Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Arbrå

Arbrå is a town in Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden, home to about 1,961 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 98 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 treks and 5 churches. The must-see places are Växsjön (9 km), Hälsingegården Gästgivars (9 km) and Stentjärnarna (21 km).

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Arbrå, Gävleborg County
Arbrå, Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arbrå at a glance

Location
Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden
Population
about 1,961
Coordinates
61.4667° N, 16.3833° E
Places within 50 km
137 (30 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 Arbrå

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arbrå: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arbrå

218 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arbrå. The closest is Flästasjön (4 km); the best-known is Växsjön (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arbrå

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arbrå. The closest is Majorns Hage Naturreservat (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Arbrå

11 treks within 100 km of Arbrå. The closest is Hälsingeleden Nyfors-Acktjärbo (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arbrå

5 churches within 100 km of Arbrå. The closest is Arbrå Kyrka (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arbrå

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arbrå. The closest is Gästgivars (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arbrå

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arbrå. The closest is Stor Bolleberget (15 km); the best-known is Hårgaberget (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Arbrå

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arbrå
  2. 1 km Forsön · river spot, Gävleborg County
  3. 8 km Växsjön · lake, Gävleborg County
  4. 22 km Stentjärnarna · lake, Gävleborg County
  5. 4 km Storsjön · lake, Gävleborg County
  6. 21 km Arbrå Kyrka · church, Gävleborg County
  7. 3 km Back to Arbrå

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From travellers near Arbrå

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How to reach Arbrå

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    Within 15 km of Arbrå

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arbrå by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs98218Flästasjön (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1216Majorns Hage Naturreservat (4 km)
    Treks1111Hälsingeleden Nyfors-Acktjärbo (9 km)
    Churches55Arbrå Kyrka (3 km)
    Forts & heritage45Gästgivars (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Stor Bolleberget (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Forsön (1 km)
    Museums12Söderhamns Museum (50 km)
    Other attractions11Hälsingegården Gästgivars (9 km)

    Arbrå: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arbrå?

    Växsjön (lake, about 9 km), Hälsingegården Gästgivars (attraction, about 9 km), Forsön (river spot, about 1 km), Stentjärnarna (lake, about 21 km), Storsjön (lake, about 23 km), Arbrå Kyrka (church, about 3 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 98 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 treks, 5 churches, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Arbrå?

    Flästasjön, about 4 km by road; Kyrksjön (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arbrå?

    Majorns Hage Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Grossjöbergets NR (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Arbrå?

    Hälsingeleden Nyfors-Acktjärbo, about 9 km by road; Hälsingeleden Bergebo-Nyfors (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arbrå?

    Start in Arbrå, visit Forsön, then Växsjön, then Stentjärnarna, then Storsjön, then Arbrå Kyrka, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arbrå?

    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 Arbrå

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