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SUNDSVALL

Welcome to Sundsvall, the capital of Norrland. Nowhere north

of the Dalälven river has more life and energy than Sundsvall.

Welcome to the town between the mountains, in the heart of

the stunning Norrland countryside and at the centre of all the

action. A wide range of entertainment, culture and experiences

await you, with many of them mentioned in this brochure. And

there is an even better way to decide whether we live up to our

proud boasts: come here and see for yourself.

Start in our proud stone-built town

Start with a visit to one of the country’s most beautiful town

centres, with boulevards and magnificently ornate stone

buildings in Neo-Renaissance style. Our beautiful stone buildings

were erected during the reconstruction of the city after the

catastrophic fire of 1888, which left 9,000 people without

homes. Look up and admire the handsome façades, but don’t

get a stiff neck – there’s so much more to see.

In the mood for shopping

Sundsvall has always been a centre of trade, and today the range

of shopping on offer is growing rapidly, both in the central Stone

Sundsvall – the town

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ADMIRE

THE VIEW

MAKE NEW FRIENDS

AT NORRA BERGET

MEET UP AT

STORA TORGET

Production: Sweet Williams, Sundsvall 2008. Cover: Bergkvist

Foto and Christian Beijer. Photographers: ABK Arkiv,

Blinkphoto, Lars-ÅkeBoman, Ulf Broman, Svanthe Harström,

Andreas Häggkvist, Håkan Kvam, Johnny Lundqvist, Kristofer

Lönnå, Peter Mäkelä, Tomas Nyberg, Janne Runnding, Olav

Sjöberg, sommarbilder.se and Anna Tollwé. Map copyright:

Sundsvall Municipality, Sundsvall Town Planning Office and

National Land Survey of Sweden. Printing: Prinfo

Accidenstryckeriet, Sundsvall. Sundsvall Tourist Office is

responsible for the content of this brochure and reserves the

right to make changes.

Cover photo:The cover of the brochure is one motif of seven

in a series depicting Sundsvall.Torbjörn Bergkvist photographed

key locations in the city and Sundsvall’s own pop artist,

Christian Beijer, then painted in figures to fire the imagination.

Sundsvalls Turistbyrå

Stora Torget, SE-852 30 Sundsvall

Tel +46 (0)60-61 04 50

Fax +46 (0)60-12 72 72

E-mail info@sundsvallturism.com

www.sundsvallturism.com

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SUNDSVALL

– THE TOWN THAT KNOWS HOW TO HAVE FUN

SUNDSVALL | SHOPPING

SUNDSVALL | FOOD, DANCING AND BARS

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SUNDSVALL | EVENTS

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Town area (Stenstan), and at Birsta Retail Park, which is just

north of town. So if you like shopping, you’ve come to the right

place. Around Christmas, we adorn the whole of the Stone

Town with lights from top to toe and create a magnificent

winter wonderland.

The place for entertainment

The great range of shows and performances attracts people

from across Norrland. Hotel Södra Berget, Casino Cosmopol

and Tonhallen are just some of the venues offering a packed

and exciting programme. Våningen also provides musical

entertainment and shows.

Explore the great outdoors

Enjoying the countryside is an integral part of being in the town.

Come here and relax. Pick mushrooms and berries, hike, canoe

or fish.Or go for the adrenaline rush with some challenging rock

climbing. Cycling, canoeing, horse riding and hiking trails, cross-

country skiing trails and downhill pistes cater for all levels. Every

corner of our municipality has an exciting story to tell and so

much to discover and experience.

Our story is worth telling

Sundsvall’s exciting industrial history becomes a tangible

experience through our well-preserved ironworks, mills,

museums and rural heritage centres. Unique prehistoric remains

indicate that Sundsvall has been populated for about two

thousand years. Sundsvall currently boasts nearly 100,000

residents and an impressive selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs,

and bars. Cultural opportunities abound and the musical events

are in a class by themselves.

Hospitality and choice

Are you coming to attend one of our events? Is it our annual

Street Festival (Gatufesten) in the first week of July that brings

you here, or is it the sports arenas that you crave? Sundsvall has

top-notch teams in football, basketball, ice hockey and bandy, as

well as world-class swimmers.

Whoever you are, we would like to welcome you to the

town we love so much, Sundsvall.

DISCOVER

ÅKROKEN

COUNT

WATER-LILIES

PADDLE ALONG

AT YOUR OWN PACE

ADMIRE THE

STONE TOWN

SEE A

SHOW

that knows how to have fun

Sundsvall | ShoppingOne of Sundsvall’s strongest suits is its shopping – the selection

and variety is on a par with that of a major city and draws

visitors from all around Norrland.The Stone Town boasts over

200 shops, and just outside Sundsvall is Birsta Retail Park, where

the number of shops and chains continues to grow. See page 9

for more about Birsta.

Exciting shopping throughout the townAlthough Storgatan has everything you could want for a day

or two of shopping, we should point out that the side streets

are also not to be missed. They offer a host of small shops

that are well worth exploring. Naturkompaniet on Kyrkogatan

is a prime example. Lingerina Design, with its exclusive under-

wear on Tullgatan, is another. MoyoStreetwear at Storgatan 3

knows what’s hot and what’s not for the fashion-conscious

skater right now.

From local crafts to international furniture designIn Stone Town you’ll also find a number of niche shops, such as

Almamia, a cultural crafts shop that also acts as a venue for art

and music, and Magasin 8, which specialises in fine crafts and

attractive textiles. Village and Lev & Lek have a cool range of

home furnishings.Rummet on Nybrogatan sells the furniture you

read about in the latest magazines. Home furnishings store

Kaaza at Storgatan 31 specialises in dark woods and Oriental

style.The fully redesigned Åhléns department store on Storgatan

is a good tip for modern Swedish homeware. Living in Sweden

offers more personal furniture and interior details.

Three blocks become the In place to shopOn Storgatan, the In shopping centre offers three blocks of

shopping under one roof, stretching from Stora Torget to Olof

Palmes Torg. The In centre houses many popular stores and

brands in fashion, home furnishings, beauty and sport. Each block

has its own character and the three are linked by bridges. Need

a break? Make a pit stop at one of our cafés, which are natural

gathering places for many Sundsvall residents. Why not round

off your day with a delectable dinner and a glass of wine at

Innergården 1891, which also offers outdoor dining on Stora

Torget during the summer.

Stora Torget Market around Gustav II AdolfAt Stora Torget in the heart of the Stone Town is a bustling

market, where, depending on the season, you’ll find flowers,

fruit, vegetables, clothes, fresh fish, watches and jewellery,

among other things. In the summer, park benches around

Gustav II Adolf ’s statue quickly fill up with ice cream-eating

sun-seekers. Feel free to take a seat!

Freshly-ground coffee, luxury chocolate and Italian delicaciesKonfektasken sells a wide range of coffee, but is also an

unmissable treat for chocaholics everywhere. Ido Kaffehandel

is another great place to buy coffee. Delicerano on Sjögatan

has genuine biscotti to go with your coffee and an Italian deli

for gourmets. An espresso while you wait for your Parma

ham is a must.

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GET IN THE MOOD FOR

LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING

GO TO CHOCOLATE

HEAVEN

CHOOSE THE

RIPEST FRUIT

Regardless of whether you are a gourmand, bon viveur or a

casual barfly, Sundsvall has something for you. Sundsvall has

more restaurants per capita than any other town in Norrland,

with over 60 restaurants, bars and pubs, the majority of which

have tables outside in the summer.

Food from all corners of the globeThe Tandoori House now serves its authentic Indian cuisine on

Kyrkogatan, while 7 Kryddor at Stadshusparken offers delicacies

from the Eastern Mediterranean, prepared on a charcoal grill.

Lebanese meze is served at the Cave Restaurant on

Rådhusgatan and at Café Afmed´or in the In shopping centre.

The Sea Street Sushi Bar on Sjögatan knows its stuff, as any sushi

lover in town will tell you. Ming Palace is an institution when it

comes to Chinese food. Good Thai food is available in many

places, from restaurants to street stalls.Tapas? Head for Saffran.

Sundsvall’s classic Oscar Matsal & Bar has a bar and grill menu.

Café Le Fil de Rasoir in the famous Hotel Knaust is a tasteful

French brasserie. And on Norra Berget lies Grankotten, which

was mentioned in the Gourmet magazine as a safe bet.

Fun on stage and on the dance floorIf you’re ready to dance, we’ve got several nightclubs and

restaurants with dance floors. Aveny at Nöjesskrapan and

Casino Cosmopol offer exciting dancing programes all year

round. Oscar is the nightclub for themed evenings, including

“Open Mind” and “30+.” At Aveny, you can dance to a dance

band, strut your stuff at the disco and rock out in the

Rockbaren all in the same evening. Interested in seeing a show

with popular artists? Hotel Södra Berget and Casino Cosmopol

have show nights, as does Tonhallen. Trappen Event in

Stadshuset holds concerts by major artists as well, while

Våningen is a popular live music venue, often showcasing local

talent.You’ll find upcoming event listings in local newspapers

or at the Tourist Office. Tickets can be purchased at Entré

Sundsvall.

M/S Medvind restaurant and pleasure boat in the harbourThe restaurant boat, the M/S Medvind, moors up in the harbour

in the summer, ready to take you on a tour of Sundsvall’s

archipelago.The boat has a large sundeck, a cosy dining room on

the upper deck and a nightclub on the lower deck, as well as

three bars and capacity for 295 passengers. Delicious local

seafood buffets at sea.

Pubs with locally brewed beer and fine whiskiesThe number of pubs in Sundsvall is more than enough for a

busy night or two on the town. Follow your taste, but don’t

stay in one place all night – get out and try others as well.The

Bishop’s Arms has an extensive beer selection for those with

refined tastes, and the Irish Pub has a very original beer from

its own brewery. Storgatans Bar & Kök has the greenest

interior and great music. Svensson has a spectacular pub

menu, and in addition to beer, Scottish pub Mercat Cross has

an impressive assortment of whiskies.

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Sundsvall | Food, dancing, and bars

DINE OUTSIDE IN

THE SUMMER

BE ENTERTAINED AT

CASINO COSMOPOL

MEET MONEYBROTHER

AT STADSHUSET

RELAX ONBOARD

THE M/S MEDVIND

Sundsvall has spectacular venues when it comes to gaming,

music and theatre – we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Instead, you’ll be amused, moved, and inspired.

Casino CosmopolVisit Sweden’s first and northernmost international casino, located

in one of Sundsvall’s magnificent listed buildings, the station house

from 1872. In addition to gaming, the casino offers everything

from a first-class restaurant, dancing, and entertainment to

introductions to gaming and talks. For wine enthusiasts, we

recommend Vinoteket, where you can help yourself to a number

of different wines. If you prefer whisky, there is also the unique

Whiskyteket. Cosmopol is open every day, all year round.

Bergsåker Trotting TrackJust outside Sundsvall’s city centre is the country’s fourth largest

trotting track, Bergsåker, with races virtually every Friday. Here

you’ll find a restaurant and pub with a full menu and a veranda

with a view of the track. The Sundsvall Open Trot, which

features many of Sweden’s elite horses, is held every August.

World-class jazz and classical musicThe Nordic Chamber Orchestra is Sweden’s youngest

professional chamber orchestra. The orchestra has a broad

repertoire, which, in addition to classical music, includes jazz, folk

music and world music.The orchestra’s work on reaching out

to children and young people has also been both ground-

breaking and very successful. Enjoying huge international

acclaim, the Nordic Chamber Orchestra’s performances in Asia

in 2007 were a great hit. Experience them on their home turf.

One of the largest in the country, the jazz club in Sundsvall has

played host to some of Sweden’s best musicians, who rate the

Sundsvall audience highly.The club also provides local musicians

with the opportunity to perform in front of a discerning crowd.

Mondays at Aveny.

Theatre for allOur theatres are located around Köpmangatan and Esplanaden,

and celebrated Swedish actors are often guest performers in

the ensembles.You’ll find upcoming theatre programmes in local

newspapers or at the Tourist Office.Teater Västernorrland was

founded in 1972 and became the first professional theatre

ensemble in the county. The theatre company is now well

established and performs familiar classics, school and family

productions, lunch matinees and exciting premieres.

Kvartersteatern’s summer production: Little DorritKvartersteatern’s summer productions on the mountains

around Sundsvall are a delightful tradition for many of the

town’s residents. In 2008 you can catch a Swedish performance

of Charles Dickens’“Little Dorrit” in a circus tent outside Folkets

Park at the foot of Norra Berget. June7–July 1.

TicketsTickets can be purchased at Entré Sundsvall.

Phone +46 (0)60-15 54 00.

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Sundsvall | Entertainment

KVARTERSTEATERN

PERFORMS LITTLE DORRITINTERNATIONAL

STARS GIVE CONCERT

CASINO COSMOPOL IS

WHISKY HEAVEN

PICK A WINNER AT THE

FRIDAY TROTTING

VISIT

BUREPLATSEN

At the end of the 19th century, Sundsvall transformed from a

simple wooden town to a modern metropolis with a European

style of architecture. Sundsvall is spectacularly situated between

two mountains.These mountains offer beautiful nature, culture

and a host of activities.

From a wooden settlement to a world-renowned town of stoneAfter the fire of 1888 – the third major fire in its history –

Sundsvall was rebuilt in stone in a Neo-Renaissance style, with

richly adorned façades and a broad boulevard that also acted

as a firebreak.Today, many of the stone buildings are listed.

Guided toursThe best way to experience the beautiful Stone Town is on a

guided tour.You can take a tour around the town at your own

pace with the help of earphones and an mp3 player (available

in English). Sundsvall Museum will also organise special themed

tours for those with a specific interest in façades, churches or

stairways, for example.

A rooftop tour gives you a new perspectiveYou can also discover Sundsvall from above and see the city’s

pinnacles and towers at close quarters. During the summer, you

can take a guided tour of one of the rooftops in the Stone Town.

Marvel at Sundsvall’s magnificent architecture from dizzying

heights and learn about its history – its establishment, the major

fire, the construction of the Stone Town, and Sundsvall as it

stands today. Book at the Tourist Office or at www.upplevmer.se

Norra Berget: our very own zoo parkNorra Berget is Sundsvall’s town park with animal pens, an

lookout tower, walks and a playground boasting a slide in the

shape of the fabled Skvader – half hare, half capercaillie.

The artisan shops offer local delicacies and goods made using

traditional crafts, some with a modern new twist. The park is

also home to a museum of handicrafts and naval history,

where you can see what is purported to be an actual Skvader.

Don’t miss Bureplatsen, a magnificent “room” in nature, a stage

created by landscape architects and sculptors.

Södra Berget: indoor and outdoor entertainment and activitiesAcross from Norra Berget, you’ll find an open-air recreation

area at a high altitude, with forest games and a climbing park for

young children, plus nature trails and assault courses for the

older ones.There is also Spa Maskrosen – a relaxing place to

recharge your batteries. Hotel Södra Berget also hosts shows

for the better part of the year. In the winter, the mountain offers

miles of cross-country skiing trails, not to mention Södra

Berget’s slalom slope, which boasts world cup status.

Walk, ride, paddle, cycle or drive around SundsvallThere are many places to explore and plenty of ways to see

them. Sundsvall’s Tourist Office has all the information you need

about the various driving, cycling, canoeing, snow scootering,

horse riding and walking trails that criss-cross the municipality,

including the popular Pilgrimsleden, Mittnordenleden,

Gusturleden and Alnötrampet trails.

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Sundsvall | EventsSundsvall is well known for its many well organised events,

which draw audiences from across the region. Sundsvall is

renowned for its burgeoning music scene, but the town also

puts on a number of other fantastic events.

The Dragon Parade takes over the summer cityDuring the summer, Sundsvall is overrun by dragons, sponsored

by local companies and painted by selected well known artists,

both locally and nationally renowned. The fantastical dragons

create a colourful artistic exhibit and are a strong attraction for

our youngest visitors. You can even ride them! About thirty

metre-high statues are placed in central Sundsvall.You can vote

for your favourite. Head to the Tourist Office for dragon maps

and information, and perhaps to buy your own miniature dragon.

Celebrate Sweden’s National Day in SundsvallWe are proud citizens of Sundsvall and Sweden,which is why we

celebrate our National Day with pomp and ceremony during a

packed day of performances, speeches and celebrations at Stora

Torget. On June 6 every year, we personally welcome all the

locals who have just become Swedish citizens, for example.The

Crown Princess even chose to celebrate with us in 2006.

The street festival that brings the Stone Town aliveOne of the high points of the summer is the Sundsvall Street

Festival, which brings in people from across the country.

Artists from around the world gather in Sundsvall during the

first week of July.The Stone Town is transformed, offering food

and beer tents and several stages with various types of

entertainment and a carnival-like atmosphere well into the

night.Tickets are available from the Tourist Office.

Sweden’s biggest dragon boat festivalFrom August 6–9, Sundsvall will host its seventeenth annual

dragon boat festival – a four-day family extravaganza with food

tents and performances right in the centre of town. Selångersån

River is where the actual dragon boat race takes place.

Selånger MarketOn August 22–24, Sundsvall hosts one of Sweden’s largest

markets with 300 stalls and 100,000 visitors, not to mention an

enormous amusement park, a beer tent, a vast assortment of

food options, a children’s playground and various performances.

A town full of Christmas cheerIf you’re here in December, the darkest time of the year, you’ll

find Sundsvall ablaze with light. Many of the town’s magnificent

buildings are draped in fantastic lights and across Storgatan

hang garlands of gigantic, glittering Christmas stars. In

Vängåvan park, Santa Claus and his elves work feverishly to

prepare for Christmas.

You’ll find tickets at Entré SundsvallAn easy way to buy tickets to events in Sundsvall is to visit Entré

Sundsvall on Köpmangatan. You can also order tickets at

www.entresundsvall.nu or phone +46 (0)60-15 54 00.� - 8 -

ENTER THE DRAGON

BOAT RACE

GET A SHOT

OF YOUR IDOL

FIND YOUR

FAVOURITE DRAGON

MEET SANTA CLAUS

AND HIS FAMILY

Sundsvall | Birsta8 kilometres north of Sundsvall, there is even more shopping

to add to the range in the Stone Town. Birsta Retail Park

is the largest in northern Sweden, with over 150 shops,

including an IKEA, all of the largest electrical chains, furniture

stores, DIY stores, fashion outlets, car showrooms and more.

The area draws about five million visitors per year. Bus after

bus full of enthusiastic shoppers rolls into the car park, where

they compete with the mobile homes of “shopping campers”

for parking, and since the number of visitors only gets bigger,

Birsta is doing the same.

Now you can shop on both sides of the E4More and more new shops are opening all the time.The east

part of Birsta is expanding, with the addition of ICA Maxi,

Jula, Expert Stormarknad, Blomsterlandet, Sängjätten and

Djurkompaniet. In the west part of Birsta, MediaMarkt is

the biggest new arrival for 2008. In addition to over 90 shops,

Birsta City also hosts various events and offers a plethora

of restaurants.

Golf without the need for a green cardWest of Birsta is a 12-hole pay and play golf course, Skön Golf,

where anyone can play, regardless of their experience level and

without a club membership. Phone +46 (0)60-52 60 80.

Bowling, pinball and poolEnjoy is an activity centre with everything from 14 bowling

lanes and golf simulators to racing video games, pinball

and pool tables. Here you will also find a restaurant for

hungry gamers, or for those who just need a snack. Phone

+46 (0)60-15 75 20.

Sköns ChurchSköns Church, just east of Birsta, was inaugurated in 1850.

Particularly notable are the baptismal font from the 12th

century, which is among the oldest features of the church, the

altarpiece “Fiskarfänget” and the grave slabs from the 13th

and 14th centuries.Two of Medelpad’s fourteen rune stones

are located next to the armoury. This is also the site of

legendary folk hero Fale Bure’s 800-year old grave stone.

Phone +46 (0)60-52 67 30.

Fun at the dragon’s castleThe exciting new attraction Drakborgen, a 5,000 square metre

fun park full of attractions for children of all ages, makes Birsta

a favourite destination for the kids too. They get to play on

one of Sweden’s largest climbing frames.There are also race

tracks, bouncy castles and a mini park for children aged 0–4,

plus a restaurant. Phone +46 (0)60-61 55 29.

Tip: A shuttle bus runs several times a day between Navet

(Sundsvall’s bus station) and Birsta. For the latest timetable,

visit www.dintur.se

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EXPLORE

THE SHOPS

SHOP ALL DAY

AND THEN SOME

GET UP CLOSE AND

PERSONAL WITH A CELEBRITY

AlnöWelcome to Alnö, just outside Sundsvall – a volcanic island

which emerged around 570 million years ago during a period

of volcanic activity in the area.This can be deduced from the

bedrock of the island, which contains minerals not found

anywhere else in the world, such as alnöite. Present-day Alnö is

best known as a summer paradise with picturesque swimming

inlets, fishing areas and a guest harbour.

Stornäset is a stop-off for migrating birdsBird watchers will love Stornäset’s nature reserve – one of the

country’s most important resting places for migrating birds.The

bird tower at the outermost point is open to the public.

A new place to swim every dayAlnö’s many beaches have something for everyone: child-

friendly sandy beaches, beach volleyball courts, rocks for

sunbathing and splendid isolation. Tranviken, Hartungviken,

Grönviken, Slädaviken or Bänkåsviken – which will you like best?

Tranviken beachTranviken, on southern Alnö, has a lovely seaside resort with a

beautiful long, sandy beach. There is also a pool, along with

a sauna, mini golf, a gym, beach volleyball courts, a shop and a

restaurant. This is a favourite summer spot for the locals

and an absolute summer must. Cottages are available for

rent. The resort also has a campsite for tents and caravans.

Phone + 46 (0)60-58 61, + 46 (0)60-58 60 98.

Spikarna Fishing VillageIdyllic fishing village on southern Alnö with fishermen’s cottages,

boathouses, a pilot station, a chapel and a café. Lovely

swimming areas off the rocks. Professional fishermen pulled up

their last net in the 90s.Today the fishermen’s cottages serve as

summer houses. Phone +46 (0)70-673 56 28.

Alnö’s Old Church and Rural Heritage CentreMedelpad’s oldest remaining church, from the end of the 12th

century, has one of the most magnificent interiors in the country.

Well worth a visit. Guides available in the summer. This

summer’s Swedish play at Tunet will be “Emil of Lönneberga”,

with performances in June and July of this year. The rural

heritage centre has a sawmill museum, stone exhibition, an

agriculture and fishing museum and a restaurant.This is the place

to buy your alnöite jewellery. Phone +46 (0)60-55 65 64.

Go mineral huntingThe special bedrock on Alnö contains several unique minerals.

The northern part of the island comprises eight geological areas,

each of which is marked with signs.An information board can be

found at Alnö Church.

Karlsvik SawmillOne of Alnö’s 19 sawmills. Operational between 1881 and

1962.Today it houses a restaurant called Piren, with a jetty that

allows access from the water. Phone +46 (0)60-58 77 41.

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MOOR UP IN ALNÖ’S

GUEST HARBOUR

SWIM AT

TRANVIKEN

TAKE A TRIP TO

SPIKARNA

Roads 86 and 87 between Sundsvall and Östersund make up

the “Indalsleden”, said to be one of Sweden’s most beautiful

tourist routes. The whole stretch along the Indalsälven valley

offers unbeatable opportunities to explore the great outdoors

independently, particularly if you like fishing and picking berries

and mushrooms.You can also go canoeing, pan for gold or go

pony trekking with others. If you have a love of history, there are

plenty of places to stop off and discover the bountiful cultural

heritage,museums, visitor centres and prehistoric remains.There

are also plenty of places to stay, both for campers and those

who like a little more comfort.

Holmsjön lake is the place for outdoor activities50 km northwest of Sundsvall lies Holm, on the municipality’s

largest lake Holmsjön. Holm makes a perfect daytrip from

Sundsvall but is also great for a few nights of camping with trips

around Holmsjön and Indalsälven. Exceptional experiences

of wilderness and nature or cultural history and art, the choice

is yours. One option is to leave from the campsites in

Kävstabron or Sandnäset and make daytrips. Both locations have

canoes for hire.

Take your own picture postcard from the top of VättabergetA trip to Vättaberget, just west of Liden, will reward you with

a breathtaking view of the Indalsälven river. Did you know

that it is one of the most photographed views in all of

Sweden? On the site that previously functioned as a beacon

hill is a folk museum, café, bakery, wooden storehouse, barn

and blacksmith’s workshop. There are also ski slopes during

the winter. Phone +46 (0)692-102 00, +46 (0)692-100 85.

Gudmundstjärn shows how Great-Great Grandma livedGudmundstjärn is one of our last preserved self-sufficient

homesteads. Between 1779 and 1924 the land here was

cultivated by five generations in a roadless country. The 22

preserved structures have been declared historical landmarks

and the area has been designated a nature reserve. Here

you will find a water-powered planer, a saw and a bakery.

Take a guided tour and hear the fascinating tale of the people

who lived here. Café at weekends during the summer.

Phone + 46 (0)60-821 77, + 46 (0)10-662 56 88.

Utsikten Tourist Farm and Sillre Nature TrailTourist farm with accommodation in cottages plus a restaurant.

Here you can order home-cooked food in a pleasant

environment with a fantastic view of the Indalsälven valley.

Large outdoor dining area.The Sillre Nature Trail begins here,

a well marked hiking path with information boards about the

flora and nature of the Indalsälven valley.

Pan for Gold in Norafors. Rent your own Tarn.Try your luck in Norafors gold panning camp 25 km from

Sundsvall. Experienced gold-diggers will teach you to pan. Or

try your luck at fishing in your own lake! Here you can rent

your own fish-filled tarn. Overnight stays in traditional Sami

tents are available. Phone +46 (0)60-17 08 35.

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PAN FOR

GOLD

Indal | Liden | Holm

WIND YOUR WAY

ALONG INDALSÄLVEN

SEE HOW GREAT-GREAT

GRANDMA LIVED

JUMP INTO

THE WATER

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HORSE IN JUNISKÄR

NjurundaThose who believe that industrial areas are always ugly,

depressing and dirty have never been to Njurunda. Here you

will find a stand-out industrial heritage attraction, generously

complemented with the country’s oldest preserved amusement

park, along with a nature reserve, seaside resort, fishing villages,

climbing walls, golf courses and more.

Bergafjärden ResortThe resort Bergafjärden Camping och Havsbad in Njurunda

offers child-friendly swimming in the shallow sea. There are

181 caravan spaces and 19 cottages for hire.The fully-licensed

restaurant and pub are open during the summer and offer

outdoor dining. Attractions include wooden bathing tubs,

sauna, boules, bowling, bicycle hire, mini golf and volleyball.

Phone +46 (0)60-345 98.

Lörudden Fishing VillageDating from the 17th century, the fishing village in Lörudden

is still going strong.Visitors can buy fresh or smoked fish at the

fish shop and enjoy the excellent flavours of the sea at the

Lörudden restaurant. The scent of the sea is all around and

the atmosphere is as pleasant as the Swedish summer.

Phone +46 (0)60-370 98.

Skatan Fishing VillageSkatan is another charming old fishing village that is well

worth a visit by land or sea. There is a guest harbour with

modern facilities, a guest house and the village has its own

smokehouse, beach and restaurant. Skatan smokehouse offers

fish of all types, ice cream, and other treats. In the summer, the

Skatan gallery is filled with art. At the end of August, there is

a traditional festival of lights with torches lining the whole bay.

Leading up to Christmas, Skatan has its own festive market.

Phone +46 (0)60-381 38.

Climb the CliffsThe entire area is known in climbing circles for its great rock

climbing routes.Two tips: Brattberget is considered by many to

be the finest sea cliff on Sweden’s East Coast. Here you will find

over 60 routes of varying difficulty, even for advanced climbers.

Nyhamn outside Kvissleby is another famous climbing area.

Galtström Ironworks and Steam Locomotive LokeGaltström is Medelpad’s first, largest and last ironworks, founded

in 1673.You will also find the steam locomotive Loke, a chapel,

a forestry museum, a nature trail and a petting zoo with cows,

sheep, hens and rabbits.You can also fish and swim in the sea. If

the fish aren’t biting, we suggest a visit to Galtströms Café &

Restaurant. Phone +46 (0)60-381 25.

Svartvik Industrial Heritage CentreSvartvik previously had a shipyard, saw, planing facility and sulphi-

te mill. Now it is one of the best preserved industrial environ-

ments in the Sundsvall area.Guided tours.Restaurant in Svartvik’s

historic manor.Tourist information and shop. Svartvik also has a

skittle alley built to old blueprints, a handmade paper factory.

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UP THE WALLS IN

NYHAMN

ON TRACK

WITH LOKE

ON THE GOLF

COURSE

MatforsMatfors, southwest of Sundsvall, has one of the country’s best

fishing rivers – Ljungan.The river is home to lots of salmon and

sea trout, along with grayling, whitefish and freshwater trout.

Bring a fly rod. Ljungan also offers good kayaking opportunities.

In winter,Matfors becomes a great place for snow scooters,with

many superb trails.

Fish along the FlottarstigenThe 15 km hiking trail “Flottarstigen” begins at Viforsen and

follows Ljungan’s north bank down to Kvissleby. Follow

Flottarstigen further east and you will come to Grenforsen,

the most dramatic and beautiful of the nine falls on the lower

Ljungan. Grenforsen offers excellent fishing. Read more about

fishing in Sundsvall and the surrounding area at

www.fiske.sundsvall.se

Scooter safari through the Attmar ForestThe guided scooter trips start at the Smedjan restaurant in

Sörfors. Choose between half or full-day trips, day or night.Add

a sauna, a hot tub,wine or whisky tasting, axe throwing, food and

drink at the Smedjan Pub & Restaurant.Or why not stay overnight

with the comfort of camp fires, reindeer skins and dinner at the

wilderness camp “Fäbodgläntan”? Phone +46 (0)73-836 60 62.

Smedjan Restaurant & PubRestaurant beautifully situated in Sörfors by Marmen lake.There

is a jetty, wine cellar, boules court and hot tub. Also paintball,

pentathlon and horse-drawn sleigh. Phone +46 (0)60-255 90.

See the Rune Stone in Attmar and visit Starkotter’s GraveMedelpad’s largest and best preserved rune stone was found in a

field by Marmen lake. Attmarstenen’s runes were carved in the

middle of the 1000s. Starkotter’s Grave is a mound-like circle of

stones in Vattjom where the giant Starkotter is said to be buried

after being killed by lightening.The grave is one of about thirty pre-

historic remains with around 130 graves on both sides of the E14.

Spa in VattjomUnwind with a relaxing message and swim in a heated outdoor

pool.You can also rent the entire spa if you want to gather some

friends for a relaxing evening. Phone +46 (0)60-227 47.

Ängom Golf CourseBring your clubs to Ängom Golf Course, a nine-hole pay and

play course in central Matfors. Phone +46 (0)60-226 97.

Medelpad: the Path between the RiversSundsvall is flanked by Indalsälven on the one side and Ljungan

on the other. Here, between the rivers, ran the pilgrim path to

Trondheim and the grave of the Norwegian king Olav the Holy.

This “middle path” is the most common explanation of why the

province is called Medelpad.

Splash-friendly Matfors is great funThere is an indoor swimming pool at Matfors Bad & Sporthall

as well as a climbing wall and kids’ pool for small children.

Phone +46 (0)60-19 28 95.

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CAST THE RIGHT FLY

FOR THE SALMON

THROW HORSESHOES

AT SMEDJAN

HEAD OFF THE

SCOOTER TRAIL

StödeOur stressful everyday life makes it even more important to

find places to catch our breath and recharge. In Stöde, 45 km

west of Sundsvall, you and your thoughts can wander freely.

For example, visit Det Visa Hjärtats Örtagård (Wise Heart

Herb Garden) – a luxurious, fragrant oasis for meetings

between people, nature and culture. For a livelier experience,

visit the Stöde Market. No matter what you want to do

Stöde-Isak will welcome you with a tip of the hat.

Stöde Music WeekThis year’s Music Week will be held on July 28–August 2,

offering top-quality performances with a focus on chamber

music. Phone +46 (0)691-100 61.

Huberget – a Lookout Post with a Feeling of NostalgiaHuberget has a cottage for rent, a cafe and restaurant with

outdoor dining and a rural heritage centre with a folk museum,

school museum, textile exhibit and collection of tin figures. Each

summer there are folk musician gatherings, accordion meetings

and community festivals. Phone +46 (0)691-101 51.

Stöde Form craft shopThe ideal place to buy handicrafts from the region.Art on sale,

tea shop, café and workshops. Courses, leather needlework,

straw work and bead embroidery. Phone +46 (0)691-102 00.

Stöde ChurchDedicated to St. Olof, the church is located along the pilgrim

path. This is where Ingrid Bergman and Stöde-born Aron

Petter Lindström married 71 years ago.The church is open by

arrangement. Phone +46 (0)691-100 61.

Det Visa Hjärtats ÖrtagårdDet Visa Hjärtats Örtagård is a natural and pretty place of

meditation, beautifully situated by the Ljungan river and Stöde

Church.The herb garden is growing in scope and number of

plants each summer. Close to the garden there is a wind harp,

a work of art by Olov Sjögren, Björn Gimstedt and Lars

Åström.

Lindberga Farm and Gismo the Miniature PigBesides horses, Lindberga Farm on the Ljungan river in Ede

has dwarf goats, ducks, rabbits and Gismo, the charming

miniature pig.The farm is not open for visitors to drop in, but

receives both individual visitors and groups on weekdays by

appointment. Phone +46 (0)691-122 18.

Gliding in StödeSundsvall Gliding Club has its airfield and clubhouse in Stöde.

Take a flight over Sundsvall or have your first lesson. If you

have loftier ambitions – train to be a pilot. Flying school from

May to September. During the summer, the club also holds

camps with flights every day. Phone +46 (0)60-17 68 19.

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LOOK DOWN OVER

FORESTS AND LAKES

LOOK AT STÖDE CHURCH

FROM A DISTANCE

LOOK GISMO THE MINIATURE

PIG IN THE EYE

LOOK OUT ACROSS THE

STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE

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Eating out | Going outHere are some tips on places to eat, drink and recharge your

batteries before continuing your adventure. See them as advice,

not rules set in stone. Mix and match to suit your mood. Find

your own favourite place. Ask around.There is no shortage of

options – far from it.

Places to chatWayne’s Coffee:Coffee along familiar and recognisably good lines.

Café Afmed´or: A coffee shop with an Arabian Nights feel.

Tant Anci & Fröken Sara: Homemade and organic.

Sundsvall Chocolate House: Enjoy homemade chocolates

with your coffee.

Stadshusverandan: New place with an old feel. Enjoy a drink

with the diverse crowd.

Easy accessÅhléns: Good for all ages in the new In shopping centre.

Café Charm: A classic, quality coffee shop.

Café Skonerten, Kulturmagasinet: Easy to park the buggy.

Hard to tear yourself away.

Innergården Café: In the middle of shopping, it’s always the

right time for coffee. Or a bite to eat.

Party & pubO’Leary’s: Big sports pub with a large-screen TV.

BK [Storgatans Bar & Kök]: R’n’B, soul and club music.

Sundsvall’s best bar, according to Slitz magazine.

Primero: Bar and lounge with a soft atmosphere.

Svenssons:A perfect beginning to the evening where it is easy

to end up staying.

Oscar:30+,Open Mind,Limitless Grill.Never a dull moment here.

Bishop’s Arms: Large assortment of beer, nice atmosphere.

Stadshuset: Friday club with R’n’B, indie, reggae and more.

Fine diningCasiopeija,Casino Cosmopol:Delicious Norrland menu with style.

Saffran:Tapas place for an intimate evening.

Café Delicerano: Lady & The Tramp’s favourite place. Italian

with gourmet deli.

Tandoori House: Indian food that gets your taste buds going.

Chats: A French name, modern Swedish cuisine. A great

combination.

Sju Kryddor:Turkish restaurant with a charcoal grill.

Café Le Fil de Rasoir: French brasserie for international gourmets.

Cave: Lebanese meze. Rich, spicy and habit-forming.

Lörudden: Restaurant serving freshly caught fish.

Garden cafésSidsjö Trädgårdskafé: Garden café in a greenhouse by the

promenade area near Sidsjön lake. Home-baked and home-

made. Phone +46 (0)60-17 22 23.

Pilgården: Named Sweden’s Dream Garden 2006 by the

magazine Drömhem & Trädgård. Café and shop. Phone

+46 (0)60-15 67 83.

Pijazz: Archipelago restaurant with music and frills. Juniskär.

Open weekends. Phone +46 (0)60-51 32 54.

BOOK A TABLE UNDER THE

STARS AT CASIOPEIJA

START THE

EVENING AT BK

TAKE A BREAK AT THE

INNERGÅRDEN CAFÉ

AccommodationSundsvallHotelsBest Western Hotel Baltic Tel +46 (0)60-14 04 40

Cave HotellTel +46 (0)60-61 16 05

Clarion Collection Hotel GrandTel +46 (0)60-64 65 60

Elite Hotel KnaustTel +46 (0)60-608 00 00

First Hotel StrandTel +46 (0)60-64 19 50

Hotell ContinentalTel +46 (0)60-15 00 60

Hotell Södra BergetTel +46 (0)60- 67 10 00

Ibis HotellTel +46 (0)60-64 17 50

Lilla HotelletTel +46 (0)60-61 35 87

Scandic Hotell Sundsvall CityTel +46 (0)60-785 62 00

Scandic Hotell Sundsvall NordTel +46 (0)60-785 63 00

Sidsjö HotellTel +46 (0)60-15 26 16

HostelsSödra Bergets VandrarhemTel +46 (0)60-15 25 65

Vandrarhemmet SkräddarenTel +46 (0)73-804 34 36

STF Vandrarhem SundsvallTel +46 (0)60-61 21 19

Bergsåkers VandrarhemTel +46 (0)60-55 20 55, +46 (0)70-222 12 02

Camping & Holiday VillagesFläsians CampingTel +46 (0)60-55 44 75

Sidsjöbackens CampingTel +46 (0)60-15 39 18

Other accommodationApartments in downtown SundsvallTel +46 (0)60-12 20 64, +46 (0)70-603 30 26

Apartments in downtown SundsvallTel +46 (0)60-17 49 19, +46 (0)70-582 80 98

AlnöHostelsAlnö vandrarhem, SlädagårdenTel +46 (0)60-61 40 00, +46 (0)73-938 27 18

Stornäset vandrarhemTel +46 (0)60-58 92 50

Camping & Holiday Villages HamnstuganTel +46 (0)60-58 64 42

Tranvikens CampingTel +46 (0)60-58 60 98

Other accommodationEFS SommarhemTel +46 (0)60-58 83 50

MyrAK bo – Apartments in downtown AlnöTel +46 (0)60-58 72 02

Indal/Liden/HolmHotelsHotell LidenTel +46 (0)692-103 40, +46 (0)70-219 46 25

Österströms Konferens & RekreationTel +46 (0)692-304 00

HostelsSTF Vandrarhem, Liden Tel +46 (0)692-105 67, +46 (0)73-819 77 87

Camping & Holiday VillagesKävstabrons CampingTel +46 (0)60-923 38

UtsiktensTuristgårdTel +46 (0)692-200 54

Sandnäsets CampingTel +46 (0)692-510 37

Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farmBpL - Sunnansjö Tel +46 (0)692-301 08

BpL - JärkvissleTel +46 (0)692-210 72, +46 (0)70-534 93 83

Östanskär Jakt & KonferensTel +46 (0)60-921 30

NjurundaHotelsDingersjö värdshusTel +46 (0)60-53 92 80, +46 (0)70-556 00 04

Hotell AinaTel +46 (0)60-56 16 10

Skatans PensionatTel +46 (0)60-380 18

HostelsDingersjö värdshusTel +46 (0)60-53 92 80, +46 (0)70-556 00 04

Camping & Holiday VillagesBergafjärdens CampingTel +46 (0)60-345 98

Stuga & Sjöbodar LöruddenTel +46 (0)70-227 50 77

Vapelnäs StuguthyrningTel +46 (0)60-56 90 90, +46 (0)70-556 00 04

Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farmBpL – Gästa GårdTel +46 (0)60-321 88

Ödlundska GårdenTel +46 (0)60-51 51 70

MatforsHostelsBöloms bygdebyTel +46 (0)60-282 89

Camping & Holiday VillagesAllsta Fiskecamp Tel +46 (0)60-56 50 14, +46 (0)70-326 42 08

Öhns CampingTel +46 (0)70-280 80 27

Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farmDanielsbergs VärdshusTel +46 (0)60-243 40

BpL – Nils Jan´s Gården B&B/självhushållTel +46 (0)60-270 85, +46 (0)70-565 86 69

StödeCamping & Holiday VillagesStöde CampingTel +46 (0)691-101 80

Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farmBpL – KorssvedjanTel +46 (0)60-58 22 05

BpL – RowlandsgårdenTel +46 (0)691-107 61, +46 (0)70-331 17 93

BpL – Ströms gårdTel +46 (0)691-104 33, +46 (0)70-300 82 92

Hemgården – rumsboendeTel +46 (0)691-102 50, +46 (0)70-310 73 60

Huberget StugaTel +46 (0)691-10151

Book a cottageHöga kustens StugförmedlingTel +46 (0)613-108 55

www.hogakusten.comwww.sundsvallturism.com/boka.asp

BpL = Bed and breakfast on a farm