Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Fränsta

Fränsta is a town in Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden, home to about 2,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 154 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 churches. The must-see places are Åsmanssjön (12 km), Klocktjärnen (12 km) and Lomtjärn (15 km).

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Fränsta, Västernorrland County
Fränsta, Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fränsta at a glance

Location
Västernorrland County district, Västernorrland County, Sweden
Population
about 2,062
Coordinates
62.4986° N, 16.1702° E
Places within 50 km
158 (100 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 Fränsta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fränsta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Fränsta

  • Skärvtjärn · lake · Västernorrland County · ~4 km
  • Bosjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~4 km
  • Trollsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~4 km
  • Gällsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Gammelbodtjärn · lake · Västernorrland County · ~5 km
  • Sönnersjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Sörloken · lake · Västernorrland County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Partbotjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hällsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Getberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~6 km
  • Hösjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~6 km
  • Gammelbodtjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~6 km

Things to see near Fränsta, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fränsta

238 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fränsta. The closest is Torpsjön (2 km); the best-known is Åsmanssjön (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Åsmanssjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Klocktjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lomtjärn · lake · Västernorrland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gälesjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Munkbysjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Nedre Kulltjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~19 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västernorrland County →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fränsta

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fränsta. The closest is Rankleven (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Rankleven · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~14 km
  • Myckelåsen · sanctuary · Västernorrland County · ~14 km
  • Svedjebodvallen · sanctuary · Gävleborg County · ~58 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fränsta

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fränsta. The closest is Getberget (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Getberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~6 km
  • Myckelmyrberget · viewpoint · Västernorrland County · ~71 km · Must-see

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Churches near Fränsta

2 churches within 100 km of Fränsta. The closest is Torpshammars Kyrka (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Fränsta

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Fränsta. The closest is Döda Fallet (80 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Fränsta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fränsta
  2. 12 km Klocktjärnen · lake, Västernorrland County
  3. 5 km Åsmanssjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  4. 18 km Munkbysjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  5. 2 km Gälesjön · lake, Västernorrland County
  6. 6 km Lomtjärn · lake, Västernorrland County
  7. 15 km Back to Fränsta

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

From travellers near Fränsta

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How to reach Fränsta

    All places near Fränsta by distance

    Within 15 km of Fränsta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Starmyrtjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stensjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Högbränntjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mussjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Styggsjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mustjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Väster-Lövsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Rigbergstjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Frösktjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lill-Öratjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Norrsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Norrsjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Risbergssjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Rallåstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hundsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Paskotjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Holmsjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burvassjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Oxögat · lake · Västernorrland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sillanstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Värptjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Micksjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Fittjesjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Remmasjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Bjurtjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Spittjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Svedjebodvallen · sanctuary · Gävleborg County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Sänningen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Västerflotjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Slängsåstjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Norra Ässjösjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bjärmesjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Djupflarken · lake · Gävleborg County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lomtjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Ässjan · lake · Gävleborg County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Alsjösjön · lake · Gävleborg County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Sörvikstjärnen · lake · Västernorrland County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Kroksjön · lake · Västernorrland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Dragtjärnen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~70 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fränsta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs154238Torpsjön (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Rankleven (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Getberget (6 km)
    Churches12Torpshammars Kyrka (12 km)
    Waterfalls02Döda Fallet (80 km)
    Museums01Movikens Masugn (85 km)
    Forts & heritage01Norrbo Skans (94 km)

    Fränsta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fränsta?

    Åsmanssjön (lake, about 12 km), Klocktjärnen (lake, about 12 km), Lomtjärn (lake, about 15 km), Gälesjön (lake, about 16 km), Munkbysjön (lake, about 17 km), Nedre Kulltjärnen (lake, about 19 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 154 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fränsta?

    Torpsjön, about 2 km by road; Gissjön (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fränsta?

    Rankleven, about 14 km by road; Myckelåsen (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fränsta?

    Getberget, about 6 km by road; Myckelmyrberget (71 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fränsta?

    Start in Fränsta, visit Klocktjärnen, then Åsmanssjön, then Munkbysjön, then Gälesjön, then Lomtjärn, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fränsta?

    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 Fränsta

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