Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Kimstad

Kimstad is a town in Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden, home to about 1,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage and 24 churches. The must-see places are Löfstad Castle (6 km), Glan (10 km) and Arbetets Museum (17 km).

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Kimstad at a glance

Location
Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,469
Coordinates
58.5497° N, 15.9630° E
Places within 50 km
146 (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 Kimstad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kimstad: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Kimstad

  • Tolen · lake · Östergötland County · ~5 km
  • Runstorp · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~5 km
  • Långnäs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~5 km
  • Lövstadsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~6 km
  • Dänseln · lake · Östergötland County · ~6 km
  • Landsjö · fort · Östergötland County · ~6 km
  • Ulverydsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~6 km
  • Svinstadsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Landsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~7 km
  • Hälsinge Kärr · lake · Östergötland County · ~7 km
  • Tokorp · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ribbingsholm · fort · Östergötland County · ~8 km

Things to see near Kimstad, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kimstad

113 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kimstad. The closest is Stora Runken (5 km); the best-known is Glan (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Glan · lake · Södermanland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Roxen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Roxen · lake · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Stora Runken · lake · Östergötland County · ~5 km
  • Tolen · lake · Östergötland County · ~5 km
  • Lövstadsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~6 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kimstad

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kimstad. The closest is Norsholm (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Kimstad

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kimstad. The closest is Norsholms Herrgård (5 km); the best-known is Löfstad Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kimstad

26 churches within 100 km of Kimstad. The closest is Kimstads Kyrka (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kimstad

10 museums within 100 km of Kimstad. The closest is Arbetets Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kimstad

5 parks within 100 km of Kimstad. The closest is Himmelstalund (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kimstad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kimstad
  2. 6 km Löfstad Castle · heritage site, Södermanland County
  3. 12 km Norrköping Art Museum · museum, Södermanland County
  4. 1 km Arbetets Museum · museum, Södermanland County
  5. 17 km Glan · lake, Södermanland County
  6. 24 km Roxen · lake, Östergötland County
  7. 17 km Back to Kimstad

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

From travellers near Kimstad

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How to reach Kimstad

    All places near Kimstad by distance

    Within 15 km of Kimstad

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Tisnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Nävsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Boren · lake · Östergötland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nävsjön · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nävekvarns Klint · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Forssjösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Kvarnsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Rinkebysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Sya Hembygdsgård · museum · Östergötland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Djulösjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kårtorpssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Eriksbergssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Alstorpdammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Duveholmssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Björnhammarsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Yngaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Stora Bötet · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Svaneholms Borgruin · fort · Östergötland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Luvsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Sjöskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mariakyrkan · church · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Viren · lake · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Bärsta · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Örbackens Kalkkärr · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Hallbosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Berga Kulle · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Måsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Näsnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Tylöskog · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Motala · museum · Östergötland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Bjurhultasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kolsnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Trollskogens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Drögen · lake · Jönköping County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Säfstaholms Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Brunnstaåsen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lillsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Glottrasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Knalla Naturreservat · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Långhalsen · lake · Södermanland County · ~74 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kimstad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs54113Stora Runken (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2950Norsholm (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1926Norsholms Herrgård (5 km)
    Churches2426Kimstads Kyrka (2 km)
    Museums310Arbetets Museum (17 km)
    Parks55Himmelstalund (15 km)
    Other attractions45Moa Martinson (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Belvederen (32 km)
    Caves44Rövarbergsgrottan (16 km)
    Treks33Klockaretorpsleden (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hävringe (98 km)

    Kimstad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kimstad?

    Löfstad Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Glan (lake, about 10 km), Arbetets Museum (museum, about 17 km), Norrköping Art Museum (museum, about 17 km), Roxen (lake, about 17 km), Roxen (lake, about 22 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kimstad?

    Stora Runken, about 5 km by road; Tolen (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kimstad?

    Norsholm, about 5 km by road; Runstorp (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kimstad?

    Norsholms Herrgård, about 5 km by road; Löfstad Castle (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kimstad?

    Start in Kimstad, visit Löfstad Castle, then Norrköping Art Museum, then Arbetets Museum, then Glan, then Roxen, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kimstad?

    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 Kimstad

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