Discover Timrå: Nature and culture

Timrå brings together coastal landscapes and traces of industrial and church history. At the mouth of the Indalsälven in Timrå lies Sweden’s largest coastal delta. Inland, deep forests and expansive wetlands shape the landscape; along the coast, it ranges from herb-rich meadows to warm sandy beaches. You can choose different focuses for your trip: nature trails, birdwatching or historic sites.

Trails in the Indalsälven Delta

The Indalsälvens delta nature reserve has a 3-kilometre circular trail. Another trail leads from the car park to Smackgrundet, a distance of 1.5 kilometres. It is described as having good accessibility and includes two suspension bridges wide enough for wheelchairs. The circular route is therefore twice as long as the trail from the car park to Smackgrundet.

For directions, the delta is signposted from the E4 between Sörberge and Söråker. The Deltavägen E4 bus stop is about 600 metres from the reserve car park. When planning, you can therefore take both the trail starting point and the approximate distance to the bus stop into account.

Birdwatching throughout the year

The delta is a good place for birdwatching. During the breeding season, birds found there include Arctic terns, Reed Buntings, Common Rosefinches and various songbirds. Many migratory birds also stop here in spring and autumn. The seasons therefore offer different reasons to visit: the breeding birds mentioned are associated with the summer half of the year, while the migratory birds stop here during the spring and autumn months.

Coast and fishing history on Åstön

Åstön Nature Reserve covers 395 hectares and has about 15 kilometres of coastline. In the Skeppshamn area, the reserve’s historic sites include an old chapel dating from the 18th century and a fishing museum. Here, coastal scenery and fishing history are closely connected. If you would like to experience both during your stay, Åstön offers an extensive coastal setting as well as these traces of local history.

Churches, shipyards and historic buildings

Lögdö Bruk received its charter of privileges in 1685; iron production continued until 1878. In 2004, Lögdö Bruk was designated a municipal cultural reserve. These dates trace the history of the ironworks, from the granting of its privileges to the end of production and its later designation as a cultural reserve.

Timrå Church was inaugurated in 1796. Medieval churches dating from the 15th and 13th centuries had previously stood on the site. Iron Age graves and a chamber grave dating from the 4th or 5th century were found beside the church. Vivstavarvs Chapel also reflects the area’s industrial history: built in 1891, it served as a fire station for the shipyard and sawmills.

Merlo Castle was built between 1883 and 1885 at the request of Fredrik Bünsow, who was born in Germany. Today, the castle serves as SCA’s central archive. Its construction dates and present-day archival function set it apart from the church and industrial histories preserved elsewhere in Timrå.

Y:et, hiking trails and other activities

The Y:et sculpture weighs 700 tonnes and is 30.5 metres high. Y:et has a café and tourist information centre. The area is also the starting point for Sinnenas Vägar, where several hiking trails begin. This place combines a large sculpture with practical visitor amenities and access to several trails.

The distances also vary considerably: the first stage of the Timrå Kustvandring trail covers 22.8 kilometres from Timrå station to the Indalsälven Delta. The Y:et–Fiskestigen circular route is 4.9 kilometres long. This makes it easy to distinguish a longer stage with named endpoints from a shorter circular route. As trail conditions may change, check the trail information before setting out.

There are various activities to choose from in the area: near the Indalsälven Delta, Timrå Golfklubb has an 18-hole seaside course, also known as a Norrland links course. Bergeforsfisket on the Indalsälven offers salmon fishing. At Riibygård in Bergeforsen, you can go on horseback rides and take part in riding school activities and riding camps with Icelandic horses. Which of these options suits your trip depends on whether you would like to focus on golf, fishing or riding.

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