Anniversaries 2025 & 2026
The idea that the High Coast and Kvarken Archipelago should seek a World Heritage nomination was born in the 1990s. The High Coast got the World Heritage status in 2000 and was expanded with the Kvarken Archipelago in 2006. The reason for appointing the High Coast and Kvarken Archipelago a World heritage, is the unique geology, the traces of the latest ice age and the land uplift after that.
The World Heritage is not only a geologically unique area, but also an important place for many people and different activities. The World Heritage Site is all our heritage, humankinds’ heritage, regardless of national borders and who is managing it. And 2025 and 2026 are years to celebrate, first the High Coast 25th anniversary and in 2026 the Kvarken Archipelagos 20th anniversary.
Kvarken Archipelago 20 years!
This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Kvarken Archipelago. Activities will take place in all five World Heritage municipalities.
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The “Land Uplifter of the Year” award will be presented in the Kvarken Archipelago in 2026. Here you can read more about the award and submit your nomination.
High Coast 25 years!
The High Coast celebrated 25 years as a World Heritage Site with, among other happenings, a World Heritage Week from 25 October to 2 November 2025.
During the World Heritage Week, the “Land Uplifter of the Year” was named for the first time. Other activities during the year included an open digital World Heritage course, a series of guided tours focusing on World Heritage values, and a temporary exhibition at the visitor center naturum Höga Kusten.