Place to visit
Grannässkogen, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Grannässkogen is a nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden (Härnösand). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 19 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 25. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 346 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Länsstyrelsen i Västernorrlands län
- Coordinates
- 62.75384, 18.04634
What it is and where
Grannässkogen is a nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden (Härnösand). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Härnösand, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 62.75384, 18.04634; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 346 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Länsstyrelsen i Västernorrlands län
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grannässkogen is May to September.
- JanPossible5:27
- FebPossible8:22
- MarPossible11:16
- AprPossible14:30
- MayBest time17:31
- JunBest time19:34
- JulBest time18:39
- AugBest time15:47
- SepBest time12:34
- OctPossible9:27
- NovBetter not6:21
- DecPossible4:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| Wildlife | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Grannässkogen has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Valkallen ToppstuganHiking5.2 km
- High Coast TrailHiking trail in Sweden6.5 km
- Hemsö FortressWas one largest defense facilities of Swedish coastal artillery along the northern coast during of the Cold War and was top secret during this time of bounds for foreigners7.0 km
- Höga Kusten BridgeSuspension bridge7.4 km
- Käringbergsudden lighthouseLighthouse in Kramfors Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden8.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Nature
- Kattegat: sea area between Denmark and Sweden
- Kebnekaise: Sweden's highest mountain
- Abisko National Park: national park
- Sarek National Park: national park in northern Sweden
- Vändåtberget: nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden
- Ytterby: mine on Resarö, Vaxholm municipality, Stockholm archipelago, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grannässkogen?
It is a nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Grannässkogen?
May to September. In June there are 19 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 25.
How do you get to Grannässkogen?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 346 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Valkallen Toppstugan, High Coast Trail, Hemsö Fortress. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
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