Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Kisa

Kisa is a town in Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden, home to about 3,776 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 143 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Drögen (19 km), Norra Kvill National Park (31 km) and Lilla Rängen (33 km).

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Kisa, Östergötland County
Kisa, Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kisa at a glance

Location
Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden
Population
about 3,776
Coordinates
57.9878° N, 15.6330° E
Places within 50 km
169 (15 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 museums

Top places to visit near Kisa

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kisa

166 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kisa. The closest is Hargsjön (3 km); the best-known is Drögen (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kisa

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kisa. The closest is Krogsfall (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Kisa

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kisa. The closest is Bjärkaholm (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kisa

10 museums within 100 km of Kisa. The closest is Kisa Emigrantmuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Kisa

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kisa

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kisa. The closest is Skuruhatt (57 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Belvederen · viewpoint · Östergötland County · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Garpedansberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Örnberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Unos Torn · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~81 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kisa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kisa
  2. 1 km Kisa Emigrantmuseum · museum, Jönköping County
  3. 4 km Kisasjön · lake, Östergötland County
  4. 17 km Drögen · lake, Jönköping County
  5. 15 km Hargsjön · lake, Östergötland County
  6. 3 km Kisa Kyrka · church, Östergötland County
  7. 0 km Back to Kisa

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From travellers near Kisa

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How to reach Kisa

    All places near Kisa by distance

    Within 15 km of Kisa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Norra Kvill National Park · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Rängen · lake · Östergötland County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Sommen · lake · Jönköping County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mörkviken · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Stora Valvikssjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Ringsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Katthålssjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Ören · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Kjusebo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Gölstugegölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Svånggölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Kongsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Kjusebosjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Lilla Klevsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Överskjulen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Försjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Ekängsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~16 km
    • Mogölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Försjögöl · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Östergölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Lersjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Lomgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Älgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Abborregöl · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Bölesjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Kottebo · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Stutgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Sandgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Stora Klevsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Blån · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Svalsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Velen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Rudgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Gubbgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Drien · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Bredgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Bjärken · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Nerskjulen · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Björkhulstsjön · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km
    • Skiren · lake · Östergötland County · ~17 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kisa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs143166Hargsjön (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1237Krogsfall (8 km)
    Forts & heritage214Bjärkaholm (42 km)
    Museums210Kisa Emigrantmuseum (1 km)
    Churches49Kisa Kyrka (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Skuruhatt (57 km)
    Treks33Östgötaleden: Kisa-Pinnarp (5 km)
    Caves22Dackegrottan (8 km)
    Other attractions11Humlehögsravinen (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Visingsö (95 km)

    Kisa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kisa?

    Drögen (lake, about 19 km), Kisa Emigrantmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Kisa Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Hargsjön (lake, about 3 km), Kisasjön (lake, about 4 km), Råstorpesjön (lake, about 4 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 143 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kisa?

    Hargsjön, about 3 km by road; Kisasjön (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kisa?

    Krogsfall, about 8 km by road; Hylta Bränders Naturreservat (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kisa?

    Bjärkaholm, about 42 km by road; Svaneholms Borgruin (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kisa?

    Start in Kisa, visit Kisa Emigrantmuseum, then Kisasjön, then Drögen, then Hargsjön, then Kisa Kyrka, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kisa?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Kisa

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