Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Herrljunga

Herrljunga is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 3,982 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 48 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jämnesjön (9 km), Långsjön (10 km) and Käringesjön (11 km).

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

Herrljunga at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 3,982
Coordinates
58.0774° N, 13.0266° E
Places within 50 km
113 (19 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 Herrljunga

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

116 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Herrljunga. The closest is Jämnesjön (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Jämnesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Långsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Käringesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Paradissjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Härskasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mogesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see

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Churches near Herrljunga

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herrljunga

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herrljunga. The closest is Ranahult (10 km); the best-known is Yxnås Naturreservat (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Herrljunga

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herrljunga. The closest is Nycklabacken (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Herrljunga

12 museums within 100 km of Herrljunga. The closest is Kålles Rekord-Magasin (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herrljunga

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herrljunga. The closest is Västgötabergen (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Västgötabergen · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Fjällsätern · viewpoint · Västra Götaland County · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Ramberget · viewpoint · Västra Götaland County · ~95 km · Must-see
  • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~96 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Herrljunga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herrljunga
  2. 9 km Jämnesjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  3. 4 km Paradissjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  4. 1 km Härskasjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  5. 1 km Käringesjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  6. 1 km Långsjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  7. 10 km Back to Herrljunga

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From travellers near Herrljunga

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How to reach Herrljunga

    All places near Herrljunga by distance

    Within 15 km of Herrljunga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herrljunga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37116Jämnesjön (9 km)
    Churches4853Herrljunga Kyrka (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1535Ranahult (10 km)
    Forts & heritage723Nycklabacken (5 km)
    Museums212Kålles Rekord-Magasin (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Västgötabergen (43 km)
    Parks14Borås Djurpark (47 km)
    Other attractions23Borga Kyrkoruin (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Bellevue Moské (88 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Visingsö (97 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (62 km)
    Beaches & coast01Kinneviken (74 km)

    Herrljunga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herrljunga?

    Jämnesjön (lake, about 9 km), Långsjön (lake, about 10 km), Käringesjön (lake, about 11 km), Paradissjön (lake, about 12 km), Härskasjön (lake, about 12 km), Mogesjön (lake, about 13 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 48 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Herrljunga?

    Jämnesjön, about 9 km by road; Långsjön (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Herrljunga?

    Herrljunga Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Fölene Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Herrljunga?

    Ranahult, about 10 km by road; Skallstadens Naturreservat (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herrljunga?

    Start in Herrljunga, visit Jämnesjön, then Paradissjön, then Härskasjön, then Käringesjön, then Långsjön, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herrljunga?

    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 Herrljunga

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