Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden

Places to visit near Laxå

Laxå is a town in Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden, home to about 3,125 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Vargaviddernas Naturreservat (10 km), Nygårdsvulkanens Kalkbarrskog (17 km) and Julömossens Naturreservat (18 km).

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Laxå, Örebro County
Laxå, Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Laxå at a glance

Location
Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden
Population
about 3,125
Coordinates
58.9863° N, 14.6190° E
Places within 50 km
82 (23 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 Laxå

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Laxå

140 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Laxå. The closest is Amperna (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Amperna · lake · Örebro County · ~5 km
  • Mosjön · lake · Örebro County · ~5 km
  • Borasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~6 km
  • Tosjön · lake · Örebro County · ~7 km
  • Kringsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~7 km
  • Kryddagölen · lake · Örebro County · ~7 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Laxå

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Laxå. The closest is Karamossens Naturreservat (8 km); the best-known is Vargaviddernas Naturreservat (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Laxå

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laxå. The closest is Stjernsunds Slott (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Laxå

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

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Museums near Laxå

8 museums within 100 km of Laxå. The closest is Skoindustrimuseet I Kumla (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laxå

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laxå. The closest is Lilla Trollkyrka (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lilla Trollkyrka · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Tylöskog · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~52 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Laxå

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laxå
  2. 1 km Ramundeboda Kyrka · church, Örebro County
  3. 4 km Amperna · lake, Örebro County
  4. 6 km Vargaviddernas Naturreservat · nature spot, Örebro County
  5. 8 km Julömossens Naturreservat · nature spot, Örebro County
  6. 34 km Nygårdsvulkanens Kalkbarrskog · nature spot, Örebro County
  7. 17 km Back to Laxå

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From travellers near Laxå

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How to reach Laxå

    All places near Laxå by distance

    Within 15 km of Laxå

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laxå by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs52140Amperna (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2343Karamossens Naturreservat (8 km)
    Forts & heritage111Stjernsunds Slott (30 km)
    Churches39Ramundeboda Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums28Skoindustrimuseet I Kumla (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Lilla Trollkyrka (38 km)
    Beaches & coast01Karlsborgsviken (63 km)
    Other attractions01Picasso Statue (57 km)
    Parks01Mariebergsskogen (97 km)

    Laxå: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laxå?

    Vargaviddernas Naturreservat (nature spot, about 10 km), Nygårdsvulkanens Kalkbarrskog (nature spot, about 17 km), Julömossens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 18 km), Ramundeboda Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Amperna (lake, about 5 km), Mosjön (lake, about 5 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort, 3 churches, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Laxå?

    Amperna, about 5 km by road; Mosjön (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Laxå?

    Karamossens Naturreservat, about 8 km by road; Boramossens Naturreservat (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Laxå?

    Stjernsunds Slott, about 30 km by road; Tarsta Fornborg (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laxå?

    Start in Laxå, visit Ramundeboda Kyrka, then Amperna, then Vargaviddernas Naturreservat, then Julömossens Naturreservat, then Nygårdsvulkanens Kalkbarrskog, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laxå?

    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 Laxå

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