Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Floby

Floby is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 1,562 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 churches, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ålleberg (20 km), Västgötabergen (20 km) and Gudhems Kyrka (22 km).

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Floby at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,562
Coordinates
58.1333° N, 13.3333° E
Places within 50 km
122 (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 Floby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Floby: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Floby

104 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Floby. The closest is Kvissle Kraftverksdamm (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Floby

44 churches within 100 km of Floby. The closest is Floby Kyrka (2 km); the best-known is Gudhems Kyrka (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Floby

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Floby. The closest is Väsmestorps Naturreservat (2 km); the best-known is Ålleberg (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Floby

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Floby. The closest is Skärvum Old Church (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Floby

9 museums within 100 km of Floby. The closest is Bondens år (17 km); the best-known is Gustav-Dalén-Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Floby

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Floby. The closest is Mössebergs östsluttning (17 km); the best-known is Västgötabergen (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Floby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Floby
  2. 2 km Väsmestorps Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  3. 20 km Gudhems Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  4. 15 km Västgötabergen · viewpoint, Jönköping County
  5. 1 km Ålleberg · nature spot, Jönköping County
  6. 19 km Floby Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  7. 2 km Back to Floby

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From travellers near Floby

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How to reach Floby

    All places near Floby by distance

    Within 15 km of Floby

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Nyckelås · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Pingstkyrkan Skövde · church · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Yxnås Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lidköping · church · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Tränningens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bäsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Åsunden · lake · Jönköping County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Gagnåns Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stenkullen · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Borås Djurpark · park · Västra Götaland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Hökesån-Habo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kinneviken · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Borås Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Alingsås Museum · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hundsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Torpa Stenhus · fort · Halland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Brobacka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hindens Revs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Näs Slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Mjörn · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Varans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Visingsö · river spot · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Läckö Slott · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Fågelmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Aranäs Borgruin · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Tändsticksmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Skårs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Vista Kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Trollhättans Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Trollhättan Falls · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Vänersborgs Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Rosenlunds Bankar · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Rumlaborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~84 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Floby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39104Kvissle Kraftverksdamm (5 km)
    Churches3844Floby Kyrka (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2242Väsmestorps Naturreservat (2 km)
    Forts & heritage920Skärvum Old Church (7 km)
    Museums69Bondens år (17 km)
    Other attractions44Ballstorp Kyrkoruin (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mössebergs östsluttning (17 km)
    Parks12Plantis (17 km)
    Treks11Vilskeleden (7 km)
    Beaches & coast01Kinneviken (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Visingsö (75 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (80 km)

    Floby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Floby?

    Ålleberg (nature spot, about 20 km), Västgötabergen (viewpoint, about 20 km), Gudhems Kyrka (church, about 22 km), Floby Kyrka (church, about 2 km), Väsmestorps Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km), Sörby Kyrka (church, about 3 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 churches, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Floby?

    Kvissle Kraftverksdamm, about 5 km by road; Ruddammen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Floby?

    Floby Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Sörby Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Floby?

    Väsmestorps Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Kvissle Naturreservat (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Floby?

    Start in Floby, visit Väsmestorps Naturreservat, then Gudhems Kyrka, then Västgötabergen, then Ålleberg, then Floby Kyrka, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Floby?

    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 Floby

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