Things to do in Gävle – 13 attractions and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | We have been to Gävle many times because Peter's parents lived here. Come with us to old wooden houses and exciting museums – but also out to parks, fishing villages and the sea along the Gästrikland coast.

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Fantastic dinner at Axmar Brygga (and nice parking spot!)

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A fantastic dinner at Axmar Brygga, on the Gävle coast, on the border between Gästrikland and Hälsingland! We have visited Axmar Brygga before, with their nice campsite and lovely restaurant, and this is a place we like to return to. Now it was time again!

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Soon the seasonal premiere at Axmar Brygga and this year's spring menu.

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Writer: Co-operation partner

Spring is approaching with steps so light as to be barely noticeable, but for connoisseurs and food enthusiasts the transformation is clearer than ever. We at Axmar Brygga open our doors for the season on Maundy Thursday 28 March and traditionally attract guests from near and far with new taste experiences and classic favourites.

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Axmar Brygga - car park, restaurant and mill

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Axmar Brygga is a lovely seaside restaurant - with a very popular caravan park - beautifully situated on the east coast, right next to the historic Axmar Mill. It's a great place to make a stop on your way through Sweden.

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Furuvik by motorhome – camping and visit to Furuviksparken

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Furuvik Havscamping is located by the sea, right next to Furuviksparken. Here you can combine a holiday with a camper, caravan or tent with a zoo, funfair and swimming. We visited the campsite to surprise Peter's brother and family - and then took the opportunity to spend a whole day in the park.

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