Outdoor

Outdoor rules

Sweden offers the right to public access. This allows you to enter any non private area without permission but you should be prudent about the environment and privacy of other people. You shouldn't light fires when the land is dry, neither should you enter private ground to sleep in a tent. While you are allowed to go biking in the nature, the right to public acces does not include motorized vehicles. Most of this is common sense, but you can look up more about the rules at Naturvardsverket.

Tip: You can also go tenting for a day or two as long you do not disturb the nature or landlords around.

National Parks

Looking for a hiking adventure? Here you go!

Skuleskogen

A national park in the middle of the high coast region ca 150 km north of Sundsvall. There are cabins in the park to sleep in and BBQ places as well.

More about Skuleskogen

Sonfjället

Ca. 300 km west of Sundsvall, this park offers a mountain with a view up to the Norwegian mountains and a lot of wild animals. The park is known for the highest moose and bear density in all over Sweden.

More about Sonfjället

Björnlandet

Close to Umeå, ca 300 km north of Sundsvall.

More about Björnlandet

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An overview of all national parks in Sweden including maps can be found here: National parks in Sweden

An overview of hiking routes and parks in Norway can be found here: Hiking in Norway

An overview of national parks and hiking routes in Finland can be found here: Hiking in Finland

A useful app for an overview of trips to national parks can be found here: Naturkartan 

A useful app for planning trips can be found here: Komoot 

Nature Reserves and Points of Interest around Sundsvall

Good for short trips, day trips and some easy hiking and/or barbecuing.

Vättaberget

Small mountain with view over the Indalsälven River.

Location: Vättaberget

Döda Fallet

A dead waterfall, Swedens biggest natural disaster.

Location: Döda Fallet

Vattaberget

Mountain north-west of Sundsvall

Location: Vattaberget

Thai Pavilion

A Thai temple close to Sundsvall. Check the opening times before going there.

Location: Thailändska Paviljong

Västanåfallet

Waterfall north of Sundsvall.

Location: Västanåfallet

Smitingen

Nature reserve with beach and caves east of Härnösand.

Location:  Smitingen

Map: Smitingen

Hemsö Fortress

An old cold war fortress and museum with guided tours in summer. The ferry to the island is free.

Location: Hemsö

Museum: Hemsö Fästning

Sweden's Geographical Centre

The geographical centre of Sweden is located on a small mountain 60 km west of Sundsvall.

Location: Flataklocken

Salen

Nature reserve south of Sundsvall on the coast. Drive to Lörudden and follow the path to the south. Pass through Rönnhamn to get into the nature reserve. The best fish restaurant in the region is in Lörudden.

Location: Salen

Jämtgaveln

Big nature reserve west of Sundsvall on the border to Jämtland. Bring a tent and stay over night.

Info: Jämtgaveln

Valkallen

Small mountain with view over the high coast region. Suitable for a winter hike as well, there is a heated cabin at the top. Drive to the location and then follow the path (blue markers). Check the High Coast Trail (part 2) for more details on this route.

Location: Valkallen

High Coast Trail

13 hikes through the high coast region from the High Coast Bridge to Örnsköldsvik.

Info: Högakustenleden

Tranviken Beach

Want to have a swim in the baltic sea? This is the place. There is a cafe (in summer).

Location: Tranviken Strand

Spikarna

Typical Swedish fishing village on Alnö.

Location: Spikarna

Stornäset

Small nature reserve on Alnö. Famous kite-surfing spot. Good place for a BBQ. The marked place is a parking place, follow the path to the east.

Location: Stornäset

Skeppshamn på Åstön

Nature reserve and museum/cafe (in summer) at the coast north of Sundsvall. Just follow the street until it ends and continue walking south.

Location: Skeppshamn

Museum: Skeppshamn Museum

Indalsälven Delta

Small nature reserve with a beach.

Location: Indalsälven Delta

Skatan

Fishing village south of Sundsvall. There is a cafe and occasionally a market.

Location: Skatan

Sörfjärden

Small village south of Sundsvall.

Location: Sörfjärden

Svartvik

Old industrial area with harbour and old trains south of Sundsvall. There is a cafe and a restaurant.

Location: Svartvik

Klissberget

Short hiking route that starts from Nacksta. Leads to a small cabin that is typically open on Sundays.

Location: Klissstugan

Midskogsberget

Small mountain with the longest cave in Västernorrland. A few km south of Sundsvall,

Location: Midskogsberget

An overview of nature reserves in Sweden: Nature Reserves in Sweden

Skiing in Sundsvall

• Sidsjöbacket (Ski area 3 km form the city center, ski rental)

Rafting 

There is a possibility to do rafting in the big river south of Sundsvall. 

• Need to look up the link

Kayaking in Indalsälven

It's possible to rent kayaks or small boats in Indalsälven.

• KAYAKOMAT  

Moose Farm

There is a moose farm west of Sundsvall

• Evenemang av Moose Garden 

Dog Sledding

There is a possibility to go dog sledding close to Örnsköldsvik. Run by a Dutch family.

Horse Tour

Somewhere close to Timrå.

Kayaking at Höga Küsten

Get your outdoor equipment, rent a kayak and explore the höga kusten region along the coast.

More: Kayak Adventures