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Inre hamnen i Helsingborg
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Helsingborg has been the site of permanent settlement officially since 21 May 1085.

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Helsingborg

Sweden

Country
Sweden
Population
113.1K
Coordinates
56.05, 12.69
1022nd most populous city in the world

Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024).

From the “History” section

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Photo: This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are released to the public domain. This gives you the right to use them in any way you like, without any kind of notification. This said, I would still appreciate to be mentioned as the originator whenever you think it complies well with your use of the picture. A message to me about how it has been used would also be welcome. You are obviously not required to respond to these wishes of mine, just in a friendly manner encouraged to. (All my photos are placed in Category:Images by David Castor or a subcategory thereof.) · Public Domain

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Helsingborg was among the most important drop-off points for the rescue of Denmark's Jewish population during the Holocaust.

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Helsingborg

Sweden

Country
Sweden
Population
113.1K
Coordinates
56.05, 12.69
1022nd most populous city in the world

Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024).

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are released to the public domain. This gives you the right to use them in any way you like, without any kind of notification. This said, I would still appreciate to be mentioned as the originator whenever you think it complies well with your use of the picture. A message to me about how it has been used would also be welcome. You are obviously not required to respond to these wishes of mine, just in a friendly manner encouraged to. (All my photos are placed in Category:Images by David Castor or a subcategory thereof.) · Public Domain

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Helsingborg has an oceanic climate (Cfb) typical of southern Sweden.

Helsingborg
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Helsingborg

Sweden

Country
Sweden
Population
113.1K
Coordinates
56.05, 12.69
1022nd most populous city in the world

Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024).

From the “Climate” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are released to the public domain. This gives you the right to use them in any way you like, without any kind of notification. This said, I would still appreciate to be mentioned as the originator whenever you think it complies well with your use of the picture. A message to me about how it has been used would also be welcome. You are obviously not required to respond to these wishes of mine, just in a friendly manner encouraged to. (All my photos are placed in Category:Images by David Castor or a subcategory thereof.) · Public Domain

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The beverage espresso and tonic first appeared on a menu in Helsingborg in 2007.

Helsingborg
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Helsingborg

Sweden

Country
Sweden
Population
113.1K
Coordinates
56.05, 12.69
1022nd most populous city in the world

Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024).

From the “Cuisine” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are released to the public domain. This gives you the right to use them in any way you like, without any kind of notification. This said, I would still appreciate to be mentioned as the originator whenever you think it complies well with your use of the picture. A message to me about how it has been used would also be welcome. You are obviously not required to respond to these wishes of mine, just in a friendly manner encouraged to. (All my photos are placed in Category:Images by David Castor or a subcategory thereof.) · Public Domain

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The Professional Bowlers Association and World Bowling Tour have jointly hosted a ten-pin bowling event in Helsingborg since 2017.

Helsingborg
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Helsingborg

Sweden

Country
Sweden
Population
113.1K
Coordinates
56.05, 12.69
1022nd most populous city in the world

Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024).

From the “Sports” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are released to the public domain. This gives you the right to use them in any way you like, without any kind of notification. This said, I would still appreciate to be mentioned as the originator whenever you think it complies well with your use of the picture. A message to me about how it has been used would also be welcome. You are obviously not required to respond to these wishes of mine, just in a friendly manner encouraged to. (All my photos are placed in Category:Images by David Castor or a subcategory thereof.) · Public Domain

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