Welcome to Laholms kommun

Glänninge Sjö This is a popular lake with a beach and crystal clear water near the town center. Small children have their own space to go swimming and play. Around the lake there is a lit‐up track. You also have bridges, diving‐towers, restrooms, grill facilities, tables, benches, swings and a place for garbage disposal. There is a handicap ramp to the bridge and out in the lake a swimming dock. There is parking close to the lake and life savers are available all year round. During bathing season there is permanent tending of garbage and cleaning of the restrooms. We do our best to please our visitors all the time.

You will find further information about water quality at: www.havochvatten.se/hav/fiske‐‐fritid/badvatten.html

Any questions/comments please call 0430‐15000

Gatesjön in Skogaby Gatesjon is a popular lake with a nice beach in the outskirts of Skogaby along road 15. Small children have their own space to go swimming and play. There is parking close to the lake. There are bridges, restrooms, changing‐rooms, grill facilities, tables and benches, and a place for garbage disposal. During swim season life savers are available as well as permanent tending of garbage and cleaning of restrooms. We do our best to please our visitors all the time.

You will find further information about water quality at: www.havochvatten.se/hav/fiske‐‐fritid/badvatten.html

Any questions/comments please call 0430‐15000

Björsjön in Mästocka This is a very beautifully situated lake with an environment suitable for children close to the nature reserve Mästocka Ljunghed. It is at the road between Knäred and Halmstad. The car park is about 200 m. from the lake.

Hallandsleden (track for wanderers) passes close to the lake and there is an overnight shelter. At Björsjön there are bridges, changing‐rooms, toilets, cold water showers, fresh water, grill facilities, tables and benches, and a place for garbage disposal. Life savers are available all year round. During bathing season there is permanent tending of garbage and cleaning of the restrooms. We do our best to please our visitors all the time.

You will find further information about water quality at: www.havochvatten.se/hav/fiske‐‐fritid/badvatten.html

Any questions/comments please call 0430‐15000

Store Sjö in Norra Össjö This lake is on the border of Småland between and Markaryd. There is a sign pointing to the lake from the main road. You then drive another 2 km along a gravel road; the car park is close to the lake. There is grass and some sand on the shore. Store Sjö is quite a large lake in the woodland with lots of capes and islands. During swim season life savers are available as well as permanent tending of garbage and cleaning of restrooms. We do our best to please our visitors all the time.

You will find further information about water quality at: www.havochvatten.se/hav/fiske‐‐fritid/badvatten.html

Any questions/comments please call 0430‐15000

Sjöaltesjön in Sjöalt There is a nice, popular beach with an environment suitable for children. It is situated along road 24, between Våxtorp and Örkelljunga. The car park is close to the lake. Here you have bridges, restrooms, grill facilities, benches and tables. During swim season life savers are available as well as permanent tending of garbage and cleaning of restrooms. We do our best to please our visitors all the time.

You will find further information about water quality at: www.havochvatten.se/hav/fiske‐‐fritid/badvatten.html

Any questions/comments please call 0430‐15000

Salt water, fresh water, indoors and out‐of‐doors Lakes The municipality of is in charge of Glänninge Sjö, Gatesjön in Skogaby, Björsjön in Mästocka, Store Sjö in Norra Össjö, and Sjöaltesjön in Sjöalt each with their own special charm.

There are heated outdoor pools in Knäred, , , and Våxtorp. Folkhälsocentrum in Laholm Here you have a 25 m. long pool, a pool for swim lessons, one for just having fun, a whirlpool and an activity pool where the bottom is adjustable and the water temperature is 34 degrees C. Among other things there are also gym, solariums and a cafeteria. Outside there are stadiums, skatepark, area for boule, outdoor gym, arena for athletics and multisports.

You will find more information about Folkhälsocentrum at: http://folkhalsocentrum.se/ Sea bathe Along the coast between Skummeslövsstrand and we have a 12 km long beach, which is the longest continuous one in ! Here you can choose to go swimming anywhere you would like. Or why not go for a long walk along the sea.

You will find further information about water quality at: www.havochvatten.se/hav/fiske‐‐fritid/badvatten.html

Any questions/comments please call 0430‐150 00