Alvesta, Kronoberg CountyAlvasjöBergkvara Castle RuinsSkälsnäs NaturreservatHelgasjönMuseum of SmålandAlvesta Kyrka
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Alvesta

Alvesta is a town in Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden of about 8,627 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit: 139 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens and 31 churches. The must-see places are Alvasjö, Bergkvara Castle Ruins and Skälsnäs Naturreservat.

56.8993° N, 14.5556° EPop. 8,627

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Within 30 km193 places
Within 50 km227
Must-see56
Notable201
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Alvasjö

Lake · 4 km

Bergkvara Castle Ruins, heritage site near Alvesta
Must-see

Bergkvara Castle Ruins

Heritage site · 14 km

Must-see

Skälsnäs Naturreservat

Nature spot · 18 km

Places near Alvesta by type

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One day from Alvesta

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alvesta
  2. Alvasjölake · 45 min
  3. Bergkvara Castle Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museum of Smålandmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kronoberg Castle Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Skälsnäs Naturreservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Alvesta
Today’s loopAlvestaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alvesta?

Alvasjö (lake, about 4 km), Bergkvara Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 14 km), Skälsnäs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 18 km), Helgasjön (lake, about 18 km), Kronoberg Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 19 km), Museum of Småland (museum, about 19 km).

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

227 places on Spotwander: 139 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 churches, 8 museums, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Alvesta?

Lillsjön, about 3 km by road; Romasjön (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Alvesta?

Björnholmarnas Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Sjöatorp (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alvesta?

Start in Alvesta, visit Alvasjö, then Bergkvara Castle Ruins, then Museum of Småland, then Kronoberg Castle Ruins, then Skälsnäs Naturreservat, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.