The best running trails in Södra Bjärekustens Naturreservat

On Stora Hults beach, you walk through an old pasture landscape where sand and meadows combine to create a habitat for numerous plants and birds. In summer, the protected coastal area near Vejbystrand invites you to swim while simultaneously preserving the shallow sandy bottoms of Skälderviken as a nursery for many fish species.

Open every day. Super delicious cinnamon rolls.

Mother's Day walk by the sea; good footwear is recommended. The truly hardy can even go barefoot in the sea wearing swim trunks.

Wonderful view of the Hallands Vaderö nature reserve. Crossings from Torekov port.

The marina in Torekov. There are also several restaurants and cafes here.

Hallands Väderö is a 3-square-kilometer island off the tip of the Bjäre Peninsula, near Torekov. The uninhabited island was declared a nature reserve in 1958 and is a popular destination for summer swimmers. Considering its small size, Hallands Väderö is one of the most biodiverse areas in Sweden, with a large population of rare and endangered species. Because the island's forests have never been completely cleared, it has a very old tree population that forms the basis for a rich insect life. For example, about a quarter of Sweden's endangered beetle species live on Hallands Väderö. The diverse landscape invites long walks through forests, meadows, beaches, and cliffs. Around 50,000 day visitors visit the island throughout the year. The majority of them are swimmers during the summer months, enjoying the special atmosphere on one of the small beaches with crystal-clear water, far from any traffic noise. There are beaches to suit every taste, such as the shallow sandy beach at Kappelhamn, which is especially suitable for smaller children, fine white sandy beaches near the boat dock at Sandhamn, or beach meadows and cliffs. In Kappelhamn, at the southern tip of the island, is the Väderö Museum, a small 60-square-meter local history museum. It is housed in a former pilot's house dating back to 1844 and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer months. Those without their own boat can take the regularly scheduled Väderötrafiken tour boat from Torekov to the island during the summer. During the summer, it is also possible to stay for a week in the former lighthouse keeper's house - however, camping is prohibited on the island. https://www.guidebook-sweden.com/de/reisefuehrer/reiseziel/hallands-vaederoe-insel-torekov

Stora Hults beach is a remnant of an old pasture landscape that once characterized the Skåne coastline. The ancient pastures and sandy beach support a rich flora and abundant birdlife. Stora Hults beach is a popular bathing spot during the summer months. Bordering the northern part of Vejbystrand, Stora Hults beach encompasses a centuries-old landscape. The protected area also extends into the Skälderviken lagoon, safeguarding the shallow sandy bottoms that provide vital breeding and play areas for many fish species. https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/skane/besok-och-upptack/naturreservat/bastad/stora-hults-strand.html

In front of the coast at Torekov is Hallands Väderö, an island with smaller archipelago. It is about three square kilometers in size and designated as a nature reserve. In relation to the small size Väderö has an enormous biodiversity and varied landscape forms. From Torekov you can translate with M / S Nanny or M / S Sund to the island. The so-called "Väderötrafik" is maintained daily from the beginning of June to the end of August and at weekends from September to October. Return tickets cost about 15 euros per adult and about 8 euros per child. https://www.schweden-urlauber.info/torekov-auf-bjaere/