Helsingborg is a Swedish city in Skåne County. It is located in the southern part of Sweden. According to the census report of 2005, the city of Helsingborg had a population of 91,457. It is the seat of Helsingborg Municipality and claims to be the regional centre of north-west Skåne. Helsingborg is said to be the fourth largest metropolitan area of Sweden.
Historic city of Helsingborg houses several old buildings. It is a coastal city, offering a wide range of panoramic view to its residents. The houses are a perfect combination of old-style stone-made churches and a fortress . The streets can be wide avenues as well as small alley-ways.
Apart from being a historical Swedish city it has also acquired huge fame for its elite soccer team, Helsingborgs IF. Their home stadium is Olympia and Henrik Larsson is said to be the most known among the club's players.
Helsingborg is also an important regional centre of business and transport. Moreover, it can be said that the Danish city of Helsingborgs constructed a huge amount of its industry on Swedish alcohol-tourists. Currently the route is highly popular with visitors going to Copenhagen or simply enjoying the scenic beauty from the ferries. Added to this, IKEA, the retailer of furniture and home interiors, has its international corporate headquarters in Helsingborg.
This city is also a homeland of several eminent personalities. Some of them include
- Henrik Larsson (Footballer)
- Maja Gullstrand (Musician)
- Bob Hansson, Poet (writer)
- Henry Dunker (Businessman)
- Andreas Lilja (Ice hockey player)
There are mainly 32 districts in Helsingborg.
