Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Gårdsten

Gårdsten is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 8,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 129 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Surte Glasbruksmuseum (4 km), Kärsepölen (4 km) and Gäddevatten (4 km).

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Gårdsten at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 8,025
Coordinates
57.8048° N, 12.0288° E
Places within 50 km
230 (106 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 Gårdsten

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gårdsten

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gårdsten. The closest is Keillers Damm (1 km); the best-known is Kärsepölen (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kärsepölen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Gäddevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Tvibotten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kringledammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Aspen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see

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Churches near Gårdsten

31 churches within 100 km of Gårdsten. The closest is Gunnareds Kyrka (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gårdsten

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gårdsten. The closest is Vättlefjälls Naturreservat (7 km); the best-known is Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Gårdsten

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gårdsten. The closest is Bohus Fästning (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gårdsten

10 museums within 100 km of Gårdsten. The closest is Surte Glasbruksmuseum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gårdsten

7 parks within 100 km of Gårdsten. The closest is Strandparken (9 km); the best-known is Hisingsparken (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gårdsten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gårdsten
  2. 6 km Kortedala Museum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  3. 5 km Kärsepölen · lake, Västra Götaland County
  4. 6 km Gäddevatten · lake, Västra Götaland County
  5. 6 km Bohus Fästning · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  6. 5 km Surte Glasbruksmuseum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  7. 4 km Back to Gårdsten

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From travellers near Gårdsten

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    All places near Gårdsten by distance

    Within 15 km of Gårdsten

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Nasir Mosque · dargah · Halland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Iglesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Ingetorps Sjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Bufferöds Damm · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Vävra Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Svarte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Stora Tingtjärnen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sandsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Öxsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Hornasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Gråkuntan · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Tumlehed Rock Painting · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Håvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Äggsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Tranevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Stora Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Korsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gårdsten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs129146Keillers Damm (1 km)
    Churches2931Gunnareds Kyrka (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1429Vättlefjälls Naturreservat (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1823Bohus Fästning (8 km)
    Museums810Surte Glasbruksmuseum (4 km)
    Parks67Strandparken (9 km)
    Other attractions77De Tre Vingarna (2 km)
    Caves66Bäckgrottan (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Björkö (27 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bergsjöbadet (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Bellevue Moské (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Ramberget (14 km)
    Treks22Bohusleden - Etapp 6 Angereds Kyrka - Fontin (4 km)
    Waterfalls12Lärjeåns Vattenfall (6 km)

    Gårdsten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gårdsten?

    Surte Glasbruksmuseum (museum, about 4 km), Kärsepölen (lake, about 4 km), Gäddevatten (lake, about 4 km), Kortedala Museum (museum, about 6 km), Bohus Fästning (heritage site, about 8 km), Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 129 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gårdsten?

    Keillers Damm, about 1 km by road; Titteridamm (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gårdsten?

    Gunnareds Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Kärra Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gårdsten?

    Vättlefjälls Naturreservat, about 7 km by road; Göddered-Hakereds Naturreservat (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gårdsten?

    Start in Gårdsten, visit Kortedala Museum, then Kärsepölen, then Gäddevatten, then Bohus Fästning, then Surte Glasbruksmuseum, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gårdsten?

    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 Gårdsten

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gårdsten’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.