Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Falköping

Falköping is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 17,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Västgötabergen (7 km), Ålleberg (7 km) and Gudhems Kyrka (9 km).

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Falköping, Västra Götaland County
Falköping, Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Falköping at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 17,170
Coordinates
58.1735° N, 13.5507° E
Places within 50 km
140 (21 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 Falköping

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

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falköping

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falköping. The closest is Mössebergs Östsluttnings Naturreservat (1 km); the best-known is Ålleberg (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Falköping

54 churches within 100 km of Falköping. The closest is Mössebergskyrkan (1 km); the best-known is Gudhems Kyrka (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Falköping

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Falköping. The closest is Pankasjön (2 km); the best-known is Lake Hornborga (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Hornborga · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pankasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Hulesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Agnestadssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Bergsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km
  • Storesjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~7 km

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Forts & heritage near Falköping

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falköping. The closest is Logårds Kulle (7 km); the best-known is Ekornavallen (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Falköping

11 museums within 100 km of Falköping. The closest is Falbygdens Museum (1 km); the best-known is Gustav-Dalén-Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Falköping

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Falköping. The closest is Mössebergs östsluttning (2 km); the best-known is Västgötabergen (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Falköping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falköping
  2. 7 km Ålleberg · nature spot, Jönköping County
  3. 1 km Västgötabergen · viewpoint, Jönköping County
  4. 21 km Gustav-Dalén-Museum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  5. 8 km Ekornavallen · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  6. 6 km Gudhems Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  7. 9 km Back to Falköping

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From travellers near Falköping

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How to reach Falköping

    All places near Falköping by distance

    Within 15 km of Falköping

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Paradissjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Härskasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mogesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sågdammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hökesån-Habo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lidköping · church · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tolken · lake · Jönköping County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Näs Slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Visingsö · river spot · Jönköping County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kinneviken · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Åsunden · lake · Jönköping County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Varans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Vista Kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Stenkullen · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Aranäs Borgruin · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Fågelmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Yxnås Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Tändsticksmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Gränna Kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Tränningens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Bäsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Brahehus · fort · Jönköping County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Berget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Rosenlunds Bankar · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Läckö Slott · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Borås Djurpark · park · Västra Götaland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Rumlaborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Hindens Revs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Torpa Stenhus · fort · Halland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Vättern · lake · Östergötland County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Mariestads Domkyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Borås Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Barnarpasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Ombergs Bokskogs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~81 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Falköping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4058Mössebergs Östsluttnings Naturreservat (1 km)
    Churches4954Mössebergskyrkan (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2440Pankasjön (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1223Logårds Kulle (7 km)
    Museums811Falbygdens Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mössebergs östsluttning (2 km)
    Other attractions33Kavlåsstugan (1 km)
    Parks12Plantis (1 km)
    Beaches & coast02Kinneviken (62 km)
    Treks11Vilskeleden (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Visingsö (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (94 km)

    Falköping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falköping?

    Västgötabergen (viewpoint, about 7 km), Ålleberg (nature spot, about 7 km), Gudhems Kyrka (church, about 9 km), Ekornavallen (heritage site, about 15 km), Gustav-Dalén-Museum (museum, about 18 km), Hornborgasjöns Naturreservat (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Falköping?

    Mössebergs Östsluttnings Naturreservat, about 1 km by road; Bestorps Naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Falköping?

    Mössebergskyrkan, about 1 km by road; Sankt Olofs Kyrka (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Falköping?

    Pankasjön, about 2 km by road; Hulesjön (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falköping?

    Start in Falköping, visit Ålleberg, then Västgötabergen, then Gustav-Dalén-Museum, then Ekornavallen, then Gudhems Kyrka, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falköping?

    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 Falköping

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