Varbergs Torg Market Square

A Square Steeped in History

Varbergs Torg has been the focal point of the town since the 1600s, when farmers sold produce straight from their wagons and merchants gathered around the marketplace. The church, the town hall and the bank all clustered here, making it the civic and commercial nucleus of the community.

A Rooftop Vantage Point

This view is presented in partnership with the municipality from the rooftop of the Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa. The elevated angle takes in the full sweep of the cobbled plaza and the graceful rooftops that enclose it.

Landmarks Around the Plaza

Among the buildings in frame are the Rådhuset (now home to a restaurant), the Varbergs Sparbank, the square kiosk and the Badande Ungdom fountain, a celebrated piece of public sculpture at the centre of the open space.

Market Life and Local Trade

Beneath the rows of market tents, traders set out flowers, clothing and local goods, continuing a centuries-old tradition of open-air commerce that still defines the coastal town of Varberg.