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Ancient forest and giant voles South of Carlshem and Tomtebo in Umeå is the Grössjön Nature Reserve, with its mires and ancient forest. It is hard to get such a feeling of wilderness and undisturbed nature any closer to town than this. You will have a good…
If you follow the path up to the top, you can enjoy the view towards Umeå and Klabböle. View from the mountain Hässningberget is situated between the villages of Klabböle and Skravelsjö, just 6 km southwest of central Umeå. The reserve covers the northern p…
Långbergskullarna is a large area with an exciting and varied nature. A hiking trail takes you around the area. The trail passes the large shingle field and the windbreak at Aldertjärnen. At Aldertjärnen, you can choose to turn off from the circular trail a…
National river offering beautiful scenery! Mountain botany by the river Mårdselforsen’s banks are extremely rich in plants. In addition to common forest plants, alpine plants such as alpine bartsia, alpine yellow-violet, moor-king lousewort and alpine milkv…
Sun-warmed cliffs by the sea Most people probably associate Strömbäck-Kont with sun-warmed cliffs close to the sea, or with the sandy beach at Simphamn which, as well as offering a bathing spot, also has a protected harbour for leisure boats. The reserve ha…
Västermark is perfect for the outdoor life! A hiking trail leads you around the area. Remember to take your compass if you are considering leaving the path. In the northern part of the reserve, there is a basic log hut where you can rest or spend the night.…
Pulses rise and shoes against the bare rocks. When the runners reach the top of the mountain 150 metres higher up, they are rewarded with views over Vännäsby and the large Vindelälven river between the gnarled trees. The mountain is frequently used by peopl…
Degersjön nature reserve is situated next to the village of Innertavle. The reserve is a piece of wilderness close to an urban area, where visitors can experience nature on nature’s own terms. Natural forests near to the coast The unique thing about Degersj…
Balberget’s mighty southern slope can be seen from a long way away and is well known in the district. Another celebrity at Balberget is Sweden’s most northerly hazel bush. Southerly hazel and northerly red alpine catchfly Sweden’s most northerly hazel grows…
Cave explorers have long known about Nordmaling’s special tunnel caves. The beautiful formations in the rock are reminiscent of a sculpture exhibition. The caves are an exciting destination for all the family. Storrisberget with Tjuv-Ante’s Cave According t…
Marsfjället’s extensive nature reserve is home to both mountain and coniferous forest animals. Species such as the Arctic fox and the snowy owl thrive in particular in years when there is a healthy lemming population. Exciting wetland birds such as the broa…
Vindelfjällen got its name from the free-flowing Vindelälven river. It starts by the Norwegian border and makes its way down through a deep valley to the foot of Ammarfjället. When the river reaches Ammarnäs, it forms a delta. A paradise for migrating birds…
The name Stockholmsgata is said to refer to the narrow streets in Stockholm’s Old Town district. However, no city street can give the same remarkable experience as walking through the deep, long canyon that cuts through the forest at the boundary between Vä…
In Tavasten-Skeppsviksskärgården you can enjoy swimming, nice hiking trails, bird watching and fishing for trout, whitefish and grayling. The village of Skeppsvik is a good starting point for experiencing the area. There are hiking trails at Gergrundet. Tav…
Klubben is beautifully situated at the mouth of the Rickleån river. You can hear the Nettingforsen rapids here, which are unusual in more ways than one. Few rivers have rapids or waterfalls this close to their mouth. In addition, Nettingforsen rapids were n…
