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THE HIGH COAST for its distinguished, wide-ranging and, most is inspired by garden cafés and Swiss farm importantly, highly gratifying cuisine. For restaurants. You can get there by foot from HOTELL HÖGA KUSTEN many, the area’s famous “fermented herring” Umeå city center in about 30 minutes by fol- In Sandöverken, 80km south of Örnsköldsvik pops instantly into mind when they think of lowing the majestic Umeälven river board- The High Coast Bridge crosses the Ånger- the High Coast and cuisine – and they are walk. There are no cars. Welcome to Älvis! manälven river on the border between the right to make the connection, at least to a Umeå/Grubbe. municipalities of Härnösand and Kramfors. certain degree. Fermented herring has been The restaurant of Hotell Höga Kusten of- produced locally on the island of Ulvön sin- FISK fers a wonderful view over the bridge and ce 1890. 30km from Umeå serves locally produced food and drinks – You will find Kvarkenfisk by the beautiful here you can really taste the unique flavors Rovögern fishing village. Kvarkenfisk serves of the World Natural Heritage Site. variety of pickled herrings, fish cakes, salads, seafood, smoked seal, smoked fish from its BOX DISTILLERY own smokehouse, exciting marinades, sau- In Bjärtrå, 71km south of Örnsköldsvik ces, sausages, pâtés, pastrami and soups. Box Distillery has its origins in a long-gone Everything made from the local, rich sea life. sawmill that once stood on the shores of the FRILUFTSBYN / Kvarkenfisk also has an exciting dessert ta- mighty Ångermanälven river in Northern SKULEBERGET TOP COTTAGE ble with a little something extra... They even . The sawmill AB Box made billets In Docksta, 38 km south of Örnsköldsvik have special tables for children and for per- for boxes that were exported to England. Skuleberget Top Cottage is a rustic log cabin sons with allergies. Umeå/Täfteå. Box Distillery aims to produce whisky of on the top of Skuleberget with one of the the very highest international standard, and most beautiful views in Sweden. the distillery’s products have indeed received You can enjoy the striking view over the overflowing praise. The distillery has recei- High Coast World Natural Heritage Site ved glowing compliments from leading glo- from the outdoor dinner table. The cabin bal whisky magazines and it has been called can be reached by foot or by chairlift, and the “The world’s most exciting new distillery”. most adventurous people can even choose to climb the mountain with the VIA FERRATA!

UMEÅ UMEÅ RESTAURANTS IN SWEDEN’S WHITE GUIDE – ÅBRÅNETS LIMOUSIN CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE! 92km from Örnsköldsvik and 45km from Umeå No fewer than ten of the city’s restaurants Åbrånets Limousin is a farm shop and café have established themselves in the White in the delightful countryside near the Hör- Guide, the country’s top publication for res- THE HIGH COAST BOATS AND neån stream. The shop sells the farm’s own taurant recommendations. Teatercafét is very ULVÖ HOTEL tender Limousin beef and sausages. Other much a restaurant with a good reputation. Departures from Docksta and Ullånger, locally produced foodstuffs and regional The Guide also commends Rex, a popular 38-51km south of Örnsköldsvik handicrafts are also on offer. Nordmaling/ bistro with a bar area that has a tasteful turn Enjoy the World Natural Heritage Site and Hörnsjö. of the previous century’s décor, and Invito, the archipelago with the High Coast Boats with its large menu of Italian goodies. – a trip to Ulvön takes about two hours. ÄLVTÅETS GRÖNA Köksbaren is a new restaurant in Umeå that At Ulvö Hotel you will be treated to In Umeå specializes in hung and tenderized meat. Tra- the popular archipelago buffet. An organic restaurant and a coffee bar in the ditional Spanish tapas is served, of course, at The High Coast is known countryside – in the town! The restaurant Tapas Bar Deli. inspired by the ingredients suited the for day.inspired by the ingredients Renmarkstorget, restaurant is a of the heart other products. Rexholmen ranchBock’s and coffee, among the brewery, meat products from Bock’s own to theanimalsoutside! family – andplease don’t to say forget hello master atwork.the isaplacefor whole This enjoy atasty meal while watching the brew brewery, people are welcome to socialize and ice cellar. InBock’s pub, inconnection to the refurbished a in batch first its brewed pany 2015, silence,the com inFebruary years of brewing district. booming Afternearlythirty a once of situated in the heart dent brewery Bock’ In BOCK’S THE KVARKEN ARCHIPELAGO French-Swedishits rustic cuisine. aplaceinthe Guide with which hasdeserved dishes. Le Garage Last but not least is Bistro fish local and tasty with overflowing menu Kvarkenfisk village, fishing Rovögern beautiful the by restaurant andcoffee bar. organic Out run find can you centre the prestigious StoraHotellet. lunch, dinnerandsnacks, and it is located in town. the best wine selections in It also hasoneof taste At the market you canbuy beverages from bicycle-ride awayA short from the city GRANHOLM’S - small indepen isa Brewery s Corner Gotthard’s 1mnrhes fVaasa of 51km north-east CORNER BREWERY Welcome to Granholm’s, where hasits own smokehouse and a jams and marmalades arepro - marmalades jams and has everything from brunch, from brunch, has everything duced from tomatoes, app , afamily- Älvtåets Gröna Runt Hörnet Runt , in - - , joyful greetings. of coffee cups and the sound with the rattle of place whereyoupoint: a willbewelcomed rendezvous century-old a than more a is sa VaaVaasa- Market the city incenterHall of LET’S MEETAT THE lago/Vesterö. vegetables handicrafts.and Archipe - packedparate or in agift box. We alsosell products se- our outlet youof canbuyall flavors.fresh and unique their factory the In bright summer nights have given the berries summer days.Nordic the long during The ripened and forests archipelagoes nian and have wildinOstroboth rest berries grown berries. fo purely and naturally grown The les, various forest berries, and cultured and everyone’s taste. Janne’soffers you Saloon meat from the region with a selection tosuit and fish as well as produce fresh use always traditionalandnew dishes, and we sists of cheese Our menu and sea buckthorn. con homemade whitefish, smokedsoup, salmon cuisine,for its exquisite archipelago such as the Vaasa Archipelago, is a realoasis known Kuusisaari in Janne’son the Saloon,islandof in theVaasa archipelago Kuusisaari On theislandof JANNE’S SALOON all mostlylocalproducts. Vaasa. homemade pastries to quality chocolates – coffees, and from to gourmet from grains generous and products; from spices to sweets, of range a varied with flavors good cheeses, delicacies and choice of good a Kvarkenthe from archipelago.You find will fish fresh offering fishmonger the or shop would just like to pay a visit to the butcher’s experience,ditional shopping youperhaps or The Market Hall offers youThe the perfect tra MARKET HALL! - - - - /Björköby. Geer moraines, issituated behind the café. which offers a beautiful view over the De hibitions. tower observation Saltkaret, The ex- during the summers and alsodisplays art open is café The soup. salmon appetizing course, our luxurious sandwiches and, of day. Ourmenu alsocontainstasty quiches, wed coffee and homemadedelights every in Svedjehamn inBjörkö. We freshlybre serve situated beautifully Salteriet, Café find the Kvarken you Archipelago will of tage the World NaturalHeri- In the middle of Vaasa of 40km north-west CAFÉ SALTERIET holm/Replot. summer nights in tune to live music. Kors Replotdances andinthe light of harbour tural events, likesing-along event a the in placealsohosts manycul in Replot. The situated mers and close to the guest harbour with its cozy terrace, is open during the sum- made from localfresh ingredients. restaurant, The dishes interesting other many find fried perch filets. On the menu you may also is a place well-knownThis for its delicious Vaasa of 24km north-west CAFÉ &RESTAURANT ARKEN oto Vaasa. Port of the archipelago,from the Inner departing in summer viaa35-minute refreshing cruise year-round. You can reach Kuusisaari inthe bathsinahottub food, saunaandwarm adventure, archipelago a genuine excellent www.visitvaasa.fi www.visitumea.se www.hogakusten.com

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PHOTO: High Coast: – Umeå: Rex Umeå among others Kvarken: – PRINT: Selma Solutions AB 2016