Härnösand is a city located in the Örnsköldsvik region in the northeast of Sweden, serving as the provincial capital of Västernorrland County. This city is also known as the “Gateway to the High Coast” because the “High Coast/Verkeåns Islands” designated as a World Natural Heritage site are located a few kilometers north of Härnösand.

Härnösand is a very small city, but its diverse range of outdoor activities makes it very popular among young people. Whether in winter or summer, the endless fun of outdoor sports always attracts a large number of visitors. In the snowy winter, you can experience the excitement of cross-country skiing and ice skating, while in summer, it is the ideal season for mountain climbing, hiking, kayaking, and trekking. In addition, in the sunny summer, you can also take a leisurely stroll and sunbathe on the elegant beaches. And if the waves are high, you can challenge yourself and try surfing.

The nearby high coastal sites of Härnösand are characterized by a series of irregular landforms such as lakes, bays, and low hills up to 350 meters high formed by the combined effects of glacial action, glacier melting, and the uplift of new land from the sea. This provides an excellent opportunity to understand the important processes of freezing and land uplift in the region’s surface.

Härnösand

Reason to visit: The “Gateway to the High Coast” in Sweden

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe

Country/Region of the attraction: Sweden

Province or state of the attraction: Västernorrland County

City of the attraction: Härnösand