In English

Welcome to Övik

Örnsköldsvik – Övik to everyone who lives here – is a coastal town at the northern end of the High Coast World Heritage Site. This is a short English guide from the local site Vad händer i Övik. The rest of the site is in Swedish.

Last updated 20 October 2026

View over Örnsköldsvik and the bay — Foto: Moralist, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Six places to start with

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Nature

Skuleskogen National Park

Sweden's 19th national park, from 1984: about 30 km of marked trails, three entrances and the Slåttdalsskrevan canyon.

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Hiking

The High Coast Trail

A 135 km signature trail through the whole World Heritage Site, in nine sections. It starts (or ends) right in the town centre.

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Islands

Ulvön

Once the largest fishing village in Norrland: red boathouses, a chapel from 1622 and surströmming history. Passenger ferries only.

Views

Varvsberget

The town's own mountain, with views over the centre and the harbour, downhill bike trails and Lake Hörnsjön halfway up.

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Swimming

Paradiset water park

Adventure pool and spa with Magic Eye, Sweden's longest water slide. A good pick for rainy days.

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Views

Skuleberget

The world's highest coastline, 286 metres up. Hike to the top, take the cable car or climb the via ferrata. Naturum High Coast is at its foot.

All things to do

Getting here

Train. SJ runs direct trains from Stockholm Central; the journey takes about 5–6 hours by day, and there is a night train. Regional Norrtåg trains link Örnsköldsvik with Sundsvall and Umeå. Book SJ at sj.se; Norrtåg tickets can be bought on board.
Car. About five hours from Stockholm on the E4, which crosses the High Coast Bridge on the way.
Coach. Y-buss runs from Stockholm to Örnsköldsvik.
Air. Scheduled flights between Örnsköldsvik Airport and Stockholm Arlanda were suspended in June 2026. Check oer.se for the latest, or fly to Umeå, Sundsvall-Timrå or Höga Kusten Airport and continue by train or rental car.

Getting around

The town centre is walkable, and the High Coast Trail starts right in it. Local and regional buses are run by DinTur and are cashless – pay by card on board. To see the smaller places along the coast, a car is easiest; Höga Kusten's travel page lists rental and taxi companies.

What's on

Our events calendar is in Swedish, but the dates speak for themselves. Shortcuts: today, this weekend, and MoDo Hockey home games. We post daily tips on Instagram at @vadhanderiovik.

Frequently asked questions

Is it Örnsköldsvik or Övik?

Both. Örnsköldsvik is the official name; locals almost always say Övik. The town was named after the county governor Per Abraham Örnsköld.

How do I get to Örnsköldsvik from Stockholm?

By train is easiest: SJ runs trains from Stockholm Central to Örnsköldsvik, and the journey takes roughly 5–6 hours by day. There is also a night train, and Y-buss coaches. By car it is about five hours, mostly on the E4.

Can I fly to Örnsköldsvik?

Örnsköldsvik Airport (OER) has scheduled flights to Stockholm Arlanda when an airline operates the route. The route was suspended in June 2026, so check oer.se for the current situation. Umeå, Sundsvall-Timrå and Höga Kusten Airport in Kramfors are alternatives.

Is the rest of the website in English?

No. Our event calendar, lunch menus and detail pages are in Swedish. Most browsers can translate them for you, and the English pages link straight to the right Swedish page.