Gefle

Gefle, a port at the head of the Gefleborglan on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, Sweden, halfway between Fahlun and Upsala. It stands upon two islands and upon both banks of the river that bears its name, the different quarters being connected by bridges. - Its excellent harbour makes it only inferior to Stockholm and Gottenburg as a business centre, and its situation and features are very picturesque. The castle, the council-house, the free-masons' lodge, and other public buildings, are worthy of note. Many fires have devastated the town, which was almost destroyed by the last in 1869.