pdf, 10.3 MB.