Gävle is the destination for a summer full of variety. Everything is within easy reach – from swimming and cycling in beautiful nature to fun museums, a zoo and great food. Bring the family on an outing, discover new places or simply slow down and enjoy summer at your own pace. It’s close – but feels like a real getaway.
To do in Gävle
Ski paradise Gästrikland
Cross-country skis
In Högbo, the ski season starts extra early on artificial snow with cross-country skiing tracks for both classic style and skate. When the natural snow comes, we prepare several miles of natural snow trails in the beautiful landscape! Live well, eat well and ski a lot.
Skis across
In Kungsberget you get to experience fantastic skiing with as many as 25 pistes and 16 lifts to choose from. There is skiing here for young and old, with everything from inviting children's and beginner slopes to breathtaking steeps.
For the whole family
Welcome to Gävle's largest recreation area, a large nature reserve just over three kilometers south of Gävle city centre. Here there is a snow park, ski tracks of various lengths, barbecue areas, rest cabins, a nature trail and Hemlingbystugan with restaurant and café.
Scenic Gävle and Gästrikland
Discover nature this autumn!
Discover gold nuggets from Axmar, Högbo, Sandviken, Gysinge, Ockelbo, Hofors and Jädraås, among others. Plan your trip over blue mountains through beautiful magical forests to the mill environments, the chalet farms and the cities.
Biking Gästrikland
You live well, eat well and have access to mountain bike trails in different environments with different degrees of difficulty outside the knot. Here there are nice dirt roads for cycling and many are signposted routes so you can cycle from destination to destination.
The nature map
Welcome to discover Gästrikland's magical nature! Download the Naturkartan app to find your next adventure. The nature map is a digital guide where you get more information about nature and outdoor activities in Gävle, Sandviken, Hofors & Ockelbo.
Uncover Gävle's iron heritage
The importance of the railway
Explore the history and experience the evolution of iron through the ages. The museum houses an impressive collection of locomotives and carriages, offering exciting insights into the industry's significance. Embark on a journey through the history of railways and enjoy thrilling discoveries!
The natural beauty of the iron realm
Explore the lovely nature in Gästrikland, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and fantastic outdoor activities. Enjoy cycling and hiking trails, swimming, and fishing. Discover the nature of Gästrikland! Find your next outdoor adventure with us.
The origin of iron
Discover the iron history of Gästrikland! With over 2000 years of iron production, the landscape is filled with historical traces from ironworks, mines, and charcoal pits. Explore blast furnaces and charcoal burning pits, the earliest evidence of iron production.
Gävle for the curious
Highlights of Gävle
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