This marvelous provincial gem is anchored by its elegant main square, which is ringed by an appealing array of fanciful stone and red-brick buildings adorned with gables, turrets and sculptures. Most of the city’s historic buildings date from the late 19th century, built after the most devastating fire in Sweden’s history. Relish the opportunity to explore the High Coast of Sweden, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts the world’s highest coastline at a stunning 938 feet above sea level. If all this exploration leaves you hungry, you’re in luck, as Sundsvall is a Swedish epicurean mecca. Locals might dare you to take a bite of the region’s distinctive fermented herring followed by a shot of schnapps.
