Varberg

Nickname(s):

-

Demonym(s):

-

Founded:

1287

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

36 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

-

Population Density (km2):

1 500

Population Density (mi2):

3 800

35th Largest Urban Area In Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Currency:

Krona

Avg. Summertime High:

22 °C

72 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

14 °C

57 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

2 °C

36 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

-2 °C

28 °F

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Varberg
Sweden

A summer favorite! Swedes are flocking to this West Coast town in the summer months. So if you're visiting in June through August, expect to see huge crowds. But that is also the best time to visit. Varberg Fortress is one of the main sights, and it's an old fortress that overlooks the city. The fortress is as old as the city itself and contains a lot of history. From the Fortress you have great views of the city, and the surrounding landscape.

Kingdom of Sweden | Konungariket Sverige

Sweden

English

Sverige

Swedish

Region:

Northern Europe

Area:

450 295 km2

Ranked 55 out of 195

Population:

Population:

10 402 000

Ranked 88 out of 235

Urbanization:

88 %

Ranked 23 out of 194

Capital:

Stockholm

Population: 2 403 000

Largest City:

Stockholm

Population: 2 403 000

Major Cities:

Stockholm
Gothenburg
Malmö
Uppsala
Västerås

Economy & Development:

Human Development Index:

Very High

Ranked 7 out of 189

Inequality-Adjusted HDI:

Very High

Ranked 7 out of 189

GDP (PPP) Per Capita:

$53 240

Ranked 35 out of 225

Democracy & Freedom:

Democracy Index:

Full Democracy

Ranked 3 out of 167

Freedom House:

Free

100 points out of 100 possible

Press Freedom:

Good

Ranked 3 out of 180

Economic Freedom:

Most Free

Ranked 35 out of 162

National Identity:

Independence Since:

1523

Independence From:

Denmark

National Day:

6th of June

What Is Celebrated On The National Day:

The coronation of Gustav Vasa as King Gustav I on the 6th of June 1623, which symbolized the ending of the Kalmar Union and Danish rule over Sweden.

Facts & Codes:

Driving Side:

Right

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Time Zone:

UTC +1 (CET)

Summer - UTC +2 (CEST)

Country Calling Code:

+ 46

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Country Code:

SE

ISO 3166

Kallbadhuset

Open-Air Bathhouse

Varbergs Fästning

12th-Century Fortress

Varberg Kyrka

Church

Gothenburg Landvetter Airport

IATA Code:

GOT

ICAO Code:

ESGG

Passenger Volumes:

Distance:

30 km / 18 mi (E)

Located In:

Landvetter

Named After:

Named after the town it is located in.

Information:

The second largest airport in Sweden with 6 500 000 handled passengers in 2019. It's also an important freight airport.

Transfer To/From:

The best option will be to rent a car. The only option for public transport is to take the bus into Gothenburg Central Station, and then take a commuter rail service to Varberg. A route that will take over an hour in travel time.

Currency:

Swedish Krona

Code:

SEK

Subunit:

Öre

Symbol:

;-

Cash Or Credit:

Credit all the way! Sweden redesigned all the bills and coins 5-10 years ago and I still don't know how the new ones look like. I've had the same 100 Kronor (10 USD) bill in my wallet for several years without ever having to use it. You can use credit cards even for transactions of less than one SEK if you want to without complaints or issues.

Good To Know:

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Local Language:

Swedish

Language Family:

Germanic (Indo-European)

Writing System:

Latin Alphabet

What About English?

Almost everyone speaks good English in Sweden and you don't have to ask if it's okay to use English. You can just assume that everyone, of all ages, will be able and willing to assist in English.

Other Common Languages:

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Max

Origin:

Founded:

1968

Type of Food:

Hamburgers

Did I Try:

Yes

My Score:

3 / 5

About:

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Comment:

This is a good option if you're looking for hamburgers and it’s worth trying out. They have a company profile of caring for the environment and focusing on vegan alternatives in their menus.

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ChopChop Asian Express

Origin:

Founded:

2011

Type of Food:

Asian Fusion

Did I Try:

Yes

My Score:

4 / 5

About:

-

Comment:

It's very good if you're looking for this type of food. But I would probably not recommend someone who's just visiting for a few days to go there. It's very similar to Panda Express in the United States. The menu is almost identical, with only minor differences.

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Sibylla

Origin:

Founded:

1932

Type of Food:

Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

Did I Try:

Yes

My Score:

2 / 5

About:

The most classical of Swedish chains. Began as a collective of hot dog stands that wanted to increase the average standard of hot dog stands. During the year it evolved and today they are mostly known for selling hamburgers.

Comment:

I'm not a super fan, but it's not bad. It's just that I don't find it good enough to want it ahead of any of the competition. It's more fun to try than any of the chains you have at home, but I wouldn't aim for Sibylla.

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Canons at Varberg Fortress

Old canons overlooking Downtown Varberg from Varberg Fortress.

Varberg Fortress

Inside Varbergs Fästning (Fortress).

Kungsgatan

Kungsgatan is a pedestrian street full of restaurants.

Wooden Buildings

There are lots of old wooden buildings in Varberg.

Small-Town feel

Newer and older buildings side-by-side in the outer areas of Downtown.

The fairly dense, yet low buildings give Varberg a nice small-town feeling.

Västra Vallgatan

Västra Vallgatan, looking towards the Train Station.

Varberg streets

Västra Vallgatan again. This picture was taken outside Galleria Trädgården, a small but modern shopping galleria.

Varberg Square

Varbergs Torg (Varberg Square).

Varberg Church

Varbergs Kyrka (Vargerg Church) is located at the northern end of Central Square.

Small church

It's a small church which is quite typical for small to mid-sized Swedish cities.

Varberg streets

A street in Varberg with the Square and Church visible.

Shoreline

The shoreline looking from Varberg Fortress. It looks rural, but this is just a few hundred meters from the city center.

Kallbadhus

Varbergs Kallbadhus (Open-Air Bathhouse) is one of the main attractions of the city.

Crowds outside the Open-Air Bathhouse

During the summers, there are always lots of people in Varberg. The town is known to be a typical summer city. During the summer of 2020, there were more people than usual, and the area was very crowded.

Skyline of Varberg

The Skyline of Varberg.

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