Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Hjo

Hjo is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 6,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 54 churches and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vättern (21 km), Ombergs Bokskogs Naturreservat (25 km) and Sverkerskapellet (26 km).

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

Hjo at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 6,203
Coordinates
58.3013° N, 14.2878° E
Places within 50 km
183 (22 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 Hjo

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hjo

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hjo. The closest is Mullsjön (6 km); the best-known is Vättern (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hjo

67 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hjo. The closest is Hjoåns Dalgång (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Hjo

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

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Forts & heritage near Hjo

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hjo. The closest is Sverkerskapellet (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hjo

12 museums within 100 km of Hjo. The closest is Tidaholms Museum (29 km); the best-known is Gustav-Dalén-Museum (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Hjo

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hjo. The closest is Hjo Södra Fyr (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Hjo Södra Fyr · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~1 km
  • Karlsborgsviken · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Enebågsudde · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km
  • Kinneviken · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~84 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Hjo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hjo
  2. 1 km Equmeniakyrkan Hjo · church, Västra Götaland County
  3. 1 km Hjo Begravningskapell · church, Västra Götaland County
  4. 1 km Hjo Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  5. 21 km Vättern · lake, Östergötland County
  6. 20 km Hjo Södra Fyr · beach, Västra Götaland County
  7. 1 km Back to Hjo

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From travellers near Hjo

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How to reach Hjo

    All places near Hjo by distance

    Within 15 km of Hjo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Axevalla Hus · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Brahälla · fort · Jönköping County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hornborgasjöns Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lake Hornborga · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Gudhems Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Västgötabergen · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Ålleberg · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Hökesån-Habo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Gripenbergs Slott · fort · Jönköping County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Örbackens Kalkkärr · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Trollkyrka · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vista Kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Tiveden National Park · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Skara Domkyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Västergötlands Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Motala · museum · Östergötland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Ryfors · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Mariestads Domkyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mariedals Slott · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sya Hembygdsgård · museum · Östergötland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ralången · lake · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Rumlaborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Rosenlunds Bankar · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ängbogölen · lake · Jönköping County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Tändsticksmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Nyckelås · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Aranäs Borgruin · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Svaneholms Borgruin · fort · Östergötland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fågelmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Boren · lake · Östergötland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Varans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Sommen · lake · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Klevabergen · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Barnarpasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Kinneviken · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Tenhultasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~85 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hjo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6272Mullsjön (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4167Hjoåns Dalgång (1 km)
    Churches5459Hjo Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage617Sverkerskapellet (26 km)
    Museums612Tidaholms Museum (29 km)
    Beaches & coast34Hjo Södra Fyr (1 km)
    Other attractions44Alvastra Klosterruin (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Västgötabergen (55 km)
    Caves22Rödgavels Grottan (25 km)
    Waterfalls22Storpissans Utlopp (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Visingsö (34 km)
    Treks11Östgötaleden: St. Klintslingan (27 km)
    Parks11Boulognerskogen (34 km)

    Hjo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hjo?

    Hjo Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Equmeniakyrkan Hjo (church, about 1 km), Hjo Begravningskapell (church, about 1 km), Vättern (lake, about 21 km), Hjo Södra Fyr (beach, about 1 km), Hjoåns Dalgång (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 54 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hjo?

    Mullsjön, about 6 km by road; Eriksonsdammen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hjo?

    Hjoåns Dalgång, about 1 km by road; Lerstugesjöns Naturreservat (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hjo?

    Hjo Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Equmeniakyrkan Hjo (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hjo?

    Start in Hjo, visit Equmeniakyrkan Hjo, then Hjo Begravningskapell, then Hjo Kyrka, then Vättern, then Hjo Södra Fyr, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hjo?

    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 Hjo

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