Sandviken combines a diverse cultural offering with cycling routes of varying difficulty. The Kulturcentrum is located in the town centre; art, literature and sound art feature among its offerings. The 40-minute Soundwalk leads through parts of the town’s cultural landscape, while Sandvikens kyrka, whose construction began in 1929 and which was inaugurated in 1931, provides a historical connection. Visitors can therefore choose from a range of activities during their stay: contemporary art, a sound art tour, events or cycling.
Culture, Art and Sound
The Kulturcentrum is a lively cultural centre where visitors can experience and create culture. It is located in the centre of Sandviken. The Kulturcentrum comprises Sandviken’s municipal administration and Folkets Hus, as well as the town library, the culture school, the Konsthallen art gallery, the children’s literature centre Litteraturhuset Trampolin and several external organisations. Konsthallen presents year-round exhibitions of contemporary art in a range of aesthetic forms of expression. Guided tours, workshops and cultural events are offered in connection with all exhibitions; the programme may change.
Soundwalk Sandviken is a permanent sound art installation at the Kulturcentrum. The 40-minute tour leads through parts of the town’s cultural landscape. You can borrow headphones and an MP3 player to listen, or play the tour on your own mobile phone.
History and Events
Sandvikens kyrka was built to the plans of Professor Israel Wahirnan. Construction began in 1929, and the church was inaugurated on 29 November 1931. Its construction history adds another historical connection to the contemporary art and sound art.
Ferrum Arena is located in the Jernvallenområdet in Sandviken and hosts sports and cultural events. Sandviken’s tourist information centre is centrally located at Kulturcentrum/Folkets Hus. It provides information about places to visit, accommodation and events.
Cycling Routes in Sandviken
Sandviken offers a wide selection of cycling routes with varying levels of difficulty, suitable for beginners as well as competitive cyclists. You can choose a route to match your preferred level of challenge; the availability of individual routes may vary.
Gästrikland on a Wider Scale
Across the wider region, Naturkartan Gästrikland is a digital guide bringing together information about nature and outdoor activities in the municipalities of Sandviken, Gävle, Ockelbo and Hofors. Naturkartan provides a broad overview of nature and outdoor activities across several municipalities; the Gästrikeleden, by contrast, is a specific circular route through Gästrikland.
The Gästrikeleden is a circular trail through Gästrikland: from Gysinge via Hofors and Lingbo, between Gävle and Sandviken, and back to Gysinge. The 270-kilometre trail is divided into 32 stages of varying lengths. In addition to cycling routes in Sandviken, visitors can use regional information and a circular route with a specified total distance and stages for guidance.
Discover more destinations: Hammarby, Kungsgården, Gysinge, Årsunda, Österfärnebo, Storvik, Järbo.
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