Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Gemla

Gemla is a town in Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden, home to about 1,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 128 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 32 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Bergkvara Castle Ruins (6 km), Alvasjö (8 km) and Museum of Småland (12 km).

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Gemla at a glance

Location
Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden
Population
about 1,462
Coordinates
56.8675° N, 14.6438° E
Places within 50 km
216 (20 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Gemla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gemla: 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 Gemla

147 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gemla. The closest is Gemlasjön (2 km); the best-known is Alvasjö (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Alvasjö · lake · Kronoberg County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Trummen · lake · Kronoberg County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Helgasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hangsjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gemlasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~2 km
  • Frösjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~3 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gemla

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gemla. The closest is Björnholmarnas Naturreservat (10 km); the best-known is Teleborgs Naturreservat (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Gemla

38 churches within 100 km of Gemla. The closest is Öja Kyrka (3 km); the best-known is Växjösjön (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gemla

11 museums within 100 km of Gemla. The closest is Verkstaden Herkules Industrimuseum (2 km); the best-known is Museum of Småland (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gemla

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gemla. The closest is Bergkvara Castle Ruins (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Gemla

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Gemla. The closest is Helgö (15 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Helgö · river spot · Kronoberg County · ~15 km
  • Kläcklinge · river spot · Kronoberg County · ~30 km

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A one-day trip from Gemla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gemla
  2. 6 km Bergkvara Castle Ruins · heritage site, Kronoberg County
  3. 7 km Växjösjön · church, Kronoberg County
  4. 1 km Emigrant Institute · museum, Kronoberg County
  5. 1 km Museum of Småland · museum, Kronoberg County
  6. 20 km Alvasjö · lake, Kronoberg County
  7. 8 km Back to Gemla

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    Within 15 km of Gemla

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gemla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs128147Gemlasjön (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4045Björnholmarnas Naturreservat (10 km)
    Churches3238Öja Kyrka (3 km)
    Museums511Verkstaden Herkules Industrimuseum (2 km)
    Forts & heritage46Bergkvara Castle Ruins (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Helgö (15 km)
    Treks22Helgö Runt (16 km)
    Parks11Linnéparken (13 km)
    Beaches & coast11Skälsnäs Badplats (16 km)
    Other attractions11Nöbbelestenen (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Tomtabacken (89 km)

    Gemla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gemla?

    Bergkvara Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 6 km), Alvasjö (lake, about 8 km), Museum of Småland (museum, about 12 km), Emigrant Institute (museum, about 13 km), Växjösjön (church, about 13 km), Trummen (lake, about 14 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 128 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 32 churches, 5 museums, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gemla?

    Gemlasjön, about 2 km by road; Frösjön (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gemla?

    Björnholmarnas Naturreservat, about 10 km by road; Dragsåsens Naturreservat (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gemla?

    Öja Kyrka, about 3 km by road; Alvesta Kyrka (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gemla?

    Start in Gemla, visit Bergkvara Castle Ruins, then Växjösjön, then Emigrant Institute, then Museum of Småland, then Alvasjö, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gemla?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Gemla

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