Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden

Places to visit near Brevik

Brevik is a town in Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden, home to about 8,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 museums, 24 forts & heritage and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Millesgården (6 km), The Police Museum (6 km) and Swedish Police Museum (6 km).

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Brevik, Uppsala County
Brevik, Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brevik at a glance

Location
Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden
Population
about 8,024
Coordinates
59.3500° N, 18.2000° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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 Brevik

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

122 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brevik. The closest is Abborrträsk (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Brevik

43 museums within 100 km of Brevik. The closest is Millesgården (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brevik

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brevik. The closest is The Arsenal (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brevik

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brevik. The closest is Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Brevik

13 parks within 100 km of Brevik. The closest is Skansen (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Brevik

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brevik. The closest is Baggensfjärden (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Brevik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brevik
  2. 6 km Millesgården · museum, Uppsala County
  3. 4 km The Police Museum · museum, Stockholm County
  4. 1 km Swedish Police Museum · museum, Uppsala County
  5. 5 km Järlasjön · lake, Stockholm County
  6. 10 km Abborrträsk · lake, Uppsala County
  7. 7 km Back to Brevik

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How to reach Brevik

    All places near Brevik by distance

    Within 15 km of Brevik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brevik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89122Abborrträsk (7 km)
    Museums2743Millesgården (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2442The Arsenal (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1841Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve (8 km)
    Parks613Skansen (8 km)
    Beaches & coast611Baggensfjärden (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves48Kungshatt (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Åsöberget (9 km)
    Churches27Årsta Kyrka (13 km)
    Other attractions01Korsö Torn (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Uppsala Moské (83 km)

    Brevik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brevik?

    Millesgården (museum, about 6 km), The Police Museum (museum, about 6 km), Swedish Police Museum (museum, about 6 km), Abborrträsk (lake, about 7 km), Järlasjön (lake, about 7 km), Svindersvik (museum, about 7 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 museums, 24 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brevik?

    Abborrträsk, about 7 km by road; Järlasjön (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Brevik?

    Millesgården, about 6 km by road; The Police Museum (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brevik?

    The Arsenal, about 9 km by road; Tessin Palace (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brevik?

    Start in Brevik, visit Millesgården, then The Police Museum, then Swedish Police Museum, then Järlasjön, then Abborrträsk, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brevik?

    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 Brevik

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