Excursion guide Norsjö

NORSJÖBYGDEN EXCURSION

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

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! The guide is available in swedish, english and german.

Freedom to roam

Sustainability 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 .

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.

& SHOPPING

ALTEREDS SKINN & SLÖJD

BASTUTRÄSK KULTURBYGGNADER

BLOMMOR & TING

CAFÉ MÖTESPLATSEN

CAFÉ ÅNGLOKET

DAGNYS I BJURSELE

DAHLBERGSGÅRDEN

ECOBUTIKEN

KAMERAMUSEUM

KLIPPGRÄNDENS CAFÉ

KNUT´N SECONDHAND

NYGÅRDEN - HILDAS VILDA

NORSJÖ HEMBYGDSOMRÅDE

SKIDLÖPARMUSEET

PETIKTRÄSKGÅRDEN - FANNYGÅRDEN

JAKTMUSEET - HÅLLÉNS CAFÉ

RAGGSJÖLIDEN - TORGNY LINDGRENS HEMBY

RINGVOR I RENGÅRD

MAT

BASTUTRÄSK CHARKUTERI

RISBERGS FÅRGÅRD

TALLHEDENS LANTBRUK

IDUNN WINES

SVANSELE GRÖNT

SVANSELE SMÅBRUK

JEUTHES BAGERI OCH SALUHALL

HEMBAGERI

MATILDAS

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!

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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!

CHANGING ROOMS: YES

BARBECUE FACILITIES: NEARBY WIND SHELTER: NO

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: YES

FISHING LICENSE: FREE

FISHING GUIDE NORSJÖ

MENSTRÄSK

In Mensträsk there are a couple of nice rest areas suitable for various activities. The main picture shows, among other things, the beau tiful 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

SWIMMING AREA: NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES: YES WIND SHELTER: YES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: NO COORDINATES: 65.07389 19.3654

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖÅN/MALÅNS FVO

BÄCKERUDDEN

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

RENGÅRDSDAMMEN

SWIMMING AREA YES BARBECUE FACILITIES: YES WIND SHELTER: NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: NO DISTANCE TO ROAD: 10 METRES COORDINATES: 64.937398 20.015048

NICKNORET

SWIMMING

SHELTER:

ACCESSIBLE:

65.09209 19.48397

FINNLIDEN

SWIMMING AREA

SHELTER:

ACCESSIBLE:

65.02432 19.42054

KRON-OLLES

SWIMMING AREA:

FACILITIES:

FROM

65.07068 19.24353

LIDSTRÄSKET

SWIMMING AREA: NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES: YES WIND SHELTER: NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: NO COORDINATES: 64.848964 19.748135

PJÄSÖRN

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 trav elling 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.

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

ÖRTRÄSK

SWIMMING AREA: NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES: YES WIND SHELTER: YES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: YES COORDINATES: 65.01542 19.61933

FISHING LICENSE: ÖRTRÄSK BYAFÖRENING

MALÅN

SWIMMING AREA NO

BARBECUE FACILITIES: YES WIND SHELTER: YES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: PARTIALLY COORDINATES: 64.999305 19.766084

FISHING LICENSE: NORSJÖ SPORTFISKEKLUBB

TREHOLMEN

SWIMMING AREA: NO BARBECUE FACILITIES: YES WIND SHELTER: YES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: YES COORDINATES: 65.10858 19.468

KARSBÄCKEN

SWIMMING AREA: NO BARBECUE AREA: NO WIND SHELTER: YES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: YES COORDINATES: 64.917546 19.916189

FISHING LICENSE: HOLMTRÄSKBYGDENS FVO

BIRKASTUGAN

Bastuträsk

SWIMMING

SYNVILLAN

SWIMMING AREA:

SWIMMING

BJURTRÄSK

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 Bjur träsk village, there is a small shop for local pro duce 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

KVAMMARN

Kvammarn beach is known for its shallow wa ters, which combined with the fine sandy bot tom 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

KVARNÅSEN

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 so ciety is organising various activities at the cottage.

SWIMMING AREA: NO BARBECUE AREA: YES WIND SHELTER: NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: YES DISTANCE FROM ROAD: 0 METRES COORDINATES: 64.93906 19.03964

Foto: Ulrica Magnusson

SWIMMING

RAGGSJÖLIDEN

SWIMMING

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:

WIND SHELTER:

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:

COORDINATES:

VAJSJÖN

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:

FACILITIES:

SHELTER:

ACCESSIBLE:

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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 clos est 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 Facebook page!

Norakammen

Rågmjölsvägen

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

Kyrkstigen

The Church Trail

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.

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Toppstigen

This hiking trail leads you to the top of Väster bottens 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.