Gävle, Sweden — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Place in Gästrikland, Sweden.
Served by Söderhamn Airport (SOO).

History

Gävle is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital and largest city of Gävleborg County. It had 86534 inhabitants in 2023, which makes it the 13th-most-populated city in Sweden. It is the oldest city in Norrland, having received its charter in 1446 from Christopher of Bavaria and lying around 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) northwest of Dalälven, the traditional boundary line between Norrland and Svealand. The location of the city also gives it a milder climate than that of most other cities in Norrland.

Restaurants & places to go

Espresso House

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa,Su 07:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · espressohouse.com

Indoor

Max

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Sa, Su 10:00-01:00; Fr 10:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 8 Södra Kungsvägen, Gävle, 80251 · max.se

Indoor

Sushi Yama

Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 11:20 · 9 Drottninggatan, Gävle, 80320 · sushiyama.se

Indoor

Pulse Street Food & Bar

Burger, Diner, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 5 Norra Slottsgatan, 80320 · qopla.com

Indoor

Anatoliens kolgrill

Turkish, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 14:00-22:00 · 31 Södra Kungsgatan, Gävle, 80251 · anatoliens.com

Indoor

Brothers Pizzeria

Burger, Grill, Italian, Pizza, Diner, Kebab, Turkish, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 106 Bergsgatan, Gävle,… · basilikapizzeria.se

Indoor

City Wok

Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 18 Drottninggatan, Gävle, 803 20 · citywok.se

Indoor

GDG kebab & Pizzeria

Burger, Grill, American, Pizza, Diner, Kebab, Turkish, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1 Norra… · gdgkebab.se

Indoor

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Airports

Söderhamn Airport (SOO) 65 km to the centre

Söderhamn, X, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Lemstanas Airfield 32 km to the centre

Storvik, X, SE

Outdoor

Tierp Airfield 39 km to the centre

Tierp, C, SE

Outdoor

Gryttjom Airfield 46 km to the centre

Gryttjom, C, SE

Outdoor

Mohed Airfield 70 km to the centre

Mohed, X, SE

Outdoor

Bollnäs 88 km to the centre

Bollnäs, X, SE

Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Limöbåten

Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre

Outdoor

Limön

Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre

Outdoor

Where things are

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Söderhamn Airport (SOO); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Limöbåten, 1.5 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gävle, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Vy Tåg

Rail operator

SJ

National rail