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Notable lake · Västernorrland County, Västernorrland County

Backsjön

Backsjön is a lake in Västernorrland County, Västernorrland County.

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Backsjön: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Backsjön

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Backsjön — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.45338, 17.35298. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Backsjön

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    • Norra Bergsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Agnsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Ödsbysjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Gensjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Anundsjösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Betarsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Klocketjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Klockesjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~89 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västernorrland County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Backsjön full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Backsjön yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Backsjön?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Backsjön?

    Nearby: Myckelgensjösjön (lake, 22 km), Skalmsjösjön (lake, 26 km), Norra Bergsjön (lake, 27 km), Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum (waterfall, 29 km), Agnsjön (lake, 36 km), Ödsbysjön (lake, 38 km).

    Is Backsjön worth visiting?

    Backsjön is listed as a notable lake in Västernorrland County on Spotwander.