Holmöarna
(0 KM)
The islands are situated in the Norra Kvarken narrows between the Bothnian Sea to the south and the Bothnian Bay to the north. Holmöarna's nature is quite diverse with areas covered in forest, bogs and lakes , and the islands have a rich birdlife. The islands' natural life is so special
Kvarken
(29 KM)
On the Finnish side of Kvarken, there is a large archipelago. Most of the small islands are inhabited. The archipelago is smaller on the Swedish side of the region, and the islands have much steeper shores. The Kvarken region was historically important also, because mail was delivered across
Sävar
(37 KM)
It is located by E4 about 15 km north of Umeå , Sweden. Sävar is mostly known for being the last battlefield of the Finnish War . [ edit ] References ^ a b c "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km 2 2000 och 2005" (in Swedish) (xls). Statistics Sweden . http
Bygdeå
(38 KM)
The town is situated some 15 kilometers south of the municipal seat Robertsfors . Transportations are reliable via the European route E4 . The town name is first traced from 1314, as the name of Bygdeå Court District . [ edit ] History One of the last battles of Finnish War between Russia
Battle of Ratan and Sävar
(40 KM)
The Battle of Sävar and Ratan is actually two separate battles fought a day apart. They are mentioned together as it was the same armies that fought both battles and the later battle was essentially an extension of the first one. The battle of Sävar and Ratan was the last battle on Swedish
Valsörarna
(42 KM)
The name Valsörarna is of Swedish origin, roughly meaning "the islands of whales." It is believed that the name was derived from the stone-clad shores and the moraine which resembles a whale . The Finnish name Valassaaret is believed to have been derived from the Swedish word. [ edit ]
Sikeå
(50 KM)
Sikeå From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search This article is an orphan , as few or no other articles link to it . Please introduce links to this page from related articles ; suggestions are available . (March 2010) Sikeå is a locality situated
Yttertavle
(52 KM)
Yttertavle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . It does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve it by citing reliable sources
Holmsund
(53 KM)
If you come by Holmsund make sure you eat from one of the restaurants and take a piece of cake from Nisses Conditori . The famous singer Lisa Miskovsky is from Holmsund.(Born in Obbola , raised in Holmsund). Vinnie Jones played one season for IFK Holmsund in 1986 and helped them win the
Robertsfors
(53 KM)
Robertsfors is named after the Scotsman Robert Finlay, who, together with John Jennings, founded an ironworks there in 1751. [ edit ] Well known people from Robertsfors Maria Andersson , musician, member of Sahara Hotnights Josephine Forsman , musician, member of Sahara Hotnights Jennie
