Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Lit

Lit is a town in Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden, home to about 1,117 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 167 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tysjöarna (17 km), Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat (23 km) and Frösöstenen (24 km).

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Lit, Jämtland County
Lit, Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lit at a glance

Location
Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,117
Coordinates
63.3203° N, 14.8459° E
Places within 50 km
245 (9 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 Lit

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

174 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lit. The closest is Sjörtjärnen (9 km); the best-known is Frösön (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Frösön · lake · Jämtland County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Sjörtjärnen · lake · Jämtland County · ~9 km
  • Mosjön · lake · Jämtland County · ~9 km
  • Bysjön · lake · Jämtland County · ~11 km
  • Kläppesjön · lake · Jämtland County · ~12 km
  • Storflärken · lake · Jämtland County · ~12 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lit

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lit. The closest is Kläppe Naturreservat (9 km); the best-known is Tysjöarna (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Lit

23 churches within 100 km of Lit. The closest is Lits Kyrka (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lit

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lit. The closest is Norra Begravningsplatsen (23 km); the best-known is Frösöstenen (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lit

4 museums within 100 km of Lit. The closest is Nationalmuseum Jamtli (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lit

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lit. The closest is Indalsälven (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Indalsälven · river spot · Jämtland County · ~4 km
  • Isön · river spot · Jämtland County · ~37 km
  • Verkön · river spot · Jämtland County · ~40 km

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A one-day trip from Lit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lit
  2. 2 km Lits Kyrka · church, Jämtland County
  3. 2 km Indalsälven · river spot, Jämtland County
  4. 14 km Tysjöarna · nature spot, Jämtland County
  5. 7 km Frösöstenen · heritage site, Jämtland County
  6. 8 km Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat · nature spot, Jämtland County
  7. 23 km Back to Lit

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How to reach Lit

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    Within 15 km of Lit

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs167174Sjörtjärnen (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3541Kläppe Naturreservat (9 km)
    Churches2323Lits Kyrka (2 km)
    Forts & heritage55Norra Begravningsplatsen (23 km)
    Museums44Nationalmuseum Jamtli (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Indalsälven (4 km)
    Parks33Kyrkparken (24 km)
    Caves33"Brevlådan" (24 km)
    Waterfalls11Klöstafallet (10 km)
    Beaches & coast11Bynäset (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Kusbölehelvetet (65 km)

    Lit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lit?

    Tysjöarna (nature spot, about 17 km), Lits Kyrka (church, about 2 km), Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 23 km), Frösöstenen (heritage site, about 24 km), Indalsälven (river spot, about 4 km), Ändsjön (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

    245 places on Spotwander: 167 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lit?

    Sjörtjärnen, about 9 km by road; Mosjön (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lit?

    Kläppe Naturreservat, about 9 km by road; Byomsliden (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lit?

    Lits Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Häggenås Kyrka (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lit?

    Start in Lit, visit Lits Kyrka, then Indalsälven, then Tysjöarna, then Frösöstenen, then Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lit?

    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 Lit

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