Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Norberg

Norberg is a town in Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden, home to about 4,653 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 95 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums and 1 churches. The must-see places are Norbergs Kyrka (1 km), Nya Lapphyttan (1 km) and Kråksten (11 km).

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Norberg, Västmanland County
Norberg, Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Norberg at a glance

Location
Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden
Population
about 4,653
Coordinates
60.0650° N, 15.9237° E
Places within 50 km
109 (45 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 Norberg

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Norberg

162 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Norberg. The closest is Noren (2 km); the best-known is Melingssjön (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Melingssjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Sundbo Dammsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Fagersta Herrgård · lake · Västmanland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kratten · lake · Västmanland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Stora Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Åmänningen · lake · Västmanland County · ~21 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Norberg

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Norberg. The closest is Klackberg (3 km); the best-known is Kråksten (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Norberg

10 museums within 100 km of Norberg. The closest is Nya Lapphyttan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Norberg

5 churches within 100 km of Norberg. The closest is Norbergs Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Norberg

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Norberg. The closest is Anundshög (79 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Norberg

3 treks within 100 km of Norberg. The closest is Bruksleden Etapp 24 (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Norberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Norberg
  2. 1 km Norbergs Kyrka · church, Västmanland County
  3. 1 km Nya Lapphyttan · museum, Västmanland County
  4. 10 km Melingssjön · lake, Västmanland County
  5. 6 km Sundbo Dammsjön · lake, Västmanland County
  6. 1 km Kråksten · nature spot, Västmanland County
  7. 11 km Back to Norberg

Plan a longer trip from Norberg — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Norberg

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How to reach Norberg

    All places near Norberg by distance

    Within 15 km of Norberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Övre Gävjan · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Dagarn · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Gävjan · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Fantebosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Virsbosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Övre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Stora Flyten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Klysnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Pytteln · lake · Västmanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Abborrtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Gussjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Ljusvattnet · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Stentjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Stora Nadden · lake · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Stora Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Lomtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Skärsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Silvköparen · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Olof-Jons Damm · lake · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Grästjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Långsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Järndammen · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Långforsen · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Gnien · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Röda Jorden · museum · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Långvattnet · lake · Örebro County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Långnälasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Vågsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Älgstand · lake · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Glåpen · lake · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Norrsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Aguélimuseet · museum · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Åndern · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Rölösjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Korslången · lake · Örebro County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lillsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Gryten · lake · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Västersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Skommarmossen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Toftsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Mellan-Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stora Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Långsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Otjärn · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ölsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lake Rämen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Lake Väsman · lake · Gävleborg County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Lundbysjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Färnebofjärden National Park · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Ösaren · lake · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Smedsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Iresjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden · trek · Dalarna County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Norrsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Runn · lake · Gävleborg County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Dammsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Stora Mjugsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Rölen · lake · Västmanland County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Rällen · lake · Örebro County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Björken · lake · Örebro County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Skedvisjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Olovsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Västlandasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Norberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs95162Noren (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens725Klackberg (3 km)
    Museums310Nya Lapphyttan (1 km)
    Churches15Norbergs Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage05Anundshög (79 km)
    Treks23Bruksleden Etapp 24 (5 km)
    Caves11Blå Grotta (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ridön (92 km)

    Norberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Norberg?

    Norbergs Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Nya Lapphyttan (museum, about 1 km), Kråksten (nature spot, about 11 km), Melingssjön (lake, about 11 km), Sundbo Dammsjön (lake, about 12 km), Fagersta Herrgård (lake, about 13 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 95 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 1 church, 2 treks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Norberg?

    Noren, about 2 km by road; Trätten (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Norberg?

    Klackberg, about 3 km by road; Silvtjärn (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Norberg?

    Nya Lapphyttan, about 1 km by road; Engelsbergs Ironworks (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Norberg?

    Start in Norberg, visit Norbergs Kyrka, then Nya Lapphyttan, then Melingssjön, then Sundbo Dammsjön, then Kråksten, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Norberg?

    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 Norberg

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