Explore Gävle, a city that offers a unique combination of natural beauty, historic monuments and modern attractions. Located on the east coast of Sweden, it is famous for its picturesque waterfront, vibrant city center and friendly atmosphere. One of the city’s main attractions is the impressive Gävle Castle, dating back to the 16th century. For lovers of art and culture, Gävle offers many museums and galleries.
Gävleborg District Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of the region, with exhibits ranging from Viking artifacts to modern inventions. The area is rich in vast forests, peaceful lakes and picturesque coastal areas. The Gävle archipelago, with its numerous islands and sandy beaches, is a popular place for water sports. Furuvik is an ideal place for families with children. However, during Christmas, visitors are attracted by Gävle Goat.
Gävle is situated on Sweden’s east coast with Port of Gävle. Its location, just north of the Greater Stockholm region, provides convenient inland access to Sweden’s thriving industrial centres and Baltic Sea product flows.
Gävle Port
Port of Gävle it is a scenic east coast hub for imports and exports. Large vessels can dock efficiently at our container terminal, bulk terminal, combi terminal and energy terminal for fast loading and unloading. Gävle Harbor is just two hours from Stockholm.
Port of Gävle is in a unique position on the border between two economic regions, the resource economy of Norrland and the import economy of Mälardalen. Within a 250-km radius of the port, nearly 20 million tons of steel and processed wood are produced annually. Port of Gävle is a central hub for exports.
Gävle Castle
Gävle Castle is the symbol of the town of Gävle, built at the end of the 18th century. The castle’s picturesque setting, with its lush gardens and tranquil landscape, provides the perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls and photo-taking. The intricate details of the facade and impressive towers are sure to attract the attention of anyone who appreciates historical architecture.
Inside, Gävle Castle offers an insight into the lives of the Swedish nobility. Visitors can tour the various rooms, which have been carefully restored and furnished with period furniture and works of art reflecting the castle’s grandeur. Guided tours are often organized.
Sveriges Järnvägsmuseum
The Railway Museum’s collections include, among others: over 300 vehicles and half a million photos. Trains, locomotives and other things run here from the 19th century to modern times. Trips are also organized vintage train.
Länsmuseet Gävleborg – County Museum Gävleborg
County Museum Gävleborg offers a look at contemporary issues from a historical perspective, where the main theme is people making change. Through art, cultural heritage and education in the field of the cultural environment, the museum develops new ways of conducting dialogue based on contemporary problems. The cases are based on children, adolescents and the elderly.
Sveriges Fängelsemuseum – Prison Museum
The Sveriges Fangelse Museum is a prison museum. Discover the torture chambers and think about the torment and betrayal experienced by Swedish prisoners of war. A guided tour of the museum allows you to learn about the history of the local prison. This place will teach you how to value your freedom and not abuse it.
Furuviksparken
Furuviksparken, which is located in Furuvik on the outskirts of Gävle, houses an animal and amusement park as well as an adventure swimming pool. Here, visitors can discover around 70 different species of animals such as the orangutan, camel and snapping turtle, go on a kangaroo safari, ride at full speed on the amusement park, challenge your team to a pentathlon and splash in the adventure pool with several thrilling rides.
Boulognerskogen
Boulognerskogen, a sculpted park landscape with both open grassy areas, groups of trees and various water environments. In the adjacent Stadsträdgården you can view Carl Mille’s “Five musical geniuses”. During the summer there is a summer café with coffee, ice cream and food service.
Gävlebocken – Gävle Goat
The Gävle Goat is a traditional Christmas display erected annually at Slottstorget (Castle Square) in central Gävle, Sweden. The display is a giant version of a traditional Swedish Yule goat figure made of straw. It is erected each year by local community groups at the beginning of Advent over a period of two days.
