Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Iggesund

Iggesund is a town in Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden, home to about 3,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 84 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lilla Skärsjön (5 km), Kärrsmyrtjärnen (7 km) and Sorgbosjön (17 km).

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Iggesund, Gävleborg County
Iggesund, Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iggesund at a glance

Location
Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden
Population
about 3,419
Coordinates
61.6422° N, 17.0748° E
Places within 50 km
120 (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

Top places to visit near Iggesund

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

165 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Iggesund. The closest is Viksjön (2 km); the best-known is Lilla Skärsjön (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iggesund

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iggesund. The closest is Sofieholmforsens Naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Iggesund

10 churches within 100 km of Iggesund. The closest is Iggesunds Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Iggesund

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Iggesund. The closest is Grinnön (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Grinnön · river spot · Gävleborg County · ~9 km
  • Bergön · river spot · Gävleborg County · ~10 km
  • Rågön · river spot · Gävleborg County · ~12 km
  • Brännön · river spot · Gävleborg County · ~12 km
  • Innerstön · river spot · Gävleborg County · ~18 km

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Forts & heritage near Iggesund

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iggesund. The closest is Hälsinglands Runinskrifter 10 (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Iggesund

3 museums within 100 km of Iggesund. The closest is Hälsinglands Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Iggesund

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 Iggesund
  2. 1 km Iggesunds Kyrka · church, Gävleborg County
  3. 7 km Kärrsmyrtjärnen · lake, Gävleborg County
  4. 6 km Lilla Skärsjön · lake, Gävleborg County
  5. 14 km Sorgbosjön · lake, Gävleborg County
  6. 15 km Viksjön · lake, Gävleborg County
  7. 2 km Back to Iggesund

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From travellers near Iggesund

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How to reach Iggesund

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    Within 15 km of Iggesund

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iggesund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs84165Viksjön (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1117Sofieholmforsens Naturreservat (5 km)
    Churches1010Iggesunds Kyrka (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Grinnön (9 km)
    Forts & heritage44Hälsinglands Runinskrifter 10 (16 km)
    Museums33Hälsinglands Museum (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Järvsöklacken (56 km)
    Caves11Bodagrottorna (4 km)
    Beaches & coast11Gräsmaln (12 km)
    Other attractions11Hälsingegården Gästgivars (49 km)

    Iggesund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iggesund?

    Lilla Skärsjön (lake, about 5 km), Kärrsmyrtjärnen (lake, about 7 km), Sorgbosjön (lake, about 17 km), Iggesunds Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Viksjön (lake, about 2 km), Iggsjön (lake, about 2 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 84 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Iggesund?

    Viksjön, about 2 km by road; Iggsjön (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Iggesund?

    Sofieholmforsens Naturreservat, about 5 km by road; Taskbergets NR (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Iggesund?

    Iggesunds Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Njutångers Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iggesund?

    Start in Iggesund, visit Iggesunds Kyrka, then Kärrsmyrtjärnen, then Lilla Skärsjön, then Sorgbosjön, then Viksjön, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iggesund?

    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 Iggesund

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