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Things to see in Örnsköldsvik (Sweden): 17 places and when to go
Örnsköldsvik is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9), Nature (3), Wildlife (2). The best known are Gene fornby, Skagsudde and Balesudden. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 19 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 63.318, 18.7167
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (9) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (1) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 411 km as the crow flies
What to see in Örnsköldsvik
The places in and around Örnsköldsvik, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gene fornbyGrave and settlement area7.6 km
- SkagsuddeLighthouse in Örnsköldsvik Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden21 km
- BalesuddenNature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden16 km
- BillabergetNature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden12 km
- VarvsbergetSummit3.5 km
- Småtjärns stuganHiking7.9 km
- ArnäsledenHiking7.8 km
- BadbrygganHot spring bath23 km
- BjästabackenSki resort17 km
- BodvikenHiking15 km
- E.W.-stuganHistory23 km
- FäbodledenHiking25 km
- FjälluddenHiking10 km
- HaffestugaHiking8.5 km
- High Coast TrailHiking trail in Sweden11 km
- MilleniumstuganHiking6.6 km
- ViksbodarnaHiking26 km
When to go to Örnsköldsvik
The best time to visit Örnsköldsvik is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:14
- FebPossible8:16
- MarPossible11:15
- AprPossible14:34
- MayBest time17:41
- JunBest time19:52
- JulBest time18:53
- AugBest time15:54
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:23
- NovBetter not6:11
- DecPossible4:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 07. In May, 16 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Örnsköldsvik
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 411 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Härnösand20 places86 km
- Umeå27 places95 km
- Sundsvall16 places124 km
- Skellefteå13 places195 km
- Hudiksvall8 places195 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Örnsköldsvik?
The best known: Gene fornby, Skagsudde, Balesudden, Billaberget, Varvsberget. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Örnsköldsvik?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 19 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 07.
How do you get to Örnsköldsvik?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 411 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Örnsköldsvik as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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