county (län) of Sweden
Gävleborg County, Gävleborgs län, consists of two provinces, Gästrikland and Hälsingland, which make up the southernmost part of Norrland in Sweden.
Most of the country consists of forests.
Gästrikland and Hälsingland are the gateway to Norrland, mostly covered by hilly forests.
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is the nearest international airport. Gävleborg County itself has hardly any commercial air service at all.
The county is sparsely populated, and preferably travelled by car. The E4 is the dominant highway, though smaller roads are more scenic.
With milder climate and higher population density than northern Norrland, but still with large tracts of nature, Gävleborg is great for outdoor life, with beaches, and deep forests. As the county gets plenty of snow every winter, downhill snowsport is possible at Järvsö and some other ski resorts. Watching sport is a pastime; ice hockey in Gävle, and bandy in Sandviken and Bollnäs.
As the only major city, Gävle has opportunities for shopping and nightlife.
Gävleborg is also famous for its folk culture, with similarities to neighbouring province Dalarna. Delsbostämman and Hälsingehambon are annual events.