Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Bredbyn

Bredbyn is a town in Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden, home to about 1,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 256 places to visit — 239 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gensjösjön (4 km), Anundsjösjön (6 km) and Ödsbysjön (9 km).

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Bredbyn at a glance

Location
Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,200
Coordinates
63.4466° N, 18.1102° E
Places within 50 km
256 (8 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 Bredbyn

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bredbyn

260 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bredbyn. The closest is Åtjärnen (2 km); the best-known is Gensjösjön (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Gensjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Anundsjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ödsbysjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Agnsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Åtjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~2 km
  • Mestjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~3 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bredbyn

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bredbyn. The closest is Storklocken (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bredbyn

4 churches within 100 km of Bredbyn. The closest is Anundsjö Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bredbyn

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bredbyn. The closest is Rutberget (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rutberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Slåttdalsskrevan · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Skuleberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Getsvedjeberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~55 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bredbyn

3 museums within 100 km of Bredbyn. The closest is Björnsjö Station (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bredbyn

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bredbyn. The closest is Flärkenbadet (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Flärkenbadet · beach · Västernorrland County · ~9 km
  • Skags Fyr · beach · Västernorrland County · ~67 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bredbyn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bredbyn
  2. 1 km Anundsjö Kyrka · church, Västernorrland County
  3. 5 km Anundsjösjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  4. 24 km Agnsjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  5. 13 km Ödsbysjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  6. 5 km Gensjösjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  7. 4 km Back to Bredbyn

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    All places near Bredbyn by distance

    Within 15 km of Bredbyn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Skuleskogen · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Vändåtbergets Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Slåttdalsskrevan · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Norra Bergsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Skuleberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Getsvedjeberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mjältön · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Skags Fyr · beach · Västernorrland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Ulvö Kapell · church · Västernorrland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Björnlandet National Park · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Svarttjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum · waterfall · Västernorrland County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Glomstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Korssjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Svanö · river spot · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Kyrksundet · lake · Västernorrland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Klocketjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Sursundet · lake · Västernorrland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Allstatjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Grubbesjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Skullerstasjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Mörttjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Bölestjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Skiringen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Svarttjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Junsele Djurpark · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Östersjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Nördomstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Fjärdbottentjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Buddharama Temple Fredrika · Buddhist site · Västerbotten County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Viskasjön · lake · Västerbotten County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Betarsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Gammhamnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~95 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bredbyn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs239260Åtjärnen (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Storklocken (3 km)
    Churches34Anundsjö Kyrka (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Rutberget (31 km)
    Museums33Björnsjö Station (23 km)
    Beaches & coast12Flärkenbadet (9 km)
    Caves22Övre Rutbergsgrottan (31 km)
    Waterfalls01Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Svanö (78 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddharama Temple Fredrika (89 km)

    Bredbyn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bredbyn?

    Gensjösjön (lake, about 4 km), Anundsjösjön (lake, about 6 km), Ödsbysjön (lake, about 9 km), Agnsjön (lake, about 19 km), Anundsjö Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Åtjärnen (lake, about 2 km).

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

    256 places on Spotwander: 239 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 1 viewpoint, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bredbyn?

    Åtjärnen, about 2 km by road; Mestjärnen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bredbyn?

    Storklocken, about 3 km by road; Kvarnhusberget (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bredbyn?

    Anundsjö Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Skorpeds Kyrka (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bredbyn?

    Start in Bredbyn, visit Anundsjö Kyrka, then Anundsjösjön, then Agnsjön, then Ödsbysjön, then Gensjösjön, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bredbyn?

    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 Bredbyn

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