Sundsvall, Sweden

Sundsvall: airports, things to do and where to stay

Sundsvall is the main city of Medelpad, on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is known for Stenstaden, the stone city centre rebuilt after the great fire of 1888, and for its hills and archipelago.

Sundsvall airports

SDL

Sundsvall-Timrå

Sundsvall, Sweden

17 km to the centre
1 terminal

From the airport to central Sundsvall

Sundsvall-Timrå airport is about 17 km from central Sundsvall.

Bus
Regional buses run between the airport and Sundsvall. Check the timetables before you travel, as they depend on the flights.
Taxi
Taxis are the easiest way to reach Sundsvall; at a small airport it is best to book one in advance.

Sundsvall-Timrå Airport (SDL)

Sundsvall

Things to do in Sundsvall

Stenstaden

Sundsvall's stone city centre, with large late-19th-century buildings raised after the fire of 1888.

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Norra berget

A hill with an open-air museum of traditional buildings and views over the city and the bay.

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Sundsvallsbron

A modern bridge over the bay that carries the E4 beside the city centre.

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Alnö gamla kyrka

A medieval church on the island of Alnö, just off Sundsvall.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport serves Sundsvall?

Sundsvall is served by Sundsvall-Timrå (SDL).

How far is the airport from central Sundsvall?

Sundsvall-Timrå airport is about 17 km from central Sundsvall.

How do I get from the airport to central Sundsvall?

From Sundsvall-Timrå airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Sundsvall?

Highlights of Sundsvall include Stenstaden, Norra berget, Sundsvallsbron, and Alnö gamla kyrka.

Photo credits

Stenstaden: Dalibor Z. Chvatal, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Norra berget: Sthlm81, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Sundsvallsbron: Hans Lindqvist, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alnö gamla kyrka: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons