Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Åby

Åby is a town in Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden, home to about 6,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 82 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Arbetets Museum (11 km), Norrköping Art Museum (12 km) and Glan (17 km).

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Åby, Östergötland County
Åby, Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Åby at a glance

Location
Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden
Population
about 6,917
Coordinates
58.6667° N, 16.1833° E
Places within 50 km
139 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Åby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Åby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Åby

  • Jursla Gammelskog · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~3 km
  • Nedre Glottern · lake · Östergötland County · ~3 km
  • Duvbergsgrottan · cave · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Toren · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Yxbacken · viewpoint · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Kyrkgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Bengtgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Tolen · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Råsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Lunnsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Gransjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Kvillinge Kyrka · church · Östergötland County · ~4 km

Things to see near Åby, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Åby

141 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Åby. The closest is Torshagskärret (1 km); the best-known is Glan (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Glan · lake · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Torshagskärret · lake · Östergötland County · ~1 km
  • Modergölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~2 km
  • Nedre Glottern · lake · Östergötland County · ~3 km
  • Toren · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km
  • Kyrkgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~4 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Åby

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Åby. The closest is Dvardalaskogens Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Åby

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Åby. The closest is Björnsnäs (2 km); the best-known is Löfstad Castle (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Åby

10 museums within 100 km of Åby. The closest is Arbetets Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Åby

8 churches within 100 km of Åby. The closest is Ättetorpskyrkan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Åby

8 caves within 100 km of Åby. The closest is Duvbergsgrottan (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Åby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Åby
  2. 17 km Glan · lake, Södermanland County
  3. 12 km Löfstad Castle · heritage site, Södermanland County
  4. 11 km Arbetets Museum · museum, Södermanland County
  5. 1 km Norrköping Art Museum · museum, Södermanland County
  6. 23 km Kolmården Wildlife Park · park, Södermanland County
  7. 20 km Back to Åby

Plan a longer trip from Åby — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Åby

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How to reach Åby

    All places near Åby by distance

    Within 15 km of Åby

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Nävsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Kvarnsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Rinkebysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Yngaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Nävsjön · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Roxen · lake · Östergötland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Eriksbergssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Forssjösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Kårtorpssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Djulösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Tisnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Roxen · lake · Södermanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Nävekvarns Klint · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Ekenäs Slott · fort · Östergötland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Stegeborgs Slottsruin · fort · Östergötland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Bärsta · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Duveholmssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Stora Bötet · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Hallbosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Alstorpdammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Mariakyrkan · church · Södermanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Luvsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Tokorp · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Berga Kulle · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Trollskogens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Brunnstaåsen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Sjöskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Svinstadsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Lillsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Näsnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Viren · lake · Södermanland County · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Åby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs82141Torshagskärret (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2751Dvardalaskogens Naturreservat (2 km)
    Forts & heritage718Björnsnäs (2 km)
    Museums210Arbetets Museum (11 km)
    Churches68Ättetorpskyrkan (1 km)
    Caves88Duvbergsgrottan (4 km)
    Treks44Rödgölenleden (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Yxbacken (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Händelö (7 km)
    Parks11Kolmården Wildlife Park (20 km)
    Other attractions01Linudden (66 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tvären (91 km)

    Åby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Åby?

    Arbetets Museum (museum, about 11 km), Norrköping Art Museum (museum, about 12 km), Glan (lake, about 17 km), Löfstad Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Kolmården Wildlife Park (park, about 20 km), Ättetorpskyrkan (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Åby?

    139 places on Spotwander: 82 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Åby?

    Torshagskärret, about 1 km by road; Modergölen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Åby?

    Dvardalaskogens Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Pjältåns Naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Åby?

    Björnsnäs, about 2 km by road; Krusenhof (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Åby?

    Start in Åby, visit Glan, then Löfstad Castle, then Arbetets Museum, then Norrköping Art Museum, then Kolmården Wildlife Park, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Åby?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Åby

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Åby’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Åby on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.