Ornskoldsvik is situated in the north of Sweden, about halfway between Stockholm and the Finnish border. The coast around this town hugs the Gulf of Bothnia and a holiday here promises plenty of natural wonders both by the sea and in the forests of the county of Angermanland.
Ornskoldsvik is part of the High Coast which has been designated a Unesco World Heritage Site for its natural beauty. This unique environment is notable for its post-glacial rebound, in which the land has been showing signs of rising ever since the Ice Age. Hike in Skuleskogen National Park amongst forests and lakes and enjoy incredible vistas of the sea and the mountainous landscape. Natra Fjallskog just north of Skule Mountain offers fantastic opportunities for cross country skiing past mountain pastures and rest hostels.
On a holiday in Ornskoldsvik during summer you can swim in the sea at for instance Gullvik, Idbyn or Natrafjarden. There are also at least around 50 places to swim in lakes around the town. For the less brave, another option for swimming is the indoor pool Paradiset, which offers fast and winding water slides as well as an adult spa with a sauna, a tepidarium, a jacuzzi and a salt cave.
On a weekend in Ornskoldsvik you can experience true adventure at Area1 in the centre. This entertainment complex has laser tag games, sport simulators and games for kids and adults that challenge both minds and bodies. After a tiring morning here, relax with a delicious buffet lunch and a cold drink. A short stroll from here you find the streets Storgatan and Nygatan, perfect for those who are into shopping.
Get to Ornskoldsvik by plane to Ornskoldsvik Airport, 25 kilometres from town. By car you take the motorway E4 which runs all the way from Helsingborg in southern Sweden to Haparanda in the north, via for example Stockholm and Ornskoldsvik. Once you are here you can use local buses, which you catch either from Ornparken or from the travel centre Resecentrum. Use the excellent local ferries to get to the islands Ulvon and Trysunda, popular for summer excursions for swimming and fishing.
Book a weekend in Ornskoldsvik and look forward to a holiday filled with relaxation and adventure. No matter what time of year you come here, there is always plenty to do in Ornskoldsvik.
