Nordanstigs municipality is located in the northern part of Hälsingland,
between Sundsvalls municipality in north and Hudiksvalls municipality in
south. It is framed by a beautiful coast in east and great wilderness in the
west.
The road E4 passes through the whole municipality. Road 307-770,
also known as the "Middle points road", goes from Mellanfjärden
to Torpshammar. The "Middle points road" is a tourist road
towards the province Jämtland. The nearest railway station lies in
Hudiksvall, about 30 kilometres from Bergsjö. The railway passes through
Gnarp. About 60
kilometres north of Bergsjö lies the city Sundsvall, where you also can
find our closest airport Midlanda.
The name Nordanstig occured at the 14 th centuary and is one of
northern Swedens most ancient monuments with a kings farm and a runic
stone in Jättendal.
The municipality was formed in 1974, after the fusion of the
municipalities Harmånger, Gnarp, Bergsjö and Hassela.
Trade and Industry
Nordanstig consists of a wealthy and mixed up trade and industry. About
500 companies keeps the municipality alive.
The bigger companies are Trima AB, Plyfa Plywood AB, SMP-Parts AB,
Hasselakollektivets Utbildningscenter AB, Tjärnviks Trä AB, Hassela
Sport & Konferens and Gränsfors Bruks AB.
Effords that are being prioritized are to secure the service on the
country, keep the culture enviroment, increase the tourism, strengthen
local development and improve the infrastructure.
Culture history
As a reminder from the past time lies beastsheds on different places in
Nordanstig and theese were alive until the 1950's. Many musical events are
being arranged at theese sheds during the summer.
Nordanstig consists of an amazing coast with all it's beautiful
fishing villages, which is well worth a visit. Take a coffee break in
Mellanfjärden, which is still an alive fishing village.
While you're here, take a trip to Ersk-Matsgården in Hassela, an
18th century alive farm. Here you can get a guided tour. The farm has an
amazing history and reaches about 300 years back in time, when the
"Svedjefinnarna" immigrated to Hassela. But the first
"Svedjefinnarna" came to Kölsjön in the year 1598.
During the winter season we can truly recommend our great ski
building Hassela Sport & Conference.
