Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Sollefteå

Sollefteå is a town in Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden, home to about 7,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 153 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum (45 km), Döda Fallet (50 km) and Svanö (54 km).

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Sollefteå, Västernorrland County
Sollefteå, Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sollefteå at a glance

Location
Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden
Population
about 7,399
Coordinates
63.1667° N, 17.2667° E
Places within 50 km
179 (2 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 Sollefteå

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sollefteå

237 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sollefteå. The closest is Tjärnmyrtjärnen (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sollefteå

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sollefteå. The closest is Trefaldighetsdalen (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Sollefteå

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sollefteå

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sollefteå. The closest is Lidberget (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lidberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~19 km
  • Hammarshöjden · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~27 km
  • Skuleberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Getsvedjeberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Slåttdalsskrevan · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Rutberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~87 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Sollefteå

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Sollefteå. The closest is Nässeforsen (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sollefteå

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sollefteå
  2. 6 km Väster-Spannsjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  3. 6 km Tjärnmyrtjärnen · lake, Västernorrland County
  4. 4 km Sollefteå Kyrka · church, Västernorrland County
  5. 3 km Trefaldighetsdalen · nature spot, Västernorrland County
  6. 4 km Mörttjärnen · lake, Västernorrland County
  7. 6 km Back to Sollefteå

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From travellers near Sollefteå

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How to reach Sollefteå

    All places near Sollefteå by distance

    Within 15 km of Sollefteå

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Svanö · river spot · Västernorrland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Skalmsjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Klocketjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Myckelgensjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ödsbysjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Västanåfallets Naturreservat · waterfall · Västernorrland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Sillanstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Grubbesjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Svarttjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Mörttjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Bölestjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Korssjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Skullerstasjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Gensjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Rallåstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Glomstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Mustjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sursundet · lake · Västernorrland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mussjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kyrksundet · lake · Västernorrland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Agnsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Rännbergssjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Norra Bergsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Skuleberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Kråkstensjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Anundsjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Getsvedjeberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Allstatjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Öster-Bjärten · lake · Västernorrland County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Skiringen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Svarttjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Nördomstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Fjärdbottentjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sandören · lake · Västernorrland County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Skuleskogen · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Åsbodsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Stigsjö Kyrka · church · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Kväcklingssjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Slåttdalsskrevan · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sollefteå by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs153237Tjärnmyrtjärnen (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1418Trefaldighetsdalen (4 km)
    Churches69Sollefteå Kyrka (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Lidberget (19 km)
    Waterfalls34Nässeforsen (11 km)
    Treks11Nipleden (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Svanö (54 km)
    Museums01Västernorrlands Museum (84 km)
    Beaches & coast01Smitingen (93 km)

    Sollefteå: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sollefteå?

    Sollefteå Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Trefaldighetsdalen (nature spot, about 4 km), Tjärnmyrtjärnen (lake, about 5 km), Mörttjärnen (lake, about 6 km), Väster-Spannsjön (lake, about 6 km), Sumpen (lake, about 6 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 153 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sollefteå?

    Tjärnmyrtjärnen, about 5 km by road; Mörttjärnen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sollefteå?

    Trefaldighetsdalen, about 4 km by road; Granvågsniporna (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sollefteå?

    Sollefteå Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Multrå Kyrka (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sollefteå?

    Start in Sollefteå, visit Väster-Spannsjön, then Tjärnmyrtjärnen, then Sollefteå Kyrka, then Trefaldighetsdalen, then Mörttjärnen, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sollefteå?

    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 Sollefteå

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