Hälsingland is the northern part of Gävleborg County, a landscape of rolling hills filled with countless nature experiences and breathtaking wilderness. Here you can explore exciting caves or try your luck spotting bears in the wild.

How about casting a line and embarking on a wonderful fishing trip to Bollnäs, with its two major rivers, Ljusnan and Voxnan? You can even catch fish right in the middle of the town.

In Hudiksvall, herring fishing is popular, while in Nordanstig, deep-sea fishing awaits. If luck isn’t on your side, you can always go on a canoe safari to the Wilderness Village in Nordanstig, where swimming, saunas, and a culinary dinner are on the menu. Nordanstig also offers long sandy beaches, hiking trails, and excellent golf courses.

For those seeking mysterious adventures, look for clues and evidence in Hasselaskogen — the setting for Morden i Midwinter.

One of the many famous “Hälsingegårdar” (Hälsingland farmhouses) is Ersk-Matsgården, where you can experience life as it was in the mid-1800s. The Hälsingegårdar are unique, with architecture and interiors of great significance. There are over a thousand farmhouses, many of which offer diverse and fun activities — well worth a visit. They can be found all over the county.

Söderhamn’s biggest attraction is its archipelago, with 500 islands. The archipelago offers many possibilities and excursion destinations. The town itself has numerous parks for relaxing, but to see more of the surroundings, consider exploring the beautiful nature on horseback or even from the air with a parachute. For those wary of heights, there is a 32 km trail past Sagberg, featuring caves and miles of breathtaking views. Visit the Aviation Museum for a dose of history or Aquarena for swimming and fun. A round of golf at one of northern Sweden’s finest courses is another great way to spend your time, or enjoy a picnic in the Ålsjön nature reserve.

For more wilderness adventures, head to Bollnäs, where bear watching in the Finnskog region offers a unique experience. Centrally located is Onbacken, featuring Iron Age archaeological remains, and in winter, you can enjoy a traditional sleigh ride over furs.

An annual nature adventure in Ovanåker is “Canoe & Bike” in Voxnabruk, Sweden’s oldest multisport competition, combining paddling and orienteering. In Edsbyn, you can experience old-fashioned adventures such as gold panning and collecting rock crystals.

At Järvzoo, meet brown bears and wolves, among other wildlife. The zoo also hosts the predator center “The Big Five,” where you can learn more about these animals through films and exhibitions.

Other excursion suggestions in the region include Ljusdal and the Hölick Caves, which stretch 1,340 meters and are visited at your own risk. Or the natural spring at Gröntjärn, a narrow valley surrounded by high mountains. Hudiksvall also features the Bodagrottorna cave system, Sweden’s third-largest at 2,622 meters.

Hudiksvall lies on the coast but also has several beautiful inland lakes. The Dellensjöarna lakes are formed by a meteorite crater — sometimes all you need is to sit and enjoy the stunning view of the surrounding hills. For a view over Hudiksvall Bay, head to the golf course for an 18-hole round.

Don’t miss the Glada Hudik Theatre, known from TV, with a troupe of actors with developmental disabilities. Try your luck at Hagmyren, a harness racing track just outside Hudiksvall, and spend any winnings on sweets at Fagerström’s candy factory, which has been making candy since the early 1900s.

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Skerries, city or skiing in Sweden?

Experience the unique Swedish skerries. Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle among the thousands of small islands with raw and naked rocks or the bigger, forest-clad islands that are easy to reach from the main land.

If you are looking for a bit more adventure then take a trip to Gothenburg with the amusement park Liseberg with fun for the entire family. Stockholm is the place to go, if you love a city with beautiful nature, lots of history, culture and beautiful, world class design. If you are looking for an active winter holiday in Sweden you will find both cross-country and alpine skiing in the Swedish mountains.

Holiday home in the Swedish nature

All of our holiday homes in Sweden are surrounded by the scenic Swedish nature. DanCenter has numerous options across Sweden from Skåne, Småland, near Stockholm and in the Swedish skerries north of Gothenburg. Sweden is a country full of oppositions and therefore also full of opportunities for a holiday suited just right for you and your family.

Do you want to experience Sweden through the eyes of the children's author Astrid Lindgren? We can offer you the classic Swedish holiday home experience. Book an authentic, cosy, small, red wooden cabin on the edges of a pine forest along a beautiful lake in open country side. Your holiday in a traditional cabin in Sweden can help you reduce stress and forget all your troubles.

Go on a luxury holiday in Sweden

As a contrast to the idyllic cabin in Sweden you can also book a lovely, big holiday home. DanCenter offers different luxury holiday homes with room for the entire family. In Sweden we have big holiday homes fitting the entire family or groups up to 20 people. These include houses with swimming pool and whirlpool that you can enjoy both during summer or winter. Take a dip and cool off with your family on holiday in Sweden and the sun shines from a clear sky. You can also enjoy the warm water and a glass of champagne in the outdoor whirlpool on a cold winter's night. Or during the autumn break when the children splash in the pool and you enjoy the beautiful views of the colourful leaves falling from the trees.

Sweden is water, water and water

Sweden has been admitted to UNESCO's list of world heritage for its unique coastline. Middle and north of Sweden have countless rivers, lakes and streams criss-crossing the country. Sometimes you get the feeling that the country is swimming with only forests and fields acting as links between rivers and lakes. This is particular noticeable for the middle part of Sweden where the ice age left plain tracks. Thousands of lakes fill the gorges created when the ice retracted to the North.

At the exact place where the river Mälaren with fresh water meets the salt water from the Baltic you will find Stockholm spread across 14 islands and islets. But there is more: The Stockholm skerries just a few minutes sailing from the capital is comprised by a total of 24.000 islands and islets.

The Siljan lake is located in the middle part of Sweden called Dalarna. The lake and the surrounding towns are regarded as the historical centre of the country. From here, Sweden gradually becomes more raw and deserted. In Norrland, the only sound you hear in the enormous forests is from the roaring rivers.

For centuries, the rivers have been used for transporting logs to the coast. And where the rivers flow into the ocean is where the first settlements were founded several thousands of years ago. Höga Kusten in the north-eastern Sweden is permitted on UNESCO's list of world heritage for its unique coastline.

Sweden is a hit with the active family

Sweden has countless activities for children, young people and old people. It all starts when you book a holiday home or a cottage in Sweden, so the entire family has a god basis. Afterwards you have lots of room for social intercourse, fun and games as well as instructive activities for the entire family. The Swedish mountains provide plenty of opportunities for skiing during the winter. Sweden has lots of family-minded ski resorts. If you have booked a holiday home near the cities Stockholm, Malmø and Gothenburg, you will find plenty of activities. Bring your family to the zoos, amusement parks, museums and more.

Experience Sweden's mighty forests

Sweden has beautiful forests from north to south. To the south, in Skåne and Småland, where DanCenter can offer you a big selection of holiday homes and cabins, you will find the hardwood forests. This area is also known for its moose-safaris, a unique nature experience. Such an experience is a guarantee for talks when you return to the holiday home or cabin. Småland is also perfect for bike rides, horseback riding, canoeing and fishing.

If you have booked a holiday home in the middle or northern part of Sweden, you will find the landscape dominated by deep valleys, plateaus and vast fir and pine forests. Here you can bring your family berry and mushroom picking, enjoying the beautiful flowers in the spring or the may different colours of the leaves in the autumn. Take a refreshing dip in the forest lake and catch a fish for dinner. While the children play in these beautiful settings, mum and dad can prepare the freshly-caught fish in the open-concept kitchen and the grandparents can relax with a glass of wine on the sofa. If you have plans of going to Sweden, book a holiday home with DanCenter Holiday Rentals.

Midsummer in Sweden

The midsummer party in Sweden is truly unique. To many it is a symbol of the lightness, the light and the life force symbolic of the Nordic summer. Midsummer in Sweden is the biggest celebration of solstice in Scandinavia.

When the most Swedish of Swedish parties approach, the whole country is exited. Midsummer is traditionally a feast celebrated with family and friends, but if you are a tourist you are welcome to join the festivities. It is celebrated all over the country - by the coast, in the skerries, by idyllic lakes, in the mountains or one of the islands. All is good, as long as there is plenty of pristine and diverse nature around.