Nature
Varberg is a bicycle city, the campsite is about 8 km from the city center. You can rent a bike at the reception. There are also pleasurable walking trails, and just 3.7 miles away one can reach the bargain shopping center, Ullared.
Naturum Getterön
Getterön is one of Northern Europe´s finest birdsites. Naturum Getterön is Varberg’s second most visited tourist destination after Varberg’s fortress and is 15 minutes by car from First Camp Kärradal-Varberg. You can also take the bike from Varberg center. The wetlands are an eldorado for bird and bird watchers. About 170 species regularly breed or rest here during migration
There is a shop and café with a magical view and there is also a permanent exhibition about bird life in the reserve and about nature in Halland. Naturum Getterön also offers guided tours. Binoculars and bird books can be borrowed at Naturum for the best experience.
Website: Naturum Getterön
Excursion to Åkulla beech forest
It is time for a trip in to the wild! Åkulla bokskogar (Åkulla beech forest) is located just east of Varberg and is a large wooded area filled with exciting sights, nice viewing spots and about 20 lakes and twelve nature reserves. Today it is considered to be one of Sweden’s foremost beech forest areas. There are a total of twelve hiking trails that are well marked.
Other attractions in Åkulla bokskogar are Järnmölla, Ekomuseet Björnekullen, Ästad school museum, Svartrå church, Öströö farm, which also has café activities and Bockstens mosse where they found The Bockstens Man in the 30’s.
Bexell’s speaking stones
The beech forests hide several sights and activities that can be discovered all year round. Some of the most famous are Bexell’s speaking stones from the 19th century. Alfred Bexell had two sculptors around the 19th century making various inscriptions in the stones around his estate in Torstorp, and today you can find about 160 speaking stones, most of them engraved on rocks but also on hills and rock walls. Even 560 names of more or less famous historical persons have been found in the area.
Bring your family on discovery during the holidays!
Website: Åkulla Bokskogar
Kattegattleden in Kärradal
Varberg is a bicycle city, the campsite is about 8 km from the city center. You can rent a bike at the reception. There are also pleasurable walking trails, and just 3.7 miles away one can reach the bargain shopping center, Ullared.
Kattegattleden
Discover Sweden’s beautiful west coast along the Kattegattleden and stay with us during your trip.
Kattegattleden is Sweden’s first national cycle route, extending from Helsingborg to the south to Gothenburg in the north, has a unique seaside location and offers beautiful views along the Halland coast. The trail is 370 kilometers long, almost next to car-free and goes through small fishing villages and summer towns like Båstad, Halmstad and Varberg. Along the coast you will also pass several historic sites and interesting destinations. You cycle around Tjolöholm Castle, Varbergs Fortress and Höganäs, which are famous for their family-owned farms and vineyards. Also stay in Apelviken for surfing and beach hinges.
In order to get as much of this nature experience as possible, is it no better than staying at a campsite along the way? Here you can continue to be close to nature but at the same time have the comfort that can be lovely and much needed after a day on the bike saddle. First Camp has four destinations you can stay along the way, including here in Kärradal-Varberg. You can also stay at Tylösand-Halmstad, Mölle-Höganäs, located 2 km from the trail, and at Torekov-Båstad, 11 km from the trail.
Website: Kattegattleden