Nature

A nice hiking trail in our ancestors' footsteps.  The archeology path is 7,5 km long, but you can also choose to walk a shorter part that is 2 km. It consists of a number of graves in great natural surroundings. Archeology path is in Jävre, where one of the oldest population groups is believed ...

Baggen is one of the largest islands in the archipelago of Piteå. Here is an open-air chapel, and the high steep rocks and intermediate Sandy bays on the southwest side of the island is suitable for a bath. At Själahällan - are remnants of an energetic priest mining trial sometime in the late 1700s. ...

The Nature reserve of Bondöfjärden is located about 10 km southeast of Piteå in the Piteå archipelago. The reserve covers a 10-speech islands in Bondöfjärden. The islands are part of the geological nationwide interesting Pite River ridge. The reserve is about 5510 hectares, including 188 ha of land ...

Along the 55 kilometer long Rokån you can find Bröstfallet, a nice destination for an excursion. Back in the days there was a power station here which provided electricity for the villages Roknäs, Svensbyn, Bergsviken and Storfors. Today Bröstfallet is a popular stop for both locals and tourist ...

Enjoy the beautiful views of Piteå archipelago. The area has a dramatic character, and is also very rich in minerals. The upper part of the mountain is characterized by bare rocks. Up here are sheltered barbecue area and a gazebo. Wonderful views of the archipelago. At a small gravel extraction on ...

The nature reserve Döman is about 2.5 mil south of Piteå and about 9 km SE of Jävre in Piteå Kommun. The reserve includes the two islands Gråsjälen and Döman located just south of Jävre-Sandön in Piteå inner archipelago. The reserve domain is approximately 74 hectares and was formed in 1997. ...

Ecopark Rosfors is a unique area at Norrbottens coast land. Signs and paths will guide you through the extraordinary environment with a lot of things worth seeing for example Rosfors nature reserve, Lustgården reserve, Hällträsk reserve, Ristjäls mine and Bergtjärnsflygget.     Ecopark Ros ...

Almost in the centre of Piteå, in Inrefjärden is Fingermanholmen close and available by boat and kajak during summertime. At winter it's only a ski trip away. The sauna is only available during summer. Sandy beaches small paths and interesting history! Well worth a visit.

Fårön, 4 km from Piteå center, is a good representative of Piteås inner archipelago. The island has a recreational area with nature trails and picnic areas in a varied and exciting nature. An approximately 300 m long stretch of nature trail is also adapted for the disabled. Information signs p ...

Gläntan is a favorite spot among the residents of Piteå. It features a beautiful, long sandy beach with fine-grained sand and shallow waters, making it ideal for swimming. Here you'll find fire pits, firewood, benches, and tables. The beach is easily accessible for visitors with limited mobility tha ...

Granparken is a recreational area where visitors can enjoy the countryside setting.  The park features a garden area with household crops and beautiful summer flowers, a farming museum, the ruins of northern Sweden's first official residence for a county governor, a small playground, and a numb ...

Inre Mörögrund is an island in Piteå archipelago.  It´s a perfect place to visit for you who like to lay down on a sun warm archipelago slab. The island has a lagoon-like bay with excellent cliff plates.  The island is roaming friendly and has no cottage buildnings.  To the east of the bay ...

Piteå´s highest mountain with a view over the whole Piteå River Valley. From Kalahatten its easy to see the effects of the inland ice when it withdrew from south-east to north-west and how hills and lake systems were formed. The top is 243 m above sea which gives you a view over Svensbyn, Infjä ...

Kluntarna is the pearl in the outer archipelago and is part of Patta Pekens nature reserve and is only 4 km from the mainland. The island has an exciting and barren nature with shiny polished slabs, graying rock rubble fields and wind-torn trees. On the rocky island there is also growing a lot ...

The nature reserve Lustgården is about 2.5 mil north of Piteå and about 6 km EN of Rosfors Bruk in Piteå kommun. Lustgården is approximately 315 hectares and the reserve was established in 1997. The name Lustgården is a local name used long before the nature reserve was set up. The name implies ...

Mellerstön is a large island, with good berry and mushroom picking in the season. A large pier with room for 15 boats makes it easy to stay. Water depth at the bridge is about 2.5 meters and in the bay about 5 meters. There is a cabin for rent but you need a boat to get here, experience the Pit ...

Mosesholmen - one of the most attractive areas in the Piteå Archipelago  Mosesholmen is on one of the most beautiful places in Pitea. In addition the bay inside the island offers protection from the wind. Here you can find a fireplace and chemical toilet.  The south beach´s depth makes it ...

Northern archipelago, east of Trundön. It´s a shallow beach cove with occasional rocks. Popular anchorage with excellent swimming and ideal hiking areas. Provides good protection from winds except for the north and the west.  Nowadays there is a sandbank, Mörösanden, between what used to b ...

Seeing a sky with the Northern Light in reality is something special that you do not forget. It is so unlike anything else you can see in the sky. Seeing the northern lights reflected in the glitter of water over the sea is a special experience, it can be done in Piteå before the snow covers the sea ...

Patta Peken includes a number of islands in the outer part of Piteå archipelago and have a rich flora and bird life. The reserve has many remnants of the old-time fishing. The islands are scattered in the north-south direction and the distance between the northern and southern island is ju ...

A visit to Pite Havsbad is a must when you are in Piteå. Known as the "Riviera of the North," it brings visitors all year round and it's just as impressive during the bright days of summer as in the sparkling winter landscape. Here, you are greeted by stunning views over the Bay of Bothnia and out t ...

Pite River, about 410 km long, is one of the Swedish national rivers, one of the four major unregulated except for a hydroelectric dam in Sikfors. Catchment area 11,285 km ². Pite River rises near the Norwegian border in Sulitelmamassivet, flows to the southeast and flows into the Gulf of Bothn ...

The island belongs to Västerbotten County and is jointly owned by the municipalities of Piteå and Skellefteå. It is located on the outermost edge of the sea towards the Bothnian Bay, just off the village of Kinnbäck, about 50 km north of Skellefteå and approximately 30 km south of Piteå. Today, ...

Piteå archipelago offers unique flora, genuine historic environments with fascinating ancient monuments and wonderful, long, sandy beaches. Relax in peace and quiet, explore the archipelago in your own boat or head out on our tour boat on a seal safari, a sightseeing tour or a glorious day of s ...

The southern archipelago, near Högsböleskiftet, offers a scenic area with excellent opportunities for both hiking and relaxation. The nearest small boat harbor on the mainland is Småskärsudden, and on site there is a sheltered jetty protected from most winds, making docking easy. Next to the jetty, ...

Rosfors is an old industrial estate, situated like a bright, green oasis surrounded by dark coniferous forests. Here, you can stroll through cultivated fields, tree-lined avenues, and woodlands. Unique History In the early 1830s, iron ore was discovered in the bedrock at Rosfors. In 1838, 15 lo ...

The Solander Society was formed in spring 1999 in Öjebyn, Old Town of Piteå, the birthplace of Daniel C Solander. The aim of the Society is to honour the memory of Solander. The Society has layed out a small garden, the Solander Garden, at the very spot where Solander was born. The garden is lo ...

The sunlit, tranquil lagoon at Stenskär आकर्षts many visitors with its long sandy beach. The island also offers rich birdlife and intriguing remains of old labyrinths. Deep inside the bay lies a picturesque fishing village with red-painted fishing cabins, giving the area an authentic archipelago cha ...

Experience the powerful flow of Storforsen! Here you can swim, enjoy a coffee break, or join a guided tour surrounded by spectacular nature. Storforsen, located in Älvsbyn Municipality, is the largest unregulated rapid in Europe. The entire stretch of the rapids extends for about 5 kilomet ...

Stor-Räbben is a very beautiful island, with a catastrophic barren nature different from the nature that exists on the mainland. The island is included along with Lill-Räbben, Stenskär, Norra Bondökallen and Olasvenskallen in a nature reserve. The latter two islands are bird protection of nesting gr ...

About 35 kilometers west of Piteå, near Fagerheden, lies the Svartliden Nature Reserve – a green oasis for those who want to experience a forest with the feel of untouched wilderness. Established in 1997, Svartliden covers around 65 hectares of rich, herb-filled old-growth forest. Spruce domina ...

At Svinöra, Piteå Boat Club has its welcoming clubhouse, beautifully located by the sea. The area offers a clubhouse, sauna, dance floor, and a lively program of activities throughout the summer months. This is a natural gathering place for boating enthusiasts, where visitors and members alike ...

The reserve is located in Piteå inner archipelago and includes Lill-Rönnskäret, Storstensrevet and three bird-rich islands i the northern and eastern parts of the reserve. The reserve is a valuable nesting and resting place for numerous bird species.

On the big and green island the wildlife conservation area on Koskäret and Koskärshalsen is the most popular excursions. Here you have a chance to combine a refreshing bath at the long shallow sandy beach with a rejuvenating forest walk. There are two cabins for rent here, you'll need a boat to get ...