Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Munkfors

Munkfors is a town in Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden, home to about 2,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 117 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums and 8 churches. The must-see places are Erlandergården (12 km), Geijersgården (12 km) and Lidsjön (13 km).

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Munkfors, Värmland County
Munkfors, Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Munkfors at a glance

Location
Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden
Population
about 2,834
Coordinates
59.8386° N, 13.5436° E
Places within 50 km
144 (26 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Munkfors

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

200 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Munkfors. The closest is Spraktjärnen (4 km); the best-known is Lidsjön (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lidsjön · lake · Värmland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Lillsjön · lake · Värmland County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Emsen · lake · Värmland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ulvbergstjärnen · lake · Värmland County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Rådasjön · lake · Värmland County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Myggbotjärnen · lake · Värmland County · ~23 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Munkfors

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Munkfors. The closest is Hästskoholmen (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Munkfors

12 museums within 100 km of Munkfors. The closest is Erlandergården (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Munkfors

10 churches within 100 km of Munkfors. The closest is Munkfors Kyrka (1 km); the best-known is Geijersgården (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Munkfors

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Munkfors. The closest is Alsters Herrgård (61 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Munkfors

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Munkfors
  2. 12 km Erlandergården · museum, Värmland County
  3. 1 km Geijersgården · church, Värmland County
  4. 8 km Emsen · lake, Värmland County
  5. 2 km Lillsjön · lake, Värmland County
  6. 31 km Lidsjön · lake, Värmland County
  7. 13 km Back to Munkfors

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How to reach Munkfors

    All places near Munkfors by distance

    Within 15 km of Munkfors

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Munkfors by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs117200Spraktjärnen (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1219Hästskoholmen (1 km)
    Museums412Erlandergården (12 km)
    Churches810Munkfors Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage06Alsters Herrgård (61 km)
    Other attractions12Rottneros Park (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Munkforsen (1 km)
    Treks11Pinoleden (16 km)
    Parks01Mariebergsskogen (65 km)

    Munkfors: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Munkfors?

    Erlandergården (museum, about 12 km), Geijersgården (church, about 12 km), Lidsjön (lake, about 13 km), Lillsjön (lake, about 19 km), Emsen (lake, about 20 km), Ulvbergstjärnen (lake, about 21 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 117 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 8 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest lake to Munkfors?

    Spraktjärnen, about 4 km by road; Södra Örttjärnen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Munkfors?

    Hästskoholmen, about 1 km by road; Stormossen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Munkfors?

    Erlandergården, about 12 km by road; Kärnåsens Hembygdsgård (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Munkfors?

    Start in Munkfors, visit Erlandergården, then Geijersgården, then Emsen, then Lillsjön, then Lidsjön, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Munkfors?

    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 museums and churches.

    Towns near Munkfors

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