Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Hammarkullen

Hammarkullen is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 7,914 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 128 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kärsepölen (3 km), Kortedala Museum (3 km) and Surte Glasbruksmuseum (7 km).

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Hammarkullen at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 7,914
Coordinates
57.7805° N, 12.0360° E
Places within 50 km
229 (106 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 Hammarkullen

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hammarkullen

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hammarkullen. The closest is Kärsepölen (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kärsepölen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Gäddevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Aspen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tvibotten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Svarte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Hammarkullen

37 churches within 100 km of Hammarkullen. The closest is Hjällbo Kyrka (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hammarkullen

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hammarkullen. The closest is Vättlefjälls Naturreservat (9 km); the best-known is Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Hammarkullen

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hammarkullen. The closest is Partille Herrgård (8 km); the best-known is Ragnhildsholmen (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hammarkullen

10 museums within 100 km of Hammarkullen. The closest is Kortedala Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hammarkullen

8 parks within 100 km of Hammarkullen. The closest is Värdens Park (7 km); the best-known is Hisingsparken (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hammarkullen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hammarkullen
  2. 3 km Kortedala Museum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  3. 4 km Bellevue Moské · mosque or dargah, Västra Götaland County
  4. 9 km Kärsepölen · lake, Västra Götaland County
  5. 6 km Gäddevatten · lake, Västra Götaland County
  6. 3 km Surte Glasbruksmuseum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  7. 7 km Back to Hammarkullen

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From travellers near Hammarkullen

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    All places near Hammarkullen by distance

    Within 15 km of Hammarkullen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Stora Tingtjärnen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Sandsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Öxsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Hornasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Skåtte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Gråkuntan · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Romesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Vävra Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Äggsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Tumlehed Rock Painting · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Bufferöds Damm · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ingetorps Sjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Iglesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Håvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tranevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Stora Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hammarkullen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs128146Kärsepölen (3 km)
    Churches3537Hjällbo Kyrka (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1327Vättlefjälls Naturreservat (9 km)
    Forts & heritage914Partille Herrgård (8 km)
    Other attractions1111De Tre Vingarna (3 km)
    Museums810Kortedala Museum (3 km)
    Parks78Värdens Park (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Björkö (27 km)
    Caves44Bäckgrottan (3 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bergsjöbadet (5 km)
    Treks33Bohusleden - Etapp 6 Angereds Kyrka - Fontin (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Bellevue Moské (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Ramberget (12 km)
    Waterfalls12Lärjeåns Vattenfall (2 km)

    Hammarkullen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hammarkullen?

    Kärsepölen (lake, about 3 km), Kortedala Museum (museum, about 3 km), Surte Glasbruksmuseum (museum, about 7 km), Gäddevatten (lake, about 7 km), Bellevue Moské (mosque or dargah, about 7 km), Härlanda Kyrkoruin (lake, about 9 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 128 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hammarkullen?

    Kärsepölen, about 3 km by road; Titteridamm (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hammarkullen?

    Hjällbo Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Gunnareds Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hammarkullen?

    Vättlefjälls Naturreservat, about 9 km by road; Björnareåsens Naturreservat (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hammarkullen?

    Start in Hammarkullen, visit Kortedala Museum, then Bellevue Moské, then Kärsepölen, then Gäddevatten, then Surte Glasbruksmuseum, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hammarkullen?

    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 Hammarkullen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hammarkullen’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.