Stockholm County, Sweden

Places to visit near Bro

Bro is a town in Stockholm County, Sweden, home to about 8,266 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 38 museums and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (11 km), Almare-Stäkets Borg (13 km) and Rosersbergs Collection (17 km).

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Bro, Stockholm County
Bro, Stockholm County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bro at a glance

Location
Stockholm County, Sweden
Population
about 8,266
Coordinates
59.5167° N, 17.6333° E
Places within 50 km
164 (164 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 Bro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bro: 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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Things to see near Bro, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bro

131 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bro. The closest is Hjälstaviken (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hjälstaviken · lake · Uppsala County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Råcksta Träsk · lake · Uppsala County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Säbysjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kyrksjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Lötsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Judarn · lake · Uppsala County · ~32 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bro

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bro. The closest is Almare-Stäkets Borg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bro

43 museums within 100 km of Bro. The closest is Edsvik Konsthall (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bro

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bro. The closest is Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bro

13 parks within 100 km of Bro. The closest is Bollhustäppan (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Bro

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bro. The closest is Blå Lagunen, Munsön (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bro
  2. 17 km Väsby Hage Nature Reserve · nature spot, Södermanland County
  3. 10 km Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve · nature spot, Södermanland County
  4. 11 km Almare-Stäkets Borg · heritage site, Uppsala County
  5. 15 km Rosersbergs Collection · heritage site, Uppsala County
  6. 5 km Steningedalen · nature spot, Uppsala County
  7. 20 km Back to Bro

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How to reach Bro

    All places near Bro by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Mörtsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Magelungen · lake · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Malmsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Bromsbo Sjö · lake · Uppsala County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ågestasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Orlångens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ältasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kvarnsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sandasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Orlången · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hacksjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Flaten · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gölan · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lötsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Old Uppsala · fort · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Strålsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Funbosjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ramsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Getaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Abborrträsk · lake · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Visnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Gamla Uppsala Kyrka · church · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Disagården · museum · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Knipträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Norrsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Holmträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Axaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Grötfatet · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ryssjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hamn · museum · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Leksaksmuseet · museum · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Skinnmossen · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ängsö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Stora Skogssjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Rudträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Fiby Urskogs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Trehörningen · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Drevviken · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Åvinge · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lundsjön-Dammsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39131Hjälstaviken (27 km)
    Forts & heritage3243Almare-Stäkets Borg (13 km)
    Museums3843Edsvik Konsthall (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2138Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Parks1313Bollhustäppan (41 km)
    Beaches & coast68Blå Lagunen, Munsön (20 km)
    Churches68Ekerö Kyrka (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Vikingaberget (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Selaön (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Uppsala Moské (50 km)

    Bro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bro?

    Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Almare-Stäkets Borg (heritage site, about 13 km), Rosersbergs Collection (heritage site, about 17 km), Väsby Hage Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Steningedalen (nature spot, about 20 km), Blå Lagunen, Munsön (beach, about 20 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 38 museums, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bro?

    Hjälstaviken, about 27 km by road; Råcksta Träsk (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bro?

    Almare-Stäkets Borg, about 13 km by road; Rosersbergs Collection (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bro?

    Edsvik Konsthall, about 25 km by road; MC Collection Museum (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bro?

    Start in Bro, visit Väsby Hage Nature Reserve, then Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve, then Almare-Stäkets Borg, then Rosersbergs Collection, then Steningedalen, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bro?

    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 Bro

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