Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Horred

Horred is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 1,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 96 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Äskhults by (18 km), Lygnern (22 km) and Assbergs Raviner (23 km).

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

Horred at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,203
Coordinates
57.3548° N, 12.4778° E
Places within 50 km
149 (20 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 Horred

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

173 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Horred. The closest is Lilla Hornsjön (2 km); the best-known is Lygnern (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Horred

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Horred. The closest is Letebo Naturreservat (5 km); the best-known is Assbergs Raviner (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Horred

19 churches within 100 km of Horred. The closest is Horreds Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Horred

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Horred. The closest is Viskastigen (11 km); the best-known is Tjolöholms Slott (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Horred

10 museums within 100 km of Horred. The closest is Äskhults by (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Horred

5 parks within 100 km of Horred. The closest is Trädgårdsföreningen (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Horred

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Horred
  2. 1 km Horreds Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  3. 1 km Lilla Hornsjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  4. 16 km Äskhults by · museum, Halland County
  5. 9 km Lygnern · lake, Halland County
  6. 26 km Assbergs Raviner · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 23 km Back to Horred

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How to reach Horred

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    Within 15 km of Horred

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Horred by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs96173Lilla Hornsjön (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2135Letebo Naturreservat (5 km)
    Churches1919Horreds Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage614Viskastigen (11 km)
    Museums210Äskhults by (18 km)
    Parks05Trädgårdsföreningen (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Björkö (79 km)
    Treks33Hallandsleden Part Stättared - Dranstugan (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Kvarnadalen (15 km)
    Other attractions02Shoreline-Stenen (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Nasir Mosque (61 km)
    Waterfalls11Vattenfallet I Albäck (10 km)

    Horred: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Horred?

    Äskhults by (museum, about 18 km), Horreds Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Lygnern (lake, about 22 km), Lilla Hornsjön (lake, about 2 km), Assbergs Raviner (nature spot, about 23 km), Istorps Kyrka (church, about 3 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 96 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Horred?

    Lilla Hornsjön, about 2 km by road; Stora Agnsjön (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Horred?

    Letebo Naturreservat, about 5 km by road; Skoga Naturreservat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Horred?

    Horreds Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Istorps Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Horred?

    Start in Horred, visit Horreds Kyrka, then Lilla Hornsjön, then Äskhults by, then Lygnern, then Assbergs Raviner, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Horred?

    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 Horred

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