Sweden’s High Coast
The world’s highest shoreline rise, red cabins, and a gorge in Skuleskogen National Park.
- Distance
- 107 km (67 mi)
- Driving
- 1 h 29 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 4
- Countries
- Sweden
- Updated
- June 10, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 107 km (67 mi) with 4 stops, from Härnösand to Örnsköldsvik. About 1 h 29 min of driving in total.
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Route description
From Härnösand follow the E4 north to the High Coast Bridge over the mouth of the Ångerman river, where the scenery changes from farmland to steep forested hills dropping into the sea. The land here has risen by around 286 m since the Ice Age, the highest known shoreline rise in the world.
Leave the E4 for the old coast road through Nordingrå, a slower route past fishing villages, red cabins and small bays. Skuleberget, a steep mountain beside the E4 near Docksta, has a via ferrata and a cable car to the summit.
Skuleskogen National Park lies between the road and the sea, with pine forest, rocky shores and the Slåttdalsskrevan gorge, a crack 200 m long and 40 m deep. Enter from the southern or northern car park and allow several hours for the walk to the gorge and back.
The route ends in Örnsköldsvik on the E4. The best season is June to September, when the paths are dry and the days long; bring insect repellent and sturdy shoes for the rocky trails.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Härnösand
Sweden - 223 km
High Coast Bridge
ViewsKramfors, SwedenA suspension bridge at the start of the High Coast, where the land is still rising after the Ice Age.
- 355 km
Skuleskogen National Park
NatureDocksta, SwedenPine forest above the sea with the Slåttdalsskrevan gorge, a crack 200 m long and 40 m deep.
- 429 km
Örnsköldsvik
Sweden
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Härnösand → High Coast Bridge · 23 km · 0 h 19 minOvernight nearby, for example: Hörsångs Camping (13 km); Snibbens Camping & Stugby (3 km).
- Day 2: High Coast Bridge → Skuleskogen National Park · 55 km · 0 h 46 minOvernight nearby, for example: Norrfällsvikens Camping & Stugby (15 km); Måviken Camping (16 km).
- Day 3: Skuleskogen National Park → Örnsköldsvik · 29 km · 0 h 24 minOvernight nearby, for example: Överhörnäs Camping (7 km); Mosjöns Camping (15 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Sweden’s High Coast?
3-day road trip of about 107 km (67 mi) with 4 stops, from Härnösand to Örnsköldsvik. About 1 h 29 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Sweden’s High Coast?
We suggest 3 days: about 1 h 29 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Sweden’s High Coast start and end?
It starts in Härnösand and ends in Örnsköldsvik.
Which countries does Sweden’s High Coast pass through?
Sweden.
Where can you camp along Sweden’s High Coast?
OpenStreetMap lists 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Norrfällsvikens Camping & Stugby, Måviken Camping and Överhörnäs Camping.
When is the best time for Sweden’s High Coast?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
