Founded in 1582, Harnosand was once a pre-Viking trading post on the island of Harnon, and the oldest town in the district of Vasternorrland. It is a jewel on the east coast of Sweden, close to the mountains and countryside. Today you'll find an attractive old town lined with neoclassical 18th-century buildings. In July, it's beautiful harbor fills with yachts when the city celebrates its summer Stadfest. With its seaside location, unique shops, cultural events, sights, and beautiful scenery, Härnösand is the perfect archipelago destination.