Sights in Sundsvall
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Alnö Gamla Kyrka
The large island just east of Sundsvall, Alnö, has the magnificent Alnö Gamla Kyrka, 2km north of the bridge (at Vi). The old church, below the road, is a mixture of 12th- and 15th-century styles. Whitewashing damaged the lower parts of the wall paintings in the 18th century, but the upper wall and ceiling paintings are nearly perfect. The painting was probably done by one of Albertus Pictor’s pupils. Even better is the late 11th-century carved wooden font in the new church across the road; the upper part combines Christian and Viking symbolism, while the lower part shows beasts that embody evil. Catch bus 1 to Vi (two or three hourly), then take a Plus bus to the…
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Liden
Liden, by the ribbon lake on Indalsälven, is about 46km northwest of Sundsvall on road No 86. Liden Gamla Kyrka, completed in 1510, has a lovely location and contains excellent medieval sculptures from the 13th, 15th and 16th centuries. There are rather faded wall paintings from 1561, and also a 13th-century crucifix. The view from the Vättberget, reached by a 3km unsurfaced road from Liden, is one of the finest in Sweden, and shows the ribbon lake to its best advantage.
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Lörudden
For a pleasant excursion, head to Lörudden, a picturesque fishing village about 30km southeast of town, with a tiny café and fish smokehouse. There's a beach of flat rocks here, which is perfect for warming up in the sun after a dive into the sea. Take bus 20 south to Njurundabommen, then change to bus 126.
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Sundsvall Museum
Kulturmagasinet, on Sjögatan down near the harbour, is a magnificent restoration of some old warehouses. The buildings now contain the library and Sundsvall Museum, which has exhibits of local art, natural history, Iron Age archaeology and geology. The tiny cafe serves a buffet lunch (Skr65).
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Södra Stadsberget
The southern hill, Södra Stadsberget, has an extensive plateau that is good for hiking, with trails up to 12km long. There's also free fishing on the Sidsjön and several downhill ski runs (nordic skiing is also popular). Buses run to either hill once every two hours in summer.
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friluftsmuseum
Up on the hill Norra Stadsberget (150m), there is a viewing tower as well as a typical friluftsmuseum, with a collection of local houses.
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Gustav Adolfs kyrka
The central church, Gustav Adolfs kyrka, is worth a look. There's music here every Wednesday evening in summer.
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