Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Gråbo

Gråbo is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 6,021 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 174 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 7 museums. The must-see places are Böljesjön (11 km), Aspen (12 km) and Mjörn (13 km).

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Gråbo, Västra Götaland County
Gråbo, Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gråbo at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 6,021
Coordinates
57.8362° N, 12.2995° E
Places within 50 km
220 (102 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 museums

Top places to visit near Gråbo

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gråbo

191 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gråbo. The closest is Hulsjön (3 km); the best-known is Böljesjön (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Aspen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mjörn · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Öxsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gråkuntan · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gråbo

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gråbo. The closest is Lerådalens Naturreservat (6 km); the best-known is Brobacka Naturreservat (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Gråbo

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gråbo. The closest is Nääs Slott (8 km); the best-known is Bohus Fästning (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gråbo

9 museums within 100 km of Gråbo. The closest is Tollereds Öfvre Kraftstation (9 km); the best-known is Surte Glasbruksmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Gråbo

8 churches within 100 km of Gråbo. The closest is Stora Lundby Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Gråbo

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Gråbo. The closest is Bokö (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bokö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km
  • Lövön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Orust · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~69 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gråbo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gråbo
  2. 13 km Mjörn · lake, Västra Götaland County
  3. 12 km Böljesjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  4. 21 km Aspen · lake, Västra Götaland County
  5. 7 km Öxsjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  6. 1 km Gråkuntan · lake, Västra Götaland County
  7. 15 km Back to Gråbo

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From travellers near Gråbo

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How to reach Gråbo

    All places near Gråbo by distance

    Within 15 km of Gråbo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Tvibotten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Skårs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Bellevue Moské · dargah · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Kringledammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Romesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Ragnhildsholmen · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Iglesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Abborrvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lysevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hungersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tranevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Översjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nornäbban · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Thorskogs Grand Manor House · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Stora Grötevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ålevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Trädgårdsföreningen · park · Halland County · ~30 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gråbo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs174191Hulsjön (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1428Lerådalens Naturreservat (6 km)
    Forts & heritage511Nääs Slott (8 km)
    Museums79Tollereds Öfvre Kraftstation (9 km)
    Churches68Stora Lundby Kyrka (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Bokö (12 km)
    Parks55Nyebroparken (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Bellevue Moské (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Ramberget (32 km)
    Other attractions12Shoreline-Stenen (33 km)
    Beaches & coast02Pater Noster Fyr (62 km)
    Caves11Brattås Kyrka (9 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (62 km)

    Gråbo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gråbo?

    Böljesjön (lake, about 11 km), Aspen (lake, about 12 km), Mjörn (lake, about 13 km), Öxsjön (lake, about 14 km), Gråkuntan (lake, about 15 km), Värakärr (lake, about 16 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 174 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gråbo?

    Hulsjön, about 3 km by road; Svartevattnet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gråbo?

    Lerådalens Naturreservat, about 6 km by road; Säveåns Naturreservat (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gråbo?

    Nääs Slott, about 8 km by road; Bohus Fästning (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gråbo?

    Start in Gråbo, visit Mjörn, then Böljesjön, then Aspen, then Öxsjön, then Gråkuntan, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gråbo?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Gråbo

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