Natural harbors and beaches
Boating offers enormous freedom. In principle, you can go wherever you want and go ashore almost anywhere you want. Here are some tips on natural harbors and beaches in the Härnösand archipelago.
Natural harbors
Vålön
Vålön is located between Hemsön and Vålånger on the mainland. There is a jetty, a windbreak and a barbecue area. A nature trail leads around the island. Read more about Vålön in a leaflet.
Hultoms brygga
Hultoms brygga is located on northern Hemsön and, as the name suggests, there is a jetty here. There is also a toilet and sauna. From Hultoms brygga you have the whole of Hemsön within reach, including Hemsö Fortress, a former top-secret defense facility deep inside Storråberget.
Snättsundet
Snättsundet is a narrow strait between northwestern Hemsön and Snättsundsholmarna. Snättsundet is a classic natural harbor and you can dock on any of the three islets. Here you can be on your own even if other boats are also there.
Beaches and other places
Bönskäret
Bönskäret at the south-eastern corner of Hemsön is a nice and popular beach for a day trip. However, it is not a suitable place to stay overnight.
Svenskär
Svenskär is a small island just south of Härnösand. On the mainland side is an old and beautiful fishing village.
Excursions
Outdoor activities
Härnösand is close to most things, so cycling is a good way to get around. There are plenty of scenic environments to cycle in. You can also go mountain biking or do tricks in the BMX and skate park.
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Arts, culture and museums
There are always interesting exhibitions at Västernorrland Museum. Among the permanent exhibitions are Forntidsresan - Nio tusen år av människors spår and Stora makter - Från 1050-tal till 1680-tal. At the Open Air Museum you can visit many buildings and environments from the past.
Arts, culture and museums
Join a guided tour of Hemsö Fortress. It was the largest facility of the coastal defense and is the only one preserved of its kind. At a depth of 40 meters, 320 soldiers served. The environment is untouched and preserved, both inside and out. There is also a restaurant with a lovely view.