The city center
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The sea in the city
In Härnösand, the sea cuts straight through the city center and the water, shipping and boating characterize life and the atmosphere of the place. Here there is time for experiences together!
Experience the Qvist Collection - Härnösand's art treasure, including Matisse and Picasso. Härnösand's art gallery is a window to what is happening on today's art scene both locally and nationally.
One of Sweden's finest neoclassical buildings. It contains furnishings from different eras, the altarpiece with motifs from Calvary by David von Cöln, the four chandeliers from the 17th century and the baptismal font, a Spanish Rococo work in silver from 1777.
Technichus is a Science Center with the aim of awakening the interest in science and technology for children, young people and adults in a fun way. In 2000 well-stocked square meters, complicated science becomes simple and fun. Technichus is a popular destination where visitors can experience science and technology through experiential learning.
In summer, Härnösand's guide association regularly organizes city walks, which take visitors through Härnösand's 400-year history. Through Östanbäckens leafy neighborhood with charming wooden houses to stately stone houses on Nybrogatan.
Härnösand has a large number of sculptures, statues, painted containers, electrical cabinets and other public art. The digital art walk guide shows the works on a map as well as pictures and information about each work. Take your mobile with you on your walk or do a fully digital art walk.
The Östanbäcken district is one of Härnösand's oldest neighborhoods, mostly built with wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Östanbäcken was almost demolished, but the demolition was stopped and today the district is a listed building.
In the Re:store Höga kusten reuse gallery, the life of goods is extended through reuse or second hand. Everything sold in the mall is reused, recycled or sustainably produced.