The village is located at the gateway to the mountains, with Gardfjället on the south side of the E12 motorway and the outermost part of the Ryfjäll massif to the north. At the village hall in the centre of the village you can get more information about places to visit and activities. The village hall with kitchen, room and stage can be booked for various activities. There is also an accessible defibrillator on the facade.
Near Forsmark you can also reach the Brattikken nature reserve with old-growth forest and mountain bogs. Closer to Gardfjället, you can reach Lappstugan by crossing the Gardikfors power station dam and hiking along a cross-marked summer or winter trail. On the north side of the Ume River, you can also reach Ryfjället and Vallifjället from the village via the trail up to Blomsterkåtan. The view from Hemberget is nice.