Älvkarleby
Älvkarleby is a town at the northern edge of Uppsala County, where Dalälven reaches the Baltic Sea, between Tierp and Gävle.
Settlements
- Gårdskär
- Skutskär with a foul-smelling paper mill.
- Marma
Understand
Dalälven is usually considered the natural border between Svealand and Norrland; at least its lower part, which largely divides Uppsala County from Gävleborg County.
Get in
The local train Upptåget between Uppsala and Gävle stops hourly at Älvkarleby. The station is 2 kilometres from the town centre.
Get around
See
- Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Plant
- Dragon Gate. Is a Chinese museum, with a hotel to open in 2013.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Älvkarleö herrgård.
- STF Älvkarleby Hostel
Connect
Go next
- Furuvik zoo and amusement park is in Gävle municipality, just across the county border.
| Routes through Älvkarleby |
| Tornio ← Gävle ← | N  |
→ Tierp → Helsingborg |
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