Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden

Places to visit near Åhus

Åhus is a town in Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden, home to about 9,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 54 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Vittskövle Slott (14 km), Forsakar Vattenfall (21 km) and Maltesholm Slott (24 km).

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Åhus, Skåne County
Åhus, Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Åhus at a glance

Location
Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden
Population
about 9,840
Coordinates
55.9167° N, 14.2833° E
Places within 50 km
120 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Åhus

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Åhus

97 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Åhus. The closest is Södra Äspets Naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Åhus

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Åhus. The closest is Aose Hus (2 km); the best-known is Vittskövle Slott (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Åhus

26 churches within 100 km of Åhus. The closest is St Mary Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Åhus

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Åhus. The closest is Svarta Sjö (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Svarta Sjö · lake · Skåne County · ~5 km
  • Hammarsjön · lake · Skåne County · ~12 km
  • Lyngsjön · lake · Skåne County · ~17 km
  • Vesan · lake · Blekinge County · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Väjlasjö · lake · Skåne County · ~20 km
  • Bosarpasjön · lake · Skåne County · ~42 km · Must-see

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Museums near Åhus

14 museums within 100 km of Åhus. The closest is Sankta Annas Gille (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Åhus

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Åhus. The closest is Nävlingeåsen (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nävlingeåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Ryssberget · viewpoint · Blekinge County · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Göingeåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Romeleåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Rallate · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~81 km · Must-see
  • Hammeren Fyr · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~95 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Åhus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Åhus
  2. 2 km Aose Hus · heritage site, Skåne County
  3. 1 km St Mary Church · church, Skåne County
  4. 1 km Sankta Annas Gille · museum, Skåne County
  5. 22 km Forsakar Vattenfall · waterfall, Skåne County
  6. 6 km Vittskövle Slott · heritage site, Skåne County
  7. 14 km Back to Åhus

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How to reach Åhus

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    Within 15 km of Åhus

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Åhus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5497Södra Äspets Naturreservat (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1646Aose Hus (2 km)
    Churches2526St Mary Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1021Svarta Sjö (5 km)
    Museums514Sankta Annas Gille (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Nävlingeåsen (33 km)
    Waterfalls33Forsakar Vattenfall (21 km)
    Beaches & coast13Haväng (28 km)
    Parks03Sankt Hans Backar (89 km)
    Other attractions11Sweden's Lowest Point (17 km)
    Caves11Tykarpsgrottan (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Hanö (46 km)

    Åhus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Åhus?

    Vittskövle Slott (heritage site, about 14 km), Forsakar Vattenfall (waterfall, about 21 km), Sankta Annas Gille (museum, about 1 km), St Mary Church (church, about 1 km), Aose Hus (heritage site, about 2 km), Södra Äspets Naturreservat (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 54 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Åhus?

    Södra Äspets Naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Sånnarna (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Åhus?

    Aose Hus, about 2 km by road; Älleköpingestenen (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Åhus?

    St Mary Church, about 1 km by road; Rinkaby Kyrka (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Åhus?

    Start in Åhus, visit Aose Hus, then St Mary Church, then Sankta Annas Gille, then Forsakar Vattenfall, then Vittskövle Slott, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Åhus?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Åhus

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