The cities in Halland, lies close together along the coast. Varberg is the leading spa city in Sweden and boasts an almost 200-year-old tradition for spa and wellness. Falkenberg lies a little further south and here you can among others enjoy the Åstra River, which runs right through town. This gives you a unique opportunity to fish for salmons in the middle of the city. Halmstad is the region's capital and here you find a wealth of restaurants and cultural experiences. Halmstad is also known as the golfing capital of Sweden, due to its many good golf courses. The oldest city in Halland is called Laholm and has roots all the way back to the 13th century. Here you can enjoy the old city centre with the crooked cobblestones and old buildings.