Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden

Places to visit near Grängesberg

Grängesberg is a town in Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden, home to about 2,146 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 71 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches and 0 museums. The must-see places are Lake Väsman (16 km), Björken (21 km) and Olovsjön (24 km).

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Grängesberg, Dalarna County
Grängesberg, Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grängesberg at a glance

Location
Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden
Population
about 2,146
Coordinates
60.0746° N, 15.0078° E
Places within 50 km
83 (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 Grängesberg

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grängesberg

184 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grängesberg. The closest is Örabergsdammen (1 km); the best-known is Lake Väsman (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Gävleborg County →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grängesberg

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grängesberg. The closest is Grängshytteforsarna (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Grängshytteforsarna · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Kråksten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Skommarmossen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Kyrkberget · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Tempelbacken · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~70 km · Must-see

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Örebro County →

Churches near Grängesberg

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

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Museums near Grängesberg

4 museums within 100 km of Grängesberg. The closest is Röda Jorden (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grängesberg

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grängesberg. The closest is Långfallsgruvan (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grängesberg

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grängesberg. The closest is Saxberget (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Grängesberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grängesberg
  2. 16 km Lake Väsman · lake, Gävleborg County
  3. 15 km Grängesbergs Kyrka · church, Dalarna County
  4. 1 km Örabergsdammen · lake, Dalarna County
  5. 21 km Björken · lake, Örebro County
  6. 20 km Röda Dammen · lake, Dalarna County
  7. 2 km Back to Grängesberg

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

From travellers near Grängesberg

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How to reach Grängesberg

    All places near Grängesberg by distance

    Within 15 km of Grängesberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Grängshytteforsarna · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Skärsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stora Mjugsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Dagarn · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sör-Älgen · lake · Örebro County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Fagersta Herrgård · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Röda Jorden · museum · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Övre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kratten · lake · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Övre Gävjan · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Råsvalen · lake · Örebro County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Melingssjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Gävjan · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Stora Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Stora Aspasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Fantebosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Nya Lapphyttan · museum · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kråksten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Norbergs Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Sundbo Dammsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Grepsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Yngen Lake · lake · Örebro County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Skommarmossen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkberget · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Lindessjön · lake · Örebro County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Tempelbacken · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Åmänningen · lake · Västmanland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Engelsbergs Oljefabrik · museum · Västmanland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Näset · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Mellan-Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Björkasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Hultasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Åndern · lake · Västmanland County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Lillsjöbäcken · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Iresjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Långsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Stora Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grängesberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs71184Örabergsdammen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens019Grängshytteforsarna (52 km)
    Churches48Grängesbergs Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums04Röda Jorden (55 km)
    Forts & heritage23Långfallsgruvan (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Saxberget (8 km)
    Caves22Norsbergsgrottorna (8 km)
    Parks11Hällarna Badplats (15 km)
    Treks11Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden (41 km)

    Grängesberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grängesberg?

    Lake Väsman (lake, about 16 km), Björken (lake, about 21 km), Grängesbergs Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Örabergsdammen (lake, about 1 km), Röda Dammen (lake, about 2 km), Lombergstjärnen (lake, about 3 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 71 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Grängesberg?

    Örabergsdammen, about 1 km by road; Röda Dammen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grängesberg?

    Grängshytteforsarna, about 52 km by road; Kråksten (63 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grängesberg?

    Grängesbergs Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Hörkens Kyrka (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grängesberg?

    Start in Grängesberg, visit Lake Väsman, then Grängesbergs Kyrka, then Örabergsdammen, then Björken, then Röda Dammen, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grängesberg?

    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 Grängesberg

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