Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden

Places to visit near Älmsta

Älmsta is a town in Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden, home to about 1,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Väddö (9 km), Albert Engström-museum (19 km) and Hallstavik Lower Light (19 km).

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Älmsta at a glance

Location
Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden
Population
about 1,376
Coordinates
59.9667° N, 18.8000° E
Places within 50 km
34 (18 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 Älmsta

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Älmsta

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Älmsta

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

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Museums near Älmsta

21 museums within 100 km of Älmsta. The closest is Roslagens Sjöfartsmuseum (1 km); the best-known is Albert Engström-museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Älmsta

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Älmsta. The closest is Batteri Arholma (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Älmsta

8 churches within 100 km of Älmsta. The closest is Väddö Kyrka (3 km); the best-known is Hallstavik Lower Light (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Älmsta

7 parks within 100 km of Älmsta. The closest is Stadsträdgården (82 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Älmsta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Älmsta
  2. 1 km Roslagens Sjöfartsmuseum · museum, Stockholm County
  3. 21 km Simpnäsklubb · beach, Stockholm County
  4. 15 km Väddö · river spot, Stockholm County
  5. 20 km Albert Engström-museum · museum, Uppsala County
  6. 17 km Hallstavik Lower Light · church, Uppsala County
  7. 19 km Back to Älmsta

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From travellers near Älmsta

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    All places near Älmsta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Vällen · lake · Uppsala County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Östra Tvärnö · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Söder-Giningen · lake · Uppsala County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Penningby Castle · fort · Uppsala County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Furusund · river spot · Stockholm County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Tjärven · beach · Stockholm County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Ängsö National Park · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Blidö · river spot · Stockholm County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Equmeniakyrkan · church · Uppsala County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Testen · lake · Uppsala County · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Älmsta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1240Bornan (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens930Storängens Naturreservat (2 km)
    Museums221Roslagens Sjöfartsmuseum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage220Batteri Arholma (27 km)
    Churches38Väddö Kyrka (3 km)
    Parks07Stadsträdgården (82 km)
    Beaches & coast26Simpnäsklubb (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Väddö (9 km)
    Other attractions02Grundkallen Lighthouse (74 km)
    Treks11Roslagsleden, Etapp 10 (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Uppsala Moské (82 km)

    Älmsta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Älmsta?

    Väddö (river spot, about 9 km), Albert Engström-museum (museum, about 19 km), Hallstavik Lower Light (church, about 19 km), Roslagens Sjöfartsmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Simpnäsklubb (beach, about 22 km), Storängens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 2 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Älmsta?

    Bornan, about 5 km by road; Gåsvikssjön (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Älmsta?

    Storängens Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Kråkmyrens Naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Älmsta?

    Roslagens Sjöfartsmuseum, about 1 km by road; Albert Engström-museum (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Älmsta?

    Start in Älmsta, visit Roslagens Sjöfartsmuseum, then Simpnäsklubb, then Väddö, then Albert Engström-museum, then Hallstavik Lower Light, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Älmsta?

    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 Älmsta

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