Cities and places
in the region
Sundsvall and the High Coast Region offer
the best of both worlds: strong industries and
career opportunities in cities that are vibrant,
yet small enough to keep life simple.
SollefteƄ
SollefteĆ„ is a place where wild rivers carve through deep forests and every season brings a new adventure. Known as the outdoor capital of Ć ngermanland, this is where skiing, hiking, fishing, and cycling are part of everyday life. But SollefteĆ„ is more than just nature ā itās a vibrant community where innovation, tradition, and northern hospitality come together. Whether youāre here to explore, invest, or settle down, SollefteĆ„ offers space to grow, room to breathe, and endless reasons to stay.
Ćrnskƶldsvik
This name might be a tough one to pronounce, so most people call it Ć-vik. Part of the UNESCO-listed High Coast, Ćrnskƶldsvik is a vibrant coastal town surrounded by dramatic landscapes, sea views, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Ć-vik offers great job opportunities, especially in industries like engineering, tech, and green innovation ā with major employers such as BAE Systems, MetsƤ Board, Knightec and the cluster High Coast Innovation Park. Itās a place where career and quality of life go hand in hand.
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Kramfors
Located in the heart of the High Coast and nestled along the Ć ngermanland River, Kramfors is rich in both industrial heritage and natural beauty. The municipality played a central role in Swedenās timber and sawmill industries during the 19th century ā a legacy that still shapes its identity today.
Nowadays, Kramfors is growing through green industry and innovation. Major employers like Mondi DynƤs and Gerdins drive local industry, while new energy projects are shaping a sustainable future. Tourism is also a strong part of the local economy, with the High Coastās dramatic landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and year-round outdoor activities making Kramfors an inspiring place to live, work, and explore.
HƤrnƶsand
In HƤrnƶsand and the High Coast, you and your loved ones will find time for shared experiences. The sea lies at the heart of
the city, with World Heritage nature right outside the doorstep.
HƤrnƶsand is shaped by an innovative spirit of entrepreneurship, where driven business owners and strong brands attract international attention. Gin enthusiasts in particular have a good reason to visit ā HƤrnƶsand is home to Hernƶ Gin.
The city offers a vibrant cultural and community life that thrives across generations and delivers quality at every level. Its small scale and short distances make everyday life simple, leaving more time for what truly matters.
Sundsvall
In the heart of Sweden, located between mountains in the north and in the south, and the Bothnian Sea to the east, lies the biggest city in the region, Sundsvall. Here, youāll find a wide job market with a strong private and public sector, and a university with world-leading research, for example in sports science, industrial IoT and educational sciences.
The city also offers a rich variety of services, culture, and entertainment. A wide range of restaurants complements this, and a varied outdoor life begins right at the edge of our beautiful stone city ā the worldās northernmost stone city, built in a classic continental style with broad avenues and richly decorated stone buildings. In Sundsvall, you have both the time and the means to do more than just live.
TimrƄ
TimrĆ„ is an extension of Sundsvall, just a 15-minute drive away, which makes commuting between the two areas easy and common. It is famous for itās ice hockey team, TimrĆ„ IK ā and if you want to see hockey played at the highest level in Sweden, this is the place to be. TimrĆ„ also has strong industrial roots and is home to Torsboda Industrial Park, created for sustainable, energy-intensive industries, and the worldās first large-scale biorefinery, turning biomass into biofuel with innovative tech. TimrĆ„ is a place where tradition meets the future.
Photo: PƤr Olert.
Hudiksvall
Hudiksvall is a city where industry, innovation and public services grow side by side. International companies like Monitor ERP, Holmen, Oilquick and Hexatronic drive global business from here, while one of Europeās leading hydraulics clusters makes Hudiksvall a unique centre of engineering expertise.
Innovation arenas such as Propell and RISE connect businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs to accelerate solutions in energy efficiency and digital transformation.
In Hudiksvall, youāll find a city that combines strong companies, pioneering research, and a forward-looking public sector, all working closely togheter so that talent can grow.
Ć nge
Ć nge is a municipality where the power of nature and peopleās work shape everyday life and the future. With a strong musical heritage and hands-on culture, there is a tradition of creating together. Access to locally produced renewable energy and long industrial experience, both established companies and new initiatives are developing in step with the green transition.
In industrial areas such as Site Alby, the conditions for sustainable production and continued growth are coming together. Here, there is room to build a professional life and everyday life ā in Northern Sweden.
Nordanstig
Located between Sundsvall and Hudiksvall, Nordanstig combines the peaceful charm of the countryside with proximity to a broader labour market. Here, thereās space to live and room for people and ideas to grow.
A lot is happening in Nordanstig right now! New schools, care homes for the elderly, and sports facilities are being built. There are also major investments in the local public health sector. Culture and community life are strong here. So welcome to real quality of life ā and a community of friendly, committed neighbours. Nordanstig might just be the best place youāve never heard of.
