With many scenic areas and the proximity to the sea, there is always something to do in Sölvesborg's outdoor life.
Discover the city's fantastic cycling and hiking trails, climb Ryssberget or visit the chalk-white beaches that stretch along the coast. Craving for sports activities? Padel has become a great favorite with many, in Sölvesborg there is a newly constructed facility on the Kämpaslätten with both indoor and outdoor courts, and there is also another outdoor court at the golf club. Fishing is another popular outdoor activity that attracts many visitors. In Sölvesborg there are good fishing waters and the opportunity to fish both in the sea and in Lake Grundsjön.
SÖLVESBORG GOLF CLUB | Cheer up on one of Sweden's best golf courses. In Sölvesborg you will find one of Sweden's best golf courses and Sölvesborg Golf Club, which received the prestigious award Golf Club of the Year 2018! In a scenic setting among pine trees and sparkling seas, there are opportunities to play golf almost all year round. Hone your putts and bunker shots on an excellent 18-hole course as well as a nine-hole course with a fantastic view of Sölvesborg Bay. The nine-hole course is a pay & play course, which means that play without a green card is allowed. Equipment and balls are available for rent. The driving range and greens for practice are open daily during the season.
The golf course is more than just a place for the golfer and is today one of Sölvesborg's biggest visitor attractions. There are training opportunities here, including in the form of a new practice green and adventure golf. Play paddle tennis or eat something good in the restaurant, which is open all year round. Own cottage accommodation is offered, supplemented by mobile home and caravan parking.
SYDOSTLEDEN | Scenic cycling. The southeast trail is 27 kilometers long and stretches between Växjö and Simrishamn through scenic areas. In a traffic-safe and comfortable way, you cycle through deep forests, sparkling lakes, beautiful cities and cozy resorts as well as lovely apple orchards in Österlen. Through Sydostleden you cycle almost completely car-free and more than 80% is paved with asphalt.
The South East Trail winds through several counties and scenic areas.
From the cycle path's northernmost town Växjö, you cycle south through deep forests and along the lovely Torsjön in Ingelstad down towards Tingsryd and Sweden's national park, the lake landscape of Åsnen. Furthermore, the trail stretches along the Mörrumsån down towards Mörrum's Kronolaxfiske. Here you have the opportunity to look around in the beautiful surroundings. The cycle path then continues down towards Sölvesborg, where you cycle across the Sölvesborg Bridge, which is Europe's longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge. Further on, you cycle down towards Kristianstad and the cycle path's lowest ground point, 2.32 meters below sea level. Here, nature is rich and varied and the area is designated as a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. When you get to Åhus, you cycle along the coast of Åland and further down through lovely apple orchards in Österlen.
Read more here - Sydostleden
HOUSE OF PADEL | On 13 October 2018, Blekinge's first and so far only padel hall in Sölvesborg, House of Padel, was inaugurated. The state-of-the-art hall is equipped with four full playing fields, changing rooms, sauna overlooking the playing fields, conference rooms and common areas. In June 2019, two outdoor courts were also inaugurated, which, as long as the weather permits, open up for games under the open sky.
Padel tennis has become a very trendy racquet sport in Sweden and is an active alternative to socializing. Challenge your friends in a match while having real fun together. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, you can rent a court at House of Padel for free play. It is also possible to both rent and buy racks and balls in the venue's own shop.
Take the chance to play padel tennis at the new facility with courts in top condition at House of Padel, now a part of We are padel!
LISTERLANDET | All senses love Listerland. Smells, tastes, sounds and feelings. On the way to Listerlandet, the lungs are filled with country air of the best kind. First with a faint hint of barnyard and manure, then of alderwood smoke, sea and seaweed. You hear the cheers of the MAIF crowd, the screeching of the seagulls, the calm thump of the fishing boats and a jazz band in the August night. Beaches and picturesque fishing villages lie like a string of pearls along the peninsula's eight-mile coast. Here it's easy to feel good and live well! The most beautiful way to enter Hällevik is down the steep Haveliden hill. The view of the sea and Kråkenabben far down there is breathtaking. In Hällevik you can swim, enjoy the range of the smokehouse and restaurants, the genuine environment, football and jazz. The fishing museum and Old Fishing Day give an insight into how life was lived in the past in the fishing village.
A stone's throw away is Nogersund with Kråkenabben, a windswept pasture landscape with the properties framed by beautiful stone fences. There are several exciting hiking trails here. In Nogersund you can see many examples of yarn gardens - long narrow gardens with space to dry fir. In the harbor the ferry goes to Hanö. Continue your journey towards Hörvik, which is just behind Listers Huvud, take a swim on the beach and try one of the cozy taverns in the harbour. Hörvik is connected to picturesque Krokås, where you will find the Spragelhall nature reserve.
