Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Limmared

Limmared is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 1,434 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 76 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Torpa Stenhus (17 km), Åsunden (28 km) and Tolken (35 km).

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Limmared, Västra Götaland County
Limmared, Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limmared at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,434
Coordinates
57.5359° N, 13.3557° E
Places within 50 km
104 (7 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 Limmared

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Limmared

105 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Limmared. The closest is Lomsjön (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lomsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~1 km
  • Ösjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Lillasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Algutstorpasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km
  • Stora Brandssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km
  • Åsunden · lake · Jönköping County · ~28 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västra Götaland County →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Limmared

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

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Churches near Limmared

19 churches within 100 km of Limmared. The closest is Limmareds Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Limmared

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limmared. The closest is Opensten (4 km); the best-known is Torpa Stenhus (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Limmared

7 museums within 100 km of Limmared. The closest is Glasets Hus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limmared

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limmared. The closest is Taberg (58 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Tomtabacken · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Västgötabergen · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~85 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Limmared

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limmared
  2. 1 km Glasets Hus · museum, Västra Götaland County
  3. 1 km Limmareds Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  4. 16 km Torpa Stenhus · heritage site, Halland County
  5. 17 km Ösjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  6. 1 km Lomsjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  7. 1 km Back to Limmared

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From travellers near Limmared

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How to reach Limmared

    All places near Limmared by distance

    Within 15 km of Limmared

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Tolken · lake · Jönköping County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Agnsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Sämsjön · lake · Halland County · ~16 km
    • Dalstorps Kyka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Björsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Agnsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Torpasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Hästafoten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Byasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Långasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Stora Kvistdroppen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Lilla Kvistdroppen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Marjebosjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Kallsebosjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Yasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Dalstorpasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km
    • Gärdessjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Rydssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Häljabosjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Ambjörnarp Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Rosendalssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Finnekumla Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Hagasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Opperhalen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Ullasjösjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Brolången · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Visen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Ryen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Kyrkesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Bynanders Motormuseum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Ljungsarps Kyrka · church · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Stomsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Uddasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Yttre Åsunden · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Veka Öjasjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Kvarsebosjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
    • Hösjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km
    • Åstarpasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km
    • Röstorpasjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km
    • Kolarpasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limmared by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs76105Lomsjön (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens531Skårtebo Naturreservat (5 km)
    Churches1619Limmareds Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage27Opensten (4 km)
    Museums37Glasets Hus (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Taberg (58 km)
    Treks11Jälmåleden (13 km)
    Parks11Borås Djurpark (42 km)

    Limmared: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limmared?

    Torpa Stenhus (heritage site, about 17 km), Glasets Hus (museum, about 1 km), Limmareds Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Lomsjön (lake, about 1 km), Ösjön (lake, about 2 km), Södra Åsarps Kyrka (church, about 3 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 76 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Limmared?

    Lomsjön, about 1 km by road; Ösjön (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Limmared?

    Skårtebo Naturreservat, about 5 km by road; Moghults Naturreservat (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Limmared?

    Limmareds Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Södra Åsarps Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limmared?

    Start in Limmared, visit Glasets Hus, then Limmareds Kyrka, then Torpa Stenhus, then Ösjön, then Lomsjön, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limmared?

    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 Limmared

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