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Best beaches in Varberg, Sweden 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches

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Best beaches in Varberg

16 ranked beaches in Varberg, Halland County

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Municipal jetty-and-rock bathing spot on the central Varberg shoreline.

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7.0

Apelviken

Varberg’s signature sandy surf beach and the main must-have beach for this region.

7.0

Apelviken Beach

Varberg’s best-known beach and surf bay with campsites, restaurants and year-round recognition.

7.0

Barnens Badstrand

Small central family beach in Varberg, valuable for users but often overshadowed by Apelviken.

7.0

Björkäng Beach

Broad sandy beach south of Varberg, valued for camping, swimming and open coastal space.

7.0

Fästningsbadet

Iconic bathing spot below Varberg Fortress with dramatic city-and-sea scenery.

7.0

Getterön 1:a Vik

Popular Getterön bay beach close to Varberg with sheltered swimming and holiday facilities.

7.0

Getterön 5:e Vik

A quieter Getterön bay option with sheltered water and less generic-map visibility.

7.0

Goda Hopp

Historic men’s nude rocky bathing place near Apelviken and central Varberg.

7.0

Kärradal Beach

Sandy beach north of Varberg with holiday-cottage feel and calmer local usage.

7.0

Kåsa Beach

Compact sandy beach on Varberg’s coastal promenade, close to town and seaside services.

7.0

Lilla Apelviken

Smaller cove-like beach near Apelviken suited to quieter bathing without duplicating the main beach.

7.0

Skarpe Nord

Traditional women’s nude rocky bathing spot close to central Varberg.

7.0

Subbe Beach

Rocky coastal bathing near Subbe lighthouse with strong sunset and scenery value.

7.0

Träslövsläge Beach

Fishing-village beach area south of Varberg with a relaxed local coastal atmosphere.

7.0

Vikhyddan

Established rocky bathing place along Varberg’s coastal promenade corridor.

7.0

What makes Varberg's beaches stand out?

Varberg sits in Halland County, Sweden and is home to 16 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Varberg or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.