Helsingborg Municipality

Helsingborg Municipality is a coastal region along the Öresund strait in southern Sweden. The area combines urban centers, rural districts, and multiple towns across land and water zones, creating a diverse administrative territory with distinct neighborhoods and natural landscapes.

The current municipality formed in 1971 when the city and four surrounding rural areas merged into a single administrative unit. This consolidation brought together the city's established urban core with historically separate countryside communities.

The region expresses its connection to the sea through art museums and cultural centers that showcase local traditions and maritime heritage. These spaces reflect how proximity to water has shaped the identity and daily experience of those living here.

Ferry connections to the Danish city of Helsingør operate daily with thousands of passengers crossing regularly. Visitors can use the route for quick access to the neighboring country or for a day trip, with multiple departures available throughout the day.

A medieval defense tower called Kärnan rises from a hillside overlooking the water and offers views across both sides of the strait. The tower stands as a remnant from an era when controlling this waterway between Sweden and Denmark was strategically important.

Location: Skåne County

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Helsingborg

Reference: 1283

Part of: Scania, Helsingborgs domkrets

Shares border with: Helsingør Municipality, Fredensborg Municipality, Höganäs Municipality, Ängelholm Municipality, Åstorp Municipality, Bjuv Municipality, Svalöv Municipality, Landskrona Municipality

Phone: +4642105000

Email: kontaktcenter@helsingborg.se

Website: http://helsingborg.se

GPS coordinates: 56.05000,12.71667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 03:02