Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Grebo

Grebo is a town in Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden, home to about 1,047 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ärlången (5 km), Svinstadsjön (9 km) and Bjärkaholm (10 km).

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Grebo, Östergötland County
Grebo, Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grebo at a glance

Location
Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,047
Coordinates
58.3015° N, 15.8709° E
Places within 50 km
162 (37 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 Grebo

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

117 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grebo. The closest is Mörtsjön (5 km); the best-known is Ärlången (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Ärlången · lake · Östergötland County · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Svinstadsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Stora Rängen · lake · Östergötland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Risten · lake · Östergötland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Båtviksgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Grönhögsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grebo

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grebo. The closest is Ytterby (5 km); the best-known is Säby Västerskogs Naturreservat (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Grebo

21 churches within 100 km of Grebo. The closest is Grebo Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grebo

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grebo. The closest is Sturefors Slott (8 km); the best-known is Bjärkaholm (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Grebo

9 museums within 100 km of Grebo. The closest is Åssa Industri- Och Bilmuseum (17 km); the best-known is Östergötlands Järnvägsmuseum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grebo

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grebo. The closest is Belvederen (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Belvederen · viewpoint · Östergötland County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Garpedansberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Örnberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Tylöskog · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Unos Torn · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~94 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Grebo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grebo
  2. 10 km Säby Västerskogs Naturreservat · nature spot, Östergötland County
  3. 3 km Vessers Udde · nature spot, Östergötland County
  4. 4 km Bjärkaholm · heritage site, Östergötland County
  5. 7 km Ärlången · lake, Östergötland County
  6. 7 km Svinstadsjön · lake, Östergötland County
  7. 9 km Back to Grebo

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From travellers near Grebo

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How to reach Grebo

    All places near Grebo by distance

    Within 15 km of Grebo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grebo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs92117Mörtsjön (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2539Ytterby (5 km)
    Churches1821Grebo Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1319Sturefors Slott (8 km)
    Museums59Åssa Industri- Och Bilmuseum (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Belvederen (23 km)
    Treks44Östgötaleden: Bjärka Säby-Sätravallen (11 km)
    Caves33Tjuvbergsgrottan (9 km)
    Beaches & coast11Byrumsbadet (14 km)
    Parks01Kolmården Wildlife Park (67 km)

    Grebo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grebo?

    Ärlången (lake, about 5 km), Svinstadsjön (lake, about 9 km), Bjärkaholm (heritage site, about 10 km), Säby Västerskogs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 10 km), Vessers Udde (nature spot, about 12 km), Ekenäs Slott (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Grebo?

    Mörtsjön, about 5 km by road; Värnasjön (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grebo?

    Ytterby, about 5 km by road; Stockmossen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grebo?

    Grebo Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Värna Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grebo?

    Start in Grebo, visit Säby Västerskogs Naturreservat, then Vessers Udde, then Bjärkaholm, then Ärlången, then Svinstadsjön, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grebo?

    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 Grebo

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