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The Dellen Lakes


Our journey continues along the beautiful Dellen lakes - the subject of many a myth and legend. Many artists and craftsmen live in this district, which is also famous for its rich and varied folklore.

Delsbo is one of best-known villages in Hälsingland - it is famous for its colourful folklore traditions.

The communities around North Dellen lake traditionally earned their living through the production of iron. Iron-ore was collected by boat from Central Sweden, then brought by horse-drawn transport from Hudiksvall to Hallbo, and from there by barge to the ironworks north of the lake.

Moviken is a typical ironworks community of the late 18th century. When the ore was brought here, it was transformed into pig-iron before being taken to forges in Strömbacka to be worked into rod-iron. At the end of the 19th century, there was a blast-furnace here as well as seven charcoal-furnaces and a local school. The blast-furnace has been restored and turned into a museum-piece. The remains of a charcoal store and a charcoal-furnace are other reminders of thecommunity's industrial heritage.

The iron was forged in Strömbacka, where there was the water-power necessary for driving the forge's hammers. Production here halted as late as 1947 - one of the last places in the world to do so.

The open countryside of Svågadalen is home to great historical and cultural diversity, with much of architectural interest on offer. Hunting and fishing have long been occupations here. Today's visitors can try their luck in the excellent fishing waters or enjoy paddling along canoe trails on the look-out for beaver. You could well be lucky enough to spot one!

In central Delsbo there are many interesting buildings from the turn of the century, including Tingshuset (the court-house) and Turistgården.

Delsbo's heritage museum consists of 15 buildings of different styles and eras. There is also a school museum.

In Norrbo village, is an old defensive keep - Norrbo Skans. It is said to have been built in the Middle Ages, though it was not completed until the 17th century.

To find out more about Hudiksvall and district, visit the Hälsingland Museum.


 


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