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.
Where to stay
Holmsundsallén 29, 804 29 Gävle, Sweden · villaholmsundsallen.se
Kyrkogatan 28, 803 11 Gävle, Sweden · elite.se
Drejargatan 12, 802 64 Gävle, Sweden · gavlestad.se
Norra Skeppsbron 3C, 803 10 Gävle, Sweden · hotellalderholmen.se
SLOTTSTORGET 5B, 802 51 Gävle, Sweden · slottstorget.se
Norra Slottsgatan 9, 801 38 Gävle, Sweden · strawberry.se
Bönavägen 118, 805 95 Gävle, Sweden · engeltofta.se
Växthusgatan 2, 803 25 Gävle, Sweden · gavlebedandbreakfast.se
Andra Tvärgatan 3, 802 87 Gävle, Sweden · ahlgrenshotell.se
Nygatan 45, 803 11 Gävle, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Johanneslötsvägen 6, 806 28 Gävle, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Nygatan 8, 803 20 Gävle, Sweden · hotelcity.nu
Södra Rådmansgatan 1, 802 51 Gävle, Sweden · geflevandrarhem.se
Staketgatan 44, 803 11 Gävle, Sweden · gavle.2homehotels.se
Centralplan 3, 803 11 Gävle, Sweden · jarnvagshotellet.nu
Södra Kungsgatan 31, 802 51 Gävle, Sweden · hotelaveny.eu
Tegnérvägen 8, 802 67 Gävle, Sweden · villastadens-pendlarbostad.com.es
Byggmästargatan 1, 803 24 Gävle, Sweden
Lexegränd 5, 803 25 Gävle, Sweden · gavleapartments.se
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa,Su 07:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · espressohouse.com
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
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 11:20 · 9 Drottninggatan, Gävle, 80320 · sushiyama.se
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
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
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · indianpalacegavle.se
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 12:00-20:00 · 5A Slottstorget, Gävle, 80250 · sushihousegavle.business.site
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-22:00, Tu-Th 16:00-23:00, Fr 15:00-24:00, Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Pizza, Italian, Regional, Restaurant · Pizza/Italian restaurant · 57 Sjåaregatan, Gävle, 803 02 · akternochforen.se
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 13 Gavlehovsvägen, Gävle, 80633 · ww2.brynas.se
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1 Travargatan, Gävle, 80633 · stallrestaurangen.se
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Ti-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; PH off Features: outdoor seating · 71 Urbergsterrassen · limhallen.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-14:00 · 20 Skolgången, Gävle, 802 57 · gluggen.se
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-23:00;Su 12:00-21:00
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-16:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa,Su 12:00-20:00
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-04:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Barbecue, Burger, Italian, Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · runebergs.se
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 · 2 Nygatan, 80320 · facebook.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 22 Kungsbäcksvägen, Gävle · pizzaspaden.se
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-04:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 10 Södra Kungsgatan, Gävle, 80252 · konditorilido.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 10:30-21:00; Tu-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr 10:30-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · jarnvagskrogen.se
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-03:00
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Sandwich, Ice Cream, Cake, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1 Rälsgatan
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 · 4 Drottninggatan, Gävle, 80138
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
Indian, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 13:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · sushicity.se
Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 12 Sätrahöjden, Gävle, 80633
Cafe · Features: step-free access · escapegaming.se
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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.
Lemstanas Airfield 32 km to the centre
Storvik, X, SE
Tierp Airfield 39 km to the centre
Tierp, C, SE
Gryttjom Airfield 46 km to the centre
Gryttjom, C, SE
Mohed Airfield 70 km to the centre
Mohed, X, SE
Bollnäs 88 km to the centre
Bollnäs, X, SE
Getting there by ferry
Limöbåten
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
Limön
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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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
Rail operator
National rail