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4 HÄRNÖSAND Murberget open-air museum Härnösand Härnösand is beautifully situated on the edge of the High Coast's ver y special landscape . The town was grounded in 1585 and is one of the oldest in Norrland. The central buildings have been well preser ved and provide a town feeling that is rare in smaller towns . Here you will find a cathedral, the seat of the county governor and a university. A large par t of the centre is on Härnön island, and the municipality, as a whole , is marked by water and the sea. Sailing round the island calls for just two bridge openings . The town centre is within easy walking distance of our guest harbours. But we are not only coast and sea. Don't miss Västanåfallet, Sweden's second highest waterfall with naturum and the nature reser ve . ”The national call code for Sweden is +46” C5 BARSVIKEN CHAPEL This wooded chapel at Barsviken was built by fishermen from Gävle and consecrated in 1762. The pulpit is from 1926. Opened by arrangement. 070-259 82 05. C5 HÄRNÖSAND MOTOR PARK For all those with an interest in motorsports. This is central Sweden's circuit (Mittsverigebanan) for track racing, off-road and gocarting. Caters for group activities. Refreshments available. 070-635 23 34. C5 HÄGGBY GÅRD MED OLIVAS MEJERIBUTIK Dairy and farm shop at Häggdånger 13 km south of Härnösand. Selling their home made butter, hard cheeses, desert cheeses, yoghurt variant and ice cream, as well as bread, honey and marmalade. Cheesecafé serving tea, coffee, chocolate and home baked bread. 0611-711 33, 070-566 74 63. C5 FÄLLEBERGET RECREATION AREA A wandering area with marked trails summer and winter. Great views from Fällestugan and Spjutåsberget. Fällestugan is available for rental. 0611-212 18, 073-058 99 10. C5 VRETSTORPENS STALL Horse riding lessons and riding tours. 070-521 82 71. C5 ANTJÄRN RECREATION AREA Antjärns camping offers a large playground, mini scooters, outdoor model railway, minigolf and children's railway. Bathing and sauna. Campsite with cabins as well as caravan and tent places. 0611-741 50. Västanå falls D5 VÅRDKASEN The top of the mountain Vårdkasberget is 175 m above sea level. There is a road all the way up and a disabled persons adapted outlook tower on the top Several exercise trails and good mountain bike conditions. Also a nature reserve with rubble field. D5 SMITINGEN BEACH AND SMITIN- GEN/HÄRNÖKLUBB NATURE RESERVE Wide, sandy beach and flat rocks in a protected bay. Beach volleyball, café. Disabled persons adapted bathing area in parts with ramp and toilet. Nature reserve with tunnel caves, giant potholes, sea-stacks and rubble field. Härnöklubb is also an excellent bird spotting point for observing migrating sea birds. D5 LOTSSTUGAN The pilot station is located on the outer archipelago. Group activities such as conferences or parties can be arranged. Sauna, relaxation and wilderness bathing. Accommodation is also available. 0611-790 00, 070-579 05 06. CYCLING AND WANDERING ON THE HIGH COAST The High Coast's dramatic scenery can be experienced on foot or by cycle. ResKlara arranges tours with accommodation, food, cycles, transportation etc. 0611-790 25, 070-338 81 77. NATURINFORMATION Offers guiding for groups that are especially interested in flora, geology and, not least, mushrooms. No previous knowledge is Härnösand Cathedral "The coordinates refer to the map on pages 18-19" needed to participate. 0611-702 46, 070-556 51 95. D5 VÅRSTA TRÄDGÅRD The garden was modelled on former monastery environments. It is divided into several spaces with differing plants and functions. For example there are more than 60 types of rose here. Restaurant and accommodation. 0611-127 11. D5 TECHNICHUS Technicus is a scientific adventure for both big and small. A building full of interesting and exciting activities and exhibitions that make it easier to understand how the world works. Café, shop and conference facilities. 0611-34 96 35. D5 HÄRNÖSANDS TEATER A modern theatre building providing many theatrical, musical and dance performances throughout the year. It can also be rented for events and conferences. 0611-34 81 51, 180 60. D5 ÖSTANBÄCKEN Östanbäcken is one of the oldest parts of Härnösand, mainly comprising wooden buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. They are protected as listed buildings. The oldest were constructed shortly after 1721 when a fire destroyed the quarter, whereas others in stone and concrete are only a few decades old. Guided walking tours in the summer. 0611-204 50.
D5 GUIDED WALKING TOURS Härnösand guided tours on foot are arranged once a week during the summer. They start from the square outside the Art gallery/ Tourist office. 0611-204 50. D5 HÄRNÖSANDS KONSTHALL The Art gallery arranges some 20 exhibitions a year featuring artists from all over Sweden. Selected items from the donated "Qvistska collection" are also exhibited. Once a year a children and youth exhibition is held, at which art created by Härnösand's pupils is put on display. 0611-34 81 42. D5 HÄRNÖSAND CATHEDRAL This beautiful, white cathedral was consecrated in 1846 and stands where the original stone church from 1593 once stood. The stone church was destroyed in a fire in the 1720s.The art in the cathedral is well-worth seeing. 0611-245 00. D5 SAMBIBLIOTEKET Three libraries under one roof in a meeting place of 'different' architectural design. Five stories high with exhibition space, programme halls, reading workshop, educational centre, children and youth centre etc. Café. 0611-865 30. D5 RIKSARKIVET, LANDSARKIVET I HÄRNÖSAND Genealogy and local history research from the 16th century to today. The region comprises Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Västernorrland and Gävleborg counties. 010- 476 80 00. D5 BUTIKEN I GRÄNDEN Studio, gallery and shop. The shop sells ceramics, textiles, iron work etc. 070-251 11 36. D5 SKARE LJUSFABRIK Candle dipping and candle painting. Arranges informative candle dipping evenings covering candle making and dipping using the factory's apparatus. 070-246 88 84. D5 EXOTIC SPA At Exotic Spa you can swim in the indoor pool, sit in a bubbling outdoor jacuzzi, take a sauna and a soothing massage, and you can relax. 076-840 29 79. D5 HÖGA KUSTEN KAJAK Rents out kayaks and transports them to the requested starting and finishing points as needed. Gladly provides tour tips. Try-it-out evenings at Mellanholmen in Härnösand during the summer. 076-116 60 68. D5 PARKADEN HÄRNÖSAND Parkaden is Härnösand's leading conference and entertainment centre with space for over 500 seated participants. Exhibitions, lectures, dances and concerts are all held here. Conference facilities, sound equipment, hearing loops etc. Restaurant. 0611-272 00. D5 HÄRNÖSANDS BOWLINGCENTER Bowling alley at Parkaden, Härnösand. Children's parties, private parties, disco bowling etc. Café. 0611-193 93. D5 HÄRNÖSANDS SIMHALL The facility has been totally renovated and now contains a relaxation section with bubble pool, heated and unheated pools, steam sauna, experience showers etc. Sauna on the roof. 25 metre-long pool with water chute and two diving boards. Teaching pool. New paddling pool for the little ones. There are also training and weight-lifting facilities, and various exercise groups are arranged. 0611-34 81 70. D5 BIRGITTAMUSEET Medical history museum at Härnösand hospital. Guided tours by arrangement. 0611-147 36, 231 94. D5 SOMMARGÅRDEN NICKEBO Nickebo summer garden lies in beautiful surroundings at Södra Sundet, Härnösand. Summer café, bathing, BBQ places and wandering trails. Canoe rental. Midsummer is celebrated here in traditional style. 0611-245 00. D5 M/S ÅDALEN III Restaurant and tour boat cruises taking in the High Coast Bridge, Hemsön island, Ångermanälven river estuary and the southern part of the World Heritage archipelago. 0612-505 89, 070-660 52 92. D5 GUEST HARBOURS IN THE CITY- CENTRE There are two guest harbours in Härnösand within walking distance of the town centre's shops, restaurants, entertainment etc. Hernö Marina, a modern installation with boat fuelling facilities, lies a few hundred metres south of Norra Sundet guest harbour. 0611-243 00 (guest harbours), 0611-55 57 00 (Hernö Marina). D5 MURBERGET, COUNTY MUSEUM AND OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Here is the story of Västernorrland. Permanent exhibitions on people and artefacts from the Stone Age onward. Temporary exhibitions with art, handicraft, photography, film and socially topical subjects.The open-air museum is one of the largest of its kind in the country, depicting both urban and rural environments. During the summer the exhibits are peopled (role play), and there is always plenty of interest to children. 0611-886 00. D5 ÅDALSBANANS VISNINGSLOKAL Exhibit with information on the new Ådal stretch of rail showing tunnels, future travel, trains of the future etc. Call for information and opening times. 060-18 32 50. C5 ROTSJÖ GÅRD Farm shop, dairy and café. Sale of cow and goat cheeses as well as other delicacies and handicraft. Close to riding and wandering trials. Lapp cots for rental. 0611-420 46. C5 JANNE VÄNGMANTORPET There are a variety of events at Janne Vängmantorpet during the summer, includ- HÄRNÖSAND 5 Nattviken ing entertainment, auctions and not least the open-air theatre depicting the renowned forest crofter Janne Vängman. 0611-404 31. C5 GUSSJÖ ÄVENTYR & DANS Raft tours on Gussjön lake to several destinations. Combine BBQ, fishing, bathing etc. Canoes for rental. Dances are held at Gussjönoret every summer. Can also be hired for private parties etc. 0611-300 77, 070-213 14 79. C5 VÄSTANÅFALLET NATURE RESERVE The combined 90 m high waterfall is the second highest in the country. The nature reserve has a nature room with a handicraft workshop, exhibition of Västanå Mill, flora and fauna, multi-slide presentation, blacksmiths', shop and café. Tourist information during the summer. Handicraft days, various excursions and the yearly folk musicians gathering are arranged at Västanåfallet falls. 0611-320 33. C5 VÄSTANÅ RIDING TOURS Tour riding on Icelandic horses through interesting and beautiful countryside. Suitable for experienced riders and beginners. Tours of two hours or more.Other activities are also available, such as wilderness bathing, aerial runway and clay pigeon shooting. 070-312 99 37, 0611-320 48. C, D5 JANNE VÄNGMANLEDEN A 50 km long wandering trail from Härnösand centre to Västanå. New trail guide available for summer 2011. C5 HAMRETJÄRNARNA FISHING Put & take and fly fishing, natural stock of trout and char. Disable persons adapted ramp and toilet at Fällbotjärn. 070-611 96 31, 070-361 40 19. D5 HÄRNÖSAND GOLF COURSE An 18-holes golf course beautifully situated on Vägnön peninsula. Partially undulating.The Ångermanälven estuary on one side and a magnificent view over Älandsfjärden on the other. Club house, golf shop and restaurant. 0611-660 19(course booking), 670 00(office). D5 HEMSÖ FÄSTNING Here you can visit a military base from the cold war days. Hemsö Fortress is 'inserted' 40 metres down in Storråberget. It is fully intact and gives a unique insight into Sweden's foremost Cold War coastal defence
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