Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Bureå

Bureå is a town in Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden, home to about 2,533 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 152 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches and 5 treks. The must-see places are Holmsvattnet (12 km), Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun (24 km) and Skellefteå Museum (24 km).

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Bureå, Västerbotten County
Bureå, Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bureå at a glance

Location
Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 2,533
Coordinates
64.6167° N, 21.2000° E
Places within 50 km
210 (4 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 Bureå

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bureå: 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 Bureå

205 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bureå. The closest is Norrfjärden (3 km); the best-known is Holmsvattnet (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bureå

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

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Churches near Bureå

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

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Treks near Bureå

7 treks within 100 km of Bureå. The closest is Kraftleden (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bureå

5 museums within 100 km of Bureå. The closest is Stackgrönnans Båtmuseum (13 km); the best-known is Skellefteå Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bureå

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Bureå. The closest is Lillån (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Lillån · waterfall · Västerbotten County · ~1 km
  • Åselestupet · waterfall · Malå sameby · ~57 km
  • Storfallet · waterfall · Västerbotten County · ~59 km

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A one-day trip from Bureå

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bureå
  2. 1 km Bureå Kyrka · church, Västerbotten County
  3. 1 km Lillån · waterfall, Västerbotten County
  4. 1 km Norrfjärden · lake, Västerbotten County
  5. 5 km Hedkammen · nature spot, Västerbotten County
  6. 10 km Holmsvattnet · lake, Västerbotten County
  7. 12 km Back to Bureå

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How to reach Bureå

    All places near Bureå by distance

    Within 15 km of Bureå

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bureå by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs152205Norrfjärden (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2232Hedkammen (3 km)
    Churches1622Bureå Kyrka (1 km)
    Treks57Kraftleden (17 km)
    Museums45Stackgrönnans Båtmuseum (13 km)
    Waterfalls13Lillån (1 km)
    Parks23Stadsparken (24 km)
    Other attractions13Lejonströmsbron (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Nörd-Olsgrundet (7 km)
    Caves12Rövargrottan (29 km)
    Beaches & coast22Gärdviken (30 km)
    Forts & heritage11Rösbacken (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Vitberget (25 km)

    Bureå: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bureå?

    Holmsvattnet (lake, about 12 km), Bureå Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Lillån (waterfall, about 1 km), Norrfjärden (lake, about 3 km), Hedkammen (nature spot, about 3 km), Hotviken (lake, about 3 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 152 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches, 5 treks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bureå?

    Norrfjärden, about 3 km by road; Hotviken (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bureå?

    Hedkammen, about 3 km by road; Innerviksfjärdarnas Naturreservat (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bureå?

    Bureå Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Sankt Örjans Kyrka (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bureå?

    Start in Bureå, visit Bureå Kyrka, then Lillån, then Norrfjärden, then Hedkammen, then Holmsvattnet, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bureå?

    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 Bureå

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