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Gävleborgs län, Sweden
Gävleborg County.
Gävleborg County, located in eastern Sweden, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and outdoor adventure.
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Gävleborg County, located in eastern Sweden, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. The region boasts stunning Lake Siljan, a popular spot for sailing and water sports, as well as the majestic Dalarna Mountains, perfect for hiking and skiing. Visitors can also explore the picturesque towns of Gävle and Sandviken, or marvel at the breathtaking views of the High Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making Gävleborg County an unmissable destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Cultural · Varies · municipality in Gävleborg County, Sweden Official website: www.gavle.se Phone: +46-26-17-80-00 Led by: Åsa Wiklund-Lång Main regulatory text: Kommunallag (2017:725) Read more on Wikipedia.
Outdoor · Varies · Gävleborg county is in eastern-central Sweden on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is made up of Dalarna, the majority of Hälsingland, and the traditional landskap (province) of Gästrikland.
Cultural · Varies · Hos oss hittar du utställningar, samlingar och arkiv från Gävle och Gävleborgs historia. Välkommen in till Länsmuseumet i Gävle.
Cultural · Varies · Storlien Högfjällshotell is not only a legendary mountain hotel, we are a complete mountain destination, located in western Jämtland on the border between Sweden and Norway. The hotel is situated 620 m above sea level and is surrounded by mountains, crystal clear streams and lakes, forests ...
Outdoor · Varies · Ljusnan River, river in central Sweden. After rising in the Norwegian border mountains it flows for 270 miles (430 km) in a generally southeasterly direction through the provinces of Härjedalen and Hälsingland past the towns of Sveg, Ljusdal, and Bollnäs to the Gulf of Bothnia at Ljusne. It has a
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