Forshaga, Värmland CountyTjunkenMärrsprånganBrigadmuseumAlsters HerrgårdMyggbotjärnenForshaga Kyrka
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Forshaga

Forshaga is a town in Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden of about 6,361 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 86 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 churches. The must-see places are Tjunken, Märrsprångan and Brigadmuseum.

59.5254° N, 13.4813° EPop. 6,361

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Within 30 km130 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see144
Notable117
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Tjunken

Lake · 10 km

Must-see

Märrsprångan

Lake · 10 km

Brigadmuseum, museum near Forshaga
Must-see

Brigadmuseum

Museum · 19 km

Places near Forshaga by type

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One day from Forshaga

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Forshaga
  2. Märrsprånganlake · 45 min
  3. Myggbotjärnenlake · 45 min
  4. Tjunkenlake · 45 min
  5. Alsters Herrgårdheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Brigadmuseummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Forshaga
Today’s loopForshagaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Forshaga?

Tjunken (lake, about 10 km), Märrsprångan (lake, about 10 km), Brigadmuseum (museum, about 19 km), Värmlands Museum (museum, about 20 km), Sandgrund Lars Lerin (museum, about 20 km), Alsters Herrgård (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 86 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches, 9 museums, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Forshaga?

Abbortjärn, about 4 km by road; Sörtjärn (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Forshaga?

Ravinerna Vid Apertin, about 8 km by road; Skålsåsens Naturreservat (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Forshaga?

Start in Forshaga, visit Märrsprångan, then Myggbotjärnen, then Tjunken, then Alsters Herrgård, then Brigadmuseum, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.