Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Luleå

Luleå is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 43,574 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 61 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Norrbottens Museum (1 km), Skurholmsfjärden (1 km) and Björkskatafjärden (3 km).

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Luleå, Norrbotten County
Luleå, Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Luleå at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 43,574
Coordinates
65.5841° N, 22.1547° E
Places within 50 km
208 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Luleå

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

131 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luleå. The closest is Skurholmsfjärden (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Luleå

61 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Luleå. The closest is Gråsjälören (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luleå

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luleå. The closest is Ormberget-Hertsölandet (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Luleå

13 churches within 100 km of Luleå. The closest is Pingstförsamlingen I Luleå (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Luleå

7 museums within 100 km of Luleå. The closest is Norrbottens Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Luleå

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Luleå. The closest is Kallaxfjärden (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Luleå

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luleå
  2. 1 km Norrbottens Museum · museum, Norrbotten County
  3. 3 km Mjölkuddtjärnen · lake, Norrbotten County
  4. 2 km Pussen · lake, Norrbotten County
  5. 2 km Björkskatafjärden · lake, Norrbotten County
  6. 3 km Skurholmsfjärden · lake, Norrbotten County
  7. 1 km Back to Luleå

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From travellers near Luleå

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How to reach Luleå

    All places near Luleå by distance

    Within 15 km of Luleå

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luleå by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs92131Skurholmsfjärden (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6161Gråsjälören (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2223Ormberget-Hertsölandet (8 km)
    Churches1213Pingstförsamlingen I Luleå (1 km)
    Museums77Norrbottens Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast66Kallaxfjärden (10 km)
    Other attractions44Luleå Stadspark (1 km)
    Forts & heritage23Gammelstads Kyrkstad (11 km)
    Treks22Solanderleden - Ljusorange (7 km)

    Luleå: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luleå?

    Norrbottens Museum (museum, about 1 km), Skurholmsfjärden (lake, about 1 km), Björkskatafjärden (lake, about 3 km), Mjölkuddtjärnen (lake, about 3 km), Pussen (lake, about 5 km), Teknikens Hus (museum, about 5 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 61 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Luleå?

    Skurholmsfjärden, about 1 km by road; Björkskatafjärden (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Luleå?

    Gråsjälören, about 2 km by road; Dödmanören (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Luleå?

    Ormberget-Hertsölandet, about 8 km by road; Gammelstadsviken (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luleå?

    Start in Luleå, visit Norrbottens Museum, then Mjölkuddtjärnen, then Pussen, then Björkskatafjärden, then Skurholmsfjärden, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luleå?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Luleå

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