Sundsvall

see also: Etymology of Sundsvall

Sundsvall is a city located in the center of Sweden, the province of Medelpad and the Comté of Västernorrland. 48 695 people live there. It is the chief town of the Commune of Sundsvall.

History

the city is founded in 1621 by Gustave II Adolphe of Sweden.
Important Strike S in 1879.
a fire completely destroyed the city the June 25th 1888 (4 dead; 9.000 without shelter).

Places and monuments

esplanade of the town hall
church Gustav Adolf
old rehabilitated warehouses sheltering the Library, the municipal files and the museum of Sundsvall
Norra Stadsberget, hill in the north of the city, with point of view of

Personalities related to the commune

See too

Common of Sundsvall
Hippodrome of Bergsaker
Open Sundsvall Trot

External bonds

Sundsvall town
Tourist office of Sundsvall

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