Holiday apartment in Sorsele: Culture, River and Nature

Sorsele vividly illustrates the connection between river landscapes and regional cultural heritage. Sorsele Church was built in seven months in 1859 and inaugurated in 1860. It stands on the banks of the Vindelälven and is considered one of the best-preserved Neoclassical churches in Upper Norrland. Much of its original interior has been preserved, including the altarpiece, altar rail, altar table, pulpit and gallery. The churchyard contains hand-hewn stone monuments as well as the memorial stone and memorial tree dedicated to Anders Fjellner.

Culture

The Inlandsbanemuseet is housed in the old goods shed of Sorsele railway station. There, visitors can learn how the Inlandsbanan railway was built. Another historical trace leads to the Sorsele Local Heritage Museum, where the original Älvkungen can be seen. The new Älvkungen is also part of the town's history; it was completed in 2004. The museum also has a café selling homemade bread.

The Benstampen is located approximately 3.5 kilometres from Sorsele. It is of cultural-historical value and is open to visitors. The Benstampen is an old mill and bone mill built at the end of the 19th century. Different forms of regional history therefore stand side by side in the surrounding area: sacred architecture, railway history, museum exhibits and a historic mill building.

Water and Trails

The Vindelälven runs alongside the walking paths in Sorsele. Stensundsforsen, a rapid known for grayling fishing, is also located on the river and is only a short walk from the centre of Sorsele.

The Hälsans stig circular trail in Sorsele is approximately 5 kilometres long. Each kilometre is signposted. In addition, a hiking trail begins at the tourist information office in the centre of Sorsele. For another form of exercise, Sorsele swimming hall offers lane swimming, water aerobics and swimming for the whole family.

Nature

The Gimegolts nature reserve is located approximately 15 kilometres outside Sorsele. Gimegolts is a 1.5-kilometre-long gorge with vertical walls up to 25 metres high. The Nalovardo mountain forest reserve is also located approximately 15 kilometres from the centre of Sorsele.

Getting Around

Road 363 follows the national river from the coast and Umeå to Ammarnäs. 4G mobile coverage is fairly good along the E45 and Road 363. Sorsele Visitor Center is located at the Inlandsbanan railway station, 0 metres from the Inlandsbanan. Sorsele Visitor Center offers public Wi-Fi.

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Other Places

Other places at this level are Råstrand, Sorsele, Ammarnäs, Blattnicksele and Gargnäs.

To the higher-level travel overview: Västerbotten.

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