Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vindeln

Vindeln is a town in Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden, home to about 2,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 264 places to visit — 187 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Storsjön (11 km), Vännäs Kyrka (40 km) and Norrforsen (49 km).

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Vindeln, Västerbotten County
Vindeln, Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vindeln at a glance

Location
Västerbotten County district, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 2,403
Coordinates
64.2018° N, 19.7194° E
Places within 50 km
264 (3 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Vindeln

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vindeln

193 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vindeln. The closest is Lill-Abborrtjärnen (4 km); the best-known is Storsjön (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vindeln

61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vindeln. The closest is Vindelforsarna (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Vindeln

9 churches within 100 km of Vindeln. The closest is Sankt Mikaels Kapell (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vindeln

6 museums within 100 km of Vindeln. The closest is Vännäs Motormuseum (41 km); the best-known is Klabböle Kraftverk (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Vindeln

5 caves within 100 km of Vindeln. The closest is Skorstensgrottan (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vindeln

5 parks within 100 km of Vindeln. The closest is Döbelnsplan (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vindeln

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vindeln
  2. 1 km Vindelforsarna · nature spot, Västerbotten County
  3. 2 km Sankt Mikaels Kapell · church, Västerbotten County
  4. 1 km Vindelns Kyrka · church, Västerbotten County
  5. 10 km Storsjön · lake, Västerbotten County
  6. 8 km Södra Brånet · nature spot, Västerbotten County
  7. 3 km Back to Vindeln

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How to reach Vindeln

    All places near Vindeln by distance

    Within 15 km of Vindeln

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vindeln by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs187193Lill-Abborrtjärnen (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5761Vindelforsarna (1 km)
    Churches79Sankt Mikaels Kapell (1 km)
    Museums16Vännäs Motormuseum (41 km)
    Caves45Skorstensgrottan (32 km)
    Parks05Döbelnsplan (61 km)
    Treks33Tvåälvsleden (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Stortjärnberget (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Norrforsen (49 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tjärusanden (31 km)
    Forts & heritage11Dyngstomberget (43 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddharama Temple Fredrika (84 km)

    Vindeln: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vindeln?

    Storsjön (lake, about 11 km), Vindelforsarna (nature spot, about 1 km), Sankt Mikaels Kapell (church, about 1 km), Vindelns Kyrka (church, about 2 km), Södra Brånet (nature spot, about 3 km), Lill-Abborrtjärnen (lake, about 4 km).

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

    264 places on Spotwander: 187 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 1 museum, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vindeln?

    Lill-Abborrtjärnen, about 4 km by road; Vorrmyrtjärnen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vindeln?

    Vindelforsarna, about 1 km by road; Södra Brånet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vindeln?

    Sankt Mikaels Kapell, about 1 km by road; Vindelns Kyrka (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vindeln?

    Start in Vindeln, visit Vindelforsarna, then Sankt Mikaels Kapell, then Vindelns Kyrka, then Storsjön, then Södra Brånet, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vindeln?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Vindeln

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