Sundsvall Tourist Brochure

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SUNDSVALL

| RESTAURANTS | BARS | ENTERTAINMENT | EVENTS | RECREATION | BIRSTA | ALNÖ INDAL | LIDEN | HOLM | NJURUNDA | MATFORS | STÖDE | ACCOMMODATION | MAPS | A–Z

SHOPPING

C O N T E N T S SUNDSVALL – THE TOWN THAT KNOWS HOW TO HAVE FUN

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SUNDSVALL | SHOPPING

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SUNDSVALL | FOOD, DANCING AND BARS

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SUNDSVALL | ENTERTAINMENT

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SUNDSVALL | STONE TOWN AND SURROUNDING AREA

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SUNDSVALL | EVENTS

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SUNDSVALL | BIRSTA

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ALNÖ

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INDAL | LIDEN | HOLM

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NJURUNDA

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MATFORS

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STÖDE

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EATING OUT | GOING OUT

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ACCOMMODATION

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ADMIRE THE VIEW

MEET UP AT STORA TORGET

MAKE NEW FRIENDS AT NORRA BERGET

Sundsvall – the town 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

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.

the stunning Norrland countryside and at the centre of all the

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.

buildings in Neo-Renaissance style. Our beautiful stone buildings

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 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.

Sundsvalls Turistbyrå Stora Torget, SE-852 30 Sundsvall Tel +46 (0)60-61 04 50 Fax +46 (0)60-12 72 72 E-mail [email protected] www.sundsvallturism.com

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

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COUNT WATER-LILIES

ADMIRE THE STONE TOWN

SEE A SHOW

DISCOVER ÅKROKEN

PADDLE ALONG AT YOUR OWN PACE

that knows how to have fun Town area (Stenstan), and at Birsta Retail Park, which is just

Our story is worth telling

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

Sundsvall’s exciting industrial history becomes a tangible

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

experience through our well-preserved ironworks, mills,

Town with lights from top to toe and create a magnificent

museums and rural heritage centres. Unique prehistoric remains

winter wonderland.

indicate that Sundsvall has been populated for about two thousand years. Sundsvall currently boasts nearly 100,000

The place for entertainment

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

The great range of shows and performances attracts people

and bars. Cultural opportunities abound and the musical events

from across Norrland. Hotel Södra Berget, Casino Cosmopol

are in a class by themselves.

and Tonhallen are just some of the venues offering a packed and exciting programme. Våningen also provides musical

Hospitality and choice

entertainment and shows.

Are you coming to attend one of our events? Is it our annual Street Festival (Gatufesten) in the first week of July that brings

Explore the great outdoors

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

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

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

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

well as world-class swimmers.

or fish. Or go for the adrenaline rush with some challenging rock climbing. Cycling, canoeing, horse riding and hiking trails, cross-

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

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

town we love so much, Sundsvall.

corner of our municipality has an exciting story to tell and so much to discover and experience.

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GET IN THE MOOD FOR LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING

CHOOSE THE RIPEST FRUIT

GO TO CHOCOLATE HEAVEN

Sundsvall | Shopping One 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 town Although 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 underwear 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 design In 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 shop On 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 Adolf At 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 delicacies Konfektasken 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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RELAX ONBOARD THE M/S MEDVIND

BE ENTERTAINED AT CASINO COSMOPOL

DINE OUTSIDE IN THE SUMMER

MEET MONEYBROTHER AT STADSHUSET

Sundsvall | Food, dancing, and bars 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 globe The 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 floor If 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 harbour The 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 whiskies The 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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INTERNATIONAL STARS GIVE CONCERT

KVARTERSTEATERN PERFORMS LITTLE DORRIT

PICK A WINNER AT THE FRIDAY TROTTING

CASINO COSMOPOL IS WHISKY HEAVEN

Sundsvall | Entertainment 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 Cosmopol Visit 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 Track Just 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 music The 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 groundbreaking and very successful. Enjoying huge international

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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 all Our 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 Dorrit Kvartersteatern’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. Tickets Tickets can be purchased at Entré Sundsvall. Phone +46 (0)60-15 54 00.

VISIT BUREPLATSEN

TAKE TO THE ROOFTOPS

TRY YOUR HAND AT RIDING

OR SKIING

Sundsvall | Stone Town/Surroundings 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 stone After 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 tours The 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 perspective You 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 park Norra 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 activities Across 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 Sundsvall There 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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FIND YOUR FAVOURITE DRAGON

GET A SHOT OF YOUR IDOL

ENTER THE DRAGON BOAT RACE

MEET SANTA CLAUS AND HIS FAMILY

Sundsvall | Events Sundsvall 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 city During 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 Sundsvall We 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 alive One 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



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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 festival From 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 Market On 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 cheer If 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 Sundsvall An 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.

EXPLORE THE SHOPS

SHOP ALL DAY AND THEN SOME

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH A CELEBRITY

Sundsvall | Birsta 8 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 E4 More 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 card West 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 pool Enjoy 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 Church Sköns 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 castle The 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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MOOR UP IN ALNÖ’S GUEST HARBOUR

TAKE A TRIP TO SPIKARNA

SWIM AT TRANVIKEN

Alnö Welcome 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 birds Bird 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 day Alnö’s many beaches have something for everyone: childfriendly sandy beaches, beach volleyball courts, rocks for sunbathing and splendid isolation. Tranviken, Hartungviken, Grönviken, Slädaviken or Bänkåsviken – which will you like best? Tranviken beach Tranviken, 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.

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Spikarna Fishing Village Idyllic 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 Centre Medelpad’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 hunting The 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 Sawmill One 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.

SEE HOW GREAT-GREAT GRANDMA LIVED

WIND YOUR WAY ALONG INDALSÄLVEN

JUMP INTO THE WATER

PAN FOR GOLD

Indal | Liden | Holm 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 activities 50 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 Vättaberget A 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 lived Gudmundstjärn 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 Trail Tourist 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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ON THE GOLF COURSE

ON TRACK WITH LOKE

COOL OFF YOUR HORSE IN JUNISKÄR

UP THE WALLS IN NYHAMN

Njurunda Those 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.

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.

Bergafjärden Resort The 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.

Climb the Cliffs The 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.

Lörudden Fishing Village Dating 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 Village Skatan 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



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Galtström Ironworks and Steam Locomotive Loke Galtström 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 Centre Svartvik previously had a shipyard, saw, planing facility and sulphite mill. Now it is one of the best preserved industrial environments 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.

THROW HORSESHOES AT SMEDJAN

CAST THE RIGHT FLY FOR THE SALMON

HEAD OFF THE SCOOTER TRAIL

Matfors Matfors, 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.

See the Rune Stone in Attmar and visit Starkotter’s Grave Medelpad’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 prehistoric remains with around 130 graves on both sides of the E14.

Fish along the Flottarstigen The 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

Spa in Vattjom Unwind 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 Course Bring your clubs to Ängom Golf Course, a nine-hole pay and play course in central Matfors. Phone +46 (0)60-226 97.

Scooter safari through the Attmar Forest The 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.

Medelpad: the Path between the Rivers Sundsvall 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.

Smedjan Restaurant & Pub Restaurant 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.

Splash-friendly Matfors is great fun There 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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LOOK OUT ACROSS THE STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE

LOOK AT STÖDE CHURCH FROM A DISTANCE

LOOK DOWN OVER FORESTS AND LAKES

LOOK GISMO THE MINIATURE PIG IN THE EYE

Stöde Our 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.

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Stöde Church Dedicated 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.

Stöde Music Week This 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.

Det Visa Hjärtats Örtagård Det 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.

Huberget – a Lookout Post with a Feeling of Nostalgia Huberget 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.

Lindberga Farm and Gismo the Miniature Pig Besides 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.

Stöde Form craft shop The 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.

Gliding in Stöde Sundsvall 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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TAKE A BREAK AT THE INNERGÅRDEN CAFÉ

BOOK A TABLE UNDER THE STARS AT CASIOPEIJA

START THE EVENING AT BK

Eating out | Going out Here 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.

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.

Places to chat Wayne’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.

Fine dining Casiopeija, 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.

Easy access Åhléns: 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 & pub O’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.

Garden cafés Sidsjö Trädgårdskafé: Garden café in a greenhouse by the promenade area near Sidsjön lake. Home-baked and homemade. 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.

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Accommodation Sundsvall Hotels Best Western Hotel Baltic Tel +46 (0)60-14 04 40 Cave Hotell Tel +46 (0)60-61 16 05 Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Tel +46 (0)60-64 65 60

Stornäset vandrarhem Tel +46 (0)60-58 92 50

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

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

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

Tranvikens Camping Tel +46 (0)60-58 60 98

Elite Hotel Knaust Tel +46 (0)60-608 00 00

Other accommodation EFS Sommarhem Tel +46 (0)60-58 83 50

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

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

Hotell Continental Tel +46 (0)60-15 00 60

Indal/Liden/Holm

Hotell Södra Berget Tel +46 (0)60- 67 10 00 Ibis Hotell Tel +46 (0)60-64 17 50 Lilla Hotellet Tel +46 (0)60-61 35 87 Scandic Hotell Sundsvall City Tel +46 (0)60-785 62 00 Scandic Hotell Sundsvall Nord Tel +46 (0)60-785 63 00 Sidsjö Hotell Tel +46 (0)60-15 26 16 Hostels Södra Bergets Vandrarhem Tel +46 (0)60-15 25 65 Vandrarhemmet Skräddaren Tel +46 (0)73-804 34 36 STF Vandrarhem Sundsvall Tel +46 (0)60-61 21 19 Bergsåkers Vandrarhem Tel +46 (0)60-55 20 55, +46 (0)70-222 12 02

Hotels Hotell Liden Tel +46 (0)692-103 40, +46 (0)70-219 46 25 Österströms Konferens & Rekreation Tel +46 (0)692-304 00 Hostels STF Vandrarhem, Liden Tel +46 (0)692-105 67, +46 (0)73-819 77 87 Camping & Holiday Villages Kävstabrons Camping Tel +46 (0)60-923 38

Hostels Böloms bygdeby Tel +46 (0)60-282 89 Camping & Holiday Villages Allsta Fiskecamp Tel +46 (0)60-56 50 14, +46 (0)70-326 42 08 Öhns Camping Tel +46 (0)70-280 80 27 Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farm Danielsbergs Värdshus Tel +46 (0)60-243 40 BpL – Nils Jan´s Gården B&B/självhushåll Tel +46 (0)60-270 85, +46 (0)70-565 86 69

Sandnäsets Camping Tel +46 (0)692-510 37

Camping & Holiday Villages Stöde Camping Tel +46 (0)691-101 80

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

Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farm BpL – Korssvedjan Tel +46 (0)60-58 22 05

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

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

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

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

Njurunda

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

Sidsjöbackens Camping Tel +46 (0)60-15 39 18

Hotell Aina Tel +46 (0)60-56 16 10

Other accommodation Apartments in downtown Sundsvall Tel +46 (0)60-12 20 64, +46 (0)70-603 30 26

Skatans Pensionat Tel +46 (0)60-380 18

Hostels Alnö vandrarhem, Slädagården Tel +46 (0)60-61 40 00, +46 (0)73-938 27 18

Matfors

Stöde

Hotels Dingersjö värdshus Tel +46 (0)60-53 92 80, +46 (0)70-556 00 04

Alnö

Ödlundska Gården Tel +46 (0)60-51 51 70

UtsiktensTuristgård Tel +46 (0)692-200 54

Camping & Holiday Villages Fläsians Camping Tel +46 (0)60-55 44 75

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

Other accommodation and Bed and breakfast on a farm BpL – Gästa Gård Tel +46 (0)60-321 88

Hostels Dingersjö värdshus Tel +46 (0)60-53 92 80, +46 (0)70-556 00 04

Huberget Stuga Tel +46 (0)691-10151

Book a cottage Höga kustens Stugförmedling Tel +46 (0)613-108 55 www.hogakusten.com www.sundsvallturism.com/boka.asp BpL = Bed and breakfast on a farm

Camping & Holiday Villages Bergafjärdens Camping Tel +46 (0)60-345 98