Destination Hudiksvall - Glada Hudik

Folk music festivals

Dellenbygden is known for its folk music festivals, with a long tradition of folk music. In today's Hälsingland, the tradition lives on and is intertwined with our time. Here you will find Sweden's most famous folk music festivals, Delsbostämman, Norrbostämman and Bjuråkersstämman, which are always arranged the first, second and third weekend in July.

Come and experience bush games, concerts, swirling dances, influences from all over the world and a wonderful folk festival.

Get a taste of Glada Hudik

Hudiksvall and Hälsingland have a long tradition of artisan food making. There are plenty of exciting things to try. Forsa Gårdsmejeri makes the famous, prize-winning Hälsingeostkaka (Hälsinge Swedish Cheesecake) which is a local speciality. Hudik Bröd makes authentic sour dough bread of the highest quality. Frägsta Mejeri is a micro dairy that produces mozzarella, ricotta, and burrata cheese with milk from local farms.

Hand-picked restaurants

Ystegårn Café & Bistro
Restaurant located in a rural historical farmhouse environment that serves up tasty courses and great “fika”. Outside service, play area, crafts boutique, farm dairy, and guided tours.
Peter Brolin Gastronomi
Chef Peter Brolin presents fine dining inspired by gastropubs in New York and London, but with a homely feel.
Borka Brygga
Scented by the sea itself, this genuine archipelago pub located on a gantry invites you to try a menu focused on fish and local produce accompanied by suitable drinks.

Family fun

Glada Hudik has lots of fun and action packed activities for children of all ages to discover. Here are some examples.

-Step into Mulle Meck's fairytale world and take a ride in the air plane, or why not a trip to space in Mulle's rocket? Here, children get to be creative, use their curiosity and problem solving skills!

-Ride skateboards, bikes, and skates, or play boule and climb in one of our sporting parks.

- Do some trolley cycling on the Dellen Line (Dellenbanan), an activity for the whole family! Pedal along glittering lakes, over dramatic bridges, and through dark tunnels. Bring snacks and swimwear for an amazing day.

-At Bjuråker's ancient farm there is a playhouse that is a miniature copy of a classic Hälsinge farmhouse. The playhouse is decorated like its historical farmhouse, it is modeled on and gives children a playful look at history.

Cosy fishing villages

Along the Hälsinge coastline there is a string of fishing villages which offer a lovely image of an ancient industry and culture. The fishing was mainly done by the bourgeoisie, living by the coast during the summer and on the mainland during winter. Herring and salmon were the main catches.
As the shoreline moved due to tectonic uplift, the fishing villages have moved through the centuries, but some are still there today. By Kuggören and Hölick you will find the traditional pebble fields and beaches, as well as hiking trails.  Agön, with its grand lighthouse, is a popular location for swimming and hiking. The fishing villages date back to the 1500s and the fisherman’s chapels are still in use.