With its central location in the High Coast, Kramfors is the perfect place for you to experience and explore adventures that don´t require long journeys. Nature and culture, food and music, adventure and relaxation; with us, you can enjoy inspiring experiences and at the same time find peace and rest.
Kramfors is best known for its nature, culture and history, but the municipality also offers good opportunities for shopping. The city centre has a suitable range of shops and shops, which satisfy different needs and interests. In the newly renovated city square, you can also enjoy an ice cream, rest for a while or play with the children in the nice playground.
With its many smaller communities, the municipality offers a wide range of shopping opportunities. Many of the traders are members of Kramfors Handel, which means that you can shop with or give away the Kramkort.
Kramfors has an exciting and dramatic history, that is interesting for both children and adults. In the World Heritage Höga Kusten, the land uplift has been greater than anywhere else in the world. If you want to learn more, you can visit Naturum Höga Kusten at the foot of mount Skuleberget. Another historically interesting area is Torsåker and Ytterlännäs, where the cruel witch trials took place during the 1600s. On the mount Häxberget, or Bålberget as it also is called, there is a memorial stone that reminds us of this time. In the village of Prästmon right next door is the Witch Museum, which tells about the events. The story of the witch trials, Ådalen 31 and the timber sorting at Sandslån are also available as the digital quiz Travel in Time and Space! Find the places where the events took place and answer tricky questions.
There are also plenty of hikes that are suitable for all ages. Why not take the cable car up to the top of Skuleberget, go in search of Erik Daniel's hundred-year-old huts or ArkNat's exciting wind shelters? On the south side of Skuleberget is Friluftsbyn, with mini golf, space for play and you can also go swimming in lake Gällstasjön.
There are plenty of bathing spots throughout the destination! Take a dip in the Ångerman River, in a lake, temperate pool or in the sea. Storsand's sea bath in Norrfällsviken is a shallow, beautifully situated sandy beach, Rotsidan offers soft rocks and in Konvaljparken by Dämstasjön there is both a water slide, diving tower, mini golf, kiosk and ping pong table. Creative adults and children can visit both the artwork Mannaminne and the cozy Nordingrå Art Village!
Vågsfjärden, Nordingrå.
Cultural expressions of various kinds have a long history in Kramfors. The magnificent nature has inspired many artists and musicians over the years, and still does today. Nordingrå in particular has
long been a hub for art and culture practitioners. Every year during the Whitsun weekend, Nordingrå Konstrunda takes place, but many artists also open up their studios in the summer.
And don't miss the all-art work/museum Mannaminne with its permanent and temporary exhibitions. In the village of Vännersta you find Nordingrå art village, with courses and workshops, a shop, an organic café and several exhibition rooms. Kramfors´ art gallery shares premises with the library, centrally located at the square in Kramfors.
There is also a variety of exciting stories and cultural environments. The dramatic witch trials are told at the Witch Museum, the industrial era at Ådalen's Industrial Museum and Ådalen 31 can be followed through a walking tour or on site in Lunde, where the shots fell. Nice summer cafés can be found, for example, at Ytterlännäs medieval church and Mariebergs cultural reserve, where you can also visit an intact sawmill community from the 1800s. Picturesque fishing villages can be found in both Norrfällsviken and Bönhamn. From Bönhamn. and Barsta, with its beautiful chapel, there are also tour boats to Högbonden's lighthouse and nature reserve. Last, but not least, there are several stages with music and theater during the summers, such as Naturscen Skuleberget and Höga Kusten Open-Air Theater. Check out the full range of events in the event calendar!
Finding something good to eat and drink in Kramfors municipality is not difficult. Especially in the summer many restaurants, cafés and farm shops are open. A waffle at the top of mount Skuleberget, a good dinner at a distillery, a glass of wine at a hotel at the foot of the High Coast Bridge, that sounds good, doesn't it? And we don't stop there – delicacies at Sweden's oldest flatbread bakery, shrimp feasts in the far coast, high-quality pizza by the Kramforsån... Need we say more?
Kramfors municipality is blessed with a variety of outdoor activities that cater to both locals and visitors, always close to nature, tranquility and adventure.
There are extensive networks of hiking trails that stretch through forests and over mountains, making it an ideal place for hiking enthusiasts. Those who prefer cycling also have plenty of opportunities, country roads that offer scenic routes. For those interested in fishing, there are several fish conservation areas with fine fishing waters where you can catch both game fish, pike and perch.
If you want to go for a swim, there are several seas and lakes to explore. Also a temperate outdoor bath, Flogstabadet. The more adventurous person can climb up mount Skuleberget as Via Ferrata offers a unique adrenaline rush and a fantastic adventure in the middle of the High Coast. Skuleberget has the world record for land elevation. At the top, 289 meters above sea level, you will find the world's highest coastline. Nowhere else in the world the country risen so much since the last ice age. During the summer you can also take the cable car up to the top.
In Kramfors municipality you will find a varied range of activities. For those who love to play boules, there are several courts available where you can enjoy a game with friends and family. Mount Skuleberget is a popular destination for outdoor activities. The cable car takes visitors to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy stunning views and explore the area's hiking trails.
For golf enthusiasts, there is the terrific opportunity to play golf at Norrfällsviken's golf course, which offers a challenging course and beautiful nature. For a fun and relaxed day with family or friends, you can play mini golf or frisbee golf at one of the facilities located in the municipality. Take a boat trip out to Ulvön or along the river with Ådalen III. During the summer, concerts are organized on Naturscen Skuleberget.
Discover everything happening in the High Coast – from lively city festivals and surströmming celebrations to scenic hikes, art exhibitions, live music, and entertainment. Curious to explore more of what you can see, do, and experience in the High Coast? Click on the link below.
The archipelago life in Kramfors municipality is known for its natural beauty and charming atmosphere. Here you will find coastal communities, former fishing villages and islands that offer both relaxation and exploration.
Safe cards to visit in the Kramfors archipelago are Bönhamn and Norrfällsviken in Nordingrå, cozy former fishing villages with nice guest harbors and beautiful views. The island Högbonden with its former lighthouse is also worth a visit. On the island there is a hostel and nice café. Mjältön is Swedens´s highest island (236 meters above sea level) On the island there is a nature reserve that stretches straight across the island, from Baggviken to Sund's summer pastures. A well-trodden hiking trail leads to the top of mount Bastutoberget.
The number of nature experiences in Kramfors municipality is almost endless. The High Coast offers nature, culture, views, peace and quiet, but is also perfect for those who are looking for challenges and adventures.
In the Skuleskogens national park, which is also located in Örnsköldsvik municipality, you can experience fantastic hiking, don't miss Slåttdalsskrevan.
Mount Skuleberget rises above all the others mountains and the view from its top is breathtaking. A coffee at the top is definitely not wrong! In Kramfors municipality there are many other opportunities to enjoy nice views. Many have taken pride in climbing at least one of them per year, maybe you also want to join in? Here you will find a few tips!
Do you want to hike? The High Coast Trail and the World Heritage Trail are two impressive trails that run through the municipality.
The area around Skyttis (swedish) has a wide variety of MTB trails that suits anyone. Here you can easily combine different trails for hours and hours of biking. Varvsberget in Örnsköldsvik is a mountain that you can take the lift up, so you can bike down. Roll directly from the platform at the travel centre to the lift, take it to the top, and be spoilt for choice on how to get back down again – there are trails in every direction.
Vårdkasberget (swedish) in Härnösand has two marked MTB trails for you to enjoy. Moreover there are almost endless oportunities for biking in the area.
Hallstaberget in Sollefteå is Emma Johansson’s home mountain and there are countless tracks and trails on and around the mountain. If you are looking for speed, take your road bike and do a few laps around the sealed roller-ski track.
In Nordingrå, in the heart of the High Coast, there are plenty of fun gravel roads to enjoy. You should really get a good map before you hit the roads in this area since there are no marked mountainbike trails.
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