Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden

Places to visit near Enköping

Enköping is a town in Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden, home to about 22,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums, 13 forts & heritage and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Enköpings Franciskankonvent (1 km), Haga Ekbackar (7 km) and Alstasjön (19 km).

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Enköping, Uppsala County
Enköping, Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Enköping at a glance

Location
Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden
Population
about 22,553
Coordinates
59.6361° N, 17.0777° E
Places within 50 km
73 (73 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 Enköping

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

  • Ramsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Anundshög · fort · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Wiks Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stennässjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Sjöö Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Strandsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Björnö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Arnöhuvud · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Ridön · river spot · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see

Things to see near Enköping, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Enköping

132 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Enköping. The closest is Alstasjön (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Alstasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mälaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hjälstaviken · lake · Uppsala County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ryssjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bromsbo Sjö · lake · Uppsala County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hålsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~28 km · Must-see

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Museums near Enköping

44 museums within 100 km of Enköping. The closest is Enköpings Franciskankonvent (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Enköping

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Enköping. The closest is Ekolsunds Slott (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Enköping

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Enköping. The closest is Björnö (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Enköping

13 parks within 100 km of Enköping. The closest is Botaniska Trädgården (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Enköping

10 churches within 100 km of Enköping. The closest is Västerås Cathedral (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Enköping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Enköping
  2. 1 km Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum, Uppsala County
  3. 6 km Haga Ekbackar · beach, Södermanland County
  4. 14 km Mälaren · lake, Södermanland County
  5. 32 km Ekolsunds Slott · heritage site, Uppsala County
  6. 15 km Alstasjön · lake, Uppsala County
  7. 19 km Back to Enköping

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From travellers near Enköping

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How to reach Enköping

    All places near Enköping by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Enköping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16132Alstasjön (19 km)
    Museums1244Enköpings Franciskankonvent (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1343Ekolsunds Slott (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1638Björnö (33 km)
    Parks713Botaniska Trädgården (49 km)
    Churches510Västerås Cathedral (38 km)
    Beaches & coast26Haga Ekbackar (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Vikingaberget (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Selaön (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Uppsala Moské (51 km)

    Enköping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Enköping?

    Enköpings Franciskankonvent (museum, about 1 km), Haga Ekbackar (beach, about 7 km), Alstasjön (lake, about 19 km), Mälaren (lake, about 20 km), Ekolsunds Slott (heritage site, about 20 km), Ängsö Slott (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums, 13 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Enköping?

    Alstasjön, about 19 km by road; Mälaren (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Enköping?

    Enköpings Franciskankonvent, about 1 km by road; Vallby Friluftsmuseum (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Enköping?

    Ekolsunds Slott, about 20 km by road; Ängsö Slott (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Enköping?

    Start in Enköping, visit Enköpings Franciskankonvent, then Haga Ekbackar, then Mälaren, then Ekolsunds Slott, then Alstasjön, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Enköping?

    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 Enköping

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