Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Grästorp

Grästorp is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 2,946 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 64 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Stenkullen (14 km), Vänersborgs Kyrka (27 km) and Trollhättan Falls (30 km).

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

Grästorp at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 2,946
Coordinates
58.3322° N, 12.6812° E
Places within 50 km
135 (17 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 Grästorp

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

111 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grästorp. The closest is Hjortemaden (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hjortemaden · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~11 km
  • Domsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km
  • Alsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km
  • Sågdammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Paradissjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Lillsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km

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Churches near Grästorp

68 churches within 100 km of Grästorp. The closest is Grästorps Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grästorp

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grästorp. The closest is Dätterns Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Grästorp

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grästorp. The closest is Håle ödekyrkogård (10 km); the best-known is Stenkullen (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Grästorp

9 museums within 100 km of Grästorp. The closest is Vänersborgs Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Grästorp

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Grästorp. The closest is Byklevsfallet (20 km); the best-known is Trollhättan Falls (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Trollhättan Falls · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Byklevsfallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km
  • Skäktefallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km
  • Brudslöjan · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km
  • Nolströmmen · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km
  • Tjuvfallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km

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A one-day trip from Grästorp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grästorp
  2. 1 km Grästorps Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  3. 5 km Sals Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  4. 12 km Stenkullen · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  5. 15 km Flakebergs Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  6. 7 km Tengene Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  7. 4 km Back to Grästorp

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How to reach Grästorp

    All places near Grästorp by distance

    Within 15 km of Grästorp

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grästorp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs32111Hjortemaden (11 km)
    Churches6468Grästorps Kyrka (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1632Dätterns Naturreservat (11 km)
    Forts & heritage719Håle ödekyrkogård (10 km)
    Museums29Vänersborgs Museum (27 km)
    Waterfalls66Byklevsfallet (20 km)
    Parks24Betty Backs Park (29 km)
    Beaches & coast23Dättern (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Västra Kalvö (24 km)
    Other attractions22Hyringa Kyrkoruin (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Fjällsätern (53 km)
    Caves11Kungsgrottan (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bellevue Moské (97 km)

    Grästorp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grästorp?

    Stenkullen (heritage site, about 14 km), Grästorps Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Tengene Kyrka (church, about 4 km), Sals Kyrka (church, about 5 km), Flakebergs Kyrka (church, about 6 km), Ås Kyrka (church, about 6 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 64 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Grästorp?

    Hjortemaden, about 11 km by road; Domsjön (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grästorp?

    Grästorps Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Tengene Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grästorp?

    Dätterns Naturreservat, about 11 km by road; Tore Mosse (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grästorp?

    Start in Grästorp, visit Grästorps Kyrka, then Sals Kyrka, then Stenkullen, then Flakebergs Kyrka, then Tengene Kyrka, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grästorp?

    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 Grästorp

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