
Sundsvall is the only major town in the small province of Medelpad in southern Norrland, central Sweden. The population figure is about 55,000 but including suburbs the population is close to 100,000. It is located in a hilly area by the coast and is the centre of an industrial district. Sundsvall also houses one of the major campuses of the Mittuniversitetet (Mid Sweden University), which got university status in 2005.
City area with old stone houses, "Stenstaden". All built around 1890 after the great fire in 1888 that destroyed the whole city. "Kulturmagasinet", museum and library, in the city near the harbor. The museums at "Norra Stadsberget", which also is a nice recreational area. There's a great view over the city.
Sundsvall has more than 60 restaurants, bars and pubs, more restaurants than anywhere else in Norrland.(North part of Sweden) In Sundsvall you can find restaurants that serve thai, chineese, indian, american, italian, sushi, french and of course swedish dishes. The choice is yours.