Örnsköldsvik - Höga Kusten

Örnsköldsvik is one of the youngest towns in Norrland, halfway between Härnösand and Umeå. The town lies on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea, in the Swedish province of Västernorrland and the historic region of Ångermanland. It was founded as an industrial centre as recently as 1842. In addition to its timber-processing and paper industries, Örnsköldsvik is best known as the headquarters of Fjällräven, a company that produces outdoor clothing and equipment.
Tourism in Örnsköldsvik centres on “Höga Kusten” (the High Coast), which stretches south as far as Härnösand. Ongoing land uplift has created dramatic landscapes here, from the 350-metre-high Högsvedjeberg in Skuleskogen National Park down to a depth of 293 metres in the waters off the nearby island of Ulvö. This is the highest and steepest coastline along the entire Baltic Sea. The EU project “An Archipelago of World Class” invested more than 3 million euros between 2009 and 2011 in improving the area’s infrastructure. Accordingly, there are plenty of ways to spend a holiday here. It may be hard to believe, but between mid-June and mid-August the Baltic Sea warms to a pleasant 18 degrees, making it suitable for swimming. Beachgoers can choose from eight developed sandy beaches or rocky shores along the Baltic Sea, as well as more than 50 similar spots on inland lakes. Whether you enjoy fishing, sea kayaking, sailing or hiking along the spectacular coastline, Örnsköldsvik has something to suit every taste. There are numerous marinas with visitor berths, from central Örnsköldsvik to the small coastal villages nearby. Skagshamn on the Skagsudde peninsula is particularly worth a visit. It is also home to the Surströmming Museum, which showcases a very special preservation method—fermenting fish—and the fish is produced here as well. Swedes are divided into supporters and opponents of surströmming, whose smell can take some getting used to.
The islands of Ulvön and Trysunda, which lie just offshore and can only be reached by boat, offer unique views of the coastal landscape. A holiday in Örnsköldsvik and the surrounding area, on the High Coast, is a unique experience, made possible in no small part by the many accommodation options, including hotels, campsites and holiday homes.

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