Onsala
Sweden · HallandSE
Place in Halland, Sweden
Onsala is a locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 11,951 inhabitants in 2010. It is also a 14 km long peninsula on the west coast of Sweden, facing Kattegat, 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Gothenburg. It dates back to the age of the vikings and was originally an area devoted to the god Odin, the name being a corruption of the old norse Odin's Sala. In English "The Halls of Odin"
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,486
- Coordinates
- 57.425, 12.029
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
Overview of Onsala
Part of Halland, Sweden, Onsala is a compact town. The population is roughly 12,486. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Onsala
Water Sports in Onsala
(1)On the water sports side, Onsala offers Windsurfing. It is a direct read of Onsala's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Onsala
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Onsala through a larger town in Halland; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Stockholm.
Similar destinations
Places near Onsala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Onsala known for?
- Onsala is mainly a destination for water sports, set in Halland, Sweden with around 12,486 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Onsala?
- You can plan around Windsurfing in Onsala. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Onsala?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Onsala located?
- Administratively, Onsala sits in Halland, Sweden — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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