Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Falkenberg

Falkenberg is a town in Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden, home to about 24,099 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 74 wildlife, forests & gardens, 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 churches and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vinbergs naturreservat (7 km), Bengtesgårdsängs naturreservat (9 km) and Smörkullens naturreservat (10 km).

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Falkenberg, Halland County
Falkenberg, Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Falkenberg at a glance

Location
Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden
Population
about 24,099
Coordinates
56.9055° N, 12.4912° E
Places within 50 km
214 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Falkenberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Falkenberg: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falkenberg

80 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falkenberg. The closest is Vinbergs naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Falkenberg

75 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Falkenberg. The closest is Trinnesjön (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Falkenberg

41 churches within 100 km of Falkenberg. The closest is Falkenbergs kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Falkenberg

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falkenberg. The closest is Borgen Falkenberg (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Falkenberg

10 museums within 100 km of Falkenberg. The closest is Fotomuseet Olympia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Falkenberg

6 treks within 100 km of Falkenberg. The closest is Åkulla bokskogar - Älvasjöstigen (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Falkenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falkenberg
  2. 9 km Bengtesgårdsängs naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  3. 6 km Vinbergs naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  4. 11 km Skattagårds naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  5. 17 km Smörkullens naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  6. 1 km Grimsholmens naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 10 km Back to Falkenberg

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

How to reach Falkenberg

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    Within 15 km of Falkenberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Falkenberg by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens80Vinbergs naturreservat (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs75Trinnesjön (12 km)
    Churches41Falkenbergs kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage15Borgen Falkenberg (1 km)
    Museums10Fotomuseet Olympia (1 km)
    Treks6Åkulla bokskogar - Älvasjöstigen (24 km)
    Beaches & coast4Apelviken (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Glumstenen (11 km)
    Other attractions3Särdals kvarn (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Boaforsdammen (29 km)
    Parks1Norre Katts Park (42 km)
    Waterfalls1Sumpafallen (29 km)

    Falkenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falkenberg?

    Vinbergs naturreservat (nature spot, about 7 km), Bengtesgårdsängs naturreservat (nature spot, about 9 km), Smörkullens naturreservat (nature spot, about 10 km), Grimsholmens naturreservat (nature spot, about 10 km), Skattagårds naturreservat (nature spot, about 16 km), Fotomuseet Olympia (museum, about 1 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 74 wildlife, forests & gardens, 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Falkenberg?

    Vinbergs naturreservat, about 7 km by road; Bengtesgårdsängs naturreservat (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Falkenberg?

    Trinnesjön, about 12 km by road; Långesjö (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Falkenberg?

    Falkenbergs kyrka, about 1 km by road; Sankt Laurentii kyrka (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falkenberg?

    Start in Falkenberg, visit Bengtesgårdsängs naturreservat, then Vinbergs naturreservat, then Skattagårds naturreservat, then Smörkullens naturreservat, then Grimsholmens naturreservat, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falkenberg?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Falkenberg

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