Freshwater bathing in lakes

Further down on this page, you’ll find a map showing our bathing lakes. Most of the lakes are also excellent places for fishing. Read more about fishing waters in our fishing guide.

Lake Brearedssjön

Brearedssjön is the largest of Halmstad's official lakeside bathing areas. There is a lovely bathing inlet with a jetty, sandy beach, barbecue area, accessible restroom, and adjacent parking. External link, opens in new window. The beach is both quiet and child friendly. You can also rent a kayak or canoe and explore the lake from a different perspective. You can rent kayaks and canoes from Tallhöjden (swe) External link, opens in new window. and Vinnalt Event. External link, opens in new window. This is an official bathing place (swe). External link, opens in new window.

Lake Toftasjön

Just 15 minutes from central Halmstad is the cozy little Lake Toftasjön. Here you have access to a beach, barbecue areas, a simple jetty, and a hiking trail around the lake. If you want to take a break from the beach and swimming, walking along the trail and exploring the Skedalaskog forest hiking area that borders Toftasjön is a perfect option. To get to the bathing area, you’ll need to walk about 200 meters (650 feet) from the little Lake Tofta parking area. External link, opens in new window. This is an official bathing site (swe). External link, opens in new window.

Lake Tostarpasjön

A little-known gem is the bucolic Lake Tostarpa. Here you can take a dip among fields, forests, and meadows. The small size of the lake means that it warms up quickly on a hot summer day. You can enjoy a U-shaped bathing jetty and a sandy beach. There is also a barbecue area and a restroom by the lake. The lake is close to the Halmstad Tönnersjö Golf Course, which makes it easy to cool off here after an enjoyable round of golf. Parking is available next to Lake Tostarpasjön. External link, opens in new window. This is an official External link, opens in new window.bathing site External link, opens in new window. (swe). External link, opens in new window.

Lake Gyltigesjön

In the legendary and scenic Simlångsdalen Valley, the Fylleån River has created a long, narrow lake system. North of Simlångsdalen, at Mahult, you will find Lake Gyltigesjön. There is a small beach and barbecue area here. If you would enjoy a walk, the bathing area is adjacent to the Gyltige hiking trails. To get to the bathing area, you park at the start of the Gyltige hiking trails External link, opens in new window. and then walk past Simlångsgården center and down the path towards the lake, a total of just under 300 meters (about 1,000 feet). This is an official External link, opens in new window.bathing site External link, opens in new window. (swe). External link, opens in new window.

Lake Torvsjön

A bit from Toftasjön is the larger Lake Torvsjön. Here you can enjoy swimming at small natural beaches and inlets around the lake. Torvsjön is part of Skedalaskog's forest hiking area. It’s a great idea to walk around Lake Torvsjön and stop now and then for a dip and a bite to eat at the cozy rest areas. The best place to park is at Skedala Forest's parking area. External link, opens in new window.

Korumpan beach at Lake Simlången

On the outskirts of Simlångsdalen Valley, you’ll also encounter Lake Simlången with a cozy little bathing area, popularly known as Korumpan. Here you can swim from the small beach and from the jetty. If you want to barbecue, there are several barbecue areas to choose from. The area is also often used to launch kayaks and canoes. Contact flyta.nu External link, opens in new window. if you want to rent a canoe or kayak. Parking is available next to the bathing area. External link, opens in new window.

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