Nature

Baggen is one of the largest islands in the archipelago of Piteå. Here is an open-air chapel, cabins for rent via Piteå Touristcenter. The high steep rocks and intermediate Sandy bays on the southwest side of the island is suitable for a bath. In the vicinity of the overnight cabins - at Själahäll ...

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 la ...

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. Nearest ...

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 Rosfors ...

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.

With its own wonderful sandy beaches and shallow water, Gläntan is Piteå's own little beach paradise. From Piteå town centre, drive towards Pite Havsbad on road 506, and turn left towards Haraholmen. Follow the road until you see the sign to Sandängesstranden naturreservat.

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, Infjär ...

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 of d ...

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 t ...

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 ...

A popular walking trail along the Strömsund canal between the northern and southern harbours. After the trail you can find old buildings, a fishing cottage and St Barthhuset, the art park, playgrounds, the camping place at Västra Kajen and Piteå Boat Museum.  We'd definitely recommend a walk foll ...

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 just ...

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 Bothni ...

The island belongs to Västerbotten and is situated in the outer archipelago of the Gulf of Bothnia outside Kinnbäcks village, about 50 km north of Skellefteå and about 30km south of Piteå. Today Pite Rönnskär is a summer paradise with an interesting history as a fishing village, pilot station and li ...

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 swimmi ...

In the center of Piteå beside the channel and Piteå hostel you will find this park. Here you can sit down at the bubbling fountain and enjoy the pretty perennial plantings or saunter in the gardens and get inspiration for your plot. Piteås City Park is located in central Piteå at Strömsund Cana ...

Visit Pite havsbad when you are in Piteå. The Riviera of the North presents a unique view of the Gulf of Bothnia in both summer and winter and the sandy beach which is about 5 km long. The river Piteälven is flowing out in the Gulf of Bothnia, also a beautiful sight.

Southern archipelago, close to Högsböleskiftet. Nearest marina on the mainland is Småskärsudden. A beautiful area to walk in, nice little beach at the side of the bridge.  

Rosfors is an old mill environment that is like a bright, green oasis, surrounded by dark coniferous forests.  Unique history In the early 1830s it was discovered that there was iron ore in the bedrock in Rosfors. In 1838, 15 farmers and workers from the area started a mining company. In the be ...

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 love ...

The quiet, sparkling lagoon at Stenskär attracts many visitors with its long sandy beach. The island also has a rich bird life, archaeological remains of old labyrinths and far into the creak there is a picturesque fishing village with redpainted, fishermen's cottages. It should be remembered that ...

The nature reserve was established in 1971 and expanded in 1997. Europe's highest unbound rapids are located by road 374, 40 kilometers west of Älvsbyn. The fall distance is five kilometers and the fall height 82 meters. The last two kilometers the river falls 60 meters. In addition to the rapids, y ...

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 ...

Reserve Svartliden is approximately 65 hectares and was formed in 1997. The reserve consists of an old forest with a lot of herbs. The forest is dominated by spruce with large element of aspen, birch and sallow. Partly very coarse spruces and aspen occur. Lying dead trees (logs), holestree and coars ...

Piteå Boat Club has its club headquarters at Svinöra. There is a club house, sauna, dance floor and lots of activities during the summer months. Boat enthusiasts gather here for pleasant get-togethers.

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 ...