Angelholm, Sweden
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there now remains only a ruined church. Christian moved the site of the town farther inland for defensive reasons. Strategically situated near the mouth of the Rönneå, it was until the beginning of the 18th century a bone of contention between Denmark and Sweden.

Since the 16th century Ängelholm has been a favorite haunt of salmon fishermen. Now an industrial town, it has a military airfield, the base of a squadron of the Swedish air force, as well as a civil airfield.

The Town

Ängelholm has preserved its small-town aspect, with narrow little streets and low houses. In the market square (Stortorget) are the old Town Hall (1775; renovated) and the church (originally 1516; altered in the 19th century). To the southeast, on the Rönneå, are the new Town Hall (1975) and the landing-stage used by the tourist boat "Laxen" ("Salmon"). In Tingstorget, housed in Sweden's oldest state prison (1780), is the Craft Museum, with a potter's workshop.

Tourists flock to Ängelholm for the popular sandy beaches located just outside the town. Wind surfers and sailors also enjoy the winds in Skälderviken bay.