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Nordingrå is home to historic fishing villages, rocky nature reserves, hiking trails, archipelago landscapes, church stables and museums – all within easy reach of Skutskepparns Kuststation.

Högbondens Fyr

Högbonden Lighthouse is a fascinating stop for anyone exploring the High Coast. The island features several paths leading to different bays and beaches. The lighthouse station on Högbonden was staffed in 1909 with a lighthouse master, lighthouse keepers and an assistant. At its peak, 21 people lived here and a school was established in the attic. From 1952, the lighthouse master managed the station alone, and in 1963 the lighthouse was automated. Learn more about the site in Högbonden’s mini-museum.

Hiking

Welcome to hiking on the Höga Kusten along the 100-kilometre World Heritage Trail, which passes through the parish of Nordingrå. Each stage runs between two information boards and is marked with yellow dots. Stages 13 and 14 follow the High Coast Trail. Camping is permitted in accordance with the Right of Public Access, even in areas marked “Nordingrå Nature Reserve.” Within County Administrative Board nature reserves, camping is only allowed in designated areas.

Ringkallen is one of Nordingrå’s larger mountain formations, rising 273 metres above sea level. It offers both highly advanced climbing routes and easier trails – perfect for experienced climbing families or elite climbers looking to challenge routes such as Presidenten or Stressgubben. If climbing isn’t your thing, you can also hike up the mountain via marked trails.

Rotsidan is a four-kilometre stretch of coastline with smooth rock slabs shaped by the sea. What makes Rotsidan special are the gently polished rock surfaces of dark diabase. From the car park, an accessible path leads out to the cliffs, with gravel paths and wooden ramps suitable for both strollers and wheelchairs. The distance from the car park to the seaside picnic area is approximately 600 metres. On the cliffs, there are two accessible wooden platforms with benches and a barbecue area.

Cultural heritage

Barsta Chapel is located on a hill in the old fishing village of Barsta. The initiative to build the chapel came in 1654 from the parish priest of Nordingrå, Nikolaus Bozaeus. Construction began in 1665, with responsibility placed on the fishermen – both local residents and fishermen from Gävle. When the chapel was completed ten years later, the beautifully decorated building was used both for services and as a storage space. Before winter, fishermen hung their tools and nets from the ceiling; hooks from this period still remain.

The church stables are believed to once have numbered between 60 and 70. They were used by churchgoers who travelled to services by horse. Many had long journeys, and in cold or poor weather the horses needed shelter. In winter, the route crossed Vågsfjärden and ended here. Some farms had their own stable, while others shared.

At Kulturfabriken Höga Kusten, the remarkable industrial history of the Mjällom area is brought together. The old shoe factory – itself a monument to the time when Mjällom was a national centre for shoemaking – now also serves as a conference venue and is once again full of life and history. Exhibits include a museum and slideshow, as well as art and handicraft exhibitions and a shop featuring interesting local creators from the High Coast. Don’t miss the unique land-uplift aquarium and a visit to the flea market. Past, present and future come together in a vibrant mix – well worth a visit.