Why people love visiting historical Gävle
Enjoy the area's museums, monuments and history with a rental holiday home in Gävle. This city's canoeing, theme park and lake draw many visitors. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Sightseeing in and around Gävle
Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Gävle a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Furuvik Amusement Park and Zoo (6.6 mi / 10.7 km)
- Kungsberget Ski Resort (22.5 mi / 36.3 km)
- Hogbo Golf Club (11.1 mi / 17.8 km)
- Parkbadet Aquatic Center (13.2 mi / 21.2 km)
- Fjarran Hojderbadet (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Hemlingbybacken (1.9 mi / 3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Gävle
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Gävle is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wij Gardens (20.8 mi / 33.4 km)
- Boulognerskogen Park (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Moose Park (24.7 mi / 39.8 km)
- Lillsjön (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Limon (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
- Sandsnäsbadet (22.8 mi / 36.7 km)
How to get to and around Gävle
Fly into Gavle (GVX-Sandviken), the closest airport, located 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Soderhamn (SOO), which is 41 mi (66 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, make your way to Gavle Central Station or Gavle (QYU-Gavle Train Station) and explore the city from there.