Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Ekshärad

Ekshärad is a town in Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden, home to about 1,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 155 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Knon (13 km), Värmullen (21 km) and Hagfors Kyrka (24 km).

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Ekshärad, Värmland County
Ekshärad, Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ekshärad at a glance

Location
Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,020
Coordinates
60.1728° N, 13.4965° E
Places within 50 km
171 (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; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ekshärad

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

184 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ekshärad. The closest is Prästgårdstjärnen (1 km); the best-known is Knon (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ekshärad

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ekshärad. The closest is Ginbergsängen (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ekshärad

6 churches within 100 km of Ekshärad. The closest is Ekshärads Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ekshärad

6 museums within 100 km of Ekshärad. The closest is Kärnåsens Hembygdsgård (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ekshärad

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

  1. Start in Ekshärad
  2. 1 km Ekshärads Kyrka · church, Värmland County
  3. 1 km Prästgårdstjärnen · lake, Värmland County
  4. 20 km Värmullen · lake, Värmland County
  5. 21 km Knon · lake, Värmland County
  6. 15 km Igeltjärnen · lake, Värmland County
  7. 2 km Back to Ekshärad

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From travellers near Ekshärad

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How to reach Ekshärad

    All places near Ekshärad by distance

    Within 15 km of Ekshärad

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ekshärad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs155184Prästgårdstjärnen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens916Ginbergsängen (7 km)
    Churches46Ekshärads Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums16Kärnåsens Hembygdsgård (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Björklången (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Brattfallet (17 km)
    Other attractions01Rottneros Park (58 km)
    Forts & heritage01Fredsmonumentet (93 km)

    Ekshärad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ekshärad?

    Knon (lake, about 13 km), Ekshärads Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Värmullen (lake, about 21 km), Prästgårdstjärnen (lake, about 1 km), Igeltjärnen (lake, about 2 km), Hagfors Kyrka (church, about 24 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 155 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 1 museum, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ekshärad?

    Prästgårdstjärnen, about 1 km by road; Igeltjärnen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ekshärad?

    Ginbergsängen, about 7 km by road; Norskog Skallbergets Naturreservat (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ekshärad?

    Ekshärads Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Uddeholms Kapell (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ekshärad?

    Start in Ekshärad, visit Ekshärads Kyrka, then Prästgårdstjärnen, then Värmullen, then Knon, then Igeltjärnen, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ekshärad?

    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 Ekshärad

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