Why go
- Second largest city in Scania, Sweden.
- Served by Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH).
History
Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania 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 Øresund.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Golden Air DC (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Malmö Aviation TF (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717, 736, S20, 737-700, 737-800, ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AGH has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Stockholm). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Helsingborg-Helsingør, 2.2 km); routes include Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (SE), Helsingør => Helsingborg, Helsingborg-Helsingør.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Helsingborg, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.