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Sundsvall, Sweden

Sundsvall, or Sundsvall och Timrå is a city and the seat of Sundsvall Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. As of 2023, the city has a population of 70,918; nearly 100,000 live in the municipal area.

Type CityPopulation 70,918

Why go

  • Place in Medelpad, Sweden.
  • Served by Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (SDL).

History

Sundsvall, or Sundsvall och Timrå is a city and the seat of Sundsvall Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. As of 2023, the city has a population of 70,918; nearly 100,000 live in the municipal area. It is Sweden's 17th largest city by population. The city is widely known for its stone buildings in the city centre, known as "Stenstaden".

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 5 Thulegatan,… · bastardburgers.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 09:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 25 Storgatan, Sundsvall, 852 30 · espressohouse.com
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Pizza, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 14 Prylvägen, Alnö, 865 31 · alnopizzeria.com
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Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 16:00-21:00; We-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-01:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 33 Storgatan, Sundsvall, 85230 · restaurangapa.se
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 17 Kyrkogatan, Sundsvall, 852 32 · restaurangbasta.se
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Pizza, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · 5 Storgatan, Sundsvall · blackstonesteakhouse.se
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, Mo-Th 16:00-21:00, Sa-Th 16:00-23:00, Su 16:30-20:30 · 18 Esplanaden, Sundsvall, 852 36 · docsundsvall.se
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Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 31 Storgatan, Sundsvall · greateastern.se
Indoor

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Airports

Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (SDL) 17 km to the centre
Sundsvall/ Härnösand, Y, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Golden Air, Malmö Aviation, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Stockholm, Gothenborg, Lulea, Stockholm (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Golden Air DC (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Malmö Aviation TF (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717, 736, 737-700, ATR 72, S20, 737-800) · 1 route: Stockholm

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Hudiksvall Airport (HUV) 70 km to the centre
Hudiksvall, X, SE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Myran Airfield 44 km to the centre
Härnösand, Y, SE
Outdoor
Ljusdal Airfield 93 km to the centre
Ljusdal, X, SE
Outdoor
Bänkås Hoppfält 7.2 km to the centre
Sundsvall, Y, SE
Outdoor
Majfält-Ovansjö 17 km to the centre
Y, SE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (SDL); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SDL has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Gothenborg, Lulea, Stockholm).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sundsvall, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail