Welcome to Höga Kusten
The High Coast exhibits extreme natural variation which makes it a perfect playground for the urban adventurer. Climb to the top of Mount Skule in Northern Europe´s largest Via Feratta Center right in the heart of the World Heritage site. Or why not explore and enjoy the crisp clean beauty of the High Coast from a sea kayak on open water.
With its proximity to several major airports The High Coast is easily accessible and can therefore with great easy be combined with visits to other destination.
Nature
Höga Kusten exhibits extreme natural variation. Nowhere else in Europe can you find som many kinds of rock formations in such a small area, and the display of flora is equally magnificent. Hill and inland plats mix gladly with coastal vegetation, and the species' latitudinal growth limits freely overlap on another.
Culture
Many artists, writers and somposers have been inspired by the special light and the equally special landscape. There are many exhibitions and other cultural experiences to indulge in here in the summer.
Food
Fermented Baltic herring (surströmming) is considered a local yet national dish; its fragrance generally divides people into two camps - haters and lovers. The "surströmming" premiere traditionally takes place on the third Thursday in August.
Höga Kusten Turism or the Tourist Offices in the region.
Lasarettsgatan 5 (Arken), Örnsköldsvik
Tel: +46 660 881 00
E-mail: turism@ornskoldsvik.se
Höga Kusten Turism AB
Skuleberget
870 33 Docksta
Telefon: +46 (0) 613-108 50
E-post: info@hogakusten.com
