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Gråträsk
Gråträsk is a village in Sweden. It is located in the western part of Piteå kommun in the south of Norrbotten close to the Lappmarksgränsen, at an isthmus between the lakes Gråträsket (415 square yards) to the east and Pjesker (410 square yards) to the west. At the southernmost point there is a small lake, Vitsjön. At Notviken of Gråträsket is a bath place with a pier. The village is along the Military road, Military Road. History The indigenous Sámi peoples, Sámi people were first on the scene, taking advantage of the area's resources: good fishing and hunting grounds, and forests suitable for reindeer herding. The village itself dates back to the late Middle Ages, and first appeared in taxation records in 1543; two farmers were living here in 1570–1571, three in 1607, and four by 1667, making it one of the oldest agricultural settlements in the region. Swedish trade with the Lapland (Sweden), Lapland region in the 15th century and later being on the route used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piteå Kommun
Piteå (; ) is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. Piteå is Sweden's 58th largest city, with a population of 23,326. Geography Piteå is located at the mouth of the Pite River (), at the shore of the Bay of Bothnia. The central part is located on an islet called Häggholmen, which due to post-glacial rebound almost has become a part of the mainland; the land in northern Sweden rises at a rate of up to per year. Piteå's coastal location, with numerous islands and inlets, is one of the reasons it is a popular place for tourism both in summer and winter. It features a beach resort area called Pite Havsbad, around which there is a day spa, spa, a long sandy beach, a restaurant and a golf course. The area is also suitable for fishing and outdoor activities. In the winter, snow activities such as skiing and winter bathing are common. The water temperatures reportedly being Sweden's warmest during three consecutive s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
