Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden

Places to visit near Ankarsrum

Ankarsrum is a town in Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden, home to about 1,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 183 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches and 5 treks. The must-see places are Blankavikens Naturreservat (20 km), Stegeholm Slottsruin (25 km) and Unos Torn (25 km).

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Ankarsrum at a glance

Location
Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden
Population
about 1,234
Coordinates
57.6990° N, 16.3341° E
Places within 50 km
205 (14 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 churches

Top places to visit near Ankarsrum

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ankarsrum: 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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Things to see near Ankarsrum, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ankarsrum

218 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ankarsrum. The closest is Axgöl (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ankarsrum

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ankarsrum. The closest is Hultserum (11 km); the best-known is Blankavikens Naturreservat (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ankarsrum

10 churches within 100 km of Ankarsrum. The closest is Ankarsrums Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Ankarsrum

5 treks within 100 km of Ankarsrum. The closest is Ankarumsslingan Tjustleden (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ankarsrum

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ankarsrum. The closest is Unos Torn (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Unos Torn · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Örnberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Garpedansberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Aboda Klint · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~93 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ankarsrum

4 museums within 100 km of Ankarsrum. The closest is Västerviks Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ankarsrum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ankarsrum
  2. 1 km Ankarsrums Kyrka · church, Kalmar County
  3. 1 km Axgöl · lake, Kalmar County
  4. 1 km Berggöl · lake, Kalmar County
  5. 19 km Blankavikens Naturreservat · nature spot, Kalmar County
  6. 18 km Ankarumsslingan Tjustleden · trek, Kalmar County
  7. 2 km Back to Ankarsrum

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From travellers near Ankarsrum

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How to reach Ankarsrum

    All places near Ankarsrum by distance

    Within 15 km of Ankarsrum

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Hulteglänn · lake · Kalmar County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Risingen · lake · Kalmar County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Brå · lake · Kalmar County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Nybogölen · lake · Kalmar County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Norra Kvill National Park · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Eckern · lake · Kalmar County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kullesjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ösjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Puksjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hultsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sarvegöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Hässleby-Silverån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kogöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Haregöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Tomgölen · lake · Kalmar County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Smälten · lake · Kalmar County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Döderhultarns Ateljé · museum · Kalmar County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Oskarshamns Kyrka · church · Kalmar County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Furö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Finnrevet · river spot · Kalmar County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fårhagsberget · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Granhultesjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Blå Jungfrun National Park · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Neptuni åkrar · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Ölands Norra Udde · attraction · Kalmar County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Emmarsgöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Trollskogen · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Gäddegöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Grönhögsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Rögölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Byrums Raukar · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Båtviksgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Norrsånna Lövskog · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Stuverydsbäcken · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Drögen · lake · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Horns Kungsgård · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Hornsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Mycklaflon · lake · Jönköping County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Risten · lake · Östergötland County · ~84 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ankarsrum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs183218Axgöl (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens220Hultserum (11 km)
    Churches910Ankarsrums Kyrka (1 km)
    Treks55Ankarumsslingan Tjustleden (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Unos Torn (25 km)
    Museums24Västerviks Museum (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Furö (62 km)
    Forts & heritage13Stegeholm Slottsruin (25 km)
    Other attractions03Ölands Norra Udde (73 km)

    Ankarsrum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ankarsrum?

    Blankavikens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 20 km), Ankarsrums Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Axgöl (lake, about 1 km), Berggöl (lake, about 2 km), Ankarumsslingan Tjustleden (trek, about 2 km), Kannsjön (lake, about 3 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 183 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches, 5 treks, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ankarsrum?

    Axgöl, about 1 km by road; Berggöl (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ankarsrum?

    Hultserum, about 11 km by road; Blankavikens Naturreservat (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ankarsrum?

    Ankarsrums Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Gladhammars Kyrka (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ankarsrum?

    Start in Ankarsrum, visit Ankarsrums Kyrka, then Axgöl, then Berggöl, then Blankavikens Naturreservat, then Ankarumsslingan Tjustleden, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ankarsrum?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Ankarsrum

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