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Avesta

Avesta is a town in Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden of about 11,949 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna, Norbergs Kyrka and Nya Lapphyttan.

60.1427° N, 16.1629° EPop. 11,949

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see149
Notable58
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Avesta

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:44 pm

59 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 Avesta
  2. Grytnäs Kyrkachurch · 30 min
  3. Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarnalake · 45 min
  4. Krylbo Kyrkachurch · 30 min
  5. Norbergs Kyrkachurch · 30 min
  6. Grevensbergs Domänreservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Avesta
Today’s loopAvestaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Avesta?

Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna (lake, about 9 km), Norbergs Kyrka (church, about 20 km), Nya Lapphyttan (museum, about 21 km), Jularbomuseet (museum, about 1 km), Avesta Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Myntmuseet (museum, about 1 km).

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

86 places on Spotwander: 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 6 churches, 2 treks.

Which is the nearest lake to Avesta?

Myrsjön, about 4 km by road; Knuttjärnen (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Avesta?

Bjurforsbäcken, about 2 km by road; Avesta Wisent Park (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avesta?

Start in Avesta, visit Grytnäs Kyrka, then Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna, then Krylbo Kyrka, then Norbergs Kyrka, then Grevensbergs Domänreservat, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.