Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden

Places to visit near Jönköping

Jönköping is a town in Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden, home to about 93,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 churches and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tändsticksmuseet (1 km), Fågelmuseet (1 km) and Rosenlunds Bankar (5 km).

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Jönköping, Jönköping County
Jönköping, Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jönköping at a glance

Location
Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden
Population
about 93,797
Coordinates
57.7814° N, 14.1562° E
Places within 50 km
214 (27 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 Jönköping

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

102 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jönköping. The closest is Munksjön (1 km); the best-known is Barnarpasjön (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Barnarpasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Tenhultasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Munksjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~1 km
  • Rocksjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~3 km
  • Mogöl · lake · Jönköping County · ~5 km
  • Ulvstorpasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~6 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jönköping

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jönköping. The closest is Strömsberg (5 km); the best-known is Rosenlunds Bankar (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Rosenlunds Bankar · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Klevabergen · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Vista Kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Jönköping

51 churches within 100 km of Jönköping. The closest is Pingstkyrkan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jönköping

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jönköping. The closest is Bäckaby Gamla Kyrka (1 km); the best-known is Rumlaborg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Jönköping

9 museums within 100 km of Jönköping. The closest is Tändsticksmuseet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jönköping

7 parks within 100 km of Jönköping. The closest is Rådhusparken (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Jönköping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jönköping
  2. 1 km Fågelmuseet · museum, Jönköping County
  3. 10 km Barnarpasjön · lake, Jönköping County
  4. 13 km Rumlaborg · heritage site, Jönköping County
  5. 3 km Rosenlunds Bankar · nature spot, Jönköping County
  6. 5 km Tändsticksmuseet · museum, Jönköping County
  7. 1 km Back to Jönköping

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How to reach Jönköping

    All places near Jönköping by distance

    Within 15 km of Jönköping

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jönköping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs92102Munksjön (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3952Strömsberg (5 km)
    Churches4651Pingstkyrkan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage715Bäckaby Gamla Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums49Tändsticksmuseet (1 km)
    Parks67Rådhusparken (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Taberg (15 km)
    Waterfalls55Prostkvarnfallet (2 km)
    Treks55Rocksjön Runt (3 km)
    Other attractions33Domsand (14 km)
    Beaches & coast22Vätterstranden (3 km)
    Caves11Kapten Elins Grotta (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Visingsö (41 km)

    Jönköping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jönköping?

    Tändsticksmuseet (museum, about 1 km), Fågelmuseet (museum, about 1 km), Rosenlunds Bankar (nature spot, about 5 km), Rumlaborg (heritage site, about 8 km), Barnarpasjön (lake, about 10 km), Klevabergen (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jönköping?

    Munksjön, about 1 km by road; Rocksjön (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jönköping?

    Strömsberg, about 5 km by road; Rosenlunds Bankar (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jönköping?

    Pingstkyrkan, about 1 km by road; Immanuelskyrkan (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jönköping?

    Start in Jönköping, visit Fågelmuseet, then Barnarpasjön, then Rumlaborg, then Rosenlunds Bankar, then Tändsticksmuseet, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jönköping?

    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 Jönköping

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