Hälsingland

county (län) of Sweden

Hälsingland (), sometimes referred to by the Latin name Helsingia, is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. It borders Gästrikland, Dalarna, Härjedalen, Medelpad and the Gulf of Bothnia. It is part of the land of Norrland.

Hudiksvall () is a city and the seat of Hudiksvall Municipality, in Hälsingland, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 16,792 inhabitants as of 2024. Hudiksvall is also known as Glada Hudik (), a term that originated in the 19th century as word spread of its friendly hospitality and its lively social life. The city is located along the E4, on the east coast of Sweden deep inside the bay Hudiksvallsfjärden, about 80 km south of Sundsvall and about 130 km north of Gävle. Hudiksvall is one of Sweden's 80 largest urban area and also the largest urban area in Hälsingland. Around Hudiksvall within

Söderhamn is a locality and the seat of Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 11,761 inhabitants in 2010.

Bollnäs () is a Swedish locality and the seat of Bollnäs Municipality, in Gävleborg County, Sweden. It has about 14,000 inhabitants.

thumb|Ljusnan seen from a motorboat between Arbrå and [[Vallsta.]] Ljusnan (from Old Norse: Lusn — light) is a river in Sweden, which is 440 kilometers long. The river starts in northwestern Härjedalen and then continues throughout the province into Hälsingland all the way to the Bothnian Sea. The biggest tributary is Voxnan. The river is heavily used for hydropower with 18 hydro powerplants. During 2001 Ljusnan produced 4,5 TWh.

Ljusdal () is a locality and the seat of Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,230 inhabitants in 2010.

World Heritage site of Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland in Sweden

Edsbyn () is a locality and the seat of Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 4321 inhabitants in 2020. It is located in the historical province of Hälsingland.

Bergsjö is a locality and the seat of Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,266 inhabitants in 2010.

Ostkaka (pronounced oost-kah-kah), meaning "cheese" and meaning "cake" in Swedish, is known as Swedish cheesecake or Swedish curd cake, it is a Swedish sweet dessert that has its roots in two different parts of Sweden, Hälsingland and Småland, though there are some differences between ostkaka from Hälsingland resembling halloumi in texture, and the soft-grained ostkaka from Småland. Traditionally ostkaka is made with raw milk and cheese rennet. Ostaka is one of the unofficial national dishes in Sweden.

Dellen is a lake system in the province of Hälsingland, Sweden. It consists of two lakes, Northern Dellen and Southern Dellen, appreciated among fly-fishermen for their population of brown trout.

Järvsö (), locally known as Jarse (), is a locality and a parish situated in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,407 inhabitants in 2010. From Järvsö, people commute to Ljusdal, Färila, Bollnäs, and Gävle. The Järv part of the town name in Swedish means "wolverine" in English.

Ovanåker is a locality situated in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 212 inhabitants in 2010. It is the original vicariate of the Celsius family, who take the name after the Latinized form of the locality.

Iggesund is a locality situated in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 3,362 inhabitants in 2010.

Delsbo () is a locality in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden, with 2,192 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated some 25 kilometers west of Hudiksvall, in the vicinity of the two lakes of Dellen. The town is known for its assembly of musicians at Delsbo Ancient Farm (Delsbo Forngård) every year.

Ytterhogdal () is a locality situated in Härjedalen Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden with 534 inhabitants in 2010. Being located in the province of Hälsingland, the village has connections to three provinces due to the municipality and county having namesake provinces outside of Ytterhogdal. European route E45 passes the village The village is located close to Sweden's geographical midpoint. thumb|left|Ytterhogdal Church Ytterhogdal Church (Ytterhogdals kyrka) is in the Diocese of Härnösand. The church building was built in the years 1799-1809 by the builder Johan Christian Loëll from Gäv

Alfta is a locality situated in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 2,465 inhabitants in 2020.

Ljusne is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,917 inhabitants in 2010.

Bergvik is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 834 inhabitants in 2010.

Enånger is a locality situated in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 629 inhabitants in 2018.

Kilafors is a locality situated in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,126 inhabitants in 2010.

Lingbo is a locality situated in Ockelbo Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 288 inhabitants in 2020.

Gnarp is a locality situated in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,026 inhabitants in 2010.

Färila () is a locality situated in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,328 inhabitants in 2020. Färila is situated in a valley near the river Ljusnan. People to commute to and from Ljusdal. The town is an industrial centre in Ljusdal Municipality.

Sandarne is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,844 inhabitants in 2023.

Rengsjö is a locality situated in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 264 inhabitants in 2010. The area includes agricultural land and residential zones, with local infrastructure supporting a small population. Outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing are common due to the natural terrain. Rengsjö is part of the historical province of Hälsingland.

Hybo is a locality situated in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 241 inhabitants in 2010.

Viksjöfors is a locality situated in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 244 inhabitants in 2010.

Vallsta is a locality situated in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 277 inhabitants in 2010.

urban area in Ljusdal Municipality, Sweden

Runemo is a locality situated in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 263 inhabitants in 2010.

Vallvik is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 258 inhabitants in 2010.

thumb | right | alt=Airfield Mohed and the surrounding village Mohed in the foreground, with lake Florsjön in the background. | Airfield Mohed and the surrounding village Mohed in the foreground, with lake Florsjön in the background. Mohed is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 315 inhabitants in 2023. It was the site for the orienteering competition known as O-Ringen in 1981, 2006 and 2011.

Arbrå () is the second largest locality in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 2,215 inhabitants in 2010.

Roteberg is a locality situated in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 393 inhabitants in 2010.

thumb | right | alt=Njutånger church, Sweden | Njutånger church, Sweden Njutånger is a locality situated in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 806 inhabitants in 2023.

Vannsätter is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 434 inhabitants in 2010.

Segersta is a locality situated in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 313 inhabitants in 2010.

thumb | right | alt=Jättendal Church | Jättendal Church Jättendal is a locality situated in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 253 inhabitants in 2010.

Friggesund is a locality situated in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 522 inhabitants in 2010.

Hassela () is a locality situated in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 364 inhabitants in 2010.

Lottefors () is a locality situated in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 392 inhabitants in 2010.

Strömsbruk is a locality situated in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 362 inhabitants in 2010.

Ilsbo () is a locality situated in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 406 inhabitants in 2010.

Harmånger is a locality situated in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 540 inhabitants in 2010.

urban area in Hudiksvall Municipality, Sweden

urban area in Bollnäs Municipality, Sweden

Marmaverken is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 347 inhabitants in 2023.

Sörforsa is a locality situated in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,574 inhabitants in 2010.

Tallåsen is a locality situated in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 586 inhabitants in 2010. It lies about 5 km northwest of Ljusdal. The village is mainly a bedroom community; most inhabitants commute to Ljusdal. The Sillerboån stream flows through the village.

Stocka is a locality in Nordanstig Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 382 inhabitants in 2010.

urban area in Söderhamn Municipality, Sweden

Marmaskogen is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,205 inhabitants in 2023.

Lillhaga is a locality situated in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 379 inhabitants in 2010.

Söderala is a locality situated in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 949 inhabitants in 2010.

urban area in Ljusdal Municipality, Sweden

Hålsjö is a locality situated in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 214 inhabitants in 2010.

Gästgivars is a Swedish farm in the Bollnäs Municipality and the province of Hälsingland. It is one of the seven decorated farms of Hälsingland which are collectively recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1 July 2012. Gästgivars has been a listed building since 2010.

urban area in Ljusdal Municipality, Sweden