Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Pajala

Pajala is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 2,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 85 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches and 7 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Laestadiuspörtet (1 km), Jupukka (11 km) and Lompolo (29 km).

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

Pajala at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 2,032
Coordinates
67.2128° N, 23.3661° E
Places within 50 km
125 (11 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 Pajala

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

208 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pajala. The closest is Iso Rytijärvi (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pajala

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pajala. The closest is Nivalehto (7 km); the best-known is Jupukka (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Jupukka · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nivalehto · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~7 km
  • Vasikkavuoma · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~9 km
  • Harsu · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~13 km
  • Vännijänkkä · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~16 km
  • Tuomikursun · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~20 km

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Churches near Pajala

10 churches within 100 km of Pajala. The closest is Pajala kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pajala

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pajala. The closest is Esisaari (1 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Esisaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~1 km
  • Kammalisaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~32 km
  • Kuusisaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~32 km
  • Tärendöholmen · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~40 km
  • Maasaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~43 km
  • Palosaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~43 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pajala

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pajala. The closest is Torne Valley (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Torne Valley · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~27 km
  • Aareavaara · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~32 km
  • Korvakkolaki · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~35 km
  • Ahmaberg · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~57 km
  • Pullinki · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
  • Aakenustunturi · viewpoint · ~89 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Pajala

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Pajala. The closest is Kengis fors (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Pajala

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 Pajala
  2. 1 km Laestadiuspörtet · museum, Norrbotten County
  3. 1 km Pajala kyrka · church, Norrbotten County
  4. 1 km Esisaari · river spot, Norrbotten County
  5. 6 km Nivalehto · nature spot, Norrbotten County
  6. 10 km Jupukka · nature spot, Norrbotten County
  7. 11 km Back to Pajala

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How to reach Pajala

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    Places near Pajala by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs208Iso Rytijärvi (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Nivalehto (7 km)
    Churches10Pajala kyrka (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves9Esisaari (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Torne Valley (27 km)
    Waterfalls2Kengis fors (8 km)
    Museums1Laestadiuspörtet (1 km)
    Caves1Ruostevaaran luolasto (52 km)
    Forts & heritage1Struven ketjun piste (53 km)

    Pajala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pajala?

    Laestadiuspörtet (museum, about 1 km), Jupukka (nature spot, about 11 km), Esisaari (river spot, about 1 km), Pajala kyrka (church, about 1 km), Nivalehto (nature spot, about 7 km), Iso Rytijärvi (lake, about 7 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 85 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pajala?

    Iso Rytijärvi, about 7 km by road; Käryjärvi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pajala?

    Nivalehto, about 7 km by road; Vasikkavuoma (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pajala?

    Pajala kyrka, about 1 km by road; Kaunisvaara kyrka (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pajala?

    Start in Pajala, visit Laestadiuspörtet, then Pajala kyrka, then Esisaari, then Nivalehto, then Jupukka, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pajala?

    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 Pajala

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