The High Coast
The High Coast The High Coast
12 ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK Paddling at Grisslan Gammelgården, Myckelgensjö tle Red Riding Hood, Hansel & Gretel and several others. You can visit and see how the animals spend their winters. Take a peek in the log-cabin grain store and you'll wonder why it has such small windows! Snacks and light lunches available in the café. 070-272 50 82. D3 BRYNGE KULTUROMRÅDE This historical sight shows saws, linen mangle and power plant depict different industrial periods. Activity days, events and art exhibitions. Refreshments served in Alberts Bod. 0660-22 50 90. D2, 3 NÄTRAÅNS KANOTLED Nätraån canoe channel follows the narrow, winding stream between Skorped and Sidensjö. Easily navigated all summer.Canoe rental. 0661-800 56. D3 STRUTSFARMEN The ostriches on the farm are hospitable and enjoy being fed. Sale of ostrich meat in the farm shop. Country café and restaurant. Handicraft shop on the theme of ostriches. 0660-711 50, 0660, -711 01. D2, 3, C1 SAGAVÄGEN Road 348 “ the fairy-tale route” runs between the High Coast and the Helgeland Coast in Norway. There are several fairy-tail trails along the way. In Örnsköldsvik municipality you will find them at Moliden, Bredbyn, Kubbe and Myckelgensjö. D3 SJÄLEVADS KYRKA Some years ago this church was voted the most beautiful in Sweden in a nationwide ballot. It is one of the few octagonal churches in the country. Local artists exhibit in the nearby annex during the summer. Travellers church. Guiding during the summer. E3 SJÄLEVADS FRILUFTSCENTRAL Natural rest place by Moälven river with a view towards Själevad church. Rental of Canadian canoes, sea kayaks, rowing boats and open-air activity equipment. Summer café. Mini-golf. 0660-29 33 20. E3 HÄGGES Fresh bread available from Hägges bakery. Hägges was started in 1956 by the cousins Thage och Torsten Häggström. It was partly grounded on a win of 750 kronor at a horse trotting meeting, which allowed them to buy a small bakery. The shop sells Swedish classic cakes and buns with slight blemishes. 0660- 29 51 00 E3 SOLÄNGETS TRAVBANA Örnsköldsvik's trotting arena is called Solänget and is situated in Svedjeholmen. 0660-37 65 05. E3 VECKEFJÄRDEN GOLFOURSE The ice hockey star Peter ”Foppa” Forsberg's golf course with both 18-hole and 9-hole courses. Restaurant. Accommodation. 0660-29 33 55. E3 GULA LEDEN The “Yellow trail” is a 6 km long trail in the hilly terrain close to town at Åsberget. This is a wild area with a rubble field, steep slopes and a fantastic view. Wind protection. D2 MO KULTUR OCH EKOCENTRA Including MoDo museum showing buildings in the industrial area (the industrial community's cultural heritage). Historical walks. Summer café. 0660-915 20. D3, E3 MOÄLVENS KANOTLED You can paddle on Moälven river all summer but the channel between two large lakes can be difficult. Several picturesque places for beaching and taking a break. 0660-29 33 20. D2 MELLANSELS SWIMMINGPOOL & CAMPING Three heated, outdoor swimming pools with three water chutes as well as a playground; especially suitable for children. Miniature golf, beach volleyball, refreshments. Cabins and caravan camping. 0661-407 01. D2 KUBBE/NORRFLÄRKE KANOTLED A 17 km long canoe channel with primarily calm water, a stretch that takes about six hours to paddle. Rest places and bathing places along the way. 0661-212 14. C2 GAMMELGÅRDEN I MYCKELGENSJÖ 28 well-preserved log cabins at the 17 century Gammelgården at Myckelgensjö, a farm on the same ground as the original. Tours, refreshments. 0611-886 00 C1 LILLSJÖSLÅTTERN NATURERESERVE Lillsjöslåttern is one of few fen meadows in the country where hay-making is as it was. Here there are hay barns, hay-drying racks and an old lumberjack cabin. Parking. C1 STOCKHOLMSGATA Nature reserve with an imposing primary rock canyon formed by the inland ice, steep drops, old natural forest, giant pot-holes, caves, boulders, dead wood and bewitching lakes. Overnight cabin. E3 GULLVIKS HAVSBAD Bathing place on the Norrland coast with a wonderful sandy beach, BBQ places, playground and view from Ögeltjärnsberget. Camping and cabins. Adjoining Gullvik you will find the open-air recreation area, Ögeltjärn's nature reserve, with trails and the 91 m high Ögeltjärnsberget, providing a splendid view out over the archipelago. Orchids. 0660-745 82. E1 KERSTINS UDDE SPA & TURISM At Kerstins Udde in Trehörningsjö you will find not only bathing and camping facilities but also a health pool, sauna, various treatments and spa. Floating sauna. Has "Naturens Bästa" (Natures Best) quality marked activities. 0662-204 05, 202 10. E1 GETGÅRDEN The goatfarm sells eco-marked goat cheese through self-service from the fridge 24-hours a day. Goats and kids. Visitors welcome. 0662-210 43. D1 KVARNFORSEN, NYLIDEN The mill rapids run the channel down Gideälvsåsen hillside; 144 steps lead to the rapids and mill. Rest and BBQ place. Overnight cabins. 0662-320 77. E2, 3 ARNÄSLEDEN A family trail 70 km long in eight stages that passes through Klingreberget, Lidböle fäbodar, Räckebergsgrottorna and several bathing places. E3 BRUKSGODSET 872 Banafjäl pottery with open workshop and shop. Country café at which a particular café theme is arranged on some Sundays. Dining room and day conferences. 0660-25 21 99.
E2 MOSJÖN Mosjön is stocked with game fish each year in May. There is wind protection and BBQ places around the lake.Disabled persons adapted fishing jetty and toilet.Fishing licence dispenser at Mosjöns camping adjoining the lake. 0663- 200 89 E3 ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS GK- PUTTOM Puttom park and forest golf course set scenically between two small lakes. The course is slightly undulating with the 18 holes in a four-leaf clover layout. Restaurant. 0660-25 40 91 E3 SKAGSHAMN OCH SKEPPSMALN Fishing village and pilot station, old fishermen's sheds and fisher's chapel from the 18th century. Skagsudde lighthouse, well known through radio shipping forecasts, stands on the rocks. The Lotstigen trail passes through the area. E3 FISKEVISTET- SURSTRÖMMING MUSEUM Fiskevistet's fermented herring (surströmming) museum with boat museum and summer exhibition is situated in the northern High Coast region. Restaurant and café. Trail. 0660-25 60 19. E2 GIDEÅ BASJKIRHÄSTAR Basjkir is the name often given to allergy friendly horses. Gideå Basjkir horses offers forest tours, lessons, riding camp and stud farm. Advanced booking only. Accommodation. 0663-401 14. E2 SKALLBERGSGROTTORNA Skallberget offers a fantastic viewpoint and a system of caves with deep crevices for those who can and dare. There is a tourist trail with steps etc. through some caves making them accessible to the general public. Other caves and crevices in the system are not adapted in any way. Equip yourself with a torch, robust clothing and a helmet. The Granto bathing place and a rest cabin are close by. 0611-349 400. E2 GALLERI UTÅS GÅRD Gallery with temporary exhibitions and a gallery shop with exhibition and sale of paintings, sculpture, glassware, ceramics, textiles and design. 0663-102 22. E2 GRUNDSUNDAVALLEN & GRUND- SUNDA KYRKA At Grundsundavallen there is a mediaeval church and community centre with a baking house from Skede. Church annex, stable, grain store to provide for impoverished farmers, storehouse, round barn, large hay-drying rack. Refreshments available. Tourist information. 0663-616 88. Grundsunda church dates from the 13th century and stands on the community centre grounds. Beautiful park, flea markets, exhibitions. Travellers church. 0663-101 80. E2 SALUSANDS HAVSBAD Salusand lies half way between Örnsköldsvik and Umeå, has a long sandy beach and is close to the E4. Camping. Kiosk. 0663-310 40. Paradiset, Örnsköldsvik E3 PARADISET Experience pool with activities in a tropical environment and with the "Magic Eye", the longest water chute in northern Europe, outdoor pool, water rush, bubble pools, and SPA for adults wishing to simply relax. Restaurant. Spa treatments "Carolines Spa & Hälsocenter", Gym "Step In". 0660-885 90. E3 INRE HAMNEN The inner harbour is an area that has developed into a meeting place for work as much as leisure. The Travel centre (Resecentrum) bus and rail hub is located here. Next to the Travel centre you will find the Culture factory with art exhibitions. Arken Tjänstecentrum- service centre houses a wide variety of service companies. The upper-secondary school and university add to the air of activity in the area, and there is a conglomeration of restaurants and other social meeting places. The Blue-flag qualified guest harbour, among Sweden's best, is also located here. The world renowned potter Hans Hedberg's works are on exhibit in one of Arken's glass-roofed halls. Guiding arranged through booking in advance. Arken Conference 0660-785 02, Örnsköldsvik Gästhamn (guest harbour) 0660-26 50 00, Booking Hans Hedberg Museum, 0660-785 00 E3 ARKENBIBLIOTEKET The library at Arken is one of the most modern in the country. In addition to borrowing books and films, you can, among other things, look at art and check your e-mail account. 0660-880 20 E3 SHOPPING There is no shortage of shopping opportunity in Örnsköldsvik. Here you will find small, charming shops, large, well-stocked specialist shops and department stores. Oskargallerian with 32 shops under one roof is one of the largest shopping malls in Norrland. The town is expanding rapidly and now has three malls. Pay a visit to Citylekparken (play park) located between the square and the museum. E3 VARVSBERGET The view over the town center, harbour area and coast from the restaurant on Varvsberget in itself makes the trip up well worthwhile. This is the starting or finishing point of the ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK 13 High Coast trail and here lies Hörnsjön nature reserve. A 510 m long chairlift runs from the ski-jump braking area at Paradiskullen to the top of Varvsberget 125 m above. E3 KNASIGA KOJAN Knasiga kojan is the name of Örnsköldsvik's indoor playland. A 1 500 m2 large installation for the whole family. There is ample play space for activities for children of all ages. Café. 0660-130 30. E3 AREA 1 AREA 1 provides entertainment for one and all. Laser games, pentathlon, golf simulator, relax section and a bar & dining room. AREA 1 has drop-in for some activities. But to ensure not being disappointed pre-booking of activities is recommended. 0660-198 00. E3 MAMINA HAMAM A Turkish bath lasting 2-4 hours. You socialise with those around you, get scrubbed and massaged. Winding up with relaxation. 0660-122 25. E3 ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS MUSEUM & KONSTHALL Exhibits a wide range of national and international cultural history art.Activities for children and young people oriented towards artistry. Café. 0660-886 00. E3 MODO HOCKEY Fjällräven Center, one of Sweden's finest event arenas accommodating 7 600 spectators, is the home of the icehockey team MODO Hockey. Large scale events are arranged here, for example, one of the Eurovision Song Contest elimination rounds. 0660-759 00.Tickets are sold at Örnsköldsvik Tourist Office, 0660-881 00 and www.ticnet.se, ATG agents and MODO Hockey shop. E3 BOWLINGHALLEN Bowling alley. Fully-licenced restaurant. Billiard-tables. 0660-557 03. E3 VARGROPEN HYRKART Drop-in go-karting, including overall and helmet. 8 minutes on the circuit. Minimum age 10. Disabled persons adapted. 0660-188 54.
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12 ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK<br />
Paddling at Grisslan Gammelgården, Myckelgensjö<br />
tle Red Riding Hood, Hansel & Gretel and<br />
several others. You can visit and see how the<br />
animals spend their winters. Take a peek in<br />
the log-cabin grain store and you'll wonder<br />
why it has such small windows! Snacks and<br />
light lunches available in the café.<br />
070-272 50 82.<br />
D3 BRYNGE KULTUROMRÅDE<br />
This historical sight shows saws, linen mangle<br />
and power plant depict different industrial<br />
periods. Activity days, events and art exhibitions.<br />
Refreshments served in Alberts Bod.<br />
0660-22 50 90.<br />
D2, 3 NÄTRAÅNS KANOTLED<br />
Nätraån canoe channel follows the narrow,<br />
winding stream between Skorped and Sidensjö.<br />
Easily navigated all summer.Canoe rental.<br />
0661-800 56.<br />
D3 STRUTSFARMEN<br />
<strong>The</strong> ostriches on the farm are hospitable<br />
and enjoy being fed. Sale of ostrich meat in<br />
the farm shop. Country café and restaurant.<br />
Handicraft shop on the theme of ostriches.<br />
0660-711 50, 0660, -711 01.<br />
D2, 3, C1 SAGAVÄGEN<br />
Road 348 “ the fairy-tale route” runs<br />
between the <strong>High</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> and the Helgeland<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> in Norway. <strong>The</strong>re are several fairy-tail<br />
trails along the way. In Örnsköldsvik municipality<br />
you will find them at Moliden, Bredbyn,<br />
Kubbe and Myckelgensjö.<br />
D3 SJÄLEVADS KYRKA<br />
Some years ago this church was voted the<br />
most beautiful in Sweden in a nationwide<br />
ballot. It is one of the few octagonal churches<br />
in the country. Local artists exhibit in the<br />
nearby annex during the summer. Travellers<br />
church. Guiding during the summer.<br />
E3 SJÄLEVADS FRILUFTSCENTRAL<br />
Natural rest place by Moälven river with a<br />
view towards Själevad church. Rental of Canadian<br />
canoes, sea kayaks, rowing boats and<br />
open-air activity equipment. Summer café.<br />
Mini-golf. 0660-29 33 20.<br />
E3 HÄGGES<br />
Fresh bread available from Hägges bakery.<br />
Hägges was started in 1956 by the cousins<br />
Thage och Torsten Häggström. It was partly<br />
grounded on a win of 750 kronor at a horse<br />
trotting meeting, which allowed them to buy<br />
a small bakery. <strong>The</strong> shop sells Swedish classic<br />
cakes and buns with slight blemishes.<br />
0660- 29 51 00<br />
E3 SOLÄNGETS TRAVBANA<br />
Örnsköldsvik's trotting arena is called<br />
Solänget and is situated in Svedjeholmen. <br />
0660-37 65 05.<br />
E3 VECKEFJÄRDEN GOLFOURSE<br />
<strong>The</strong> ice hockey star Peter ”Foppa” Forsberg's<br />
golf course with both 18-hole and 9-hole<br />
courses. Restaurant. Accommodation.<br />
0660-29 33 55.<br />
E3 GULA LEDEN<br />
<strong>The</strong> “Yellow trail” is a 6 km long trail in the<br />
hilly terrain close to town at Åsberget. This<br />
is a wild area with a rubble field, steep slopes<br />
and a fantastic view. Wind protection.<br />
D2 MO KULTUR OCH EKOCENTRA<br />
Including MoDo museum showing buildings<br />
in the industrial area (the industrial community's<br />
cultural heritage). Historical walks.<br />
Summer café. 0660-915 20.<br />
D3, E3 MOÄLVENS KANOTLED<br />
You can paddle on Moälven river all summer<br />
but the channel between two large lakes can<br />
be difficult. Several picturesque places for<br />
beaching and taking a break. 0660-29 33<br />
20.<br />
D2 MELLANSELS SWIMMINGPOOL &<br />
CAMPING Three heated, outdoor swimming<br />
pools with three water chutes as well as a<br />
playground; especially suitable for children.<br />
Miniature golf, beach volleyball, refreshments.<br />
Cabins and caravan camping. 0661-407 01.<br />
D2 KUBBE/NORRFLÄRKE KANOTLED<br />
A 17 km long canoe channel with primarily<br />
calm water, a stretch that takes about six<br />
hours to paddle. Rest places and bathing<br />
places along the way. 0661-212 14.<br />
C2 GAMMELGÅRDEN I MYCKELGENSJÖ<br />
28 well-preserved log cabins at the 17 century<br />
Gammelgården at Myckelgensjö, a farm<br />
on the same ground as the original. Tours,<br />
refreshments. 0611-886 00<br />
C1 LILLSJÖSLÅTTERN NATURERESERVE<br />
Lillsjöslåttern is one of few fen meadows in<br />
the country where hay-making is as it was.<br />
Here there are hay barns, hay-drying racks<br />
and an old lumberjack cabin. Parking.<br />
C1 STOCKHOLMSGATA<br />
Nature reserve with an imposing primary<br />
rock canyon formed by the inland ice, steep<br />
drops, old natural forest, giant pot-holes,<br />
caves, boulders, dead wood and bewitching<br />
lakes. Overnight cabin.<br />
E3 GULLVIKS HAVSBAD<br />
Bathing place on the Norrland coast with<br />
a wonderful sandy beach, BBQ places,<br />
playground and view from Ögeltjärnsberget.<br />
Camping and cabins. Adjoining Gullvik<br />
you will find the open-air recreation area,<br />
Ögeltjärn's nature reserve, with trails and<br />
the 91 m high Ögeltjärnsberget, providing<br />
a splendid view out over the archipelago.<br />
Orchids. 0660-745 82.<br />
E1 KERSTINS UDDE SPA & TURISM<br />
At Kerstins Udde in Trehörningsjö you will<br />
find not only bathing and camping facilities<br />
but also a health pool, sauna, various treatments<br />
and spa. Floating sauna. Has "Naturens<br />
Bästa" (Natures Best) quality marked activities.<br />
0662-204 05, 202 10.<br />
E1 GETGÅRDEN<br />
<strong>The</strong> goatfarm sells eco-marked goat cheese<br />
through self-service from the fridge 24-hours<br />
a day. Goats and kids. Visitors welcome. <br />
0662-210 43.<br />
D1 KVARNFORSEN, NYLIDEN<br />
<strong>The</strong> mill rapids run the channel down<br />
Gideälvsåsen hillside; 144 steps lead to the<br />
rapids and mill. Rest and BBQ place. Overnight<br />
cabins. 0662-320 77.<br />
E2, 3 ARNÄSLEDEN<br />
A family trail 70 km long in eight stages that<br />
passes through Klingreberget, Lidböle fäbodar,<br />
Räckebergsgrottorna and several bathing<br />
places.<br />
E3 BRUKSGODSET 872<br />
Banafjäl pottery with open workshop and<br />
shop. Country café at which a particular café<br />
theme is arranged on some Sundays. Dining<br />
room and day conferences.<br />
0660-25 21 99.
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