Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden
Places to visit near Barkarö
Barkarö is a town in Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden, home to about 1,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Johannisberg (4 km), Fullerö (4 km) and Tidö Slott (6 km).
Barkarö at a glance
- Location
- Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden
- Population
- about 1,404
- Coordinates
- 59.5493° N, 16.5074° E
- Places within 50 km
- 46 (46 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 Barkarö
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barkarö: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- JohannisbergWildlife · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- FulleröWildlife · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Tidö SlottForts · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- BjörnöWildlife · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Västerås CathedralChurches · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Vallby FriluftsmuseumMuseums · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- RidönRivers · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Ridö-SundbyholmsarkipelagenWildlife · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- AnundshögForts · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Strömsholm CastleForts · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- Ängsö SlottForts · Västmanland CountyMust-see
- LångsjönLakes & Dams · Västmanland CountyMust-see
More places near Barkarö
- Toftsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Västersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
- Miniature Kingdom · museum · Västmanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
- Vårfruberga Abbey · fort · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
- Glåpen · lake · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
- Gnien · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sörsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
- Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
- Haga Ekbackar · beach · Södermanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
- Norrsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
Things to see near Barkarö, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barkarö
146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barkarö. The closest is Långsjön (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Långsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Toftsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Västersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
- Glåpen · lake · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barkarö
38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barkarö. The closest is Johannisberg (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Johannisberg · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~4 km · Must-see
- Fullerö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~4 km · Must-see
- Björnö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~8 km · Must-see
- Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~11 km · Must-see
- Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
- Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
Museums near Barkarö
24 museums within 100 km of Barkarö. The closest is Vallby Friluftsmuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- Vallby Friluftsmuseum · museum · Västmanland County · ~10 km · Must-see
- Miniature Kingdom · museum · Västmanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
- Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
- Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum · Uppsala County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Arboga Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Aguélimuseet · museum · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Barkarö
23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barkarö. The closest is Tidö Slott (6 km). Best time: october to february.
- Tidö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~6 km · Must-see
- Anundshög · fort · Västmanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Strömsholm Castle · fort · Västmanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ängsö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Vårfruberga Abbey · fort · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
Churches near Barkarö
12 churches within 100 km of Barkarö. The closest is Västerås Cathedral (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Västerås Cathedral · church · Västmanland County · ~9 km · Must-see
- Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mariakyrkan · church · Södermanland County · ~80 km · Must-see
- Norbergs Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~83 km · Must-see
- Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka · church · Uppsala County · ~90 km · Must-see
Parks near Barkarö
7 parks within 100 km of Barkarö. The closest is Botaniska Trädgården (89 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Botaniska Trädgården · park · Uppsala County · ~89 km · Must-see
- Observatorieparken · park · Uppsala County · ~89 km · Must-see
- Vasaparken · park · Uppsala County · ~89 km · Must-see
- Engelska Parken · park · Uppsala County · ~89 km · Must-see
- Universitetsparken · park · Uppsala County · ~90 km · Must-see
- Fyrishov · park · Uppsala County · ~90 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Barkarö
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.
- Start in Barkarö
- 4 km Johannisberg · nature spot, Västmanland County
- 5 km Västerås Cathedral · church, Västmanland County
- 9 km Björnö · nature spot, Västmanland County
- 7 km Fullerö · nature spot, Västmanland County
- 6 km Tidö Slott · heritage site, Västmanland County
- 6 km Back to Barkarö
Plan a longer trip from Barkarö — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Barkarö
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How to reach Barkarö
All places near Barkarö by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Gryten · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mälaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum · Uppsala County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Stora Nadden · lake · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Vågsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lundbysjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
- Rölösjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
- Norrlången · lake · Södermanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Otjärn · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lomtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
- Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
- Stentjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
- Älgstand · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
- Stora Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Träskaten · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ljusvattnet · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Abborrtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lilla Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Gussjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Långnälasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Pytteln · lake · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Klysnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lillsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sunnasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Arboga Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Aguélimuseet · museum · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Virsbosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Stora Flyten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Västlandasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ältaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Långforsen · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rölen · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Långsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Kalkugnsberget · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Tjurlången · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
- Silvköparen · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sirsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
- Olof-Jons Damm · lake · Västmanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Stora Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Åndern · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Skedvisjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Alstasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Ryssjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Järndammen · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Högsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Visnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Bromsbo Sjö · lake · Uppsala County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mellan-Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Ekolsunds Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Åmänningen · lake · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
- Hålsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lilla Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
- Hjälstaviken · lake · Uppsala County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Ramsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Salnecke Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~64 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 28 | 146 | Långsjön (26 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 38 | Johannisberg (4 km) |
| Museums | 4 | 24 | Vallby Friluftsmuseum (10 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 6 | 23 | Tidö Slott (6 km) |
| Churches | 1 | 12 | Västerås Cathedral (9 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 7 | Botaniska Trädgården (89 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 3 | Haga Ekbackar (37 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 2 | Ridön (10 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Uppsala Moské (91 km) |
Barkarö: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Barkarö?
Johannisberg (nature spot, about 4 km), Fullerö (nature spot, about 4 km), Tidö Slott (heritage site, about 6 km), Björnö (nature spot, about 8 km), Västerås Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Vallby Friluftsmuseum (museum, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barkarö?
46 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 1 church.
Which is the nearest lake to Barkarö?
Långsjön, about 26 km by road; Toftsjön (27 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Barkarö?
Johannisberg, about 4 km by road; Fullerö (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Barkarö?
Vallby Friluftsmuseum, about 10 km by road; Miniature Kingdom (33 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Barkarö?
Start in Barkarö, visit Johannisberg, then Västerås Cathedral, then Björnö, then Fullerö, then Tidö Slott, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Barkarö?
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.
Towns near Barkarö
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- Places near Dingtuna · 9 km
- Places near Västerås · 10 km
- Places near Irsta · 15 km
- Places near Hökåsen · 17 km
- Places near Torshälla · 19 km
- Places near Kvicksund · 19 km
- Places near Kolbäck · 20 km
- Places near Tillberga · 20 km
- Places near Hallstahammar · 22 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barkarö’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barkarö on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.