High Coast, Sweden - Driving in Idyllic Unesco World Heritage Site

Описание: “Set in the northeast province of Ångermanland on the Gulf of Bothnia, the High Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting the highest coastline in the world at approximately 286 meters above sea level. Due to a geological process called post-glacial land uplift – occurring since the most recent ice age – the land continues to rise at a rate of approximately 8 millimeters per year. This phenomenon is in direct contrast to Finland’s Kvarken archipelago, situated on the opposite side of the Gulf of Bothnia, with its flat, low-lying islands and shallow bays.

The High Coast’s dramatic world heritage landscape includes a beautiful archipelago and is a vast, uncrowded wonderland – a natural year-round arena for any outdoor activity you can imagine, from hiking and climbing to watersports and skiing. The region is also interesting from a cultural perspective, serving up a rich plethora of sights and places of historic interest. Highlights include centuries-old fishing villages as well as Nämforsen’s famous Bronze Age rock carvings. It also offers cultural experiences in the High Coast Art Valley and an array of intriguing museums and art galleries. And the towns of Kramfors, Härnösand, Örnsköldsvik, and Sollefteå are all destinations in their own right.” (Visitsweden, 2021)

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