Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden

Places to visit near Malung

Malung is a town in Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden, home to about 4,927 people. Within 50 km by road there are 260 places to visit — 244 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Tandövala (44 km), Knon (67 km) and Granberget (72 km).

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Malung, Dalarna County
Malung, Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malung at a glance

Location
Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden
Population
about 4,927
Coordinates
60.6833° N, 13.7154° E
Places within 50 km
260 (1 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 Malung

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

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malung

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malung. The closest is Eggarna (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Malung

5 churches within 100 km of Malung. The closest is Malungs Kyrka (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malung

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malung. The closest is Byråsen (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Byråsen · viewpoint · Dalarna County · ~4 km
  • Granberget · viewpoint · Värmland County · ~72 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Malung

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malung
  2. 1 km Bullsjön · lake, Dalarna County
  3. 4 km Byråsen · viewpoint, Dalarna County
  4. 2 km Vimyrtjärnen · lake, Dalarna County
  5. 4 km Malungs Kyrka · church, Dalarna County
  6. 5 km Hätttsjön · lake, Dalarna County
  7. 5 km Back to Malung

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From travellers near Malung

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How to reach Malung

    All places near Malung by distance

    Within 15 km of Malung

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Knon · lake · Värmland County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Granberget · viewpoint · Värmland County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Siljan · lake · Gävleborg County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Havsvalladalens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Värmland County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Värmullen · lake · Värmland County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Vermundsjøen · lake · Akershus · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Hagfors Kyrka · church · Värmland County · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Ullen · lake · Värmland County · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Rådasjön · lake · Värmland County · ~97 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malung by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs244250Bullsjön (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1112Eggarna (14 km)
    Churches45Malungs Kyrka (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Byråsen (4 km)

    Malung: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malung?

    Bullsjön (lake, about 1 km), Malungs Kyrka (church, about 2 km), Vimyrtjärnen (lake, about 4 km), Byråsen (viewpoint, about 4 km), Hätttsjön (lake, about 5 km), Bjälltjärnen (lake, about 5 km).

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

    260 places on Spotwander: 244 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest lake to Malung?

    Bullsjön, about 1 km by road; Vimyrtjärnen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Malung?

    Eggarna, about 14 km by road; Lybergsgnupen (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malung?

    Malungs Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Fors Kapell (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malung?

    Start in Malung, visit Bullsjön, then Byråsen, then Vimyrtjärnen, then Malungs Kyrka, then Hätttsjön, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malung?

    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 Malung

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