Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Braås

Braås is a town in Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden, home to about 1,692 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 125 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Tolgasjön (20 km), Asasjön (22 km) and Bergsjön (23 km).

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Braås, Kronoberg County
Braås, Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Braås at a glance

Location
Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden
Population
about 1,692
Coordinates
57.0667° N, 15.0500° E
Places within 50 km
189 (21 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Braås

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

151 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Braås. The closest is Drättingesjön (3 km); the best-known is Tolgasjön (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Tolgasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Asasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bergsjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hangsjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Drättingesjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~3 km
  • Löjesjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~24 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Braås

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Braås. The closest is Sjösås äng (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Braås

25 churches within 100 km of Braås. The closest is Sjösås Gamla Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Braås

9 museums within 100 km of Braås. The closest is Steam Boat Thor (26 km); the best-known is Emigrant Institute (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Braås

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Braås. The closest is Ancient Stronghold of Gripeberg (24 km); the best-known is Kronoberg Castle Ruins (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Braås

3 treks within 100 km of Braås. The closest is The Hiking Path (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Braås

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Braås
  2. 1 km Sjösås äng · nature spot, Kronoberg County
  3. 1 km Sjösås Gamla Kyrka · church, Kronoberg County
  4. 22 km Asasjön · lake, Kronoberg County
  5. 10 km Tolgasjön · lake, Kronoberg County
  6. 18 km Braås Park · nature spot, Kronoberg County
  7. 2 km Back to Braås

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From travellers near Braås

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How to reach Braås

    All places near Braås by distance

    Within 15 km of Braås

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Braås by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs125151Drättingesjön (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3448Sjösås äng (1 km)
    Churches1825Sjösås Gamla Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums39Steam Boat Thor (26 km)
    Forts & heritage45Ancient Stronghold of Gripeberg (24 km)
    Treks33The Hiking Path (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Aboda Klint (69 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Helgö (27 km)
    Beaches & coast11Skälsnäs Badplats (27 km)

    Braås: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Braås?

    Tolgasjön (lake, about 20 km), Sjösås Gamla Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Sjösås äng (nature spot, about 1 km), Asasjön (lake, about 22 km), Braås Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Bergsjön (lake, about 23 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 125 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches, 3 museums, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Braås?

    Drättingesjön, about 3 km by road; Madkroken (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Braås?

    Sjösås äng, about 1 km by road; Braås Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Braås?

    Sjösås Gamla Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Drev-Hornaryds Kyrka (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Braås?

    Start in Braås, visit Sjösås äng, then Sjösås Gamla Kyrka, then Asasjön, then Tolgasjön, then Braås Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Braås?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Braås

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