Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Backa

Backa is a town in Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden, home to about 1,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 149 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches and 7 treks. The must-see places are Kattistjärnen (28 km), Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun (33 km) and Skellefteå Museum (33 km).

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Backa at a glance

Location
Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 1,516
Coordinates
64.9833° N, 21.0667° E
Places within 50 km
222 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Backa

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Backa

196 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Backa. The closest is Stormarksselet (8 km); the best-known is Kattistjärnen (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Backa

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Backa. The closest is Ostträsket (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Backa

26 churches within 100 km of Backa. The closest is Byske Kyrka (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Backa

9 treks within 100 km of Backa. The closest is Furuögrundsleden (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Backa

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Backa. The closest is Lillhörun (44 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Lillhörun · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~44 km
  • Huvan · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~45 km
  • Halsören · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Gåsören · river spot · Västerbotten County · ~47 km
  • Nörd-Olsgrundet · river spot · Västerbotten County · ~47 km
  • Åträsket · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~48 km

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Museums near Backa

5 museums within 100 km of Backa. The closest is Byske Skolmuseum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Backa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Backa
  2. 8 km Stormarksselet · lake, Västerbotten County
  3. 10 km Storlidtjärnen · lake, Västerbotten County
  4. 5 km Byske Kyrka · church, Västerbotten County
  5. 29 km Kattistjärnen · lake, Norrbotten County
  6. 20 km Simmersjön · lake, Västerbotten County
  7. 8 km Back to Backa

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From travellers near Backa

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How to reach Backa

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    Within 15 km of Backa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Backa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs149196Stormarksselet (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2329Ostträsket (9 km)
    Churches1926Byske Kyrka (8 km)
    Treks79Furuögrundsleden (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Lillhörun (44 km)
    Museums55Byske Skolmuseum (8 km)
    Other attractions45Pite-Rönnskär Lighthouse (30 km)
    Parks33Stadsparken (33 km)
    Beaches & coast22Kolviken (15 km)
    Waterfalls12Storfallet (30 km)
    Forts & heritage22Battle of Piteå (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Vitberget (30 km)
    Caves11Elias-grottan (46 km)

    Backa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Backa?

    Kattistjärnen (lake, about 28 km), Stormarksselet (lake, about 8 km), Storlidtjärnen (lake, about 8 km), Byske Kyrka (church, about 8 km), Simmersjön (lake, about 8 km), Byske Skolmuseum (museum, about 8 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 149 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches, 7 treks, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Backa?

    Stormarksselet, about 8 km by road; Storlidtjärnen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Backa?

    Ostträsket, about 9 km by road; Sör-Degerberget (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Backa?

    Byske Kyrka, about 8 km by road; Finnträsk Kyrka (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Backa?

    Start in Backa, visit Stormarksselet, then Storlidtjärnen, then Byske Kyrka, then Kattistjärnen, then Simmersjön, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Backa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Backa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Backa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.