In 2007 Halmstad celebrated its 700th anniversary. The spectacular party, held by and for Halmstad people, lasted the whole year and turned the town into a huge party venue.
The story of the three hearts
Where do the three hearts on the coat of arms come from? The people of Halmstad received the three hearts as a gift from the Danish royal family in the 16th century, after having put up a valiant defence against the Swedes.
