Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Donsö

Donsö is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 1,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves and 25 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Galterös Naturreservat (8 km), Svarte Mosse (13 km) and Nasir Mosque (14 km).

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Donsö, Västra Götaland County
Donsö, Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Donsö at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,446
Coordinates
57.6000° N, 11.7992° E
Places within 50 km
159 (54 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 Donsö

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Donsö: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Donsö

  • Medical History Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Jubileumsparken · park · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Donsö Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~0 km
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hisingsparken · park · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Donsöhuvud Fyr · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Styrsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Styrsö Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Kårholmeskär · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Lilla Mosskullen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Sjumansholmen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km

Things to see near Donsö, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Donsö

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Donsö. The closest is Oxsjön (13 km); the best-known is Svarte Mosse (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Svarte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Kärsepölen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Oxsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km
  • Sisjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km
  • Fisjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Donsö

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Donsö. The closest is Vargö (5 km); the best-known is Galterös Naturreservat (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Donsö

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Donsö. The closest is Styrsö (2 km); the best-known is Björkö (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Styrsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Kårholmeskär · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Lilla Mosskullen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Sjumansholmen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km

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Beaches & coast near Donsö

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Donsö. The closest is Donsöhuvud Fyr (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Donsö

23 churches within 100 km of Donsö. The closest is Donsö Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Donsö

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Donsö. The closest is Känsö Karantänsanläggning (5 km); the best-known is Tumlehed Rock Painting (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Donsö

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Donsö
  2. 8 km Galterös Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  3. 14 km Rya Forest · nature spot, Halland County
  4. 3 km Nasir Mosque · mosque, Halland County
  5. 1 km Svarte Mosse · lake, Västra Götaland County
  6. 23 km Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 16 km Back to Donsö

Plan a longer trip from Donsö — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Donsö

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How to reach Donsö

    All places near Donsö by distance

    Within 15 km of Donsö

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Håvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stora Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Tranevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nordiska Akvarellmuseet · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Korsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Övre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Abborrvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Översjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Hungersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ålevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stora Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lysevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Äggdalssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~60 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Donsö by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3090Oxsjön (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1832Vargö (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2629Styrsö (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2526Donsöhuvud Fyr (2 km)
    Churches2023Donsö Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1215Känsö Karantänsanläggning (5 km)
    Museums914Brännö Lagård (6 km)
    Other attractions810Gothenburg Archipelago (5 km)
    Parks56Billdals Park (11 km)
    Caves33Blockgrotta (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nasir Mosque (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Ramberget (19 km)

    Donsö: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Donsö?

    Galterös Naturreservat (nature spot, about 8 km), Svarte Mosse (lake, about 13 km), Nasir Mosque (mosque, about 14 km), Rya Forest (nature spot, about 15 km), Vinga (attraction, about 15 km), Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 beaches & coast, 20 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Donsö?

    Oxsjön, about 13 km by road; Svarte Mosse (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Donsö?

    Vargö, about 5 km by road; Vrångöskärgårdens Naturreservat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Donsö?

    Styrsö, about 2 km by road; Kårholmeskär (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Donsö?

    Start in Donsö, visit Galterös Naturreservat, then Rya Forest, then Nasir Mosque, then Svarte Mosse, then Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Donsö?

    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 Donsö

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