Excursion guide Norsjö

EXCURSION N O R S J Ö BYG D E N A GUIDE TO HIKING TRAILS, REST AREAS & BEACHES

PHOTO: BEA HOLMBERG

Photo: Bea Holmberg

Welcome to take a break in Norsjöbygden!

Do you want to discover something new, entertain restless children or are you simply tired of sitting at home? Then we have good news. Here in the area there are lots of great spots that are perfect for a swim, preparing coffee over an open fire or just a moment of peace and quiet.

We kindly ask you to remember that these places are run on a voluntary basis, so make sure you leave them tidy! If you have the opportunity, why not give a donation to the association that looks after the place. That way we might get to keep these lovely gems for a while longer!

Local guide

Freedom to roam

Sustainability guide

The local guide to Norsjö focuses on local small-scale producers and tourism operators. This guide will hopefully make it easier for you as a local resident, service provider or guest to learn something new and quickly find information and contact-details. Feel free to download the guide!

Sweden has no Eiffel Towers. No Niagara Falls or Big Bens. Not even a little Sphinx. Sweden has something else – the freedom to roam. This is our monument.

The freedom to roam is the principle, protected by the law, that gives all people the right to roam free in nature, all completely free of charge. The only thing you have to pay, is respect for nature, people and the animals living there (visitsweden.com 2022).

Our place on earth is amazing.

We love it here and we hope that you will too. We would like it to stay great for a long time to come and for that to be, we all have to do what we can to preserve it. in this guide you’ll find knowledge, and inspiration on how to better take care of places that you visit .

The guide is available in swedish, english and german.

By doing the best you can for people, animals and nature, you contribute to an even better place for all of us!

This guide was made in 2022 as a part of the project Synas Tillsammans. The aim of this guide is to make nature more accessible and to make people aware of all the great little gems we have have here in Norsjö. The information in this guide is partly based off of an inventory made by Norsjö Kommun in 2019 and things may have changed since then.

HOTELL & ÖVERNATTNING

1. BASTUTRÄSK VÄRDSHUS 2. BÄCKERUDDEN 3. FRIDFULLA RÄNNUDDEN 4. FROMHEDENS CAMPING 5. KLIPPGRÄNDENS B&B 6. KNUTES HOTELL 7. KÄLLAN HOTELL SPA & KONFERENS 8. NORSJÖ GÄSTGIVERI 9. PIKE PARADISE LODGE

AKTIVITET & ÄVENTYR

10. AKTIVITETSHUSET 11. FLARKEN ADVENTURE 3. FISKECENTER 12. HORSES OF TAIGA 13. LAPPLAND EMOTIONS 14. NORSJÖ GOLFKLUBB 15. PUT & TAKE FISKE 16. SVANSELE VILDMARKSCENTER

KULTUR & SHOPPING

17. ALTEREDS SKINN & SLÖJD 18. BASTUTRÄSK KULTURBYGGNADER 19. BLOMMOR & TING 20. CAFÉ MÖTESPLATSEN 21. CAFÉ ÅNGLOKET 22. DAGNYS I BJURSELE 23. DAHLBERGSGÅRDEN 24. ECOBUTIKEN 25. KAMERAMUSEUM 5. KLIPPGRÄNDENS CAFÉ 26. KNUT´N SECONDHAND 27. NYGÅRDEN - HILDAS VILDA 28. NORSJÖ HEMBYGDSOMRÅDE - SKIDLÖPARMUSEET - PETIKTRÄSKGÅRDEN - FANNYGÅRDEN - JAKTMUSEET - HÅLLÉNS CAFÉ 29. RAGGSJÖLIDEN - TORGNY LINDGRENS HEMBY 30. RINGVOR I RENGÅRD

LOKAL MAT

31. BASTUTRÄSK CHARKUTERI 32. RISBERGS FÅRGÅRD 33. TALLHEDENS LANTBRUK 34. IDUNN WINES 35. SVANSELE GRÖNT 36. SVANSELE SMÅBRUK 37. JEUTHES BAGERI OCH SALUHALL 38. KATARINAS HEMBAGERI 39. MATVERKET BJURTRÄSK 40. IBACKENS LANTBRUK 41. VILDA MATILDAS GRÖNA CAFÉ

MOTION & FRILUFTSLIV

42. ARENAPARKEN 43. SOLIA SLALOMBACKE KYRKSTIGEN NORAKAMMEN RÅGMJÖLSVÄGEN VAJSJÖSTIGEN 16. SVANSELESTIGARNA 18. ROMANTISKA STIGEN 7. TOPPSTIGEN 44. UTEGYM / DISCGOLF / MINIGOLF

I NÄRHETEN

45. ART OF LAPLAND 46. JÖRN EXPERIENCE HOTEL 47. LAPLAND STUGA & TOURS 48. OPEN LAPPLAND 49. WHITE MOUNTAIN LODGE 49. KALVTRÄSKSTIGARNA

Check list Are you allowed to light a fire?

In the spring and summer, the lighting of fires or grilling in forests and other outdoor areas is sometimes prohibited. You must therefore always find out what rules apply before you light a fire. The reason for the fire ban is to prevent forest fires. You can find information

Remember to bring firewood!

It is forbidden to cut down trees and branches, so remember to bring your own firewood if

Mosquitos.....

Swedish mosquitos are not dangerous but v e r y annoying. Bring mosquito repellent with you, stay away from bogs and find a nice rest area where there is a bit of wind.

Safety first!

Needless to say, but even here in the north of Sweden, the sun can cause a lot of damage.

Make sure to bring SPF!

Need a spare?

Especially during the winter, spare clothing is a necessity. Gloves and socks get wet and the fun outing is not so fun anymore. If you can, bring extras!

NORSJÖ BEACH Along Rislidenvägen, just on the outskirts of Norsjö is this popular swimming area.

The water is shallow, with a sandy bottom and there are plenty of grassy areas to play on. Next to the swimming area, we were able to install a brand new barbecue area in the summer of 2021 thanks to the Mervärde Norsjö initiative. Everyone who has shopped at the affiliated Mervärde companies has contributed to paying for this barbecue area!

Map

CHANGING ROOMS:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

NEARBY

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

FISHING LICENSE: FREE

FISHING GUIDE

NORSJÖ

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M E N S T R Ä S K

In Mensträsk there are a couple of nice rest areas suitable for various activities. The main picture shows, among other things, the beautiful beach from which you can easily see the old cable car posts for the longest ropeway in the world. The ropeway is unfortunatly no longer in use, but the surroundings are still magnificent!

SWIMMING AREA:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

65.07452 19.36861

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖÅN/MALÅNS FVO

MENSTRÄSK 2

Map

SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

65.07389 19.3654

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖÅN/MALÅNS FVO

BÄCKERUDDEN

Map

SWIMMING AREA:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

65.07356 19.36539

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖÅN/MALÅNS FVO

RENGÅRDSUDDEN SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

64.929661 20.045224

Map RENGÅRDSDAMMEN SWIMMING AREA

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

DISTANCE TO ROAD:

10 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.937398 20.015048

Map SVANSELE DAMMÄNGAR The pond meadows upstream of Svansele are easily accessible areas with paths and rest areas. The meadows give the nature reserve a unique character that bears witness to the history of the place.

SWIMMING FACILITIES: BARBECUE FACILITIES: WIND SHELTER: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: COORDINATES:

NO YES CABIN YES 65.004522, 19.825828

N I C K N O R E T SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

65.09209 19.48397

Map F I N N L I D E N SWIMMING AREA

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

65.02432 19.42054

Map KRON-OLLES SWIMMING AREA:

Map

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

CABIN

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

10 METRES

COORDINATES:

65.07068 19.24353

P R O M PATJ Ä R N Photo Ulrica Magnusson

Stora villbäckstjärn SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE AREA:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

50 METRES

COORDINATES:

65.03347 19.29278

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖÅN/MALÅNS FVO

LIDSTRÄSKET SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

64.848964 19.748135

Map P J Ä S Ö R N

Map

SWIMMING AREA

YES

CHANGING ROOM:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

CABIN

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

64.850469, 19.702372

RÄNNUDDEN Easliy accessible and well maintained makes Rännudden one of the most popular beaches in Norsjöbygden. Large grass areas all the way down to the water makes life a little less sandy for those of you travelling with children. Just 100 meters from the beach is Rännudden camping where you can buy some refreshments or borrow fishing equipment. There is also a summer café nearby at Klippgrändens B&B.

Map

SWIMMING AREA:

YES

CHANGING ROOM:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

NEARBY

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

10 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.93985 19.37442

FISHING LICENSE: FREE

Ö R T R Ä S K

Map

SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

65.01542 19.61933

FISHING LICENSE: ÖRTRÄSK BYAFÖRENING

M A L Å N

Map

SWIMMING AREA

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

PARTIALLY

COORDINATES:

64.999305 19.766084

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖ SPORTFISKEKLUBB

TREHOLMEN

Map

Map

SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

65.10858 19.468

K A R S BÄC K E N SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE AREA:

NO

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

64.917546 19.916189

FISHING LICENSE: HOLMTRÄSKBYGDENS FVO

BA ST U T R Ä S K P U M PTJÄ R N SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE TO ROAD:

10 METRES

FISHING LICENSE:

FREE

COORDINATES:

7195013, 739090

Map

Photo: Bastuträsk Samhällsråd

BIRKASTUGAN Bastuträsk SWIMMING AREA:

NO

WIND SHELTER:

YES

GRILLPLATS:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE FROM ROAD

0 METERS (SUMMER)

COORDINATES:

64.772979, 20.024291

S Y N V I L L A N Sledding slope, Bastuträsk SWIMMING AREA:

NO

WIND SHELTER:

YES

GRILLPLATS:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

64.784692, 20.004829

S T O R - R ÄV E L N This beach in Bastuträsk is run on a voluntary basis and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. There is a floating jetty and picnic table, perfect for a hot summer day!

SWIMMING AREA:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE TO ROAD:

50 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.778977 20.017242

B J U R T R Ä S K This swimming area is one of the most popular in the district. There is a jetty, changing room and barbecue area. The swimming area is run entirely by volunteers, so do a good deed and leave it as nice as when you found it. In Bjurträsk village, there is a small shop for local produce as well as trails for hiking and cycling.

You do not need a fisching license for Bjurträsket or Kedträsket, as long as you behave and clean up after yourself.

SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

CABIN

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

10 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.96195 19.73311

FISHING LICENSE: FREE

KEDTRÄSKET

“Yttersti” as it is called by the locals is a great place to spend a day. Here at Kedträsket there is a barbecue cottage as well as changing rooms and great barbecue areas. A great destination for the whole family. The road to the beach is sometimes poor, please drive slowly and pay attention to bumps.

SWIMMING FACILITIES:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

CABIN

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

64.933007 19.802031

K VA M M A R N Kvammarn beach is known for its shallow waters, which combined with the fine sandy bottom has made it a popular beach for families with children.

SWIMMING FACILITIES:

YES

CHANGING ROOMS:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

NO

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

PARTIALLY

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

0 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.99156 19.13895

K VA R N Å S E N

Here is another of the municipality’s beautiful sandy beaches. Shallow and with a nice sandy bottom, it is a favourite with children.

SWIMMING AREA:

YES

CHANGING ROOMS:

YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

NO

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

40 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.94239 19.09127

FISHING LICENSE:

LILL-ÅMAN FVO

STENABÄCK Ski lodge

Summer and winter, this is a great destination.

During the winter, the Stenabäck local heritage society is organising various activities at the cottage.

Foto: Ulrica Magnusson

SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE AREA:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

0 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.93906 19.03964

STOR-STEN Outside Kvarnåsen there is a remarkably large stone that has fascinated visitors from all over Sweden. In 2022, the area was restored and now has a new barbecue area with a shelter.

The large stone has likely ended up in this place due to the thick layer of ice that once covered the area. Old tales, however tells the story about giants carrying the stone, placing it here and cutting it in half. You can read more, both factual and fictional, about the stone once you are there.

SWIMMING FACILITIES:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

NO

COORDINATES:

Å M T R Ä S K SWIMMING FACILITIES:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

YES

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

10 METRES

COORDINATES:

64.89062 19.13972

R AG G S J Ö L I D E N This little oasis is right next to the Raggsjö village hall and the exhibition facilities for Torgny Lindgren.

SWIMMING FACILITIES:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

DISTANCE FROM ROAD:

0 METRES

VA J S J Ö N Nature reserve

Vajsjön nature reserve is well worth a visit. A large number of bird species nest here and can be observed from the lookout tower. The area also has a toilet, a great barbecue area and a number of beautiful log buildings. At the entrance to the reserve you will find the Vajsjö trail head, which leads you around the entire reserve. At a leisurely pace, it is a hike of about 3.5 hours. Take a break at one of the nice rest areas along the way.

SWIMMING AREA:

NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES:

YES

WIND SHELTER:

NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

YES

COORDINATES:

7205023, 713578

WINTER Wintertime, especially february through april, is a sacred time of year for most locals.

The sun has returned and the temperature is mild enough to spend a couple of hours outdoors. Many seek to spend time on a frozen lake, ice fishing or just relaxing with hot coffee or chocolate. Others may go for a more adrenaline prone activity like skiing or sledding. Either way, Norsjöbygden has something to offer all of us. The key to a happy time outdoors this time of year is many layers of clothing and loads of FIKA .

ICE FISHING Equipment can be borrowed at Rännuddens Camping.

Make sure to check if a fishing license is needed.

SLEDDING HILLS There is always a place to go sledding, just ask a local and they’ll let you know where the closest place is. Among the most popular is Mollwings backe, close to Vajsjöns nature reserve and Synvillan in Bastuträsk.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Floodlit trails can be found in the proximity of Norsjö Arena, Kvarnåsen, Åmliden near Källan hotell, Svansele, Norsjövallen, Båtfors, Bjurträsk and Bastuträsk. Read more about our floodlit trails on Norsjö Kommuns’ website

DOWNHILL SKIING Our local ski slope Solia, is run by volounteers. It is small but makes for a good daytrip. They have a limited selection of equipment to borrow. More information is available on their

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Norakammen

Rågmjölsvägen

Kyrkstigen The Church Trail

One of Norsjöbygdens most spectacular hiking trails is Norakammen. It runs along the ledges created by the thick ice that once covered the area.

We recommend starting in Inre Långträsket. Follow orange markings.

Rågmjölsvägen, also known as “the old road” was used for transporting goods to and from the harbour in Skellefteå for decades before modern roads was made. The trail between Bastuträsk and Malå was restored in 2022 and makes for a good hiking experience.

Map

Before Norsjöbygden got its’ own church in 1811, the people of Norsjö were expected to attend mass in Skellefteå at least twice a year, hence the name. The trail is partly restored but has some challenging bits here and there.

Follow orange markings.

The romantic trail

Toppstigen

Ready for five kilometers of pure love? This trail was restored recently and the initatiors chose to put a romantic twist on the project.

Along the trail you’ll find love hearts and poems, a perfect stroll for a first date perhaps?

This hiking trail leads you to the top of Västerbottens highest mountain, Åmliden. At the top there is a cabin in which you can have a little rest. Nearby is also a look out tower from where you get a spectacular view. Park by the hotel and follow the signs.

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