Dating back from the 14th century, Gavle is nowadays a modern city of broad squares, wide avenues, and monumental buildings. Moreover, this beautiful city offers plenty to keep its visitors entertained with museums, family days out, parks and cultural venues. Believe it or not, Gavles outstanding location boasts boundless nature: The Bothnian Sea is just a few miles east, and peppered with small islands that are home to old fishing settlements. As a matter of fact, in Gavle, the contrasts provide the strongest experiences, all year round. Powerful journey with long-distance skates or a calm paddling on a mirror-like sea. Choose for yourself between baldness, stillness and curiosity.