Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden

Places to visit near Högsby

Högsby is a town in Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden, home to about 1,923 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 192 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Emmarsgöl (13 km), Granhultesjön (15 km) and Aboda Klint (15 km).

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Högsby, Kalmar County
Högsby, Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Högsby at a glance

Location
Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden
Population
about 1,923
Coordinates
57.1660° N, 16.0256° E
Places within 50 km
224 (36 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Högsby

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

206 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Högsby. The closest is Horsebergasjön (4 km); the best-known is Emmarsgöl (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Emmarsgöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Granhultesjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mörtsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gäddegöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tränsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kullesjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~21 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Högsby

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Högsby. The closest is Berga Naturreservat (4 km); the best-known is Fårhagsberget (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Högsby

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

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Museums near Högsby

7 museums within 100 km of Högsby. The closest is Greta Garbo-museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Högsby

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Högsby. The closest is Sollidens Slott (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Högsby

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Högsby. The closest is Lövö (43 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Lövö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Vållö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Furö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Finnrevet · river spot · Kalmar County · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Dämman · river spot · Kalmar County · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Grimskär · river spot · Kalmar County · ~76 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Högsby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Högsby
  2. 15 km Aboda Klint · viewpoint, Kalmar County
  3. 23 km Gäddegöl · lake, Kalmar County
  4. 4 km Mörtsjön · lake, Kalmar County
  5. 3 km Emmarsgöl · lake, Kalmar County
  6. 19 km Granhultesjön · lake, Kalmar County
  7. 15 km Back to Högsby

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From travellers near Högsby

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How to reach Högsby

    All places near Högsby by distance

    Within 15 km of Högsby

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Högsby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs192206Horsebergasjön (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1534Berga Naturreservat (4 km)
    Churches611Högsby Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums27Greta Garbo-museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage07Sollidens Slott (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Lövö (43 km)
    Other attractions14Oknö (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Aboda Klint (15 km)
    Beaches & coast02Öland (77 km)
    Waterfalls11Sadenforsen (22 km)
    Treks11Mönsteråsleden (23 km)
    Parks01Ölands Djur- Och Nöjespark (77 km)

    Högsby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Högsby?

    Emmarsgöl (lake, about 13 km), Granhultesjön (lake, about 15 km), Aboda Klint (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mörtsjön (lake, about 15 km), Gäddegöl (lake, about 16 km), Tränsjön (lake, about 19 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 192 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 2 museums, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Högsby?

    Horsebergasjön, about 4 km by road; Fetgölen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Högsby?

    Berga Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Rudalunds Naturreservat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Högsby?

    Högsby Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Bockara Kyrka (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Högsby?

    Start in Högsby, visit Aboda Klint, then Gäddegöl, then Mörtsjön, then Emmarsgöl, then Granhultesjön, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Högsby?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Högsby

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