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visit the old town - Gamla Gefle
angiebabe Says: Old town of wooden buildings that survived the fire that destroyed most of the town in the 19th century.If you are a photographer enjoy an hour or two walking the several streets checking out these quaint and cute Swedish wooden houses - and use your observations skills to...
lakrits Says: 200 terracotta soldiers (replicas of the famous Terracotta Army found in China) are now standing in Sweden! Dragon Gate opened its doors a few weeks ago and I visited shortly after. I have always wanted to see the Terracotta Army (but time and money has so far delayed me) so...
Sjalen Says: I have only the NRM in York, England to compare it to and whilst this one is smaller (but still full of impressive goodies for the buffs), it has a better feeling of "pioneering" about it. Sure enough the real railway pioneers came from England but here in Sweden, they...
G?vle Castle and Prison Museum
Sjalen Says: The Castle does not look anything like what it did in medieval days since it is totally rebuilt and resembles a great mansion today. However, the grounds still fascinate as they house the typically Swedish looking prison of 1847 and the county jail from earlier days. Since...
Sjalen Says: Still going strong since my last visit ten years ago, this pub now had our local Yorkshire bitter too! Apart from that and typical Swedish and other British brews you get Czech and Irish on tap and there are also several good whiskies. Great mix of friendly people of all...
Royal India: Best Indian in Sweden???
Sjalen Says: Amazing...After an evening at the pub, me and my husband decided to round the evening off with a curry as we knew there was an Indian somewhere in town. We found it thanks to friendly locals and had the restaurant almost to ourselves. The chef turned out to have had a curry...
MikaelPersson Says: McGees pub is a typical "Swedish" pub where you can eat and drink and by 11 pm most people are totally wasted. But in the non smoking corner you can find a quiter place...There are a lot of different whiskys and beers to choose from, thats why I go there! Come as you are
eviking Says: While the train is the fastest, it is good to keep in mind that usually you have to drag your luggage on and off the train (common space in passenger compartment). The bus has an easy to access cargo hold underneath the passenger compartment that fits more luggage. And they...
Sjalen Says: Going north from Stockholm and Uppsala by either train or car, you will pass Gývle if you stick to the mainline / E4 motorway north. There are slow trains but also speedier X2000 trains (Stockholm to Sundsvall run) which take you here in less than two hours from Stockholm....
Leipzig Says: Do you hate the crowds in the shopping centres when you are in hurry and you just want to buy a few things? In Gävle you don't have such problems. We were here on a weekday in the morning. We hardly saw someone in the pedestrian zone. We were the first at the cash register...
City center covered in shops: GReat shopping – actually
Maline Says: I can compare with many other smaller Swedish towns, and Gävle has comparatively great shopping possibilities. The pedestrian street Drottninggatan runs from the train station all the way to the park Boulognerskogan. Along the street lie most of the shops in Gävle, but also...
jburkett Says: I think the Ram is a great idea. I have no idea why people would try and destroy it. Except, perhaps they don't have enough sense of power or importance in their own lives. In fact we could call them impotent. Destroying a age old tradition only leaves us without another...
Sjalen Says: In Sweden, it is traditional to have straw goats with red ribbons as Christmas decorations and mid Sweden has a particularly strong connection to goats as they can live on the pasture in the forested highlands. Consequently, the traders of G?vle decided to sponsor a huge...
Leipzig Says: There is no special rainy seasonAvg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 4 – 15°C ( 39 - 59°F ); min: -3 - 5°C ( 27 - 41°F )Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 19 – 22°C ( 66 - 71°F ); min: 10 - 14°C ( 50 - 57°F )Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 5 – 17°C ( 41 - 63°F); min: 1 - 9°C ( 34 – 49°F )Avg....
Swedish Railway Museum. One of...
lisa.carlson Says: Swedish Railway Museum.One of the world’s finest collections of locomotives and carriages, together with facts and articles from Sweden’s railway history, are on display at the museum. Different exhibitions and activities are organised during the year. Open throughout the...
Every year, in the beginning...
lisa.carlson Says: Every year, in the beginning of august (this year between 4th-7th of august), the kernel of the city turn into a swarming festival. You can choose to walk around looking at the market stalls, try food from the whole world or just listening to the artists. The festival is for...
Dizzyhead Says: This is the ice hockey team from Gävle and they have played in the highest division for many years. Gävle has a strong ice hockey culture. Their old ice hockey stadium was called Gavlerinken, but they play now in Läkerol Arena. Nothing.
Sjalen Says: Yes, free fishing is no problem if you wander across the city centre to the parkland along the river (Stadstrýdgýrden). Trout and salmon can be had. If you fancy fishing in the archipelago instead, there is info on current boats at the tourist office.
Leipzig Says: The Goat is the maskot of Gävle. Its origin is a very funny story. In 1966 a local man had the idea of creating a giant Swedish Yule goat of straw. On December the first a 13-meter tall goat stood on the square. On New Year's Eve the goat was set on fire by a young man. He...
Nobbe Says: MalacoLeaf is the largest producer of sugar confectionery in Scandinavia with a range of well known brands such as Läkerol, Malaco, Menthol, Ahlgrens Bilar and SorBits. Malaco and Leaf both have long traditions of producing high quality candy. Leaf (originally Ahlgrens)...
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Q: I was wondering how much a train ticket would set me back from Stockholm to Gävle City? I understand that buses are cheaper so it...
A: Right now the cheapest fare one way Gävle-Stockholm is 244 SEK. Buses are less expensive but take longer. Of course, if you book well ahead you might find cheaper prices...
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G?vle to me is one of Sweden's hidden gems. I would not have been that familiar with it if it was not for the fact that my mum was born here and has her first happy memories from this place until...
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Gävle – small town in big costume
In the pic: County council building, right in the middle of town. G?vle is Swedens 15th largest town. I bet that means nothing to you. But it means that In G?vle town live 65 000 people, and in the...
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My impression of the city with 90 000 inhabitants is mostly positive. There are 10 000 students there and that makes Gavle a lively (for Swedish standards) city. The old military area are now the...
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come to see lovely Gamla Gefle - and the rest!
I've got some interesting experiences in Gävle. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 23 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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Gävle has a population of about 90,000 people and is Sweden's 15th largest city. It is located on the Baltic Sea coast. The university town has a great cultural and outdoor life. Gävle received its...
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