Our favourite places
Here are our top destinations that we want you to experience.
Snorkelled 🏃♂️ 900m
For those who love adventure and exploration. Discover the world of snorkeling on Getterön!
About 1.368 billion cubic kilometers of water separate the Earth’s continents.
It is said that about 70% of the Earth’s surface is made up of oceans. Want to learn more about the sea? gDo you like adventure and swimming? This is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the sea. The snorkeling trail is located on the first bay of Getterön.
At the bottom of the sea, you can find fascinating information about plant and animal life and the marine environment.
The snorkeling trail is approximately 300m. By diving at the buoys along the trail you can really explore the ocean and by learning more about the environment, plant life and wildlife we can help save our oceans together.
Never snorkel alone and think about your safety and that of others! Swim calmly!
Pizza on the rocks 🏃♂️ 150m
Imagine a warm summer evening on the west coast, the rocks still warm from the day’s sunshine.
A must on a warm summer evening on the west coast is to enjoy dinner at sunset on the warm cliffs. The air is humid and warm, almost like a tropical country. The smell of seaweed and the sea in front of you create a stunning view.
Take the opportunity to visit the Brasserie and bring your favorite pizza made on sourdough bread à la Italy to this beautiful place. Enjoy the sunset and the pizza with good company!
A perfect way to end the day – according to the campsite staff!
Promenade
The seafront promenade winds its way from Varberg Fortress along the sea all the way to the coastal hotel, which is a four-kilometer bike and pedestrian path.
The promenade continues all the way to the shore of Apelviken and was built in 1912. The entire promenade is lined with swimming, seating and restaurants. You can smell the seaweed, sea and salt as you pass the sandy beaches and cliffs.
As you know, you can rent bicycles outside reception, with or without electricity. Cycling the promenade is a great way to enjoy a beautiful moment that’s worth the effort.
Ghost kit park
The playground is located at Varberg Fortress with its theme of local history and ghosts.
Don’t miss the chance to play among bats, haunted houses and the haunted forest. There are slides, swings, a sandpit and trampolines.
Spöökitetsparken is an excursion site, which means that the playground is positioned to accommodate more visitors at the same time. The playground is also close to toilets and refreshment facilities.
Nature center
At a cycling distance from both the center and the campsite you will find Naturum, which is located at the beginning of Getterön.
Naturum is a well-known tourist destination with nearly 80,000 visitors every summer enjoying the nature and the rich bird life on the island.
Naturum offers everything from lectures, guided tours, shop and café. There is also a family exhibition downstairs followed by temporary exhibitions that change upstairs, meaning there is always something new to learn.
The café that you find at the naturum is called Kvittra, the range consists mainly of organic ingredients and a beautiful view together with the homemade coffee.
Find out more about the naturum and its opening hours at
https://www.naturumgetteron.se/naturum/
Arboriculture 
16 min
What would summer be without strawberries?
Welcome to Vareborgs bärodling where you can enjoy self-picking, visit the café, shop in the farm shop and let the children play.
Bring buckets and experience the old tradition of picking summer strawberries together with your loved ones! A fun and cozy activity for all ages.
For those who prefer not to pick their own strawberries, pre-picked strawberries are available for sale in the farm shop. Fresh vegetables from local growers are also available.
If you are a coffee enthusiast, then you must check out the strawberry café for a yummy experience with lots of goodies!
Grimeton 20 min
World Heritage Grimeton radio station
The year is 1943 and Mr. Palmqvist, station manager at the Telegrafverket radio station in Grimeton, needs your help! The mission is crucial for the future of the country!
Do you have the courage to step up and help? Bring your friends and family to Grimeton’s escape room and save Sweden.
Dive into the history of the radio station and the exciting wireless community. Grimeton offers exciting guided tours, interesting exhibitions, a cozy café and a fun playground. There are lots of adventures and exciting experiences here.
Welcome to Grimeton when you visit Varberg!
Öströö sheep farm 30 min
Knock on the gate to a world full of lambs and adorable landscapes.
Join the woolly friends in the paddock or go on an exciting lamb safari. End your day with a cozy moment at Café Fårhagen, where the coffee and food are served in picnic baskets for an extra cozy experience. Sit down at a table in the garden or lean back on the grass.
Exploring flavors and crafts, sStep into the meat stall to find delicacies like salami, lamb fiddle, cold-smoked sausages and succulent lamb steaks of the highest quality. Every step of the process, from animal to counter, is local to guarantee care and quality. The delicatessen offers homemade jams, jellies, pickled vegetables, crispbread, biscuits and yummy cookies.
A world of fuzzy products beckons in the craft studio, from felted slippers and knitted mittens to soaps made from sheep fat and cozy home decor items such as cushions and shawls. A paradise for nature lovers and wool fans!
A visit to Öströö Sheep Farm is a hot tip and suitable for all ages! The easiest way to get here is by car or hop on the bus. The bus is a popular route between Varberg and Åkulla beech forests. Check out more about this and find timetables for your trip.
https://www.visitvarberg.se/ovrigt/akturen/sidor/om-akturen.html
The penguin 🚙 10 min
Welcome to the new swimming pool in Varberg. Here you will find swimming for the whole family!
The Penguin offers swimming, water slides, a hot tub and a sauna.
Come and enjoy a day filled with fun water activities at Penguin! Whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down, the weather is always perfect for a swim, a trip down the water slide or a relaxing moment in the hot tub or sauna. After all the splashing and playing, you can unwind in our café with a delicious coffee or perhaps a simple dish. Penguin is the ultimate place for both relaxation and fun for the whole family, whatever the weather!
Ästad 
30 min
One of Sweden’s largest vineyards located in beautiful Halland in the middle of the Åkulla beech forests nature reserve.
They grow their own organic grapes to create wine, most of the harvest becomes sparkling wine. They offer everything from wine tasting, spas, hotels to the Michelin-starred restaurant ÄNG.
A beautiful idyll that is worth a visit!
Liseberg ☀️ 1 hour
Discover Liseberg Park on a day trip!
Did you know that the largest amusement park in the Nordic countries is just an hour away from you at Getterön campsite?
Here you can experience exciting and sometimes challenging carousels, games that require both luck and skill. Enjoy good food and great music, all in the same park.
Whatever your age, you’ll feel the tingle in your stomach and the thrill in your body. Check out their news for 2023, where Luna takes you on a trip to the moon. An experience you won’t want to miss!
A park that is perfect for all ages!
Ullared ☀️ 40 min
Visit the popular Ullared department store that attracts thousands of visitors every year!
Visit Gekås Ullared for a shopping experience you will never forget. Here you’ll find everything from garden furniture to clothes, kitchen utensils and home decor. Plus, there are tons of items for camping life! You can easily get to the store by bus 651 or by car along road 153.
The department store opened its doors in 1963 when Göran Karlsson followed his love to Ullared. However, the store looked different then – he opened the store on the ground floor of a villa in Ullared together with his fiancée.
Today Gekås is the most popular destination in Sweden.
In 2023, the store will celebrate its 60th anniversary!
