Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden

Places to visit near Eksjö

Eksjö is a town in Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden, home to about 10,157 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 121 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Eksjö Museum (1 km), Kvänsås Bokar (3 km) and Kakelugnsmossen (7 km).

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Eksjö, Jönköping County
Eksjö, Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eksjö at a glance

Location
Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden
Population
about 10,157
Coordinates
57.6664° N, 14.9720° E
Places within 50 km
172 (23 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

Top places to visit near Eksjö

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eksjö

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eksjö

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eksjö. The closest is Kvänsås Bokar (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Eksjö

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

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Forts & heritage near Eksjö

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eksjö. The closest is Edshult (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Eksjö

8 museums within 100 km of Eksjö. The closest is Aschanska Gården (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eksjö

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eksjö. The closest is Skuruhatt (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Tomtabacken · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~66 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Eksjö

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eksjö
  2. 1 km Eksjö Museum · lake, Jönköping County
  3. 3 km Kvänsås Bokar · nature spot, Jönköping County
  4. 6 km Skurugata · nature spot, Jönköping County
  5. 1 km Skuruhatt · viewpoint, Jönköping County
  6. 4 km Kakelugnsmossen · nature spot, Jönköping County
  7. 7 km Back to Eksjö

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From travellers near Eksjö

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How to reach Eksjö

    All places near Eksjö by distance

    Within 15 km of Eksjö

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Klevabergen · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sommen · lake · Jönköping County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Saljen · lake · Jönköping County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Rumlaborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Rosenlunds Bankar · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Vista Kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Barnarpasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Gränna Kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Tändsticksmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fågelmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Brahehus · fort · Jönköping County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Berget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Astrid Lindgrens Näs · museum · Kalmar County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vimmerby Kyrka · church · Kalmar County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vaggeryds Kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Nydala Abbey · fort · Kronoberg County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Näs Slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Nossen · lake · Kalmar County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hultsfreds Kyrka · church · Kalmar County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Visingsö · river spot · Jönköping County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Drögen · lake · Jönköping County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Hökesån-Habo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Asasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Gagnåns Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Ver · lake · Kalmar County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Bergsjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Tolgasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Löjesjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Feresjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Svaneholms Borgruin · fort · Östergötland County · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Hemsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Gärdessjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Gäddegöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~90 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eksjö by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs121145Eksjö Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1938Kvänsås Bokar (3 km)
    Churches1722Eksjö Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage512Edshult (21 km)
    Museums48Aschanska Gården (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Skuruhatt (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Prästö (19 km)
    Caves11Tjuvajösses Håla (10 km)
    Beaches & coast11Movänta (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Brantefallet (25 km)

    Eksjö: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eksjö?

    Eksjö Museum (lake, about 1 km), Kvänsås Bokar (nature spot, about 3 km), Kakelugnsmossen (nature spot, about 7 km), Skurugata (nature spot, about 9 km), Skuruhatt (viewpoint, about 10 km), Klinten (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 121 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eksjö?

    Eksjö Museum, about 1 km by road; Hunsnäsen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Eksjö?

    Kvänsås Bokar, about 3 km by road; Alversjöskogens Naturreservat (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eksjö?

    Eksjö Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Höreda Kyrka (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eksjö?

    Start in Eksjö, visit Eksjö Museum, then Kvänsås Bokar, then Skurugata, then Skuruhatt, then Kakelugnsmossen, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eksjö?

    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.

    Towns near Eksjö

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