Västernorrland County

Region · 🇸🇪 Sweden

Population 240,253

Area 22,177 km²

Time zone Europe/Stockholm

Official website www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland/

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Västernorrland Essentials

Västernorrland encompasses the High Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site shaped by significant post-glacial rebound. This selection features the 200-meter-long Slåttdalsskrevan crevice in Skuleskogen National Park and the ancient rock carvings of Nämforsen, which include over 2,600 Stone Age figures. Engineering landmarks include the suspension Höga Kusten Bridge and the concrete arch Sandö Bridge spanning the Ångerman River. Family-oriented facilities like the Paradisbadet water park and Skuleberget Havscamping provide access to the region's dramatic Baltic coastline and mountainous terrain.

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Lakeside Getaways & Camping

Västernorrland’s landscape features a mix of coastal access and inland lakes, making it a hub for wilderness stays. This collection includes fully equipped facilities like Ramsele Camping with its swimming pool and Vivstavarvstjärns Camping’s modern amenities. For those seeking elevation, Hullstaklippen provides a viewpoint with a fireplace, while the High Coast region is represented by Skuleberget Havscamping. The list also highlights remote shelters like Hälsostugan and the expansive waters of Myckelgensjösjön and Gensjösjön in the Örnsköldsvik municipality.

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Scenic Peaks and Historic Sites

This collection highlights the diverse landscape of Västernorrland, featuring the geographical center of Sweden at Flataklocken. It includes several prominent peaks and observation towers offering views across the High Coast and inland forests. Historical sites include the 12th-century Selånger church ruins—the starting point of the St. Olav Ways pilgrimage—and the Migration Period burial mound at Gudmunds hög, alongside natural features like the Brattfallet waterfall.

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Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Västernorrland’s religious heritage spans from medieval stone ruins to the grand neoclassical Härnösand Cathedral. This collection features the 12th-century Selånger church ruins, a key starting point for the St. Olav Ways pilgrimage, and the exceptionally preserved medieval murals of Ytterlännäs Old Church. From the neogothic wooden architecture of Holms kyrka to the historic parish centers of Anundsjö and Alnö, these sites illustrate the region’s architectural transition from the Middle Ages through the 19th-century expansion of the Swedish Church.

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