Living in Gävleborg
Thinking about moving to Gävleborg? Find out what it is like to live here, from towns and smaller communities to nature, outdoor life and connections to the rest of Sweden.
Moving for a job is about more than work. It is also about finding a place where everyday life works for you.
Gävleborg is made up of the two provinces of Gästrikland and Hälsingland and has ten municipalities. Around 286,000 people live in the county, and Gävle is the largest city.
Here you can find towns, smaller communities, countryside, forests, lakes and the coast within the same county.
Gästrikland
Gästrikland is in the southern part of Gävleborg. The area combines towns and communities with forests, lakes, the coast and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and paddling.
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Hälsingland
Hälsingland is in the northern part of Gävleborg. The landscape includes coastal and archipelago environments, forests, lakes and inland areas. Hälsingland is also home to the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Connections
Gävleborg is well connected by rail, with train services linking towns across the county and providing onward connections to other parts of Sweden. Gävle is a major transport hub, with direct train connections to Stockholm and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The journey from Gävle to Stockholm takes around one and a half hours by train, while Arlanda can be reached in around one hour by train or car.
Explore where you could live
The ten municipalities in Gävleborg offer different places and environments to live in. Read more about the municipalities and what they offer.
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Moving to Sweden
If you are planning to move to Sweden, there are practical matters to arrange before and after your move. The rules depend on your citizenship and personal circumstances.
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