Stockholm County, Sweden

Places to visit near Märsta

Märsta is a town in Stockholm County, Sweden, home to about 27,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 forts & heritage, 36 museums and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Steningedalen (2 km), Rosersbergs Collection (7 km) and Skånelaholm Castle (8 km).

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Märsta, Stockholm County
Märsta, Stockholm County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Märsta at a glance

Location
Stockholm County, Sweden
Population
about 27,034
Coordinates
59.6216° N, 17.8548° E
Places within 50 km
145 (145 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Märsta

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Märsta

134 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Märsta. The closest is Säbysjön (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Säbysjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Valloxen · lake · Uppsala County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Edasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stordammen · lake · Uppsala County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ramsen · lake · Uppsala County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Trehörningen · lake · Uppsala County · ~31 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Märsta

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Märsta. The closest is Rosersbergs Collection (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Märsta

42 museums within 100 km of Märsta. The closest is Edsvik Konsthall (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Märsta

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Märsta. The closest is Steningedalen (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Märsta

13 parks within 100 km of Märsta. The closest is Stadsträdgården (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Märsta

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Märsta. The closest is Skofjärden (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Märsta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Märsta
  2. 2 km Steningedalen · nature spot, Uppsala County
  3. 5 km Rosersbergs Collection · heritage site, Uppsala County
  4. 6 km Skånelaholm Castle · heritage site, Uppsala County
  5. 23 km Valloxen · lake, Uppsala County
  6. 4 km Säbysjön · lake, Uppsala County
  7. 13 km Back to Märsta

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From travellers near Märsta

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How to reach Märsta

    All places near Märsta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Abborrträsk · lake · Uppsala County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ångsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Almhöjden · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Källtorpssjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Fiby Urskogs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hålsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Gömmaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Söderbysjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Fibysjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bromsbo Sjö · lake · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ulvsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Albysjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hosjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ramsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bornsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hamn · museum · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Leksaksmuseet · museum · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sandasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Grötfatet · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Knipträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ältasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Söder-Giningen · lake · Uppsala County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Skinnmossen · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum · Uppsala County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Strålsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Flaten · lake · Stockholm County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Södra Aspen · lake · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Trehörningen · lake · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Farsta Strandbad · beach · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Baggensfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lundsjön-Dammsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ryssjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Magelungen · lake · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Tullingesjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Stennässjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ågestasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Tullan · lake · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Penningby Castle · fort · Uppsala County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~58 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Märsta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28134Säbysjön (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3143Rosersbergs Collection (7 km)
    Museums3642Edsvik Konsthall (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1935Steningedalen (2 km)
    Parks1313Stadsträdgården (36 km)
    Beaches & coast48Skofjärden (19 km)
    Churches78Sankt Lars Katolska Kyrka (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Observatorielunden (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Kungshatt (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Uppsala Moské (38 km)

    Märsta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Märsta?

    Steningedalen (nature spot, about 2 km), Rosersbergs Collection (heritage site, about 7 km), Skånelaholm Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Säbysjön (lake, about 13 km), Valloxen (lake, about 16 km), Skofjärden (beach, about 19 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 forts & heritage, 36 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Märsta?

    Säbysjön, about 13 km by road; Valloxen (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Märsta?

    Rosersbergs Collection, about 7 km by road; Skånelaholm Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Märsta?

    Edsvik Konsthall, about 26 km by road; MC Collection Museum (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Märsta?

    Start in Märsta, visit Steningedalen, then Rosersbergs Collection, then Skånelaholm Castle, then Valloxen, then Säbysjön, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Märsta?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Märsta

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