Höganäs i Skåne - keramikstaden vid västkusten

Höganäs is located in north-west Skåne, on the Kullen peninsula, and is probably for most people strongly associated with ceramics. This is also a pleasant coastal community surrounded by dramatic scenery, cosy holiday resorts and thriving Swedish vineyards.

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Höganäs

Originally a fishing village, Höganäs developed over time, with the mining industry of coal and clay, into a centre for the production of ceramics such as the famous Höganäskrusen. Today this is also an area that attracts tourists, especially in the summer.

The town is located on the Kulla peninsula in northwest Skåne, about 25 kilometres northwest of Helsingborg.

Port of Höganäs

We came to Höganäs by motorhome and first drove down to the harbour, where there is a parking space for motorhomes. There are lots of nice boats that you can watch, and there is also a restaurant and a service centre.

We went out on one of the piers, which was decorated with small ceramic tiles. Very nice and creative!

At the far end of the same pier is the artwork 'Open Hand'. Created by Kerstin Ahlgren in 2003, the sculpture symbolises the flight of Jews to Höganäs in Skåne from occupied Denmark during the Second World War. A total of around 1200 Danish Jews came to the harbour in 1943, escaping deportation to the concentration camps.

Parking space for motorhomes

In the harbour there is also a parking space for motorhomes. The site is really big and when we were here there was plenty of space. Service is available in the form of toilets, showers and the possibility of emptying and filling tanks. The price was 190 SEK / day (August 2021) and this is paid in a vending machine in the harbour. An excellent place we thought!

Beach and swimming

Right next to the harbour is a small sandy beach called Kvickbadet. It was not bathing weather when we were here, but the beach is nice so we can imagine that it is popular when it is warm and sunny.

Next to the beach, on the long pier in the harbour, there is a small cold bath house where you can take a sauna with a panoramic view of the Öresund before going for a swim.

Höganäs centre

We also took a little walk in the centre of Höganäs, mostly to look around and do some errands. Here it was quiet in the morning we can say!

We also looked at Höganäs church (Himmelsfärdskyrkan) which was opened in 1934. A nice church with its wide tower!

Keramikbygden Höganäs

Not surprisingly, Höganäs is strongly associated with ceramics. Ceramics have been fired here for almost two hundred years and potters, designers and manufacturers have made the name famous all over the world.

In the area, there are currently around 30 active ceramists, studios, workshops and shops where you can buy ceramics or perhaps try turning them yourself. In the main town itself, you can visit the Ceramic Centre, which is located in Höganäs Keramik's old factory, next to the Höganäs Design Outlet.

More to see and do in Höganäs / on the hill for those who like food, culture and history?

There is a lot to see and do in Höganäs in Skåne, especially if you refer to the whole municipality and the surroundings of the Kullen peninsula. For example, you can visit the towns of Viken, Brunnby, Lerhamn and Mölle. Here are some more tips for those who like food, culture and history:

Höganäs Museum has an art gallery and displays exhibitions.
Krapperup Castle welcomes visitors to the castle garden and there is also a café.
Nimis is a famous work of art by artist Lars Vilks, beautifully situated on the coast and reached by a challenging walk.
Wine tasting can be experienced at Arilds Vineyard, Kullaberg Vineyard or Södåkra Vineyard.

More to see and do in Höganäs / Kullen for nature lovers

There is also much to experience and do in Höganäs for those who like nature experiences. Here are some suggestions:

Cycling can be done on the Kulla Peninsula, for example along the Kattegat Trail between Helsingborg and Gothenburg.
Golf you can play in several places, including Höganäs Golf Club.
Kullaberg Nature Reserve offers dramatic and beautiful scenery, as well as several exciting caves.
Kullaleden SL5 is the Skånelenden sub-trail that runs around the Kulla Peninsula. The trail runs from Helsingborg to Utvälinge and is 70 kilometres in total.
Mölleslingan is a 4.6-kilometre-long hiking trail past forest, sea and cultural-historical environments.

More to see and do in Höganäs / on the Hill with children

Last but not least, here are some tips on things to do in Höganäs for those travelling with children:

Pancake barn at Ekhaga Gård offers a mini-zoo, a restaurant and activities such as cross-carting and an obstacle course.
Tumblers can be seen in the sea around Kullaberg, and you can take RIB boat trips to experience porpoise safaris.
Horse riding can be done with Kullaberg's Icelandic horses.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

Want to see and experience even more in north-west Skåne? In that case, we can recommend the lovely city of Helsingborg with our 20 attractions. Here you will also find the the picturesque village of Råå, Tropical zoo with exotic animals, Sofiero castle and castle garden, Fredriksdal and lovely Ramlösa brunnspark.

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Facts about Höganäs

Landscape: Skåne
County: Skåne County
Municipality: Municipality of Höganäs
Location: On Kullahalvön / Kullen peninsula in north-west Skåne.
District: Höganäs district, Väsby district, Brunnby district, Viken district
Population: About 27 000 in the municipality (2021)

History in Höganäs

1488: The fishing village of Höyenaess was first mentioned.
16th and 17th century: The fishing village consisted of about 20 households.
18th century: During the plague years, the population declined slightly.
1797: Höganäsbolaget was founded when mining took off. At its peak, there were more than 50 mines here.
1830s: The brick and ceramics industry developed.
1936: Höganäs became a town
1961: The mining operations ended when the Prince Gustaf Adolf shaft was closed.
1971: The town became the capital of a large municipality.

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Monika says:

Sounds unlikely that you can see Öregrund, which is on the east coast, when bathing in Höganäs. 😉
Hugs Monika

22 August 2021 - 9:06

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  Helena says:
  
  Haha, of course it should be Öresund!!! Corrected now! Thank you! 🙂
  
  22 August 2021 - 11:31
  
diana's dreams says:

Lovely you have it, Höganäs is so nice hugs

22 August 2021 - 19:07

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  Helena says:
  
  Isn't it nice here! Have a great time Diana!
  
  23 August 2021 - 20:54
  
BP says:

It looks like you had Höganäs to yourselves. Quite empty. But guuuuuu how delicious the decorative tiles on the bridge were. Fantastically nice. Even the "graffiti" balconies/lofts were completely in my taste as well as the boat with the flowers.

22 August 2021 - 19:31

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  Helena says:
  
  Aren't the tiles nice? We liked it a lot!
  
  23 August 2021 - 20:55
  
Bobby Brandt says:

There is also another parking space for motorhomes called the banana pancake just outside Höganäs, you have to google it.

22 August 2021 - 19:57

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  Helena says:
  
  Ah ok! Thanks for the tip!
  
  23 August 2021 - 20:55
  
  - Ola Bergling says:
    
    Can recommend Ställplats Bananpannkakan...nice host couple!
    
    24 August 2021 - 17:59
    
Hasse says:

Höganäs is nice. At the pilot lookout just north of the sp you visited, there are many motorhomes. Nice bike path all the way up to Mölle, with nice stops. Kullaberg's vineyard and Holy smoke. The old factory is a market hall and the best hamburgers are at Garage. Baden is ok, but there are better along the coast upwards.

25 August 2021 - 8:18

Höganäs in Skåne - the ceramics town on the west coast

Höganäs

Port of Höganäs

Parking space for motorhomes

Beach and swimming

Höganäs centre

Keramikbygden Höganäs

More to see and do in Höganäs / on the hill for those who like food, culture and history?

More to see and do in Höganäs / Kullen for nature lovers

More to see and do in Höganäs / on the Hill with children

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

Facts about Höganäs

History in Höganäs

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