Kvarnagården in Halland
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Ny Varberg

Ny Varberg (New Varberg) was a city founded sometime between 1429 and 1434 about five kilometres north of present-day Varberg, Sweden. It was abandoned around 1612. The city was located at a crossroads where the roads from Småland and Västergötland met the royal road through Halland. To have access to the sea, a canal 700 metres long was built between Kattegat and Himleån. It is unclear who founded the city or why.

Located at 57.1408, 12.2647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places established in the 15th century, 1612 disestablishments, Varberg Municipality, Former populated places in Sweden

Varberg Church

Varberg Church is situated at the marketplace in Varberg, Halland County, Sweden. The church was completed in 1772, as a replacement of an elder church from 1687 that was destroyed in a fire on 18 May 1767. The interior of the church is neoclassical. Mostly of it is from the 19th century. The retable is from 1816. The pulpit was set in during a restoration of the church in 1890–1891. The wooden baptismal font has seven edges. It was made from oak in the 17th century.

Located at 57.106, 12.2506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Varberg, Religious buildings completed in 1772, 18th-century church buildings

Varberg Hospital

Varberg Hospital is a hospital in Varberg, Sweden. The hospital was completed in 1972, as a replacement of the old hospital in the city. After that, the old hospital was demolished. Varberg Hospital has 450 beds for general medical care and 350 beds for psychiatric treatment.

Located at 57.0982, 12.2768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Varberg

Bexell Cottage

The Bexell Cottage is a small cottage in Varberg, Sweden. The Bexell Cottage was originally built in 1785 in Harplinge. In 1876, it was bought by politician, member of parliament and land tenure Alfred Bexell, from its owner Jöns Jönsson (born 1828) together with all movable. Jönsson was only allowed to retain his day dress, according to the purchase agreement. Even Jönsson's snuffbox passed to the ownership of Bexell.

Located at 57.1047, 12.2565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Varberg, Museums in Halland County, Historic house museums in Sweden

Getterön Nature Reserve

Getterön Nature Reserve is a nature reserve at Getterön in Varberg Municipality, Sweden. It consists of parts of the peninsula Getterön and an area to the north. It has an area of 350 hectares, of which 235 are land. The reserve was established in 1970. Getterön Nature Reserve is protected as a Natura 2000 site and included in the Ramsar list. Getterön Nature Reserve is one of northern Europe's premier birdwatching sites.

Located at 57.1268, 12.2474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Nature reserves in Halland County, Protected areas established in 1970

Komedianten

Komedianten ("The Trouper") is a cultural centre with a public library, art gallery and performing operations in Varberg, Sweden. The library is the main public library in Varberg Municipality, and also the municipality's largest public library. The library has been at its present location since 1981. In 2010–2012, the library was expanden with an additional floor and converted to the current arts center, which was inaugurated on 14 January 2012.

Located at 57.1085, 12.2516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Libraries in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Varberg, Varberg Municipality, Visitor attractions in Halland County

Himleån

Himleån is a river in Sweden.

Located at 57.1333, 12.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Sweden