Holiday apartment in Hudiksvall – Discover nature, coast and culture

Hudiksvall combines the Dellen lakes with blue mountains, deep forests, numerous lakes, a diverse agricultural landscape and a sea coast. The municipality therefore brings together waterscapes, woodland areas, open cultural landscapes and historic sites.

Nature and trails

The municipality’s varied natural areas include scree fields, caves, old-growth forest and hazel stands. The municipality of Hudiksvall recommends its nature and cultural reserves as signposted and therefore easy-to-find areas.

In the Norra Hornslandet Nature Reserve, visitors can hike and, among other things, explore block caves. Ancient coastal pines grow there, some more than 400 years old. One of them is considered Sweden’s oldest pine, at over 750 years old. A marked trail through the reserve passes cultural-historical and archaeological remains, including charcoal burners’ huts, fire-clearing heaps and charcoal kilns.

Galgberget also combines forest and marked trails: a walking trail of about 2.1 kilometres leads through varied woodland. The northern slope of Galgberget, the pine heath forest on the summit and the sunlit pine forest on the southern side all have high natural value.

In the centre of Hudiksvall, an approximately 2.2-kilometre route for walking and jogging runs around Lillfjärden. Lillfjärden is also home to a diverse birdlife, including numerous gulls and geese. There is also an opportunity to observe the critically endangered lesser white-fronted goose at close range.

The Hölick Nature Reserve has marked trails of 2 and 7 kilometres; the shorter trail leads to a cave system. In the Sofieholmforsen Nature Reserve, the protected area includes a 300-metre section of watercourse with a drop of about 20 metres at the mouth of the Nianån. A waterside walking trail with bridges, benches, barbecue areas and a wind shelter runs through the reserve.

Culture and history

The Hälsingland Museum presents cultural-historical and art-related exhibitions and provides access to educational activities, collections and archives. The museum is about a five-minute walk from the bus stops in the centre and from Hudiksvall railway station.

One of the prominent cultural venues is Hudiksvalls Teater, a wooden theatre built in 1881 and inaugurated in 1882. It is regularly used by Riksteatern and local theatre associations. Glada Hudik-teatern is an inclusive theatre group in which actors with and without intellectual disabilities perform side by side.

Fiskarstan is one of the best-preserved neighbourhoods in Hudiksvall. Its narrow streets, wooden houses and proximity to the water provide a vivid picture of the town’s history. A selection of the Hälsingegårdar farmhouses is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lakes, coast and cultural landscape

The Dellenbygden area, with the northern and southern Dellen lakes, is suitable for excursions, swimming, outdoor leisure activities and other experiences. Avholmsberget offers expansive views over the lakes and the surrounding landscape.

The municipality of Hudiksvall has about 50 kilometres of coastline, an archipelago landscape, harbours and bathing areas. Some harbours are classified as guest harbours. In the Kuggörarna Nature Reserve, visitors can hike along the path beside the fishing village. The fishing village of Kuggörarna forms the centre of a valuable cultural landscape and includes a chapel dating from 1776–1777. The nature reserve is also home to skerry pines that are 250–300 years old.

Mountains and winter

Vallåsen is a 330-metre-high mountain massif with steep slopes, ravines and depressions that create habitats for rare and endangered species. The area includes old pine heath, mixed coniferous forest and spruce forest with high natural value.

During the cold season, the municipality of Hudiksvall offers cross-country ski trails, illuminated training tracks and opportunities for alpine skiing. Another local speciality is Fagerströms Karamellfabrik: visitors can, where possible, watch confectionery being made and buy the factory’s products in the caramel shop.

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Other places in the destination area: Delsbo, Hudiksvall, Njutånger, Tallbacken, Bjuräker, Forsa, Näsviken, Enånger.

To the overarching travel overview: Gävleborg.