Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Rolfs

Rolfs is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 1,001 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 152 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 churches. The must-see places are Ryssgraven (2 km), Tröskpotten (11 km) and Tryträsket (24 km).

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Rolfs at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 1,001
Coordinates
65.8500° N, 23.1167° E
Places within 50 km
217 (67 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 Rolfs

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rolfs: 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 Rolfs, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rolfs

206 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rolfs. The closest is Tröskpotten (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Tröskpotten · lake · Norrbotten County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tryträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Matturijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Långträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Keskijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hampsänket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~27 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rolfs

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rolfs. The closest is Stråkanäsberget (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rolfs

22 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rolfs. The closest is Sandgrynnan (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Rolfs

8 churches within 100 km of Rolfs. The closest is Kalix Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rolfs

5 museums within 100 km of Rolfs. The closest is Teknikens Hus (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rolfs

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rolfs. The closest is Ryssgraven (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rolfs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rolfs
  2. 1 km Kalix Kyrka · church, Norrbotten County
  3. 1 km Grodparken · park, Norrbotten County
  4. 1 km Ryssgraven · heritage site, Norrbotten County
  5. 10 km Tröskpotten · lake, Norrbotten County
  6. 10 km Sandgrynnan · river spot, Norrbotten County
  7. 1 km Back to Rolfs

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From travellers near Rolfs

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How to reach Rolfs

    All places near Rolfs by distance

    Within 15 km of Rolfs

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Lompolojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lammijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Persomajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vuomajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Karhujärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kantojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kenkäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Littiäisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Pesaavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kätköjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kiilisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kerunki · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Pirriläjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Kluntarna · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Mäntyjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Djupträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Laitamaanjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Perävaaranlammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Liehittäjäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Puhkurijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Björkskatafjärden · lake · Norrbotten County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Pussen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Teknikens Hus · museum · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Torvijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Länsi Matkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Skurholmsfjärden · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Mjölkuddtjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Gammelstadsfjärden · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Aapajärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Hansavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Norrbottens Museum · museum · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Miekojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Gammelstads Kyrkstad · fort · Norrbotten County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tallviksavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Klubbsjön · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Görjevarpavan · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Mormanki · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Armasjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Puostijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Jukulajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rolfs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs152206Tröskpotten (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2729Stråkanäsberget (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2222Sandgrynnan (1 km)
    Churches88Kalix Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums05Teknikens Hus (65 km)
    Forts & heritage23Ryssgraven (2 km)
    Other attractions12Fotholmsviken (14 km)
    Beaches & coast22Tromsö (41 km)
    Parks11Grodparken (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Lill-Tällberget (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Kamlungeforsen (25 km)

    Rolfs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rolfs?

    Ryssgraven (heritage site, about 2 km), Tröskpotten (lake, about 11 km), Kalix Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Sandgrynnan (river spot, about 1 km), Grodparken (park, about 1 km), Tryträsket (lake, about 24 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 152 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 churches, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rolfs?

    Tröskpotten, about 11 km by road; Storträsket (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rolfs?

    Stråkanäsberget, about 6 km by road; Bergträsket (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Rolfs?

    Sandgrynnan, about 1 km by road; Dyrasholmen (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rolfs?

    Start in Rolfs, visit Kalix Kyrka, then Grodparken, then Ryssgraven, then Tröskpotten, then Sandgrynnan, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rolfs?

    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 Rolfs

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