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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: 63.73077, 16.75713. 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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    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: Betarsjön (lake, 5 km), Junsele djurpark (sanctuary, 7 km), Norra Bergsjön (lake, 40 km), Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum (waterfall, 41 km), Myckelgensjösjön (lake, 58 km), Skalmsjösjön (lake, 68 km).

    Is Backsjön worth visiting?

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