Varberg

The Municipality of Varberg provides education from kindergarten to upper secondary school. Students can study Advanced Vocational Education and University Programs and Courses at Campus Varberg, provided in association with other universities. Varberg is one of Sweden’s most popular seaside resorts and has excellent conditions for windsurfing. Grimeton radio station is listed as one of UNESCO: s World Heritages. The radio station is the only one of its kind still in operation.

Local industry consists of a few major companies and many smaller businesses. Nuclear Power Plant Ringhals and Pulp and Paper Producer Södra Cell Värö are the largest. Port of Varberg is Sweden’s leading handler of sawn timber. Varberg is also strong in IT businesses, shoe companies, bicycle manufacturing and Spa hotels. The tourist industry is a strong factor in the economy of Varberg. In Varberg there are large projects going on; digging a tunnel for the railroad and to partly moving the harbor to accommodate a new neighborhood with approximately 2500 new homes. Construction is expected to last from 2019 to 2030

Varberg contributes to a sustainable development. Wind power plants increases in number and waste heat from pulp and paper producer becomes district heating. Rural development is prioritized with strategic planning to increase population, jobs, public transports, and service.