Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Hönö

Hönö is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 5,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hälsö (6 km), Björkö (7 km) and Vinga (9 km).

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

Hönö at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 5,293
Coordinates
57.6897° N, 11.6497° E
Places within 50 km
186 (74 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Hönö

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hönö

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hönö. The closest is Stora Ersvatten (12 km); the best-known is Svarte Mosse (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Svarte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Skåtte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Vävra Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Stora Ersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km
  • Kärsepölen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hönö

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hönö. The closest is Hönö (1 km); the best-known is Hälsö (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hönö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~1 km
  • Grötö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Hönö Huvud · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km
  • Öckerö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km

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Beaches & coast near Hönö

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hönö. The closest is Klåva Fyr (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hönö

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hönö. The closest is Grötö Knötens Naturreservat (2 km); the best-known is Galterös Naturreservat (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Hönö

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

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Forts & heritage near Hönö

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hönö. The closest is Tumlehed Rock Painting (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hönö

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hönö
  2. 6 km Hälsö · river spot, Västra Götaland County
  3. 2 km Björkö · river spot, Västra Götaland County
  4. 4 km Tumlehed Rock Painting · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  5. 12 km Rya Forest · nature spot, Halland County
  6. 14 km Galterös Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  7. 9 km Back to Hönö

Plan a longer trip from Hönö — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Hönö

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How to reach Hönö

    All places near Hönö by distance

    Within 15 km of Hönö

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Korsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Översjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ålevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stora Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Abborrvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hungersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Tjolöholms Slott · fort · Halland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Äggdalssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lysevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stora Äggdalssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lindesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Svartevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kalvhuvudet · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Mittevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nornäbban · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Stora Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lygnern · lake · Halland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nidingens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Halland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Torrgårdsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Äskhults by · museum · Halland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Thorskogs Grand Manor House · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat · sanctuary · Halland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mjörn · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Skårs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Kollungeröd Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Arsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Orust · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Brobacka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Alingsås Museum · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Læsø · river spot · North Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Skagen Fyr · beach · North Denmark Region · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Hundsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~76 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hönö by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4480Stora Ersvatten (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3437Hönö (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3334Klåva Fyr (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1430Grötö Knötens Naturreservat (2 km)
    Churches2127Hönö Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1016Tumlehed Rock Painting (9 km)
    Museums1015Öckerö Hembygdsgård (2 km)
    Other attractions79Vinga (9 km)
    Parks67Färjenäsparken (19 km)
    Caves44Kröckle Kyrka (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Ramberget (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nasir Mosque (20 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (94 km)

    Hönö: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hönö?

    Hälsö (river spot, about 6 km), Björkö (river spot, about 7 km), Vinga (attraction, about 9 km), Galterös Naturreservat (nature spot, about 9 km), Tumlehed Rock Painting (heritage site, about 9 km), Rya Forest (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hönö?

    Stora Ersvatten, about 12 km by road; Svarte Mosse (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hönö?

    Hönö, about 1 km by road; Grötö (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Hönö?

    Klåva Fyr, about 2 km by road; Tynneskär Fyr (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hönö?

    Start in Hönö, visit Hälsö, then Björkö, then Tumlehed Rock Painting, then Rya Forest, then Galterös Naturreservat, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hönö?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Hönö

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