Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Åsa

Åsa is a town in Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden, home to about 6,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tjolöholms Slott (7 km), Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat (7 km) and Hanhals Borgruin (14 km).

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Åsa, Halland County
Åsa, Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Åsa at a glance

Location
Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden
Population
about 6,084
Coordinates
57.3500° N, 12.1167° E
Places within 50 km
148 (23 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 Åsa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Åsa: 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 Åsa

142 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Åsa. The closest is Ölmevallasjön (7 km); the best-known is Lygnern (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Åsa

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Åsa. The closest is Näsbokroks Naturreservat (3 km); the best-known is Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Åsa

29 churches within 100 km of Åsa. The closest is Sankt Lars Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Åsa

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Åsa. The closest is Tjolöholms Slott (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Åsa

9 museums within 100 km of Åsa. The closest is Äskhults by (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Åsa

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Åsa. The closest is Lilleland (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Lilleland · river spot · Halland County · ~16 km
  • Kungen · river spot · Halland County · ~25 km
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Læsø · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~82 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Åsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Åsa
  2. 7 km Tjolöholms Slott · heritage site, Halland County
  3. 7 km Hanhals Borgruin · heritage site, Halland County
  4. 16 km Äskhults by · museum, Halland County
  5. 23 km Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  6. 15 km Nidingens Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 17 km Back to Åsa

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From travellers near Åsa

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How to reach Åsa

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    Within 15 km of Åsa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Åsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68142Ölmevallasjön (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3348Näsbokroks Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches2829Sankt Lars Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage39Tjolöholms Slott (7 km)
    Museums39Äskhults by (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves28Lilleland (16 km)
    Beaches & coast36Kungsbackafjorden (8 km)
    Parks14Trädgårdsföreningen (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Fjärås Bräcka (15 km)
    Treks22Hallandsleden Part Äskhult - Stättared (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Nasir Mosque (48 km)
    Other attractions12Shoreline-Stenen (49 km)
    Waterfalls11Vattenfallet I Albäck (22 km)

    Åsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Åsa?

    Tjolöholms Slott (heritage site, about 7 km), Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat (nature spot, about 7 km), Hanhals Borgruin (heritage site, about 14 km), Äskhults by (museum, about 16 km), Nidingens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 17 km), Sankt Lars Kyrka (church, about 1 km).

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

    148 places on Spotwander: 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Åsa?

    Ölmevallasjön, about 7 km by road; Torpasjön (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Åsa?

    Näsbokroks Naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Åsa?

    Sankt Lars Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Ölmevalla Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Åsa?

    Start in Åsa, visit Tjolöholms Slott, then Hanhals Borgruin, then Äskhults by, then Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat, then Nidingens Naturreservat, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Åsa?

    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 Åsa

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