FACTS ABOUT ANUNDSJÖ
About Anundsjö
Anundsjö consists of the villages of Mellansel, Bredbyn, Kubbe, Norrflärke, Solberg, Myckelgensjö , and Skorped , among others. In Bygdsam , the Anundsjö area also includes the neighboring village of Mo with Gottne and Moliden. Anundsjö and Mo are located in the northwestern part of Örnsköldsvik Municipality, Västernorrland, and are part of the High Coast destination. The scenery here features hills and mountains, as well as numerous valleys with fishing spots and swimming areas—a natural environment accessible to us all.
There is a very strong business community here with more than 100 active companies, with Polarbröd AB, Bosch Rexroth AB and AB Höglands Såg & Hyvleri being the major employers. Many other entrepreneurs are also active in construction, forestry, trade and tourism.
The Anundsjö area—originally part of the Anundsjö parish, later the Anundsjö municipality, which has now merged with the municipality of Örnsköldsvik—covers an area equal to that of Blekinge. Bredbyn , the main town of Anundsjö, is very centrally located. By car, it is about 30 minutes to Örnsköldsvik, 30 minutes to the train station, and 50 minutes to Gideå Airport. Here you’ll find grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, healthcare, preschools, and schools for grades F–9, as well as activities such as hockey, soccer, skiing and biathlon, orienteering, gymnastics, and the gym, among others. Just five minutes away lies the magnificent forest, which offers hunting and fishing, mushroom picking, skiing, snowmobiling—or why not simply take a stroll through the breathtakingly beautiful nature?
It is our entrepreneurship, genuine community, nature, history, associations and faith in the future that provide the drive in the district. Welcome here!
The facts
The area is 2,629 square kilometers. About 4000 inhabitants. The area is the size of Blekinge so there is plenty of room for everyone!
The service town of Bredbyn has the area's upper secondary school, Anundsjöskolan, which was built in 2018 and houses F-9 including a library. Bredbyn also has the Bredbyns and Forsens preschools. There are also 5 village schools and preschools around the area in Skorped, Moliden, Gottne, Mellansel and Norrflärke.
The medical center, dental clinic and pharmacy are located at the square in Bredbyn.
Through the rich association life and the drive of people in the village, many activities are offered in movement for young and old. Gymnastics, Orienteering, Football, Hockey, Skiing, Biathlon, Gym and more.
Local Economic Analysis
In 2021, a local analysis was conducted on Anundsjö. The analysis provides an overview of what proportion of local economic resources is spent within the area and what proportion flows out. It shows how conscious choices by the local population can help create jobs and foster local growth. It also compiles our entire range of services.
Anundsjö School 2018
Anundsjöskolan was built in 2018 and offers modern facilities and a fantastic outdoor environment for all ages. The magical wooded area behind the school is perhaps where the younger years play most. There is a babbling brook where the children love to play and in the field next door, mazes are created in the grass that go to - well maybe a hut consisting of a pile of branches?
The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the fall of 2017 and the following spring, students and teachers moved into the new school. The newly built school houses students in grades F-9 and a library.
