Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Alfta

Alfta is a town in Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden, home to about 2,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 119 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 treks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 museums. The must-see places are Skalen (17 km), Näckatjärnen (18 km) and Bornasen (18 km).

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Alfta, Gävleborg County
Alfta, Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alfta at a glance

Location
Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden
Population
about 2,348
Coordinates
61.3468° N, 16.0750° E
Places within 50 km
145 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for treks; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Alfta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alfta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Alfta

  • Växsjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Guckutjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Jon-Lars · fort · Gävleborg County · ~6 km
  • Losjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~7 km
  • Pallars · fort · Gävleborg County · ~7 km
  • Viksjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~8 km
  • Asptjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~8 km
  • Ol-Anderstjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Björatjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Älmessjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gässlingen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~9 km
  • Motjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~9 km

Things to see near Alfta, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alfta

203 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alfta. The closest is Kyrktjärnen (1 km); the best-known is Skalen (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Skalen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Näckatjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bornasen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Gropatjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Stora Hedtjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Långbotjärn · lake · Gävleborg County · ~21 km · Must-see

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Treks near Alfta

11 treks within 100 km of Alfta. The closest is Hälsingeleden (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alfta

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alfta. The closest is Andåns NR (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Alfta

4 museums within 100 km of Alfta. The closest is Finnskogsmuseet (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Alfta

3 churches within 100 km of Alfta. The closest is Alfta Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alfta

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alfta. The closest is Jon-Lars (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Jon-Lars · fort · Gävleborg County · ~6 km
  • Pallars · fort · Gävleborg County · ~7 km
  • Norrbo Skans · fort · Gävleborg County · ~79 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Alfta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alfta
  2. 18 km Näckatjärnen · lake, Gävleborg County
  3. 2 km Stora Hedtjärnen · lake, Gävleborg County
  4. 2 km Bornasen · lake, Gävleborg County
  5. 2 km Skalen · lake, Gävleborg County
  6. 4 km Gropatjärnen · lake, Gävleborg County
  7. 19 km Back to Alfta

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From travellers near Alfta

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How to reach Alfta

    All places near Alfta by distance

    Within 15 km of Alfta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alfta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs119203Kyrktjärnen (1 km)
    Treks1111Hälsingeleden (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Andåns NR (16 km)
    Museums14Finnskogsmuseet (24 km)
    Churches33Alfta Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage23Jon-Lars (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Stor Bolleberget (16 km)
    Other attractions11Hälsingegården Gästgivars (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Forsön (27 km)
    Waterfalls01Styggforsen (76 km)

    Alfta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alfta?

    Skalen (lake, about 17 km), Näckatjärnen (lake, about 18 km), Bornasen (lake, about 18 km), Gropatjärnen (lake, about 19 km), Stora Hedtjärnen (lake, about 20 km), Alfta Kyrka (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alfta?

    145 places on Spotwander: 119 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 treks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alfta?

    Kyrktjärnen, about 1 km by road; Överasen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Alfta?

    Hälsingeleden, about 11 km by road; Hälsingeleden Bergebo-Nyfors (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Alfta?

    Andåns NR, about 16 km by road; Stora Blyberget Naturreservat (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alfta?

    Start in Alfta, visit Näckatjärnen, then Stora Hedtjärnen, then Bornasen, then Skalen, then Gropatjärnen, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alfta?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for treks; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Alfta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alfta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alfta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.