Top Things to do in Gavleborg County
The 10 Best Things to do in Gavleborg County, Midnight Sun Coast
Discover the best top things to do in Gavleborg County, Sweden including The Prison Museum of Sweden, The County Museum, Boulognerskogen City Park, Bonan Fiskelage, Soderhamn F15 Flight Museum, Jarvzoo, Gavle Konserthus, Hemlingby friluftsomrade, Furuviksparken, Old Town Gavle.
Restaurants in Gavleborg County
1. The Prison Museum of Sweden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Experience prison conditions of the past in two unique prison buildings. Follow history from the old castle jail with its underground dungeons, dating back to the mid-1600s, to one of Sweden’s first penitentiaries, dating from 1847. You will witness the Swedish prison system, which developed from a period of public enforced shame and corporal punishment to a time when prisoners were isolated from society in what we now call solitary confinement. A visit to the Prison Museum leaves no one unaffected. When you visit the museum, borrow an audioguide in english or german for free!
2. The County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The County Museum of Gävleborg owns outstanding collections of Swedish art and design, with 300 paintings and sculptures on display. The museum also shows the famous design by Gunnar Cyrén and thousands of industrial design products and handicraft. You can use an audio guide to take the “highlight tour”. Don´t miss the Café and museum shop.
3. Boulognerskogen City Park
4. Bonan Fiskelage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By snigdha1910 - Stockholm, Sweden
It was a lovely to visit this place. Can’t wait to get back here in summers & swim & chill here. The cafe here was so cute & a must visit
5. Soderhamn F15 Flight Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
6. Jarvzoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By IngerA792 - New York City, United States
Wow, such a great experience! We ended up here by accident, but it was a happy accident. They have designed the park really well, you walk along a wooden path through the animals natural habitat. All Nordic, local animals combining both their beauty and preserving an understanding of animals from and living in the region. They have small cottages along the way where you can start a fire (they leave wood for you) and you can bring food and / or grill hot dogs. Such a nice add! Loved it and would highly recommend it to couple and / or families visiting the area.
7. Gavle Konserthus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
8. Hemlingby friluftsomrade
9. Furuviksparken
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By 2014Jandy - Nottingham, United Kingdom
We visited this park and zoo while staying in Sweden with family. There is parking a short walk away and reasonable charge for a whole day. Seemed expensive to get into the park as the swimming area wasn't open for the season but there was no discount which was disappointing. However the park in well laid out and there is plenty to see. Toilets throughout the park as well as food and drink outlets. We would recommend taking a picnic as prices were high as you would expect inside a park. Rides were extra unless you purchased a wrist band and no queues when we visited. Great place for a day out in good weather.
