Uppsala County, Sweden

Places to visit near Bålsta

Bålsta is a town in Uppsala County, Sweden, home to about 13,138 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 21 museums and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ekolsunds Slott (16 km), Hjälstaviken (17 km) and Skofjärden (19 km).

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Bålsta, Uppsala County
Bålsta, Uppsala County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bålsta at a glance

Location
Uppsala County, Sweden
Population
about 13,138
Coordinates
59.5671° N, 17.5278° E
Places within 50 km
120 (120 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Bålsta

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

131 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bålsta. The closest is Hjälstaviken (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hjälstaviken · lake · Uppsala County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Säbysjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Alstasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Valloxen · lake · Uppsala County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stordammen · lake · Uppsala County · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mälaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~36 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bålsta

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bålsta. The closest is Ekolsunds Slott (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bålsta

43 museums within 100 km of Bålsta. The closest is Enköpings Franciskankonvent (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bålsta

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bålsta. The closest is Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bålsta

13 parks within 100 km of Bålsta. The closest is Botaniska Trädgården (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Bålsta

9 churches within 100 km of Bålsta. The closest is Sankt Lars Katolska Kyrka (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bålsta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bålsta
  2. 16 km Ekolsunds Slott · heritage site, Uppsala County
  3. 2 km Hjälstaviken · lake, Uppsala County
  4. 17 km Skokloster Castle · heritage site, Uppsala County
  5. 1 km Skofjärden · beach, Uppsala County
  6. 35 km Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve · nature spot, Södermanland County
  7. 20 km Back to Bålsta

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How to reach Bålsta

    All places near Bålsta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bålsta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs31131Hjälstaviken (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2845Ekolsunds Slott (16 km)
    Museums2143Enköpings Franciskankonvent (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1735Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (20 km)
    Parks713Botaniska Trädgården (40 km)
    Churches69Sankt Lars Katolska Kyrka (41 km)
    Beaches & coast48Skofjärden (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Vikingaberget (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Selaön (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Uppsala Moské (43 km)

    Bålsta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bålsta?

    Ekolsunds Slott (heritage site, about 16 km), Hjälstaviken (lake, about 17 km), Skofjärden (beach, about 19 km), Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 20 km), Skokloster Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Sjöö Slott (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 21 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bålsta?

    Hjälstaviken, about 17 km by road; Säbysjön (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bålsta?

    Ekolsunds Slott, about 16 km by road; Skokloster Castle (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bålsta?

    Enköpings Franciskankonvent, about 33 km by road; Edsvik Konsthall (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bålsta?

    Start in Bålsta, visit Ekolsunds Slott, then Hjälstaviken, then Skokloster Castle, then Skofjärden, then Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bålsta?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Bålsta

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