In some places, history and tradition converge with modern times in a completely natural way. One such place is Gränsfors. Firmly established along a meandering river, Gränsfors is situated in the exquisitely beautiful northern part of Hälsingland. Just make a short detour from bustling e4, and you will find yourself in a world you thought no longer existed.

A living industrial and handicraft culture has thrived here for hundreds of years. Mills, stove-builders, breweries, sawmills, forges and much more were in operation along the river; all of which is documented in Gränsforsboken (Gränsfors book).

Two of these fine handicraft industries currently remain in full operation. Gränsfors is a living place above all, a place where reverberations from history merge with the modern pulse of life. Take a short walk with us along Gränsforsån and learn more about our village.

(Gräns = boarder, fors = creek)