Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsvik is a part of the World Heritage Area "Höga Kusten" (the High Coast) with its magnificent views and fantastic archipelago. People have been living here since the Stone Age and have helped shape the landscape we see today. The oldest farm dates back approx. 2000 years and has been restored.
The population is 55 000 of which 35 000 live in the central region and the town of Örnsköldsvik.
Shore Excursions
Option 1 duration: Full day
We leave Örnsköldsvik and head south.
Skuleskogen is a well-known area, which was once the lair of robbers who filled travellers with fear, but is now a safe and secure place. The mighty Skuleberget, rising 295 metres above sea level, is also the symbol of the High Coast World Heri-tage site and the land elevation along the coast.
Mjälloms Tunnbröd - guided tours and tasting sessions at this genuine High Coast flatbread bakery.
Mannaminne is a museum village created by the artist Anders Åberg. The group gathers here for information about everything that can be seen at Man-naminne.
Lunch - we eat lunch here at the inn.
Norrfällsviken lies in the outermost archipelago. This coastal region has a barren landscape, shaped by the sea and ice over thousands of years. We stroll for a while here among the expanses of rocky rubble, locally known as "the devil's fields", formed by the continual elevation of the land along the High Coast.
Afternoon coffee or tea at Fiskarfänget restaurant. The old fishing village in Norrfällsviken still retains its charm. We enjoy a stroll along the village street between the small houses and fishing huts that have now been converted into summer homes.
Return journey to Örnsköldsvik, stopping at the top of Varvsberget to admire the city at our feet.
Option 2 duration: Full day
We leave Örnsköldsvik and head south.
Skuleskogen is a well-known area, which was once the lair of robbers who filled travellers with fear, but is now a safe and secure place. The mighty Skuleberget, rising 295 metres above sea level, is also the symbol of the High Coast World Heri-tage site and the land elevation along the coast.
Skuleberget - by cable car. At the top of Skuleberget, we provide visitors with a closer insight into the High Coast World Heritage with its land elevation and high coastline.
Morning coffee or tea at the top of the mountain.
Mjälloms Tunnbröd - guided tours and tasting sessions at this genuine High Coast flatbread bakery.
Lunch at the Höga Kusten Hotel with a fantastic view of the High Coast Bridge, which is one of the world's longest bridges.
The High Coast Bridge's huge anchorage rooms are 37 metres down in the rock bed and we get to these by wandering down the more than one hundred metre long tunnel. This is where the movements of the rock mass are monitored using strain sensors. We drive across the 1800 metre long bridge.
Silversmith Sivert Källdén is famous for the jewellery he makes using stones from the High Coast.
Return journey to Örnsköldsvik, stopping at the top of Varvsberget to admire the city at our feet.
Option 3 duration: Half day
Half-day at Gene Iron Age Village Varvsberget. Our daytrip starts with a visit to the top of Varvsberget from where we can admire the city of Örnsköldsvik at our feet.
Gene Iron Age Village was a large farm with fine buildings 1500 years ago. The farm was demolished, but has been reconstructed and given new life. Visitors are served coffee/tea and cake upon arrival.
Using drama, role play and storytelling, the farm people take visitors back in time for a glimpse of past life on the farm.
Lunch in the long-house. The farm people serve their visitors who sit at long-tables and sample life as it was more than one thousand years ago.
Return journey to Örnsköldsvik
More to See & Do
In Örnsköldsvik (within the city)
Paradisbadet
Adventure bath, spa and relaxation section etc
Shopping
Small cosy boutiques stand side by sida with large, well-sockes specialist shops and department stores. Several Art gallerys and shops for handicraft.
Örnsköldsvik Museum and Art gallery.
Offers temporary exhibitions of art and cultural history. Café and shop.
Golf
By the E4 just south of the town is Veckefjärdens Golfbana, an 18-hole golf course.
"Knasiga kojan"
An huge indoors-playground, 1500 square-metres, for the entire family. New.
Outside of Örnsköldsvik
Churches.
There are several churches of interest, for instance Själevad church, declared Swe-dens most beautiful church in a nationwide vote a few years ago.
Strutsfarmen, Gerdal
Ostrichfarm, handicraft, country café and restaurant.
Gammelgården, Myckelgensjö
One of Swedens best-preserved farms från the 18th century , 28 buildings.
Mo Culture & Ecocentre
Information about the forestry company, café. Historical walks etc.
Fiskevistet, Skagshamn/Skeppsmaln
The worlds first surströmming ( fermented herring) museum. Fishing chapel, beau-tiful surroundings, part of the world heritage area.
Port Information
| Position | 63 17,15N 18 43,00E | Distance in nautical miles | Stockholm 370 |
| Pilot and Pilot-boat | Available | Dept | 7,5 m |
| Capacity | 340 m | Landing place | Easily reachable |
| Tender service | No | Custom service | Yes |
| Distance to center | 400 m |
Public Information
| Contact | + 46 660 882 08 fredrik.holmgren@ornskoldsvik.se |
Website | www.ornskoldsvik.se |
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