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Tylösand – Möllegård
This stretch takes you from lively beach life to peaceful forest paths and open meadows. The walk offers a mix of nature, where the sound of waves slowly fades and is replaced by birdsong and rustling leaves.
Of course, you can walk the trail in either direction. Here, we’ve listed sights and activities along the section from Tylösand to Möllegård.
Distance
This section is 4,5 km long and takes approximately 56 minutes to walk.
The hub: Tylösand Opens in new window.
Tylösand is a well-known destination, both in Sweden and abroad. And for good reason: four kilometers of amazing beach, vibrant after beach parties, a lifeguard school, a top-rated golf course, unique restaurants, and stunning nature. The list goes on. Welcome to Tylösand.
The Rhododendron Park External link, opens in new window.
In 1933, 30 unemployed young men turned what was once a swampy and overgrown valley into a rhododendron park—in just three months. It quickly became a new attraction in Tylösand. You’ll also find several katsura trees here, sometimes called “cookie trees” because their falling leaves smell like gingerbread. Learn more about Rhododendron Park in Halmstad Stories External link, opens in new window.. Mer om Rhododendronparken i Halmstad Stories. External link, opens in new window.
Tjuvahålan External link, opens in new window.
In the late 1700s, Tjuvahålan became a landing site for smugglers. In 1850, the Carlsberg farm was built on the hilltop above the cove. Twenty years later, a customs station was established there, and royal guards were stationed on site. The farm later became a guesthouse before it was torn down in 1979. Learn more about Tjuvahålan and pirates in Halmstad Stories. External link, opens in new window.
Flaggberget External link, opens in new window.
From the top of Flaggberget, you’ll enjoy beautiful views. There are also three Bronze Age burial cairns here. The largest is 25 meters wide and 1.5 meters deep. Learn more about Flaggberget in Halmstad Stories. External link, opens in new window.
The Tent City (Tältstaden) External link, opens in new window.
In the 1920s, a group of young men set up a few tents just a stone’s throw from the beach. They were drawn by the freedom and closeness to nature. The number of tents grew over the years and eventually became Tältstaden. Today, it has over 300 small cabins. Learn more about Tältstaden in Halmstad Stories. External link, opens in new window.
Tylön island External link, opens in new window.
Tylön gets its name from “tyle,” meaning a rocky point that sticks out into the sea. On the island, you’ll find Bronze Age burial mounds and the standing stone “Tylajungfrun.” In 1870, a lighthouse designed by Gustaf von Heidenstam was built here, along with housing for the lighthouse keepers and a schoolteacher. The lighthouse was shut down in 1968 and replaced by the red 22-meter-high Tylögrund lighthouse offshore. Learn more about Tylön in Halmstad Stories. External link, opens in new window.
The lifeguards in Tylösand External link, opens in new window.
On warm summer days, Tylösand’s trained lifeguards watch over as many as 40,000 beachgoers. They are stationed in five towers between Tylösand and Frösakull. Right nearby is the only lifeguard school in the Nordic countries. Learn more about the lifeguards in Halmstad Stories External link, opens in new window..
Tylösand beach External link, opens in new window.
Tylösand Beach is one of Sweden’s most famous. A hundred years ago, the area was barren and empty. In 1915, a restaurant opened and visitors began arriving by boat from Halmstad. The breakthrough came in 1929, and Tylösand became a resort for the well-to-do. Today, Hotel Tylösand—owned by Per Gessle and Björn Nordstrand—offers Sweden’s largest art gallery, Tres Hombres Art, a music museum, and several restaurants. Learn more about Tylösand Beach and beach life in Halmstad Stories. External link, opens in new window.
Twisted Trees
Some trees along the trail have twisted trunks, shaped by honeysuckle vines that once wrapped around them. The fast-growing aspens eventually grew over the vines. You might notice that honeysuckle always twists in a clockwise direction.
Nyrebäcken valley
In spring, this valley echoes with birdsong. You may hear the redstart and blackcap singing together, often joined by the tiny but loud wren, which weighs only five grams. The large boulders here were left behind by the Ice Age over 13,000 years ago.
Tylebäck External link, opens in new window.
Tylebäck is a conference center with a hotel, hostel, cabins, and a campsite. It’s owned by the Swedish Federation for Voluntary Defense Education and Training. The first camp building was completed in 1930.
Golf in Tylösand External link, opens in new window.
Tylösand and Halmstad have proudly hosted big tournaments like the Solheim Cup in 2007, the European Men’s Team Championship in 2015, and the Scandinavian Mixed in 2022. The North Course at Halmstad Golf Club is known worldwide. Learn more about golf in Tylösand in Halmstad Stories External link, opens in new window..
Nyrebäcken stream
Nyrebäcken flows gently through a dense alder swamp forest. In spring, you might hear the drumming of the lesser spotted woodpecker echoing through the valley. In the brown water, colored by fields upstream, lives the rare stone loach fish.
The Old Bridge Foundation
The old bridge foundation was reused to help you cross Nyrebäcken. The bridge once carried King Oscar II on his way to hunt hares at Trottaberg. Between 1894 and 1904, he visited the area at least five times.
Möllegårds Nature Reserve External link, opens in new window.
The beautiful nature reserve in Möllegård is lined with 100-year-old alder trees. There are several short hiking trails here, and the area is a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Keep an eye out in April for the lovely pasqueflower in bloom.
The hub: Möllegård
Möllegård’s mill was built in the 1850s to grind flour for the nearby Heagård farm. Take a moment to sit by the mill pond and enjoy the peace and quiet. This is where the trail ends, next to Möllegård Nature Reserve and not far from World of Riccardos – an Italian oasis offering homemade gelato, antipasti, and a cozy café.
Mjellby Art Museum External link, opens in new window.
Located about 1.4 km from the current end of the trail in Möllegård, Mjellby Art Museum is one of the Nordic region’s main centers for surrealist art. It holds a unique collection connected to the famous Halmstad Group.