Top 5 Lakes around Tierps kommun

For excellent swimming, Trollsjön is a popular choice, known for its clear, deep waters and amenities like bathing rafts and a grill area. The Mehedebybadet on the Dalälven river offers a fine sandy bottom and is very accessible, including a wheelchair ramp. You can also enjoy swimming at Österbybruk Camping & Lake, which has family-friendly facilities, and Södra Bruksdammen in the historic village of Lövstabruk.

Yes, several spots are great for families. The Mehedebybadet on the Dalälven is well-equipped with a jetty, grill area, playground, and benches. Österbybruk Camping & Lake provides a clean service building and a lake suitable for swimming. Trollsjön also offers bathing rafts and a grill area, making it suitable for a family day out.

Tämnaren is a nationally important bird lake, offering excellent opportunities for birdwatching from designated towers and boardwalks, especially during spring and autumn migrations. You can also find a birdwatching tower at Tegelsmorasjön, which includes a fireplace and parking.

Tierps kommun offers diverse natural beauty. You can find deep, clear waters at Trollsjön, which was formed from a former quarry. Tämnaren is a vast inland lake with tranquil surroundings. For stunning vistas, visit the View of Ängskärsundet, offering deep blue water and wildlife spotting. The Dalälven river landscape, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, features unique wetlands and flood plains.

Yes, the region offers various hiking opportunities. The long-distance hiking trail, Upplandsleden, passes through the Tämnaren area. For more options, you can explore routes like the Florarna Loop Trail or the easy Hike around udden — Ängskärs naturreservat. Find more details on these and other trails in the Hiking around Tierps kommun guide.

Besides hiking, the quiet roads around Tämnaren are suitable for cycling. The region also has running and road cycling routes. For running, consider the Nordklyxen loop from Rullsand. Road cyclists might enjoy the Älvkarleby Waterfall loop. You can find more routes in the Running Trails around Tierps kommun and Road Cycling Routes around Tierps kommun guides.

Yes, Södra Bruksdammen is located in the historic ironworks village of Lövstabruk, a significant cultural heritage site with an 18th-century environment, manor, and church. The Lower Dalälven river landscape is also recognized for its rich cultural history as part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The lakes offer different experiences throughout the year. Spring and autumn are ideal for birdwatching at Tämnaren. Summer is perfect for swimming and enjoying the peaceful environment with gentle breezes and blooming meadows. For tranquility and solitary walks, Bränntjärn is lovely year-round.

For a truly intimate and quiet natural experience, visit Bränntjärn. This smaller, secluded forest tarn is surrounded by tall spruce trees and moss-covered terrain, perfect for solitary walks, berry picking, or meditation away from crowds.

One unique landmark is the Red and White Teepee Marker, a man-made monument likely used as a marker for those traveling on the lake. It's an interesting structure built out of wooden poles.

Yes, the Båstaforsen Shelter at Storfärden Lake is a nice spot with wood available for a campfire, accessible on foot or by bike. Additionally, Trollsjön has benches and a grill area, and Tämnaren features several resting areas along the water's edge.