Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Fagersta

Fagersta is a town in Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden, home to about 11,936 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 110 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums and 3 churches. The must-see places are Fagersta Herrgård (1 km), Kratten (2 km) and Melingssjön (2 km).

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Fagersta, Västmanland County
Fagersta, Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fagersta at a glance

Location
Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden
Population
about 11,936
Coordinates
60.0042° N, 15.7932° E
Places within 50 km
136 (56 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Fagersta

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fagersta

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

  • Fagersta Herrgård · lake · Västmanland County · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Kratten · lake · Västmanland County · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Melingssjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Stora Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Sundbo Dammsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dagarn · lake · Västmanland County · ~15 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fagersta

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fagersta. The closest is Jättåsarnas Naturreservat (4 km); the best-known is Kråksten (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fagersta

10 museums within 100 km of Fagersta. The closest is Västanfors Hembygdsgård (3 km); the best-known is Nya Lapphyttan (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Fagersta

7 churches within 100 km of Fagersta. The closest is Brukskyrkan (1 km); the best-known is Norbergs Kyrka (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fagersta

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fagersta. The closest is Slotterbergets Gruvfält (74 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Fagersta

5 treks within 100 km of Fagersta. The closest is Bruksleden Etapp 15 (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Fagersta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fagersta
  2. 1 km Fagersta Herrgård · lake, Västmanland County
  3. 2 km Kratten · lake, Västmanland County
  4. 5 km Stora Aspen · lake, Västmanland County
  5. 4 km Kråksten · nature spot, Västmanland County
  6. 6 km Melingssjön · lake, Västmanland County
  7. 2 km Back to Fagersta

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From travellers near Fagersta

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How to reach Fagersta

    All places near Fagersta by distance

    Within 15 km of Fagersta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Virsbosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Stora Flyten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Skärsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Klysnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Pytteln · lake · Västmanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Abborrtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ljusvattnet · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Grästjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Stentjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Stora Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Lomtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Röda Jorden · museum · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Långsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Långvattnet · lake · Örebro County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Stora Nadden · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Långnälasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Korslången · lake · Örebro County · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Älgstand · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Åndern · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Gussjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Vågsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Skommarmossen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Gnien · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Rölösjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Norrsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Mellan-Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Lillsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Glåpen · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Stora Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Ölsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Gryten · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Olof-Jons Damm · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ösaren · lake · Örebro County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Otjärn · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Smedsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Västersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Iresjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Långforsen · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lundbysjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Norrsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Toftsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Järndammen · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Långsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Dammsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lake Väsman · lake · Gävleborg County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stora Mjugsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Rällen · lake · Örebro County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Aguélimuseet · museum · Västmanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lake Rämen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Rölen · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Björken · lake · Örebro County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Skedvisjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Olovsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Bredsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Stora Aspasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Stora Myggsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Västlandasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Råsvalen · lake · Örebro County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden · trek · Dalarna County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Ljusnaren · lake · Örebro County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sunnasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hultasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Björkasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkberget · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Tempelbacken · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Lindessjön · lake · Örebro County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Näset · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~72 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fagersta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs110165Fagersta Herrgård (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1227Jättåsarnas Naturreservat (4 km)
    Museums410Västanfors Hembygdsgård (3 km)
    Churches37Brukskyrkan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage06Slotterbergets Gruvfält (74 km)
    Treks45Bruksleden Etapp 15 (3 km)
    Other attractions11Luftbevakningstornet (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Brudslöjan (9 km)
    Caves11Blå Grotta (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ridön (90 km)

    Fagersta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fagersta?

    Fagersta Herrgård (lake, about 1 km), Kratten (lake, about 2 km), Melingssjön (lake, about 2 km), Stora Aspen (lake, about 7 km), Kråksten (nature spot, about 8 km), Sundbo Dammsjön (lake, about 8 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 110 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 3 churches, 4 treks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fagersta?

    Fagersta Herrgård, about 1 km by road; Kratten (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fagersta?

    Jättåsarnas Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Svartbergets Naturreservat (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Fagersta?

    Västanfors Hembygdsgård, about 3 km by road; Nya Lapphyttan (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fagersta?

    Start in Fagersta, visit Fagersta Herrgård, then Kratten, then Stora Aspen, then Kråksten, then Melingssjön, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fagersta?

    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 museums and churches.

    Towns near Fagersta

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