Cycle
Mountain bike, BMX or an ordinary bike. In Härnösand there is cycling for all tastes. Outdoor areas and challenging trails for MTB, an exciting park for skate and BMX and regular roads for exercise cycling and lovely, ordinary bike rides.
Vårdkasen
Vårdkasberget in Härnösand has world-class mountain bike tracks. One of the country's most successful cycling clubs, Härnösand Cykelklubb, has built tracks here that have been used in two Swedish championships and international competitions. There are two trails marked with signs, but also endless trails in the area.
Härnöleden
Härnöleden is a hiking trail that is equally suitable for mountain biking. The trail is just over two miles long and takes you around a large part of Härnön, via, for example, Sälsten, Smitingen and Vårdkasen.
The trail runs through urban environments on asphalt and gravel, through forests, over mountains and along the sea. There are also several shelters and barbecue areas along the trail if you want to take a break. The Härnöleden trail is marked with blue signs and white dots on trees.
Hemsön
Hemsön has many trails for cycling and you can also rent MTB bikes here.
BMX and skate park
In Kristinaparken, below Rosenbäcksallén, is Härnösand's BMX and skate park with just over 700 square meters of riding area.
The park is always open and rideable during the season, so you choose when you want to ride. The lights go out at 22:00.
Cycling on the road
Time for some exercise? Or just a nice bike ride? Here are some suggestions for bike rides in Härnösand.
Around Härnön
A nice tour is to cycle around Härnön. From the city center out into the countryside and cottage areas along the coast. There are many opportunities for small detours.
Viksjö round trip
Cycling out towards Viksjö and stopping for a coffee, and then turning around, doesn't sound too bad on a hot summer day. Follow Stigsjövägen out towards Viksjö, and take the opportunity to stop and have a coffee at Viksjö food and nostalgia.
Some destinations for excursions
Bathing areas
There is a wide range of high-quality sea baths, cozy lakes, pools and water parks. Perfect for fun and games, but also for relaxing in the sun
Bathing areas
Härnösand's largest and most popular sea bath is Smitingen. Come and enjoy sun, swimming, volleyball and ice cream.
Excursions
Västanåfallet is one of Sweden's highest waterfalls with a drop of over 90 meters and a popular excursion destination.