Hylte at a glance

Hylte is a municipality where deep-rooted industrial tradition intersects with modern innovation and sustainable transformation. Anchored by a strong manufacturing base in forestry and paper, Hylte is also home to a growing tech sector and forward-looking businesses driving the green transition. The municipality offers generous opportunities for establishment and growth, with municipally owned, ready-to-build industrial land available across multiple locations. Many of these sites are strategically located near the railway and National Road 26, providing excellent accessibility and strong logistical advantages.

Doing business in Hylte

Key and growth areas

Hylte is home to a diverse and evolving business landscape. Key sectors include advanced manufacturing and technology, construction, trade, culture and the creative industries, tourism, and businesses driving the green transition and sustainable development.

Business climate

Hylte has been named Halland’s top municipality for business growth three years in a row by SYNA. The municipality actively supports local businesses and works to create long-term, sustainable conditions for success.

Business support

Through the Business Guide (Företagslots) service, the municipality offers tailored support throughout the establishment process – helping businesses navigate permits, contacts, and opportunities efficiently.

Networks and clusters

Local businesses benefit from strong collaboration structures, including industry councils and Handslaget – a recurring forum between the municipality and its largest employers. Companies also gain access to national and regional support systems like Verksamt.se, Almi, Timbanken, HighFive, and Connect.

Infrastructure and utilities

Hylte offers robust infrastructure to support your business. The municipality is crossed by a natural gas pipeline with potential for future hydrogen use, has reliable electricity supply, and the majority of the area is covered by a modern fiber network.

Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city and a hub for international trade, is 140 kilometers away, while Copenhagen and Malmö, with their direct links to continental Europe, are within 200 kilometers. Hylte’s strategic location ensures great connections to regional, national, and international markets 
 
To the east, Jönköping – a key inland logistics hub and central node in Sweden’s transport network – lies just 100 kilometers away, further strengthening Hylte’s position along the dynamic west–east corridor. This corridor, stretching from the ports of the West Coast to the heart of southern Sweden, forms a vital artery for future infrastructure development, innovation, and global connectivity – bridging inland production with international reach.

Available land

There is ample municipally owned, zoning-approved land available in Hylte – ideal for both industrial and commercial development. Discover available land at Site Finder.

Available business spaces

A variety of business premises are available throughout the municipality, including co-working spaces and business hubs to support both startups and established enterprises.

Education and recruitment

Hylte offers access to a highly skilled workforce through strong regional collaboration with universities, vocational training providers, and neighboring municipalities. Formal agreements – such as with Halmstad University – connect education and business to meet workforce needs.

Living and accessibility

Living in Hylte Municipality offers a peaceful and family-friendly lifestyle amidst scenic forests and lakes. Residents enjoy affordable housing, strong local services, and a close-knit atmosphere ideal for families and retirees. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Hylte combines rural charm with modern living. Hylte offers easy access to preschools, schools, and other public services – free from waiting lists. Facilities are modern, recently renovated, and available throughout the municipality.