Gävleborg County
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Gävleborg County, Gävleborgs län, consists of two provinces, Gästrikland and Hälsingland, which make up the southernmost part of Norrland in Sweden.
Most of the nation consists of forests.
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Municipalities
Gävleborg County - Municipalities of Gävleborg County
Gästrikland
- Gävle is the county seat and largest city.
- Hofors
- Ockelbo
- Sandviken is an industrial town, known for steel and bandy.
Hälsingland
- Hudiksvall is Hälsingland's largest city.
- Ljusdal
- Söderhamn
- Bollnäs
- Ovanåker
- Nordanstig
Other destinations
- Järvsö, a ski resort
An introduction to Gävleborg County
Gästrikland and Hälsingland are the gateway to Norrland, mostly covered by hilly forests.
Get in
Buy a Flight ticket to and from Gävleborg County
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is the nearest international airport. Gävleborg County itself has hardly any commercial air service at all.
Travel by train to Gävleborg County
- SJ trains go from Stockholm, and many lines call at the Arlanda airport. Service is fast, but might be delayed at winter.
Get around
The county is sparsely populated, and preferrably travelled by car. E4 through Sweden|The E4 is the dominant highway, though smaller roads are more scenic.
- X-trafik local trains and buses.
What to see in Gävleborg County
Bommars 01 - Bommars, one of the traditional world legacy listed farms
- The Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland — a UNESCO World Heritage Listing consisting of seven traditional farms:
- Kristoffers, Stene 61.707222, 16.195833
- Gästgivars, Vallsta 61.532222, 16.367778
- Pallars, Långhed 61.398056, 16.045833
- Jon-Lars, Långhed 61.390000, 16.051389
- Bortom Åa, Fågelsjö 61.796389, 14.634444
- Bommars, Letsbo 61.930278, 15.877778
- Erik Anders, Askesta 61.272222, 16.993333
Itineraries
- E4 through Sweden
What to do in Gävleborg County
With milder climate and higher population density than northern Norrland, but still with large tracts of nature, Gävleborg is great for outdoor life, with beaches, and deep forests. As the county gets plenty of snow every winter, downhill snowsport is feasible at Järvsö and some other ski resorts. Spectator sports|Watching sport is a pastime; ice hockey in Gävle, and bandy in Sandviken and Bollnäs.
As the only major city, Gävle has opportunities for shopping and dining.
Gävleborg is also famous for its folk culture, with similarities to neighbouring province Dalarna. Delsbostämman and Hälsingehambon are annual events.
Where to go next after Gävleborg County
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