Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden
Places to visit near Ärla
Ärla is a town in Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden, home to about 1,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Norrlången (6 km), Träskaten (12 km) and Ältaren (16 km).
Ärla at a glance
- Location
- Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden
- Population
- about 1,272
- Coordinates
- 59.2798° N, 16.6790° E
- Places within 50 km
- 35 (35 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 Ärla
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ärla: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- NorrlångenLakes & Dams · Södermanland CountyMust-see
- TräskatenLakes & Dams · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- ÄltarenLakes & Dams · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Vårfruberga AbbeyForts · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Sparreholms SlottForts · Södermanland CountyMust-see
- OrrhammarenLakes & Dams · Södermanland CountyMust-see
- Ridö-SundbyholmsarkipelagenWildlife · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- VisnarenLakes & Dams · Södermanland CountyMust-see
- RidönRivers · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Jaktstuguskogen NaturreservatWildlife · Södermanland CountyMust-see
- Tidö SlottForts · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Tynnelsö SlottForts · Södermanland CountyMust-see
More places near Ärla
- Fullerö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ängsö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
- Gripsholms Hjorthages Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
- Naten · lake · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Gripsholms Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
- Gripsholm Castle · museum · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mälaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
- Björnö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
- Alsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
- Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Johannisberg · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Båven · lake · Södermanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
Things to see near Ärla, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ärla
162 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ärla. The closest is Norrlången (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Norrlången · lake · Södermanland County · ~6 km · Must-see
- Träskaten · lake · Västmanland County · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ältaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Orrhammaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
- Visnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
- Naten · lake · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ärla
52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ärla. The closest is Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Jaktstuguskogen Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
- Fullerö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
- Gripsholms Hjorthages Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
- Björnö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
- Johannisberg · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Ärla
37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ärla. The closest is Vårfruberga Abbey (29 km). Best time: october to february.
- Vårfruberga Abbey · fort · Västmanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sparreholms Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
- Tidö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ängsö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
- Gripsholms Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
Museums near Ärla
24 museums within 100 km of Ärla. The closest is Gripsholm Castle (39 km). Best time: year-round.
- Gripsholm Castle · museum · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
- Miniature Kingdom · museum · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
- Vallby Friluftsmuseum · museum · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Arboga Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
Churches near Ärla
6 churches within 100 km of Ärla. The closest is Västerås Cathedral (47 km). Best time: year-round.
- Västerås Cathedral · church · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mariakyrkan · church · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ekerö Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~76 km · Must-see
- Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~91 km · Must-see
- Årsta Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~97 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Ärla
6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ärla. The closest is Haga Ekbackar (50 km). Best time: october to march.
- Haga Ekbackar · beach · Södermanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Blå Lagunen, Munsön · beach · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
- Skofjärden · beach · Uppsala County · ~88 km · Must-see
- Tvären · beach · Södermanland County · ~90 km · Must-see
- Klubbfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~92 km · Must-see
- Årstaviken · beach · Stockholm County · ~98 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Ärla
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.
- Start in Ärla
- 6 km Norrlången · lake, Södermanland County
- 24 km Sparreholms Slott · heritage site, Södermanland County
- 17 km Ältaren · lake, Västmanland County
- 7 km Träskaten · lake, Västmanland County
- 27 km Vårfruberga Abbey · heritage site, Västmanland County
- 29 km Back to Ärla
Plan a longer trip from Ärla — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Ärla
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How to reach Ärla
All places near Ärla by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lockvattnet · lake · Södermanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
- Strömsholm Castle · fort · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Miniature Kingdom · museum · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
- Tenaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
- Västerås Cathedral · church · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
- Holmbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Anundshög · fort · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Vallby Friluftsmuseum · museum · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Brunnstaåsen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Haga Ekbackar · beach · Södermanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Öljaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ålskäggaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Trosasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Samlingssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Näsnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mariakyrkan · church · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Fölsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sågsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Eriksbergssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lidsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Kårtorpssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Låttern · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Dammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ranksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Veckholms Prästholme · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Forssjösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Morpasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Djulösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Luvsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Frösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lagerlundssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Duveholmssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Glottran · lake · Södermanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Lillsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
- Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kappstasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Likstammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Eknaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Viren · lake · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kolsnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Hjälmaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ludgosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Långhalsen · lake · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Yngaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Hovgården · fort · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Glottrasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Hallbosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Arboga Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 13 | 162 | Norrlången (6 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 7 | 52 | Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen (30 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 8 | 37 | Vårfruberga Abbey (29 km) |
| Museums | 3 | 24 | Gripsholm Castle (39 km) |
| Churches | 1 | 6 | Västerås Cathedral (47 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 6 | Haga Ekbackar (50 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 4 | Ridön (32 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 4 | Vikingaberget (85 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 3 | Kolmården Wildlife Park (87 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 1 | Linudden (81 km) |
Ärla: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Ärla?
Norrlången (lake, about 6 km), Träskaten (lake, about 12 km), Ältaren (lake, about 16 km), Vårfruberga Abbey (heritage site, about 29 km), Sparreholms Slott (heritage site, about 29 km), Orrhammaren (lake, about 29 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ärla?
35 places on Spotwander: 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 church.
Which is the nearest lake to Ärla?
Norrlången, about 6 km by road; Träskaten (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ärla?
Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen, about 30 km by road; Jaktstuguskogen Naturreservat (33 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Ärla?
Vårfruberga Abbey, about 29 km by road; Sparreholms Slott (29 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Ärla?
Start in Ärla, visit Norrlången, then Sparreholms Slott, then Ältaren, then Träskaten, then Vårfruberga Abbey, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Ärla?
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.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ärla’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ärla on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.