Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Nyköping

Nyköping is a town in Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden, home to about 32,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Nyköpingshus (1 km), Sörmlands Museum (1 km) and Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro (2 km).

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Nyköping, Södermanland County
Nyköping, Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nyköping at a glance

Location
Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden
Population
about 32,224
Coordinates
58.7530° N, 17.0079° E
Places within 50 km
72 (72 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

Top places to visit near Nyköping

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nyköping: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Nyköping

  • Storhultet · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Långsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Uttersjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Berga Kulle · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Horssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Tacksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Holmsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Femöre · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Femorefortet · museum · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Sundbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Masugnsskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mörtsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see

Things to see near Nyköping, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nyköping

105 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nyköping. The closest is Hovrasjön (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hovrasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Långsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Uttersjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Horssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Tacksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Holmsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nyköping

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nyköping. The closest is Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Nyköping

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nyköping. The closest is Nyköpingshus (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Nyköping

8 museums within 100 km of Nyköping. The closest is Sörmlands Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nyköping

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nyköping. The closest is Hävringe (31 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hävringe · river spot · Södermanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~93 km · Must-see
  • Estbröte · river spot · Stockholm County · ~95 km · Must-see
  • Kungshatt · river spot · Stockholm County · ~99 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Nyköping

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nyköping. The closest is Tvären (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Nyköping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nyköping
  2. 1 km Nyköpingshus · heritage site, Södermanland County
  3. 1 km Sörmlands Museum · museum, Södermanland County
  4. 3 km Svanviken · nature spot, Södermanland County
  5. 2 km Kilakastalen · heritage site, Södermanland County
  6. 5 km Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro · nature spot, Södermanland County
  7. 2 km Back to Nyköping

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From travellers near Nyköping

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How to reach Nyköping

    All places near Nyköping by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Käxlan · lake · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Stora Bötet · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Trollskogens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Glottrasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Bärsta · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Långhalsen · lake · Södermanland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Runnviken · lake · Södermanland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kappstasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Glottran · lake · Södermanland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Alstorpdammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Eknaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Lagerlundssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sjöskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Morpasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Ranksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Rinkebysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ludgosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Nävsjön · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lidsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Rågö · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kvarnsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Nävekvarns Klint · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sågsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Nävsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Dammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hallbosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ålskäggaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Lillsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Fölsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Nynäs Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Samlingssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Stendörren · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Trosasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Holmbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Tvären · beach · Södermanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hävringe · river spot · Södermanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Yngaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Tenaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Likstammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Brunnstaåsen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~36 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nyköping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs41105Hovrasjön (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2038Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro (2 km)
    Forts & heritage418Nyköpingshus (1 km)
    Museums38Sörmlands Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Hävringe (31 km)
    Beaches & coast12Tvären (30 km)
    Churches02Mariakyrkan (66 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Tornberget (90 km)
    Other attractions11Linudden (6 km)
    Parks11Kolmården Wildlife Park (41 km)

    Nyköping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nyköping?

    Nyköpingshus (heritage site, about 1 km), Sörmlands Museum (museum, about 1 km), Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro (nature spot, about 2 km), Svanviken (nature spot, about 3 km), Kilakastalen (heritage site, about 4 km), Janstorpsskogen (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nyköping?

    Hovrasjön, about 5 km by road; Långsjön (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Nyköping?

    Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro, about 2 km by road; Svanviken (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nyköping?

    Nyköpingshus, about 1 km by road; Kilakastalen (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nyköping?

    Start in Nyköping, visit Nyköpingshus, then Sörmlands Museum, then Svanviken, then Kilakastalen, then Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nyköping?

    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.

    Towns near Nyköping

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