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D4 VÄRLDARVSLEDEN (Trail)<br />

<strong>The</strong> new 105 km long World Heritage trail in<br />

Nordingrå. This is an extension of the <strong>High</strong><br />

<strong>Coast</strong> trail and goes out to the coast passing<br />

through several nature reserves.<br />

D4 BARSTA FISKELÄGE (Fishing village)<br />

This fishing village is a mix of traditional<br />

old buildings and a modern holiday resort.<br />

Chapel, camping, restaurant.<br />

D4 MILLENNIUM ART<br />

Kethy Sundlöf Bjesse works on the theme<br />

of people, nature and time with textiles, oil,<br />

photography, sound, sculpture, design and<br />

installations in natural surroundings. Visit her<br />

studio at Åsäng during the summer.<br />

070-237 92 30.<br />

D4 KERAMIK-STINA<br />

'Ceramic'-Stina in Vännersta Nordingrå. Sale<br />

of ceramics, handicraft, arts and crafts and<br />

other summery artefacts. Other times, call.<br />

0613-121 40.<br />

D4 MÄDANS ICELANDIC HORSES<br />

Offers a variety of activities such as wilderness<br />

bathing, archery etc. for meetings and<br />

parties. Riding lessons. 0613-241 11, 070-<br />

390 59 93.<br />

D4 EXHIBITION BIRGITTA NENZÉN<br />

Paintings, graphics and sculpture in Birgitta<br />

Nenzén's summer exhibition in the garden.<br />

Items for sale also. 0613-220 76.<br />

D4 MANNAMINNE<br />

This is a cultural oasis and, in itself, a full-scale<br />

work of art created by Barbro och Anders<br />

Åberg.Mannaminne comprises buildings from<br />

all over the world as well as art and other<br />

ornamentation. <strong>The</strong> 'unusual' restaurant<br />

serves meals and snacks.<br />

0613-202 90, 0613-204 60.<br />

D4 ÅNGSLUPEN STJÄRN<br />

Setting off from Mannaminne, the steamboat<br />

Stjärn calls in at several landing stages in Vågsfjärden.<br />

Tours and charter. Max 10 people.<br />

070-351 8 351.<br />

D4 GÅRDSBUTIKEN<br />

<strong>The</strong> farm shop in the country with homecooked<br />

and home-baked produce, spices,<br />

tea, sweets plus artefacts from near and far.<br />

Greenhouse, restaurant and shop. 0613-<br />

204 24.<br />

D4 HÄGGVIKS TEXTIL & KONST<br />

Gunilla Asplund-Proos makes patchwork<br />

quilts and woven ware. Please call in advance.<br />

0613-206 24.<br />

D4 MARGARETA PETRÉ<br />

Abstract and figurative paintings and graphics<br />

in the form of nature and portraits. Dyeing<br />

plays a central part in Margareta Petré's<br />

artistry. Sales. Please call in advance.<br />

0613-203 66.<br />

D4 ANNIKA WÅNGBY SYATELJÉ<br />

Here you can order and buy Ottilia quilt<br />

coversfrom grandma's time, inspired by<br />

old top sheets that once made up the<br />

bed. Open when Annika is at home or by<br />

arrangement. 0613-200 80.<br />

D4 NORRFÄLLSVIKENS FISKE-<br />

MUSEUM Fishing museum depicting the<br />

period from the Gävle fishermen to modern<br />

times. Skötbåt (drift-net fishing boat) with<br />

equipment, tools, photo gallery.<br />

070-627 40 35.<br />

D4 NORRFÄLLSVIKENS GOLFKLUBB<br />

Norrfällsviken, 18-hole, golf course set in<br />

woods and seaside on the Gulf of Bothnia<br />

coast. Challenging narrow fairways.<br />

0613-210 85.<br />

D4 STORSANDS HAVSBAD<br />

This 10 hectare large nature reserve is one of<br />

the best bathing areas on the coast with sand<br />

dunes and a gently sloping sandy beach.<br />

<strong>The</strong> left half is a nudist beach.<br />

D3 ATELJÉ ULLTAVLOR<br />

Kerstin Söderlund creates pictures, small<br />

animals and angels in vegetable dyed wool.<br />

Exhibition and sale from home, and summer<br />

exhibition in her studio. 0613-402 47,<br />

070-647 77 39.<br />

D4 MJÄLTÖN<br />

Mjältön is Sweden's highest island at 236 m<br />

above sea level. <strong>The</strong>re is a large cave, Mjältögrottan.<br />

<strong>The</strong> island is a popular destination for<br />

boaters.<br />

D3 RÖVARBYN & LABYRINTEN<br />

Here the whole family can run wild, play and<br />

get lost - under controlled conditions! Maze,<br />

trampolines and adventure. Camping and<br />

cabins, wilderness bathing, paddle boats and<br />

canoes. 0613-400 00.<br />

D3 SKULEBERGETS NATURERESEVE<br />

9 600 years ago Skuleberget was a 9 m high<br />

islet in the sea; the former waterline can<br />

now be seen at 286 m above sea level! Of<br />

botanical interest. Naturum with information<br />

on World Heritage is situated at its foot. <strong>The</strong><br />

highest waterline is marked with artwork.<br />

<strong>The</strong> outlook point at the top can be reached<br />

on foot starting out from Skule naturum or<br />

by taking the chairlift. Kungsgrotten (King's<br />

cave) has served, legend has it, as a robbers'<br />

hideout. Refreshments available at the top.<br />

0613-401 71.<br />

D3 VIA FERRATA<br />

<strong>The</strong> largest Via Ferrata installation in northern<br />

Europe with three routes of different<br />

grades of difficulty. Unique possibility to<br />

experience rock climbing with maximum<br />

security; no previous experience needed. A<br />

real adventure for the whole family!<br />

0613-405 00.<br />

D3 NATURUM HÖGA KUSTEN<br />

An exhibition of the land uplift, geology and<br />

life on the <strong>High</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>. Lecture hall with films,<br />

KRAMFORS 9<br />

Mannaminne , Nordingrå<br />

restaurant, library, programme, activities and<br />

guiding. 0613-700 200.<br />

D3 SKULEBERGETS LINBANA<br />

Chairlift up to the highest former sea-level<br />

line in the world, 286 m above sea level.<br />

Refreshments available at the top. <strong>The</strong> hill's<br />

drop height is 255 m. <strong>The</strong> chairlift runs both<br />

summer and winter. 0613-403 70.<br />

D3 SKULESKOGENS NATIONALPARK<br />

<strong>High</strong>ly undulating, creviced landscape with<br />

rubble field, natural forest and stone slabs<br />

showing signs of the land uplift. Don't miss<br />

Slåttdalsskrevan, a majestic ravine in Slåttdalsberget.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are three ways into the<br />

national park: the North, South and West<br />

entrances. <strong>The</strong>se have been built to make the<br />

park more accessible for disabled persons.<br />

D4 HÖGBONDENS FYRÖ<br />

This nature reserve on Högbonden island<br />

lies between heaven and sea, with the old<br />

lighthouse way out on the rocks high above<br />

the Bay of Bothnia waters.<br />

ACCOMMODATION<br />

HOTELS<br />

• Hotell Höga Kusten, 0613-72 22 70<br />

• Hotell Sestola Gård, Mannaminne, Nordin<br />

grå 0613 - 202 90<br />

• Björkuddens Hotell & Restaurang,<br />

0613-501 15<br />

• Frånö Hotell, 0612-305 20<br />

• Hotell Kramm, 0612-77 13 30<br />

• Värdshuset Restaurang Snäckan,<br />

0613-109 00<br />

• Pensionat Kiörningsgården, 0613-200 33<br />

• Salsåkers Herrgård <strong>High</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Manor,<br />

0613-121 00<br />

HOSTELS, BED & BREAKFAST,<br />

FARM ACCOMMODATION, OTHER<br />

• Vandrarhemmet Sov & Bo, Frånö<br />

0612-260 00<br />

• Kramfors Vandrarhem (hostel),<br />

076-820 09 12<br />

• Pers Vandrarhem, Ullånger,<br />

0613-107 95, 070-312 02 68<br />

• Sandslåns Gästgiveri, Nyland<br />

0612-500 76

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