Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden

Places to visit near Hammar

Hammar is a town in Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden, home to about 3,311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 churches. The must-see places are Råbelövs Slott (9 km), Bäckaskog Castle (14 km) and Ovesholms Slott (17 km).

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Hammar, Skåne County
Hammar, Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hammar at a glance

Location
Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden
Population
about 3,311
Coordinates
56.0167° N, 14.2167° E
Places within 50 km
112 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hammar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hammar: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hammar

86 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hammar. The closest is Ekenabben Och Kvarnnäs Naturreservat (2 km); the best-known is Bökenäsets Naturreservat (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Hammar

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hammar. The closest is Lillö (8 km); the best-known is Råbelövs Slott (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hammar

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hammar. The closest is Hammarsjön (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Hammar

24 churches within 100 km of Hammar. The closest is Gustav Adolfs Kyrka (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hammar

14 museums within 100 km of Hammar. The closest is Kristianstad's Railway Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hammar

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

  • Nävlingeåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ryssberget · viewpoint · Blekinge County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Göingeåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Rallate · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Romeleåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~81 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Hammar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hammar
  2. 14 km Bäckaskog Castle · heritage site, Blekinge County
  3. 9 km Bökenäsets Naturreservat · nature spot, Skåne County
  4. 13 km Hanaskogs Slott · heritage site, Skåne County
  5. 12 km Råbelövs Slott · heritage site, Skåne County
  6. 18 km Ovesholms Slott · heritage site, Skåne County
  7. 17 km Back to Hammar

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How to reach Hammar

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    Within 15 km of Hammar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hammar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3986Ekenabben Och Kvarnnäs Naturreservat (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1945Lillö (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1627Hammarsjön (4 km)
    Churches2224Gustav Adolfs Kyrka (3 km)
    Museums414Kristianstad's Railway Museum (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Nävlingeåsen (23 km)
    Caves33Balsbergsgrottan (12 km)
    Parks03Sankt Hans Backar (90 km)
    Waterfalls22Forsakar Vattenfall (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Ivö (19 km)
    Beaches & coast12Haväng (41 km)
    Other attractions11Sweden's Lowest Point (3 km)

    Hammar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hammar?

    Råbelövs Slott (heritage site, about 9 km), Bäckaskog Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Ovesholms Slott (heritage site, about 17 km), Bökenäsets Naturreservat (nature spot, about 18 km), Hanaskogs Slott (heritage site, about 20 km), Ekenabben Och Kvarnnäs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hammar?

    Ekenabben Och Kvarnnäs Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Håslövs Ängars Naturreservat (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hammar?

    Lillö, about 8 km by road; Råbelövs Slott (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hammar?

    Hammarsjön, about 4 km by road; Araslövssjön (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hammar?

    Start in Hammar, visit Bäckaskog Castle, then Bökenäsets Naturreservat, then Hanaskogs Slott, then Råbelövs Slott, then Ovesholms Slott, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hammar?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hammar

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