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Sundsvall
Sundsvall [1] is the only major town in the small province of Medelpad in southern Norrland, central Sweden. The population figure is about 55,000 but including suburbs the population is close to 100,000. It is located in a hilly area by the coast and is the centre of an industrial district (pulp and paper factories, sawmill, aluminium industry, hydroelectrical power). Sundsvall also houses one of the major campuses of the Mittuniversitetet (Mid Sweden University), which got university status in 2005.
Travel to Sundsvall & Visa Requirements
There are regular trains, flights and buses from Stockholm 400km to the south.
Tours & Getting around Sundsvall
Sundsvall attractions and sightseeing
City area with old stone houses, "Stenstaden". All built around 1890 after the great fire in 1888 that destroyed the whole city.
"Kulturmagasinet", museum and library, in the city near the harbor.
The museums at "Norra Stadsberget", which also is a nice recreational area. There's a great view over the city.
Sundsvall city tours
Visit the "Sundsvall Street Festival", which is held in the first week of July. A street party with a lot of great artists.
Sundsvall souvenirs & shopping
stamps.
Sundsvall Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
food
Sundsvall nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
beer and wine and things like that.
Sundsvall cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
On "Norra Stadsberget" there is a nice youth hostel.
Get out
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