Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage coastline — private journeys through ancient forests, red granite cliffs and island villages reached only by boat.
The High Coast (Höga Kusten) is a geological wonder. Ever since the great ice sheets retreated, the land here has been rising from the sea at one of the highest rates in the world — the result is a dramatic, vertical coastline where mountains dive straight into the deep blue of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Exploring the High Coast is like walking through a living history book of the Earth. It is a destination for curious, active travellers — those who want to hike red granite trails by day and stay in architecturally striking cabins by night. Here, the horizon feels wider, and the air feels sharper.
“Carved by the elements, preserved for the conscious traveller.”
Höga Kusten · SwedenThe High Coast was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2000. During the last Ice Age the land was pressed down by an ice sheet almost three kilometres thick. Since the ice melted, it has been rising — and it still rises by around eight millimetres a year.
The result is the highest coastline in the world: ancient beaches and rounded shore stones lie up to 286 metres above today's sea level, high on forested hillsides far from the water. With a private guide, the landscape suddenly makes sense — and becomes far more fascinating.
Opened in 1997 and spanning 1,867 metres, Högakustenbron is one of the longest suspension bridges in Scandinavia — and the dramatic entrance to the High Coast from the south.
Skuleskogen National Park is the heart of the region: old-growth forest, deep valleys and red granite cliffs dropping straight into the sea. Its most famous sight is Slåttdalsskrevan, a crevice around 200 metres long and 40 metres deep, split straight through the mountain.
The High Coast Trail (Höga Kustenleden) runs about 130 kilometres from the High Coast Bridge to Örnsköldsvik. Our guests hike its most spectacular sections with a private guide, while luggage is moved ahead to the next stay.
A 17th-century fishing village and chapel — and the home of Sweden's surströmming tradition, in season from late August.
A car-free fishing village with red cottages gathered around a sheltered natural harbour.
A tiny island crowned by a lighthouse, with sweeping views across the open sea.
With a private boat, you visit on your own schedule — including quiet evenings after the day visitors have left.
Long, light evenings for hiking, island hopping, sea swims and dining outdoors.
Golden birch forests, crisp air, quiet trails and beautiful light. Our favourite season.
Snow-covered forests, frozen bays, cross-country skiing — and a chance of Northern Lights.
The coast awakens, the birdlife returns and the trails are wonderfully peaceful.
A private tasting at High Coast Distillery (formerly Box Destilleri) — one of Sweden's most acclaimed whisky makers, set on the banks of the Ångermanälven river.
Guided hikes through Skuleskogen National Park — ancient forests, red granite trails and panoramic sea views.
Summer glamping at High Coast Distillery by the Ångermanälven river — whisky tasting, campfire breakfast and a scenic river hike.
Private boat excursions to the Ulvön islands — remote, wild and accessible only by water.
Ulvö Hotell — Scandinavian design, sauna and one of the region's finest restaurants, on an island reached only by boat.
Hiking with a private chef — gourmet meals prepared from locally foraged and organic ingredients.
Quiet evenings in the fishing villages of Ulvön and Trysunda, after the day visitors have gone.
Three ways to experience the High Coast — each fully private, tailored to your pace and arranged door to door. Every journey can be extended with Stockholm, Lofsdalen or Swedish Lapland.
Seasons and availability vary by supplier. Every journey is fully customisable — ask us about private chefs, sea kayaking and Northern Lights in winter.
From design hotels and distillery glamping to private boats to remote islands — let us compose your perfect High Coast journey, tailored entirely to you.