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World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station

World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station

The radio station in Grimeton was opened in 1925 for wireless radio links and today represents a unique technological heritage. It was added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in 2004. The facility, along with its six accompanying aerial towers, serves as the sole surviving example of a once-global network of long wave stations. Guided tours of the radio station are available as well as a visitor and information centre containing both a café and a shop.
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Getterön Nature Reserve — a Bird Sanctuary

Getterön Nature Reserve — a Bird Sanctuary

Getterön is a nature reserve that encompasses an area of 3.5 square kilometres, including parts of the Getterön peninsula. It's mainly popular due to its exceptional bird watching opportunities, providing hiding spots and observation positions that allow visitors to get up close to the birds without disturbing them. During spring and autumn, large numbers of species regularly breed or nest here. In addition to the permanent bird residents in Getterön, a large number of temporary guests flock to the area, contributing to a remarkable total of 336 recorded species in the region.
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Strandpromenaden

Strandpromenaden

Strandpromenaden is a promenade that was built in 1912. Ever since, it's been a popular walking area for both visitors and locals. Regardless of the weather, people can be seen walking from Kallbadhuset, in the north, all the way to Apelviken in the south. The promenade also welcomes joggers and cyclists looking to enjoy the fresh sea air. After a stroll or a sporting activity, visitors have the option to relax on the beach or indulge in coffee and snacks at a nearby café.
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Fishing

Fishing

In Varberg, there are many beautiful places where you can fish. You can find both popular fishing waters as well as more obscure fishing spots that will amaze you with their charming landscape. The harbours and the sandy beaches are suitable places for coastal fishing where flatfish where flatfish are commonly caught. In various locations, such as the peninsulas of Rödskär, Subbe, Getterön, and Norra Näs, you may also find sea trout, salmon, cod, haddock, and pollocks. However, it's important to note that these species are protected, and fishing is restricted to specific months of the year.
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Snorkelling

Snorkelling

There are different locations to snorkel in Varberg. They extend over sandy bottoms, eelgrass beds, and seaweed-covered rocks. In most outdoor bath spots there are white buoys located in shallow water while the red ones are placed in deeper water. The depth can vary depending on the low and high tide, but the maximum depth is about three meters and minimum depth is approximately one meter. Första vik Getterön is one of the most frequented places for snorkelling, but if you're accompanied by children, Tredje vik Getterön is a more suitable option with its shallower and safer waters.
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