Norrvikens Trädgårdar – a timeless Swedish garden
Norrvikens Trädgårdar – a timeless Swedish garden.
Gustav V – Mr G
When Ludvig Nobel, nephew of Alfred Nobel, began to establish himself in Båstad, he quickly realized that tennis, which had become a fashionable sport, was important for tourism and in 1907 built the first cement tennis court. The "Swedish Tennis Championships" were organized in Båstad for the first time in 1925 when real courts were built and in 1930 King Gustav V came for [...]
5 x tennis – a history lesson
Båstad and tennis are connected, it's a long time ago. But how did it actually start and why is Båstad so often associated with tennis? In this very short history lesson, you will find out how things are. 5 x tennis - a history lesson is the only list you need to sort things out. 1: Early […]
Båstad's real celebrities
Every smaller town has its pride. On the Bjäre Peninsula there are some names that stand out and that have meant a lot to the area and the town for a long time. Although royalty has thrived here and household names have come and gone, there are some that have meant extra over the years. They are Båstad's real celebrities. […]
When Båstad became a seaside resort
Most people probably associate Båstad with summer, sun and swimming. But it has not always been so. Here is the story of when Båstad became a seaside resort. Trading place During the 1400th century, Båstad was a market town - that is, a trading place. In 1664, Båstad became a "city stain", which meant that you could run city industries such as handicrafts, small trade, hawker and inn. The […]
The history of Norrviken's gardens
Norrviken's gardens are one of the most popular excursion destinations on the Bjäre Peninsula today. For over a hundred years, the gardens have existed, and can also be found most often on lists of Sweden's most beautiful gardens. Many generations of summer residents and year-round residents in Båstad have fond memories of coffee time in the sun, wedding celebrations and exciting trails to discover. But the trip to […]
