Halmstad Stories – audio guides in your mobile

Head out into Halmstad and visit the different stops with the help of the map. Or browse through an exciting guide in the image list. If you're not in Halmstad, you can still enjoy Halmstad Stories from home. Look at the pictures and video clips, and it will almost feel like you’re there. But of course, being on-site gives that extra special experience.

How does it work?

Halmstad Stories includes several guides. Each guide contains one or more stops. You can choose which stops you want to visit. At each stop, you can choose whether you want to listen to a story/audio guide or read it yourself. Each stop also includes images and a map. Several stops even offer video clips to watch.

Free Digital Service

You don’t need to download an app to use Halmstad Stories. The service is free to use and does not require membership. Simply visit halmstadstories.se External link, opens in new window. to get started quickly.

If you want to have the service easily accessible on your home screen, you can choose to add Halmstad Stories like an app. When on your mobile, click the menu in the top left and follow the instructions. The service is primarily designed for mobile devices but also works on your computer.

Guides in Halmstad Stories

Currently, the following guides are available in Halmstad Stories. More guides will be added over time.

• Roxette – the walk External link, opens in new window.
• Grötvik – from Stone Quarrying to an Artistic Life External link, opens in new window.
• Tylösand – the history of a seaside resort External link, opens in new window.
• The Farm Lilla Böslid External link, opens in new window.
• Halmstad Castle External link, opens in new window.
• Historical City Walk External link, opens in new window.
• Hallandsgården Outdoor Museum External link, opens in new window.
• Gyllene Tider – Golden walk through town External link, opens in new window.
• Gyllene Tider – Golden Roadtrip External link, opens in new window.
• The Vikings’ Center External link, opens in new window. (Only in Swedish)
• The Battle of Fyllebro External link, opens in new window. (Only in Swedish)

Multiple Languages

All guides in Halmstad Stories are fully available in Swedish. All guides are also available in English, though some are only translated in text. Most guides are also available in Danish and German. We are working on adding more translations over time.

A Collaborative Project

Halmstad Stories is the result of an intensive and successful collaboration between GIS experts at Halmstad Municipality’s Building and Environment Department, the Cultural Department, Destination Halmstad, and local community organizations through Gamla Halmstad. External link, opens in new window. THe Halland Art Museum External link, opens in new window. and Halland Guides External link, opens in new window. have also contributed material to Halmstad Stories.