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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Slåttdalsskrevan

A 200-meter-long and 30-meter-deep crevice in Skuleskogen National Park. Formed by the erosion of a diabase vein, it cuts through vertical walls of red Nordingrå granite.

Tage Olsin / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Höga Kusten Bridge

The High Coast Bridge, also known as the Veda Bridge, is a suspension bridge crossing the mouth of the river Ångermanälven near Veda, on…

Nils Åzelius / Public domain

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Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum

Museum adjacent to one of Northern Europe's largest rock carving sites. Features over 2,600 prehistoric figures, primarily elk and boats, carved into the rocks along the Ångerman River rapids during the Stone and Bronze Ages.

Petey21 / Public domain

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Paradisbadet

Enjoy a truly tropical day right in the heart of Scandinavia. Sweden's longest slide and relaxation areas are awaiting you.

Keibr / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Sandö Bridge

The Sandö Bridge is a concrete arch bridge crossing the Ångerman River in Kramfors Municipality in northern Sweden.

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Skuleberget Havscamping

Seaside campsite at the base of Skuleberget mountain. Provides access to High Coast hiking trails and features a guest harbor with views of the archipelago.