Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden

Places to visit near Djurås

Djurås is a town in Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden, home to about 2,128 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 138 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Stensjön (25 km), Sättersbotjärnen (25 km) and Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden (29 km).

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Djurås, Dalarna County
Djurås, Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Djurås at a glance

Location
Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden
Population
about 2,128
Coordinates
60.5606° N, 15.1328° E
Places within 50 km
205 (8 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

Top places to visit near Djurås

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Djurås: 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 Djurås, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Djurås

161 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Djurås. The closest is Nässjön (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Djurås

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Djurås. The closest is Backmon (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Djurås

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Djurås. The closest is Sör Amsbergs Fäbodar (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Djurås

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Djurås. The closest is Djurmo Klack (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Djurås

7 churches within 100 km of Djurås. The closest is Gagnefs Kyrka (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Djurås

6 museums within 100 km of Djurås. The closest is Gagnefs Minnesstuga (hembygdsgård) (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Djurås

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Djurås
  2. 2 km Sandsjön · lake, Dalarna County
  3. 2 km Nässjön · lake, Dalarna County
  4. 2 km Präst-Ollesjön · lake, Dalarna County
  5. 1 km Nybrosjön · lake, Dalarna County
  6. 1 km Djurmosjön · lake, Dalarna County
  7. 3 km Back to Djurås

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From travellers near Djurås

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How to reach Djurås

    All places near Djurås by distance

    Within 15 km of Djurås

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Lake Väsman · lake · Gävleborg County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Rosttjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Styggforsen · waterfall · Gävleborg County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Hyn · lake · Gävleborg County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Rotsjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Stora Kröntjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Norbergs Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Nya Lapphyttan · museum · Västmanland County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Mosstjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Bocksjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Älgsjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Sävertjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Fagersta Herrgård · lake · Västmanland County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Vansattatjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Österbergsmurens Natureservat · sanctuary · Gävleborg County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Björken · lake · Örebro County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Igeltjärnsberget · sanctuary · Gävleborg County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Melingssjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Långvattnet · lake · Örebro County · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Kratten · lake · Västmanland County · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Kolkilamp · lake · Gävleborg County · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Olovsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Korslången · lake · Örebro County · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Grästjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Kråksten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Stora Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Sundbo Dammsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Dagarn · lake · Västmanland County · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna · lake · Västmanland County · ~99 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Djurås by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs138161Nässjön (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2831Backmon (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Sör Amsbergs Fäbodar (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Djurmo Klack (3 km)
    Churches67Gagnefs Kyrka (6 km)
    Museums56Gagnefs Minnesstuga (hembygdsgård) (5 km)
    Treks55Gruvvandringen (17 km)
    Caves33Uvhålet (3 km)
    Waterfalls12Njutfallet (17 km)
    Beaches & coast11Brenäsudden (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Harpickön (20 km)

    Djurås: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Djurås?

    Nässjön (lake, about 1 km), Präst-Ollesjön (lake, about 2 km), Sandsjön (lake, about 2 km), Nybrosjön (lake, about 3 km), Djurmosjön (lake, about 3 km), Gruvasjön (lake, about 3 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 138 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Djurås?

    Nässjön, about 1 km by road; Präst-Ollesjön (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Djurås?

    Backmon, about 3 km by road; Djurmoklacks Naturreservat (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Djurås?

    Sör Amsbergs Fäbodar, about 11 km by road; Länsdamms Fäbodar (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Djurås?

    Start in Djurås, visit Sandsjön, then Nässjön, then Präst-Ollesjön, then Nybrosjön, then Djurmosjön, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Djurås?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Djurås

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