Sundsvall
On Midsummer’s Day in 1888, large sections of central Sundsvall burned to the ground. In fact, the only building left standing was the City Hall. Thanks to funds from the prosperous local timber industry and well-insured property owners, the city was rebuilt. This time using stone. In just six years, 600 new stone buildings were erected in the city centre.
To give more people the chance to enjoy the extraordinary 19th-century craftsmanship on display in central Sundsvall’s Stenstan (Stone City), Sundsvall is one of only two Swedish cities to offer visitors roof-top tours. These tours are just one of many enjoyable memories that you will have the chance to take home with you from your visit to Sundsvall.