SwedenHelsingborg (, US also ; Swedish: [hɛlsɪŋˈbɔrj] ) is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania (after Malmö) and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024). Helsingborg is the central urban area of northwestern Scania and Sweden's closest point to Denmark: the Danish city Helsingør is clearly visible about 4 km (2.5 mi) to the west on the other side of the Öresund. Historic Helsingborg, with its many old buildings, is a scenic coastal city.
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Climate in Helsingborg
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Helsingborg
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Helsingborg; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripCopenhagen
Denmark
41 km≈ 45 min
Day tripLund
Sweden
49 km≈ 55 min
Day tripMalmo
Sweden
52 km≈ 1 h
Long day or overnightAarhus
Denmark
155 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightOdense
Denmark
162 km≈ 2 h 30 min
Long day or overnightGothenburg
Sweden
190 km≈ 3 h
Long day or overnightAalborg
Denmark
204 km≈ 3 h 10 min
Long day or overnightJonkoping
Sweden
213 km≈ 3 h 20 min
From Helsingborg you can reach Copenhagen (41 km), Lund (49 km), Malmo (52 km), Aarhus (155 km) and Odense (162 km) in about 45 min to 2 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Helsingborg
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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You can fly into Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.