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SUNDSVALL– The Capital of NorthernSweden (Norrland)TOURISTBROCHURE 2010

CONTENTSWelcome to Sundsvall – The Capital of Northern Sweden (Norrland)Unmissable – Södra BergetUnmissable – Stone TownUnmissable – HimlabadetUnmissable – BirstaShoppingFor childrenActive holidays – SummerActive holidays – WinterThe City at ChristmasEntertainmentRestaurantsAlnö – A beach paradiseIndalsleden – Outstanding natural beautyMatfors – Activities on the river and in the forestStöde – Rural culture for body and soulNjurunda – The treasures along the coast roadUseful InformationAccommodationMap – SundsvallMap – Birsta34455681012141516182022232426283031Production: Sweet Williams, Sundsvall 2010. Photographs: ABK Arkiv, Roger Andersson, Torbjörn Bergkvist, Dan Birberg, Lars-ÅkeBoman, Ulf Broman, Michael Engman, Bengt-Olof Eriksson, Angelika Genberg, Åsa Grip, Svanthe Harström, Pär Helander, Lia Jacobi,Ammi Lenander, Johnny Lundqvist, Kristofer Lönnå, Peter Mäkelä,Tomas Nyberg, Janne Runnding, Olav Sjöberg, Per Åke Sundholm,Peder Sundström, Anna Tollwé, Helena Wenzel, Anders Wästfelt and www.ffagency.com. Map rights: City of Sundsvall, City PlanningOffice (Stadsbyggnadskontoret) and Lantmäteriverket. Printed by: Prinfo Accidenstryckeriet, Sundsvall. Sundsvall Tourist Office isresponsible for the content of the brochure, which is subject to changes.VisitSundsvall, Sundsvall Tourist OfficeStora Torget, SE-852 30 SundsvallTel +46 (0)60-658 58 00 | Fax +46 (0)60-12 72 72Email info@visitsundsvall.sewww.visitsundsvall.se

WELCOME TO SUNDSVALL– THE CAPITAL OF NORTHERNSWEDEN (NORRLAND)If there is a Swedish city that has risen fromthe ashes like a Phoenix and dazzled the restof the world with its new splendour, it mustbe Sundsvall.After the major fire in 1888, thecity was rebuilt with the insurance moneyand contributions from the rich timbermagnates. It was built entirely in stone anddesigned by the leading architects of thetime, who took pride in outdoing eachother. It would be absolutely impossibleto build a similar city today. Back then,Sundsvall was Sweden's Klondike, a city towhich thousands of people travelled to seektheir fortune and a better life. Today,Sundsvall is the capital of Norrland, a citybuzzing with life and activity more than ever.Theopportunities to find happiness here have notdiminished with the years. Quite the opposite.Come to the Tourist Office on the Town Square,Stora Torget and we'll give you our hottest tipson how to find all the great things that are going on.June 6, Stora Torget

UNMISSABLEHirschska huset, Stora TorgetThe townisatyourfeetSÖDRA BERGET– THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINSödra Berget is perfect for outdoor activities. Inthe winter we ski and snowboard here or fishfor trout through the ice. In the summer we gojogging, running or just have fun. A year or twoago we were visited by a real reindeer that likedit here so much that it raced us on the ski trailsthroughout the winter.On the north side of the mountain is the slalomslope at Sundsvalls Slalombacke. It has World Cupstatus and there’s a fun park too.Skiing and snowboarding are also popular onSidsjöbacken on the western side of the mountain.On Sidsjön lake itself, you can fish on the ice orgo skating.A 3 km trail runs round the lake for jogging,running or skiing.You can swim and fish in thelake, while its jetties and picnic areas are perfectfor barbecues, picnics or just sitting and setting theworld to rights.That’s what we do here, anyway, soexpect company.In the winter, the top of Södra Berget is a ski stadiumthat links together all the ski trails on themountain. In the summer it is a big playground andthe starting point for our adventure trails, whichoffer challenges for anyone who enjoys climbingand balancing. At the top of the mountain thereis also a hotel with a popular spa offering a rangeof relaxing baths and treatments.The hotel has anextensive programme of entertainment, withpopular show and dance evenings.STENSTAN– STONE TOWN CITY CENTREIn eight hours, over 400 properties in the oldwooden city were turned into ash and 9,000 ofthe city’s 11,000 inhabitants were made homelessin Sweden’s biggest ever city fire on June 251888.The new city centre was built entirely of stoneto avoid history repeating itself. The richly decoratedNeo-Renaissance buildings are historicallyinteresting and many of them are now listed.High up on one of the towers on Hirschska huset,there is a brass fire-breathing dragon positionedthere to protect the building against fire. 100years later, this fire-breathing dragon was themodel for Sundsvall’s new city symbol.You can learn more about the exciting history ofSundsvall on a guided walk around the city. Oneway of doing this is at your own pace withheadphones and an mp3 player.During the summer half of the year, there are alsoguided roof tours of a district in Stenstaden.Theycan be booked at the Tourist Office.4V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

How about indoor surfing for a fun challenge?Find yourfavouriteHIMLABADET– OUR NEW ADVENTURE WATER PARKOur brand new adventure pool offers a fantasticaquatic experience with attractions for young andold alike. Come and play like a child again. Or chillout in the relaxation zone.Choose between three water slides from thetower. A lift next to the tower means everyonecan have a go.Himlabadet is the first pool in Europe to have aSurfstream surf machine. It’s just like surfing on realwaves.The machine is adjustable for competitions orfun. Are you brave enough to try it?Younger swimmers have their own zone with twopools, water slides, a waterfall, a cave, play sculpturesand a whirlpool.On the top floor are various saunas, steam baths,hot pools, cold pools, experience showers and areasfor relaxation.You will be welcomed by an attendantand can order food and drink from the restaurant.The entire pool complex is adapted for the disabledand visually impaired in terms of both the design andcolour of the rooms.Just as before, the open air swimming area willhave a 50-metre pool, an intermediate pool and apaddling pool for kids.You can buy food and drinksin Himlabadet’s restaurant or the kiosk by thepaddling pool.BIRSTA– BIRSTA SHOPPING PARKThe parish of Skön in Medelpad was a rich farmingdistrict in the Middle Ages.Together with Selångerit made up the ecclesiastical and secular powercentre of Medelpad. This is where the history ofthe area began.And so the years went by.In 1965, Ingvar Kamprad decided to build theworld’s fourth IKEA store right here, in a field 7km north of Sundsvall. In 2006, a brand new IKEAstore was opened in the area, which has nowbecome one of Sweden’s four biggest retail parks,with 6 million visitors a year.In addition to IKEA, the park is home toNorrland’s biggest shopping centre, Birsta City,which has 95 stores.The park is also home to virtuallyall the major DIY, electronics and householdappliance stores and you can buy anything elseyou might need or wish for.In both 2008 and 2009, Birsta City was nominatedSweden’s best shopping centre by Market magazine.Whencustomers were asked to give their opinions,Birsta was awarded the most points of allthe shopping centres in Sweden.In recent years, Birsta retail park has grown evenmore and now extends on both sides of the E4.The park has over 3500 free parking spaces.The area around Skön is once again a hub of tradeand activity.V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 5

SHOPPINGShopping is one of Sundsvall’s strongestfeatures. The range and variety are of bigcity standard and attract visitors from thewhole of Norrland.Stenstan – Stone town city centreIn Stenstan there are over 200 stores andeven though Storgatan alone has enough forone or even two days' shopping, we’d adviseyou not to miss the side streets. They arehome to a large number of stores that areworth a little detour.The In shopping centreon Storgatan has three shopping districtsunder the same roof. In extends from StoraTorget to Olof Palmes Torg and containsmany popular stores and fashion, interiordesign, beauty and sport brands.Need a break? Why not sit down in one ofthe cafés in the shopping centre or one ofthe many good alternatives around the city?www.stenstan.se, www.insundsvall.seBirsta – Birsta shopping parkSeven km north of Sundsvall, Birsta retailpark is located on both sides of the E4.Theretail park offers IKEA and Birsta City with its95 concept stores. Round about are a widerange of concept stores and DIY stores.Birsta has everything you could imagine forthe family, leisure activities and the home.Fashion, home electronics, household appliances,sports and leisure, garden, furniture,furnishings and DIY products. And parking isfree.Real shopping professionals know that youneed to top up your energy to keep going.The widest range of food and drink can befound in the food court at Birsta City. IKEA’srestaurant is another good option. Not surprisingly,both McDonald’s and Max havehamburger restaurants in the park.Don’t miss !Book your shoppingpackage atvisitsundsvall.seTime for a new wardrobe? You’re in the right place!6V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Birsta City is often visited by artists andpopular dance bands who give your shoppingexperience an extra twist. Every TuesdayBirsta City has a home evening with a calmeratmosphere and a high cosiness factor.www.birsta.info, www.birstacity.seTake the busA smart way to get from one shopping centreto another is by bus.The bus is the easyway to travel between Stenstan and Birsta.There are several departures every hour.Youcan buy a ticket in Navet, via text or with apayment card on the bus.Tip: with the Touristcard you have unlimited travel on city busesfor 48 hours, including weekend night buses.Full details on how to pay for bus travel anda route list are available at www.dintur.seOpening hoursStenstan: Mon–Fri: 10–19 Sat: 10–17 Sun: 12–16Other opening hours in Stenstan: stenstan.seBirsta City: Mon–Fri: 10–20 Sat–Sun: 10–18Other opening hours in Birsta: birsta.infoIt’s all happening at Birsta CityMeet up with friends in IN:gallerian’s indoor courtyardTime for tea, or coffee, at Pallas KonditoriWhat will be in your bag?V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 7

FOR CHILDRENSome places are made for mischief and play.We have chosen to present some of thosenear the city that offer free play. Elsewherein the brochure you can also find tips forwonderful activities suitable for children ofall ages. We all benefit from indulging ourinner child in a fun or challenging game.BowlingBowling is a classic family activity. O´Learysbowling is on Storgatan. Enjoy bowling is inBirsta. www.olearys.se/sundsvallbowling andwww.enjoygroup.se.Drakborgen – Indoor play centreA 5000 square metre indoor play centre inBirsta. One of the biggest play centres inSweden on three floors with slides, tunnels,suspension bridges and bouncy castles.Thereis also a mini-centre for children aged 0–4.Restaurant. www.drakborgen.seDrakstaden – Skate parkRamps for skateboards, bmx and inline skates.Drakstaden is next to Mid Sweden University.www.drakstaden.comKulturmagasinet – Culture centreLoads of culture for adults and children alike.Theatre, music, exhibitions, film, story-time,workshops and much more besides.You canalso see the history of Sundsvall with theSundsvall fire and finds from the Högomgraves. www.sundsvall.se/kulturmagasinetMiniature golfThere is a miniature golf course next to theplayground at Folkets Hus & Park. InSkönsberg there are two well-maintained18-hole courses.Nöjeshallen – Adventure centreAn adventure centre with go-carts, a laserdome,paintball, adventure miniature golf, agolf simulator, rodeo bulls, arcade games, foodand drink and a relaxation area with a whirl-Adventure playground at Norra BergetDrakborgen – Wheeeee!!8V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

pool bath and sauna. From the age of about 7.Book a ‘pentathlon’ for the whole family.Dragon parade30 imaginative dragon statues invade the cityin the summer.They like to be hugged,patted and climbed on. At the TouristOffice you can also vote for yourfavourite. www.drakparaden.seSwimming poolsSundsvall has five indoor swimmingpools with sports halls and fitnesscentres. Alnöbadet, Matforshallen,Njurundahallen, Stödehuset and the newadventure pool in the city centre: Himlabadet.www.sundsvall.seDon’t miss !Vote for yourfavourite dragonNöjeshallen LaserdomeMake friends with a dragonAll the fun on the fair on Sundsvalls GatufestSplashing and fun at HimlabadetV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 9

ACTIVE HOLIDAYS – SUMMEREnjoy an active holiday in Sundsvall. Manyorganisers have equipment for hire. Severalof them can offer programmes and variousperipheral activities as required. www.visitsundsvall.seand the Tourist Office have awealth of activity tips.We also know whatworks for disabled people or people whohave other special needs or requirements.Swimming and boatingThe capital of Norrland has fabulous beachesand several fine bathing lakes.The islandof Alnö, with its bays, and Bergafjärden’s longbeach are definitely worth a mention. Youcan book boat trips off Sundsvall, and canoesfor paddling in our rivers and streams, viathe Tourist Office.FishingThe sea, the rivers, the lakes and the ponds areout there waiting for you.Take your favouritefly and waders or hire equipment when youget here.The Tourist Office can provide fishingmaps for the entire municipality. More informationis also available at www.fiskeisundsvall.seA beautiful day at the beachCanoeingWhitewater canoeing on the river Ljungan. Seakayaking along the coast. Get on board andpaddle away. Along Indalsälven there are greatpicnic spots with places to stay the night.Canoes and kayaks can be hired here: Kävstacamping, +46 (0)60-923 38 (summer), Canoestore Wått&Torrt, +46 (0)60-785 55 00,Sidsjö outdoor centre, +46 (0)60-61 09 26.ClimbingAt the top of Storgatan there is a lift shaftwith a 10-metre wall for rope climbing.sundsvallsklatterklubb.se and expedition-altitud.comGolfThere are several fine golf courses inSundsvall and its environs, all different.Choose between a number of 9-hole, 12-hole and 18-hole courses and a pay and playcourse.Don’t miss !Roof-top tour,only in Sundsvall,Sthlm and Gbg.Have you got a good head for heights?10V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Rent a bikeRent a bike from the Tourist Office and pedalyour way around. And while you're at it, whynot rent a picnic basket as well! There aremany cycle paths in and around the city andwe'd love to show you how to reach ourfavourite spots. If you're interested in exploringthe small fishing villages along Kustvägen (theCoast road south of Sundsvall), doing part ofthe route by bike is a delightful alternative.More tips!Roof-top tour in Stenstan • Climbing onclimbing walls and rocks • Freefall simulator •Skydiving • Whitewater canoeing • Gliding •Hot air ballooning • Diving • Cycle routes •Downhill & freeride • Walking trailGusturleden • Riding in MyreAre the salmon biting?See Sundsvall from the saddleTry out the only freefall simulator in Northern Europewww.visitsundsvall.seFancy a round at Sundsvalls GolfklubbV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 11

ACTIVE HOLIDAYS – WINTERAre you visiting Sundsvall in the winter?Bring your skis and snowboard. Our slopesand trails will keep you occupied for yourentire stay. Snowmobiling and ice fishing inthe sun are also popular hereabouts and it’seasy to understand why. If you do not haveyour own equipment, you can always hire it.We’d love to help you enjoy our winterwonderland.Slopes for skiing and snowboardingOur five slopes for slalom or snowboardingwill keep you occupied for your entire stay.Nolbybacken – Family slope. Two lifts. Fourpistes. Fun park, adapted nursery slope. Café.www.nolbybacken.nuSidsjöbacken – Family slope. Snowboardland,forest loop, sledging slope.www.sidsjobacken.seSkönviksbacken – The city’s longest slope.Twolifts,jump and forest loop.www.skonviksbacken.seSundsvalls slalombacke – Family slope andcompetition slope with World Cup status. Skijump, freestyle and halfpipe. Refreshments.www.sundsvallsslalombacke.seVettenbacken – Family slope in Liden. Sledgingslope as well. www.vetten.seLong-distance skatingMany people think the best thing aboutice is that you can go long-distance skating.The lakes begin to freeze here in November.The sea ice begins to freeze in January. Thisgives us a long skating season deep intothe spring. Equipment can be hired fromSidsjö Friluftscenter. Tel 070-642 49 86. Seealso www.lfss.seClimbing and ice climbingAt the top of Storgatan there is a boules hall anda lift shaft with a 10-metre wall for ropeclimbing. For invete-Don’t miss !Holiday sportscard, slopes andswimming onone card.Watch out below!Gliding along over solid ice12V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

ate outdoor climbers, we recommend a wintertrip to the icefalls in Liden and Nedansjö.The highest, in Liden, measures roughly 80metres and is classified WI4 under favourableconditions. www.sundsvallsklatterklubb.se andwww.expedition-altitud.comIce fishingIn the winter, why not try fishing for big perchthrough a hole in the ice on a sunny lake.TheTourist Office can provide fishing maps forthe entire municipality. More information isalso available at www.fiskeisundsvall.seSee you on the slopes!Ski trails and cabin tripsWe prepare a total of 300 km of ski trails everyyear. If you want to go skiing there are lots ofcabins to head for,where you can warm up andhave a cup of coffee. Daily information on trailsand cabins is available at www.sundsvall.se.Trailmaps are available from the Tourist Office.SnowmobilesDriving a snowmobile along good snowmobiletrails is a fun winter activity. Snowmobile clubskeep many kilometres of snowmobile trailspassable every winter. They are marked on amap that can be purchased from the TouristOffice.A snowmobile safari in Attmar is a goodtip if you do not have your own snowmobilebut want to have a go at driving this wintervehicle. www.attmaradventures.seFishing techniques may varyMore tips!Curling at Nordichallen • Public skating inand around our many ice rinksOn the road in snowmobile landV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 13

THE CITY AT CHRISTMASIn Norrland, the winters are still white andthe December sky dark and full of large,auspicious stars. This must be why anindustrious family of Christmas elvs movesinto our Vängåvan city park every year inAdvent to make all their Christmas presents.Lyslördagen on 20 November is the Saturdaywhen the festivities begin. All the Christmasdecorations on buildings in Stenstan are litand thousands of low-energy bulbs turn thewhole of Stenstan into a Christmas paradise.Exciting new things happen every year.In Birsta retail park, Christmas begins inearnest on the first Advent weekend anddoes not finish until all your Christmaspresents are under your Christmas tree. Andevery year Father Christmas comes to BirstaCity and gives Christmas presents to all thechildren free of charge. For real. The adultshave to make do with seasonal entertainmentby popular artists.A traditional Christmas market is held onNorra Berget on 4 and 5 December.You canbuy everything from homemade felt goblinsto shandy and seven sorts of homemadecake. Just as Christmassy as when yourgranny was small. 28 November is Skyltsöndag,the Sunday when stores put up theirChristmas decorations in Stenstan andeveryone wanders from stall to stall alongStorgatan with mugs of mulled wine soakingup the atmosphere.In Sundsvall Christmas wouldn’t be Christmaswithout a grand Christmas concert. KjellLönnå and Nordic Chamber OrchestraSundsvall’s Julton in Gustav Adolf Church isthe best known but is far from the only one.Listen and enjoy.www.birsta.infowww.stenstan.seDon’t miss !The Christmaslights are liton 20November!Beautiful Christmas StorgatanCasinos in a winter wonderland14V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

ENTERTAINMENTDo you like going out and having a goodtime? We do.And the entertainment on offerin Sundsvall bears this out.The Tourist Officeprovides tips on all the places where there’salways plenty going on. You can buy ticketsfrom Entré Sundsvall, which is both on Köpmangatanand on the net www.entresundsvall.seBergsåkers travbana – RacetrackJust outside the centre of Sundsvall is thefourth largest trotting track in Sweden.Thereare races virtually every Friday and V75 fourtimes a year. Sundsvall Open Trot, involvingmost of Sweden’s top trotting competitors, ison 28–29 August this year. www.bergsaker.comCasino CosmopolTake your place at one of the 15 gamingtables and 140 gaming machines. We hopethat Lady Luck is with you. If not, the Casinooften hosts the most popular entertainersin Sweden in a variety of genres.The casinohas restaurants on three floors and justas many bars. Friday night is dance night.www.casinocosmopol.seM/S Medvind – Pleasure boatThis pleasure boat in Sundsvall’s inner harbourwill take you on a cruise along the coasttowards Njurunda or around Alnö. You canenjoy good food and drink. Lunches too.www.msmedvind.comSundsvalls Gatufest – FestivalAt this street party in the first week in July, alot of popular artists ensure that theatmosphere is electric around Gatufesten’svarious stages. The music and laughter echoaround the city all night long.www.gatufesten.seEventsNorrlands MC, ATV & Snowmobile Fair26–28/3 • The Big Spring Fair 23–25/4 •Fountain Fest 24/4 • Sundsvall Custom &Hot Rod Show 14–16/5 • National Day 6/6• Dragracing 18–20/6 • Midsummer Fest25/6 • Gatufesten- Sundsvall Street Festival5–10/7 • Dragonboat festival 11–15/8 •Stone City Days 3–5/9 • October fest 2/10• Lyslördag (Lightning Saturday) 20/11 •Christmas Market 4–5/12Gatufest = party timeHow about an evening cruise?V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E15

RESTAURANTSSundsvall has more than 60 restaurants, barsand pubs, more restaurants than anywhereelse in Norrland. Most have outdoor seatingareas in the summer. The White Guidecharts the most interesting restaurants inSweden every year. The following Sundsvallrestaurants are listed for 2010:Brandstation Bar & BrasseriThe food at the pleasant Brandstation is traditionalwith a modern twist. It also has a crossovermenu,i.e.a mixture of many cuisines,mainlyFrench and Italian. Tel. +46 (0) 60-12 39 36.Café le Fil du RasoirLocated in Sundsvall’s best known building,Elite Hotel Knaust.The menu and atmosphereare redolent of fin-de-siècle Paris and thecelebratory glory days of the timber magnates.NB. Lunch only. Dinners can be booked forlarge parties. Tel. +46 (0)60-608 00 08.CasiopeijaThe only restaurant in Medelpad classified as“very good class” by the White Guide, which issaid to mean “a very good overall experience;the kitchen produces interesting and very wellmade food”. Tel. +46 (0)60-14 11 50.Invito Ristorante ItalianoAn elegant Norrland Italian osteria withattentive service and a kitchen that deliverson the menu’s promises. The wines comefrom its own cellar, which has enough spacefor various tastings. Tel. +46 (0)60-15 39 00.LöruddenA fish restaurant near Löran fishing village.Herring on crispbread can sometimes be adish fit for the gods, particularly if the herringhas been caught by the restaurant, as atLörudden. That is the opinion of the WhiteGuide. The whitefish roe evening andChristmas buffet are also worth trying.Tel. +46 (0)60-370 98.Don’t miss !Lörudden, Bestrestaurant 2010Elegant presentation at InvitoSushi à la Norrland16V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Oscar Matsal & BarHere you, not the chef, decide what goesbest with what. This is how it works: 1.Choose a hot dish. 2. Choose from 30accompaniments. 3. Then enjoy the tasteexperience you have put together. They callthe concept Infinite grill. We call it infinitelygood. Tel. +46 (0)60-12 98 11.Infinite grill at OscarSaffranTapas and rustic Spanish food. Straightforward,simple and tasty. That’s how they describe itthemselves.We say mmm… and feel like we’rein Barcelona. Tel. +46 (0)60-17 11 07.180°The à la carte menu offers a hint of thespecialities of Norrland.Your meal is accompaniedby an enchanting view of Sundsvallfrom Södra Berget. Tel. +46 (0)60-67 10 00.More restaurant tips: www.visitsundsvall.seBuffet or à la carte at Saffran? The choice is yours.Welcome to 180°.Great service at Casino CosmopolV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 17

Spikarna fishing villageALNÖ – A BEACH PARADISEWe have good news for anyone who thinksthey have to go abroad to find volcanicislands. Welcome to Alnö, just outsideSundsvall, a Norrland volcanic island created570 million years ago. The island’sbedrock demonstrates this. Itcontains several mineralsfound nowhere else in theworld, including Alnöite.Around the end of the19th century, Alnö hadaround 19 sawmills thatwere in use at the same time.Today, Alnö is best known as asummer paradise with delightfulbays, fishing villages, summer restaurantsand marinas.“Welcome to Norrland’s Hawaii,”say the inhabitants of Alnö.Many baysAlnö’s many bays have something for everyone;child-friendly sandy beaches, beach volleyballcourts, sunbathing rocks and seclusion.Tranviken, Hartungviken, Grönviken,Slädaviken or Bänkåsviken; whichwill be your favourite?SailtoSpikarna fishing villageAn idyllic fishing village insouthern Alnö with fishingcabins, boathouses, a pilotstation, a chapel and a café.Good swimming from rocks.The commercial fishermen lastpulled in their nets in the 90s.Thefishing sheds are now summer cottages.theNorrlandofHawaiiVindhem with its marina and restaurantSundsvalls Segelsällskap (sailing club) has itsmarina here, with 12 berths for visitors.Youcan eat lunch or dinner at the club with a18V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Popular Tranvikenlovely view of the sea. Open summertime.Tel. +46 (0)60-58 77 76.Alnö old church and local heritage centreMedelpad’s oldest extant church, from thelater part of the 12th century, has an interiorconsidered one of the finest in Sweden. Aguide is available in the summer. The localheritage centre has a sawmill museum, rockexhibition, agricultural and fishing museumand cafeteria. In the shop you can buy uniqueAlnöite jewellery. Tel. +46 (0)60-55 65 64.More tips!Summer theatre •Singer songwriterevenings • Prawnfeast at Vindhem• RestaurangPiren • AlnöSwimming Hall• Spikarö sweetfactory • Skydiving• SawmillmonumentAnyone forsandcastles?Alnö geological habitatsThe special bedrock on Alnö means thatthere are several unique minerals here. Inthe northern part of the island there areeight geological habitats. All are signposted.You can find an information board at Alnöchurch. Mineral exhibition in the barn at thelocal history museum.AlnöHallSwimmingV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 19

INDALSLEDEN – OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYMain roads 86 and 87 between Sundsvall andÖstersund are called Indalsleden and said tobe one of the most beautiful tourist routes inSweden. The entire route along the Indalsälvenvalley is an outdoor activities eldorado.If you are interested in history, you havemany opportunities to stop and see old ruralculture, museums, nature information centresand ancient remains. www.indalsleden.seGudmundstjärnGudmundstjärn was one of Sweden’s last selfsufficientcommunities. Between 1779 and 1924the fields here were farmed by five generationswith no roads.The 22 buildings preserved arelisted and the area is a nature reserve. Amongother things, there is a water-powered shinglemachine, sawmill and bakery. A guided tourtells the fascinating story of the people wholived here. Cafeteria at weekends. Open onlyin the summer. Tel. +46 (0)60-821 77.Järkvissle Troll VillageCome and see the world’s biggest troll paintingby our much-loved “troll artist” Rolf Lidberg,who was also a major botanist and mycologist,as his art clearly shows.There are exhibitions, anature information centre,souvenirs,nature trailsand a café with homebaked bread. Large outdoorcafé area. NB. Open only in the summer.Tel. +46 (0)692-211 21, +46 (0)692-210 17.Vättaberget – Vätta mountainIf you go to Vättaberget, directly west of Liden,you are rewarded with an indescribable viewof the river Indalsälven. Did you know that itis one of the most photographed views inSweden? On the site,which previously functionedas a beacon, there is a local history museum,cafeteria, bakery, log cabin on stilts, barn andsmithy. In the winter there is also a slalomslope. Tel. +46 (0)73-810 58 45.20V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Inviting IndalsälvenGudmundstjärnÖsterström country houseIn the 19th century, Österström was a centrefor handling and sawing timber.Today the oldcountry house is a hotel and restaurant. It alsofeatures ‘Konjaksbespararen’,a charming revolvingpavilion from the time of the timber magnates.Liden’s old churchA medieval church in a beautiful location onthe hillside sloping down to the riverIndalsälven. Merchant Magnus Huss, knownas “Vildhussen”, who caused an enormousflood in an attempt to divert the river, isburied there. Open from June to August.Tel. +46 (0)692-102 95.Motor museumThis private museum houses around 60 of themachines, from 1901 onwards, that helpedbuild Sweden. Come and see them or drive anexcavator or dumper yourself. Open in thesummer. www.stefansmaskiner.seLiden’sMore tips!The nature trail inSillre • Canoeing •the shop Änglahuset• SandnäsbadenCamping• Gold washing,Norafors • Dragracing, SundsvallRaceway (Sättna)• Drive-in-bingo •Kovland summer dances• Book aguided tour aroundIndalsleden. Tel. +46(0)692-103 48.Speeding atSättnaoldchurchV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 21

Ängholmstjärnen offers easy fishing and wheelchair-friendly access.Wintertimeis snowmobiletimeMATFORS – ACTIVITIES ON THE RIVER AND IN THE FORESTMatfors, approximately 15 km south-westof Sundsvall, has some of the best fishingwaters in Sweden in the river Ljungan.Theriver also offers fine whitewater canoeing.In the winter Matfors turns into a scooterlandscape with many wonderful trails.The rune stone in AttmarMedelpad’s largest and best preserved runestone was found in a field by Marmen lake.Therunes on the Attmar stone were carved inthe mid-11th century and the stone is nowlocated at Attmar church.Attmar churchThe church was built in 1760–1761 by theverger Daniel Hagman. The old belfry andthe old rune stone here show thatChristianity reached Attmar at an early stage.A cross of cast iron reminds us of the ironworksthat used to exist at Sörfors andGryttjefors.Starkotter’s grave in VattjomThis is where the giant Starkotter is said tobe buried after having been killed bylightning. Starkotter is said to have been 12metres tall and 3.6 metres from shoulder toshoulder, He ate at the king’s table and wasthe finest warrior in his army. When he fellinto disgrace with the king on account of aprincess, he walked up to our region. Hebecame a mighty and feared troublemaker.More tips!Spa in Vattjom • The handicrafts shop Ögonfröjd• Snowmobile safari • The pubSmedjan • Outdoor climbing • Pay & playgolf22V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Stöde Music Festival is 5 years old. Not to be missed!Spa atStödehusetSTÖDE – RURAL CULTURE FOR BODY AND SOULIn Stöde,50 km west of Sundsvall,you and yourthoughts can wander freely. Visit the peacefulherb garden retreat of Det Visa Hjärtats Örtagård,for example. However, restful isn’t exactlythe word for the hustle and bustle of StödeMarket, where the Stöde-Isak statue welcomesyou with his cap at a jaunty angle.Stödehuset – Excercise centreStödehuset is at the foot of Huberget andhas a heated outdoor pool and other openairswimming facilities.Tel. +46 (0)691-610 28.Birds, fish and more besidesOn its way to the sea, the river Ljungan passesStöde. The river broadens out and forms thelake Stödesjön. Perfect for fish and birds.Stöde churchSt Olof’s church, with a 13th century font, ison the pilgrim’s way. This is where IngridBergman and Stöde resident Aron PetterLindström were married 73 years ago.Tel. +46 (0)691-100 61.HandicraftsIn Stöde Form’s shop you can find productsmade by the 50 or so local craftsmen andcraftswomen who make up the group.They also hold courses on various crafts.Tel. +46 (0)691-102 00.Huberget – The Hu mountainOn Huberget there is a cottage to rent, a caféand restaurant with an outdoor seating areaand a local history museum, school museum,textile exhibition and tin figure collection.Tel. +46 (0)691-101 51.More tips!Stöde Musikvecka (music festival) 27/7–1/8• Stödestämman folk music festival 10–11/7• Stöde market 1–2/8 • Guided bus tour toSweden geographical midpoint 11/8V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 23

Skatan fishing villageNJURUNDA – THE TREASURES ALONG THE COAST ROADIf you think that industrial areas are alwaysugly, gloomy and filthy, you have never beento Njurunda. This is nothing less than anindustrial cultural tourist attraction of akind rarely seen, generously complementedby the oldest preserved people’s park inSweden, delightful beaches, fishing villagesand much more besides.Kustvägen (Coast road)The coast road is 75 km of Norrlandsummer at its best. It is also an excellentalternative to the E4 with many opportunitiesto stop a while along the unique coastal stripbetween Mellanfjärden in the south andSvartvik in the north. Why not stop off atBergafjärden’s camping site, with its wide sandybeach and shallow wate. Here you can alsofind northern Hälsingland’s and Medelpad’soldest fishing villages. www.kustvagen.nuGaltström ironworksMedelpad’s first, largest and last ironworksfrom 1673.Today it offers a journey back intime for the whole family. Free guided toursin the summer. The ironworks also has thesteam locomotive Loke, the forestry museumand nature trails and you can pat and strokethe cows, lambs, chickens and rabbits.Tel. +46 (0)60-381 25.Skatan fishing villageSkatan fishing village has a marina with state-ofthe-artharbour facilities, an archipelago guesthouse, a smokehouse, swimming facilities and arestaurant. Skatgalleriet is full of art in thesummer. Tel. +46 (0)60-381 38.Juniskär fishing villageJuniskär is one of the smaller fishing villages inthe area. Fresh and smoked fish for sale,along with homemade pickled herring.Marina with a filling station, shallow sandy24V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Galtström WorkslocotheLokebeach, playground, café and restaurant. Youcan hire rowing boats and picnic baskets inthe café. Tel. +46 (0)60-51 41 66.Lörudden fishing villageThe fishing village of Lörudden, with its originsin the 17th century, is still going strong. Youcan buy fresh or smoked fish at the fish stalland enjoy delicious seafood in the restaurant.Tel. +46 (0)60-370 98.Svartvik industrial history environmentOne of the best preserved industrial historyenvironments in the Sundsvall region.Guided tours. Restaurant in the big house.Tourist information and shop.There is also askittle alley built from old plans, a hand-madepaper mill, a musical playground and agarden from the era of the timber magnates.Tel. +46 (0)60-56 11 55.Brämö nature reserveFrom Lörudden you can book a boat trip toBrämö nature reserve, which boasts manybeautiful species of orchid. In the island’s fishingvillage, there is a chapel from 1624 and apilot station.Archaeology trail in NolbyWalk nearly 2000 years back in time on thesignposted archaeology trail. In this preservediron age district, rich finds of Roman goldcoins have been made. Today you can seetraces of burial sites and farms.More tips!Bergafjärden seaside resort and camping •Pijazz archipelago shop • Nordljus • MagasinM • Njurunda local history museum • Nolbyslalom slope • Golf course • Myre Ridgårdriding centreV I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 25

USEFUL INFORMATIONBanks/ATMs/currency exchangeSundsvall has several banks where you canchange money and use ATMs with internationalcredit and debit cards. Forex is at the start ofKöpmangatan.Bike hireThe Tourist Office on Stora Torget andCykel-Nisse on Norra Järnvägsgatan hire outbikes. Try our GPS tours. And buy a picnicbasket too.Car hire/petrolSundsvall has a number of car hire companies.Several of them also have offices at Midlandaairport. Petrol costs around SEK 12/litre.Credit cardsMost credit cards are accepted in hotels,restaurants and stores. Some stores do notaccept American Express or Diners Club.Only a few stores and restaurants acceptEuros. In the Tourist Office you can shop withEuros.The exchange rate applied to paymentswith Euros is decided by the store/restaurant.All banks exchange traveller’s cheques, usuallyfor a fee.Drinking waterThe tap water in Sundsvall is some of thehighest quality, best tasting drinking water inthe world. At the Tourist Office there is awater tank where you can refill your waterbottle free of charge.Getting hereFlights: Direct flights from Stockholm,Göteborg, Luleå and Visby (in the summer).Coach: From Stockholm, Östersund,Haparanda (Norrland coast) and Trondheim.Train: From Stockholm, Östersund andTrondheim.InternetThe Tourist Office has a PC you can use freeof charge to search for information. AtPressbyrån at the bus station, internet PCsare available for hire for a small fee. Mosthotels have wireless internet access. Ask atreception in your hotel. There is also aninternet café in Birsta City, Birsta retail park.NewspapersSundsvall Tobacco Shop in central Sundsvallsells foreign daily newspapers.PharmaciesThere is a well-stocked pharmacy (Apotek)on Storgatan in the city centre, a smaller onein the IN shopping centre and another in26V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E

Birsta City. You can buy standard over-thecountermedicines in some grocery storesand petrol stations.Power supply220 V. An adapter is needed at some hotels.Public holidaysNew Year’s Day, 1 January. Epiphany, 6 January,Easter Day, 4 April, Ascension Day, 13 May,Whit Sunday, 23 May, National Day, 6 June,Midsummer Day, 26 June, All Saints’ Day, 6November, Christmas Day, 25 December,Boxing Day, 26 December.Restaurant opening hoursRestaurants usually serve lunch on weekdaysbetween 11 am and 2 pm and open againfor dinner at 5 pm.SafetyPolice: +46 (0)60-114 14SOS: (+46) 112SightseeingThe Tourist Office arranges guided city walksfrom 28/6 to 28/8 on Mondays, Thursdays(in English), Fridays and Saturdays. Book atvisitsundsvall.se. Guided bus tours (Swedishspeakingguide) are arranged in July. Duringthe winter half of the year, you can also hiremp3 tours at the Tourist Office.TelephonesThere are telephone kiosks throughout thecity. Above all at Stora Torget and at the busstation.You can pay with coins or a credit card.Phone cards that can be used in telephonekiosks are also available at the Tourist Office.Phone cards are available to the value of SEK60 and SEK 120.TippingTipping is not compulsory, but it is appreciated.If you are happy with the service in a restaurantor any other service, you can give a tip ofaround 5–10%.TransportSundsvall’s city buses run frequently. Theprice for an adult single journey is aroundSEK 25. You can travel by train, plane orcoach from Sundsvall to the capital ofSweden, Stockholm. Sundsvalls Taxi and TaxiKurir are the biggest taxi companies. Theyare based on Stora Torget and they operatewith meters. A taxi between Sundsvall andMidlanda airport costs around SEK 400.Time differenceGMT + 1. Between 28/3 and 31/10, clocksgo forward one hour for summer time.For more information: www. visitsundsvall.se.V I S I T S U N D S V A L L . S E 27

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