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Place in Medelpad, Sweden
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Sundsvall is the seat of Västernorrland County, and the only city in the Medelpad province of Sweden. The city's population is about 51,000 (2010), but including suburbs, the total is close to 100,000. It is in a hilly area by the coast and its main industries are pulp and paper factories, sawmills, aluminium smelting, and hydroelectric power generation. Sundsvall also houses a campus of the Mittuniversitetet (Mid Sweden University), which gained university status in 2005.
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Museum over 3 floors of two linked warehouses.
"Skansen" or open-air museum of country life.
48 km marked hiking trail from Södra Berget (Sundsvall) to Galtström, passing through Kvissleby. Scenic views of the Bothnian Sea, forests, rivers like Ljungan, and historical sites along the coast. Connects with other regional trails. Suitable for day trips or multi-day hikes. Trail inaugurated in 2024.
Leisure complex on South Hill overlooking the city, with a hotel, bowling alley, spa and restaurant.
All-you-can-eat buffet lunch, in city centre.
Popular Italian restaurant and bar.
A café with focus on ecological and locally sourced produce.
Modern and cosy Italian place on Stora Torget.
A rock club that was founded in 1973. Some of their concerts have free entrance.
Built in 1891, this grand old hotel was extensively renovated 2002 and a landmark in the city and ranks among the best in town.
Three-star hotel opposite the Kulturmagasinet complex, with views of the waterfront.
A small hostel with 16 rooms 1½ km from the city centre.
By rail
There are six direct express trains per day from Stockholm, reaching Sundsvall in 3½ hours, for a standard fare of 200-900 kr. Buy tickets in advance for the best price.
By bus
FlixBus runs from Stockholm to Sundsvall (six per day, 6-7 hours) and continues north to Umeå. Ticket from Stockholm 470 kr, from Umeå 350 kr.
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