{"id":1042,"date":"2022-05-17T10:43:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T08:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grimeton.org\/before-visiting\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:37:01","slug":"before-visiting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grimeton.org\/en\/before-visiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions &amp; Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5f32c233-df6c-4df3-aea5-81915d00b1c3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/grimeton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/grimeton_toppbild_2500x1406_infor_ditt_besok.jpg&#8221; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;-5px&#8221; vertical_offset_phone=&#8221;-1px&#8221; vertical_offset_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;65px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4a78af92-e700-4852-bfbd-700e0d505a83&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;46e41622-7e6c-49a7-b3f6-7c2d47f3e6b4&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#CEB574&#8243; max_width=&#8221;1500px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;faq&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F6F6F6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;60px||60px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px||50px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;cca34f8d-53f9-4343-9e3e-e35b41b2c081&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Admission&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(206,181,116,0.63)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>During the World Heritage site&#8217;s regular opening hours, the Visitor Center, Transmitter Hall, and Exhibition are open to visitors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"613\">Do you want to visit on a different day or time? When the visitor center is closed, you can explore the exhibition and the historic Transmitter Hall on your own via our <span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grimeton.entryevent.se\/ticketshop\/tickets\/sjalvincheckning\">self-check-in<\/a>. When purchasing a self-check-in ticket, you can easily see which days these are offered. <\/p>\n<p>Please purchase your ticket via our webshop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grimeton.entryevent.se\/ticketshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Admission Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How does self-check-in work?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(206,181,116,0.63)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With self-check-in, you can visit the Grimeton World Heritage site between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays outside our regular opening hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book your visit and purchase a ticket via our ticket shop.<\/li>\n<li>The ticket contains a QR code that gives you access to the Transmitter Hall and the Exhibition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that availability is limited and our visitor center is not open at these times. An accessible toilet is available in the Transmitter Hall. You must be able to show your ticket upon inspection.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Payment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]We accept card, cash, and Swish payments.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Opening hours&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/grimeton.org\/oppettider\/&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to get here &#8211; Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Grimeton World Heritage site&#8217;s six antenna towers are clearly visible as you approach your destination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From E6:<\/strong> Take exit 53 from the south or 54 from the north. From the exits, follow signs for &#8220;Radiostationen Grimeton&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p><strong>From Varberg or V\u00e4rnamo (Ullared):<\/strong> Follow road 153 towards V\u00e4rnamo or Varberg. As you approach your destination, follow the brown signs for &#8220;Radiostationen Grimeton&#8221;.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Local transport to Grimeton&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From Varberg by bus 661 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarberg.se\/ovrigt\/akturen\/sidor\/om-akturen.html\">\u00c5kturen<\/a>. Stop at Grimeton Radiostation.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hallandstrafiken.se\/\">Hallandstrafiken Timetable<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Rent an electric bike&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Cycle to the World Heritage site by renting one of the municipality&#8217;s electric bikes. More information can be found<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarberg.se\/arkiv\/uppleva\/cykeluthyrning.html\"> here.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Parking and Electric Car Charging Station&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Parking<\/h3>\n<p>You can park for free 20 meters from the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n<h3>Electric car charging station<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/grimeton.org\/en\/2025\/09\/16\/charge-your-car\/\">charge your electric car<\/a> with us when you visit the World Heritage site or stop for a break or something to eat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Luggage storage&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we do not have storage facilities for personal bags.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Food and shop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Dining Room and Shop are located in the World Heritage Visitor Center.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Outside food&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It is not permitted to consume outside food at the furniture inside or outside the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Changing table&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Available in the accessible toilets in the Visitor Center and Transmitter Hall.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Accessible toilets&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Toilets are available in the Visitor Center and Transmitter Hall when the World Heritage site is open.<\/p>\n<p>When the World Heritage site is closed, a visitor toilet is accessible from outside the Visitor Center between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM. It is located around the corner to the right of the main entrance to the Visitor Center. To access the toilet, you need to purchase a ticket via a QR code at the door. (If you already have a pitch or admission ticket, scan it to enter the toilet.)   <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Clothing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We recommend dressing for the weather. Grimeton Radio Station was not built with visitors in mind, so you are noticeably exposed to sun, rain, or wind when moving between the visitor buildings. For our additional activities, durable clothing is also recommended.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Pitch&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Grimeton World Heritage site provides 10 pitches for motorhomes. Overnight stays are subject to a fee. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grimeton.org\/en\/motorhome-pitches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our pitches<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Photography and filming&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Photography and filming are permitted for private use only. Drones are prohibited. <\/p>\n<p>If you are a journalist, read more under <a href=\"https:\/\/grimeton.org\/en\/news-press\/\">press\/media<\/a>. If you are interested in using the site for commercial purposes, please contact us via <a href=\"mailto:info@grimeton.org\">info@grimeton.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Are animals allowed?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Animals are allowed in the Visitor Center <strong>but not<\/strong> in the World Heritage exhibition areas, i.e., the Transmitter Hall and the Exhibition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With the exception of guide and assistance dogs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Radio operations&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Grimeton Radio Station is still an active center for radio communication. Therefore, please pay attention to and respect the signage and boundaries in the visitor area, as outside this area there is equipment, antennas, and cables in use. During operation, these generate electromagnetic fields, but as long as the restrictions are followed, the facility assesses that the exposure visitors may risk during their visit is extremely small. 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For many years it was closed to the public, but times change and much has happened. Today, we work to make it possible for everyone to visit us. 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Do nature a favor and give yourself a peaceful journey instead of taking the car. <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>When does the bus run?<\/h3>\n<p>On Hallandstrafiken&#8217;s website, you will find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hallandstrafiken.se\/\">Travel Planner<\/a> where you can find all \u00c5kturen routes. Download the app and come! <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>A good collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>\u00c5kturen is a good collaboration between Varberg Municipality, Hallandstrafiken, the County Administrative Board, and visitor destinations in the municipality&#8217;s inland. You can reach <span>\u00c4stad Vineyard, \u00d6str\u00f6\u00f6 Sheep Farm, the scenic hiking trails, and more. <\/span>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvarberg.se\/ovrigt\/akturen\/sidor\/om-akturen.html\">\u00c5kturen<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hallandstrafiken.se\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Buy a ticket with \u00c5kturen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#551C13&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px||50px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;7000&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;cca34f8d-53f9-4343-9e3e-e35b41b2c081&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/grimeton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/visitvarberg-appen.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;visitvarberg-app&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cycle along the World Heritage Route<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The VisitVarberg app makes it easy for you to experience Varberg municipality by bike. 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