About Gavle
The oldest city in the historic Norrland region, Gavle is home to several fascinating ancient sites and great museums.
Gävle is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrland.
Gävle has a large and well nourished cultural life, being a cradle for many musicians.
The city is known for its large Yule Goat figure made of straw - the Gävle Goat - erected in December each year.
The prison museum of Sweden, the country museum of Gävleborg, and the national railway museum are the three largest museums in the city.
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Attractions in Gavle
- Historic Center, Gavle
- Swedish Railway Museum, Gavle
- Joe Hill Museum, Gavle
- Gavle Prison Museum


