Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Råneå

Råneå is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 1,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 165 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lillträsket (9 km), Andträsket (9 km) and Vitåfjärden (14 km).

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

Råneå at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 1,966
Coordinates
65.8548° N, 22.2913° E
Places within 50 km
196 (38 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 Råneå

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Råneå: 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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Things to see near Råneå, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Råneå

238 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Råneå. The closest is Rånträsket (2 km); the best-known is Lillträsket (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Råneå

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Råneå. The closest is Bränseln (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Råneå

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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Råneå

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Råneå. The closest is Yttre-Sandgrundet (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Yttre-Sandgrundet · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~13 km
  • Neimiholm · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~21 km
  • Svedjeholmen · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~24 km
  • Notholmen · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~24 km
  • Halsören · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see

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Museums near Råneå

5 museums within 100 km of Råneå. The closest is Friluftsmuseet Hägnan (32 km); the best-known is Teknikens Hus (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Råneå

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Råneå. The closest is Siknäsfortet (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Råneå

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Råneå
  2. 9 km Lillträsket · lake, Norrbotten County
  3. 1 km Andträsket · lake, Norrbotten County
  4. 11 km Vitåfjärden · lake, Norrbotten County
  5. 4 km Nottjärnen · lake, Norrbotten County
  6. 2 km Degermyrtjärnen · lake, Norrbotten County
  7. 18 km Back to Råneå

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From travellers near Råneå

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How to reach Råneå

    All places near Råneå by distance

    Within 15 km of Råneå

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Krokforstjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Tröskpotten · lake · Norrbotten County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kluntarna · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Storträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Grantjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Bodträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Klovatjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Pesaavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Norra Kallträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Södra Kallträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Matturijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kukasjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sorttijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Pahajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Djupträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Murhajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Vekkojalammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sarvijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Kypasjärv · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Kivijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ruonalammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Sammakkojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Hansavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Långträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Saarijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Keskijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Husajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Peurajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Görjevarpavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Tallviksavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Pitkäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Ylinen Peurajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Haukijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kankaanjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Penikkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Halsören · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Klubbsjön · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Riipijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Kiilisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~76 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Råneå by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs165238Rånträsket (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1416Bränseln (10 km)
    Churches56Råneå Kyrka (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Yttre-Sandgrundet (13 km)
    Museums55Friluftsmuseet Hägnan (32 km)
    Forts & heritage33Siknäsfortet (20 km)

    Råneå: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Råneå?

    Lillträsket (lake, about 9 km), Andträsket (lake, about 9 km), Vitåfjärden (lake, about 14 km), Nottjärnen (lake, about 17 km), Degermyrtjärnen (lake, about 18 km), Siknäsfortet (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 165 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Råneå?

    Rånträsket, about 2 km by road; Fognästjärn (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Råneå?

    Bränseln, about 10 km by road; Norra Kölens Naturreservat (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Råneå?

    Råneå Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Tallro Kapell (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Råneå?

    Start in Råneå, visit Lillträsket, then Andträsket, then Vitåfjärden, then Nottjärnen, then Degermyrtjärnen, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Råneå?

    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 Råneå

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