Röda Kvarn

Röda Kvarn is a cinema and architectural complex in Halmstad featuring large pink granite columns with Ionic capitals and a Greek temple-style facade with prominent lettering. The building houses multiple screens within a space designed according to classical proportions.

The building was designed by architect August Svensson and opened on February 19, 1926, under a Swedish cinema management company. The design reflected classical architectural principles that were prevalent in northern Europe during the 1920s.

The interior displays decorative panels featuring mythological figures and retains Art Deco light fixtures from the post-war period. The wall coverings and ceiling elements reflect design choices that defined cinema interiors of that era.

The cinema has multiple screens with seating for around 450 guests and the ticket office opens about 30 minutes before the first screening of each day. The halls are easily accessible from the main entrance and the spaces are arranged for comfortable viewing.

The building underwent a full restoration between 1994 and 1995 that brought back the original color schemes and architectural elements from the 1920s. This thorough renovation recovered classical details that had been hidden for nearly a century.

Location: Halmstad Municipality

Location: Halmstads Sankt Nikolai

Inception: 1925

Architects: August Svensson, Thomas Voghera

Operator: Svenska Bio

Address: Bankgatan 3

Website: https://filmstaden.se/biograf/NCG76784/roda-kvarn-i-halmstad

GPS coordinates: 56.67627,12.85842

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24