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Höga Kusten
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Cross the Höga Kustenbron , the spectacular suspension bridge over the Ångerman river -
Norrland's answer to the Golden Gate Bridge and one of the longest in the world (1867m)
- and you find yourself amid some of the most dramatic scenery on the Swedish coastline.
The secret to the Höga Kusten's (High Coast's) spectacular beauty is elevation; nowhere
else on the coast do you find such a mountainous landscape, with sheer rocky cliffs - the
highest in Sweden - plunging straight down to the sea, as well as lakes, fjords and dozens
of tranquil islands, covered in dense spruce and pine forest. The region is recognised as a
geographically unique area and was listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2000.
The combined processes of glacial retreat and land rising from the sea (which continues
today at a rate of 8mm per year) are responsible for this stunning scenery. Höga Kusten
stretches from north of Härnösand to Örnsköldsvik, and it's a wonderful area for scenic
drives along the narrow, twisty roads, though you can't really say that you've 'done' the
Höga Kusten without visiting its tranquil islands.
GETTING AROUND THE HÖGA KUSTEN
Höga Kusten can be tricky to explore if you're relying solely on public transport. The three
main islands can be reached by a combination of buses and boats in summer only; arm
yourself with bus and boat timetables in advance to plan the multi-legged journey. As for
the coast itself, buses reach few of the remote fishing villages, so you're better off with
your own set of wheels. That's unless, of course, you wish to walk the Höga Kusten
Leden… ( Click here )
Information
Tourist Office TOURIST INFORMATION
( 0613-504 80; www.hogakusten.com ; 10am-6pm Jun-Aug)
Inside Hotell Höga Kusten, just north of Höga Kustenbron suspension bridge. Has a de-
tailed map of the scenic byways, boat timetables and guidebooks on the Höga Kusten trail.
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