Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Kåge

Kåge is a town in Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden, home to about 2,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 161 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches and 5 treks. The must-see places are Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun (12 km), Skellefteå Museum (12 km) and Bjurlidträsket (36 km).

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

Kåge at a glance

Location
Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 2,376
Coordinates
64.8357° N, 20.9845° E
Places within 50 km
227 (6 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 Kåge

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kåge

213 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kåge. The closest is Brännträsket (8 km); the best-known is Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kåge

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

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Churches near Kåge

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

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Treks near Kåge

7 treks within 100 km of Kåge. The closest is Mineralleden (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kåge

5 museums within 100 km of Kåge. The closest is Museum Anna Nordlander (12 km); the best-known is Skellefteå Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kåge

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Kåge. The closest is Storfallet (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Kåge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kåge
  2. 8 km Brännträsket · lake, Västerbotten County
  3. 12 km Grytan · lake, Västerbotten County
  4. 11 km Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun · lake, Västerbotten County
  5. 1 km Skellefteå Museum · museum, Västerbotten County
  6. 12 km Kåge Kyrka · church, Västerbotten County
  7. 0 km Back to Kåge

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How to reach Kåge

    All places near Kåge by distance

    Within 15 km of Kåge

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kåge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs161213Brännträsket (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2537Ostträsket (12 km)
    Churches1822Kåge Kyrka (1 km)
    Treks57Mineralleden (10 km)
    Museums55Museum Anna Nordlander (12 km)
    Other attractions33Lejonströmsbron (13 km)
    Waterfalls33Storfallet (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Nörd-Olsgrundet (30 km)
    Parks22Stadsparken (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Vitberget (9 km)
    Beaches & coast11Kolviken (17 km)
    Forts & heritage11Rösbacken (25 km)

    Kåge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kåge?

    Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun (lake, about 12 km), Skellefteå Museum (museum, about 12 km), Kåge Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Brännträsket (lake, about 8 km), Grytan (lake, about 9 km), Vitberget (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 161 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches, 5 treks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kåge?

    Brännträsket, about 8 km by road; Grytan (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kåge?

    Ostträsket, about 12 km by road; Utstenarna (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kåge?

    Kåge Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Alhemskyrkan (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kåge?

    Start in Kåge, visit Brännträsket, then Grytan, then Kroksjön, Skellefteå Kommun, then Skellefteå Museum, then Kåge Kyrka, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kåge?

    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 Kåge

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