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Västanåfallet, Waterfall and nature reserve in Härnösand Municipality, Sweden

The Västanåfallet waterfall cascades down 90 meters through the nature reserve, making it the second highest waterfall in Sweden.

The site housed an iron production facility from 1744 to 1867, with remnants of the old smithy building still present at the location.

The visitor center displays exhibitions about Finnish colonization during the 16th and 17th centuries along with presentations about local agriculture.

Visitors can access the nature reserve through county road 331, where they will find free parking, toilets, and handicap-accessible facilities.

The nature reserve incorporates an InfoPoint with an interactive touch screen providing information about activities in the High Coast region.

Location: Härnösand Municipality

Inception: January 27, 1978

GPS coordinates: 62.73472,17.41528

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:05

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