Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Byske

Byske is a town in Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden, home to about 1,785 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 131 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches and 7 treks. The must-see places are Kattistjärnen (30 km), Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun (32 km) and Skellefteå Museum (32 km).

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

Byske at a glance

Location
Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 1,785
Coordinates
64.9526° N, 21.2058° E
Places within 50 km
201 (3 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 Byske

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

191 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Byske. The closest is Grötkitteln (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Byske

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Byske. The closest is Ostträsket (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Byske

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

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Treks near Byske

9 treks within 100 km of Byske. The closest is Furuögrundsleden (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Byske

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Byske. The closest is Lillhörun (41 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Lillhörun · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~41 km
  • Gåsören · river spot · Västerbotten County · ~41 km
  • Nörd-Olsgrundet · river spot · Västerbotten County · ~41 km
  • Huvan · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~44 km
  • Halsören · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Åträsket · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~53 km

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Museums near Byske

5 museums within 100 km of Byske. The closest is Byske Skolmuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Byske

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Byske
  2. 3 km Mörttjärnen · lake, Västerbotten County
  3. 2 km Gäddtjärnen · lake, Västerbotten County
  4. 1 km Grötkitteln · lake, Västerbotten County
  5. 3 km Byske Kyrka · church, Västerbotten County
  6. 1 km Byske Skolmuseum · museum, Västerbotten County
  7. 1 km Back to Byske

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From travellers near Byske

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How to reach Byske

    All places near Byske by distance

    Within 15 km of Byske

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Byske by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs131191Grötkitteln (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2133Ostträsket (11 km)
    Churches1925Byske Kyrka (1 km)
    Treks79Furuögrundsleden (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves48Lillhörun (41 km)
    Museums45Byske Skolmuseum (1 km)
    Other attractions45Pite-Rönnskär Lighthouse (24 km)
    Parks33Stadsparken (32 km)
    Beaches & coast22Kolviken (8 km)
    Waterfalls22Storfallet (38 km)
    Forts & heritage22Rösbacken (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Vitberget (29 km)
    Caves11Elias-grottan (49 km)

    Byske: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Byske?

    Byske Skolmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Byske Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Grötkitteln (lake, about 2 km), Mörttjärnen (lake, about 3 km), Gäddtjärnen (lake, about 4 km), Furuögrundsleden (trek, about 4 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 131 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches, 7 treks, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Byske?

    Grötkitteln, about 2 km by road; Mörttjärnen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Byske?

    Ostträsket, about 11 km by road; Utstenarna (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Byske?

    Byske Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Kåge Kyrka (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Byske?

    Start in Byske, visit Mörttjärnen, then Gäddtjärnen, then Grötkitteln, then Byske Kyrka, then Byske Skolmuseum, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Byske?

    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 Byske

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