Hemsö Fortress

Höga Kusten

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Hemsö Fortress

Hemsö Fortress is an old military facility, fully intact and provides a unique insight into one of Sweden’s most important coastal defence lines during the Cold War. Guided tours of the combat control room, cannon batteries, cannon towers, anti-aircraft defences, medical centre, canteens etc. Here is also a restaurant and café with an amazing view.

Useful Information

Address: Hemsö fästning, Hemsön, Härnösand
Email: destinationhemso@gmail.com
Phone: +46 70 544 13 20
More Info: www.hogakusten.com/en/hemso-fortress
More Info: June to September. Open year around for groups.
More Info: Bus 518 from Härnösand Central. Ferry to reach the island. Contact Hemsö Fästning for transport.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/Hemsofastning/

Do & See

Höga Kusten, the High Coast, offers activities and attractions for all tastes, both on land and on water. You can go canoeing along the trails, boating along the river, hiking in the National Park, Skuleskogen, or in one of the many nature reserves in the area. If you are interested in arts and culture — many talented artists and craftspeople live and work here, and will happily invite you for a visit. For children, there is also plenty to do. How about a visit to the ostrich farm where you can be involved in feeding the ostriches, or a day at Junsele zoo where you can watch the bear Loke and the white tigers?

Ulvön Island

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Högbonden Island & Lighthouse

Högbonden Island & Lighthouse

At the very edge of the High Coast of Sweden, the dark rocks of Högbonden Island rise from the sea. The old lighthouse is perched at the top of the island, next to a steep descent. Högbonden is your go-to place for peace and quiet, and you are more than welcome to stay overnight …

Skule Naturscen

Skule Naturscen

At the foot of Mount Skuleberget lies Skule Naturscen. A wide variety of concerts and festivals are arranged every summer — Skulefestivalen, amongst others. Swedish artists perform here every summer, with the magnificent nature as a …

Via Ferrata

Europe's biggest via ferrata (protected climbing route) centre — unique adrenaline rush and a fantastic adventure is guaranteed. Here, everyone between 40-140 kg has the chance to experience mountain climbing under the highest level of safety. No previous experience is necessary, and only an average level of fitness is …

Höga Kusten-Båtarna

Höga Kusten-Båtarna

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Friluftsbyn

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Junsele Zoo

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Hallsta Ski

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Mannaminne Open Air Museum

Mannaminne Open Air Museum

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Bönhamn

Bönhamn is an old fishing village, a place where time stands still. Enjoy its peacefulness among the iconic red boathouses. Take some time to relax on the small beach or the cliffs, take a fika at a café, take a boat trip to Högbonden island or see the stairs rise from the sea — …

Norrfällsviken

Norrfällsviken

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Hemsö Fortress

Hemsö Fortress

Hemsö Fortress is an old military facility, fully intact and provides a unique insight into one of Sweden’s most important coastal defence lines during the Cold War. Guided tours of the combat control room, cannon batteries, cannon towers, anti-aircraft defences, medical centre, canteens etc. Here is also a restaurant and café with an amazing …

Technichus

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Härnösands Art Gallery

Härnösands Art Gallery

In Härnösand you will find an art gallery with current social art and parts of the "Qvistska Collection". The collection was a donation to Härnösand's city from Nils and Elna Quists, who ammassed an impressive art collection in their lifetimes. Included, among others, are Picasso, Chagall and …

Paradiset Water Park

Paradiset Water Park

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