Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Öckerö

Öckerö is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 3,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 34 beaches & coast and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hälsö (4 km), Björkö (4 km) and Tumlehed Rock Painting (7 km).

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Öckerö, Västra Götaland County
Öckerö, Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Öckerö at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 3,568
Coordinates
57.7081° N, 11.6558° E
Places within 50 km
198 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Öckerö

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Öckerö

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Öckerö. The closest is Stora Ersvatten (10 km); the best-known is Svarte Mosse (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Öckerö

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Öckerö. The closest is Öckerö (1 km); the best-known is Hälsö (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Öckerö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~1 km
  • Kalvsund · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hönö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km

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Beaches & coast near Öckerö

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Öckerö. The closest is Hälsö Nedre (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Öckerö

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Öckerö. The closest is Grötö Knötens Naturreservat (2 km); the best-known is Galterös Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Öckerö

26 churches within 100 km of Öckerö. The closest is Öckerö Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Öckerö

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Öckerö. The closest is Tumlehed Rock Painting (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Öckerö

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Öckerö
  2. 4 km Hälsö · river spot, Västra Götaland County
  3. 2 km Björkö · river spot, Västra Götaland County
  4. 4 km Tumlehed Rock Painting · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  5. 12 km Rya Forest · nature spot, Halland County
  6. 14 km Galterös Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  7. 11 km Back to Öckerö

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From travellers near Öckerö

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How to reach Öckerö

    All places near Öckerö by distance

    Within 15 km of Öckerö

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Öckerö by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5680Stora Ersvatten (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3437Öckerö (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3435Hälsö Nedre (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1531Grötö Knötens Naturreservat (2 km)
    Churches2026Öckerö Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1117Tumlehed Rock Painting (7 km)
    Museums1015Öckerö Hembygdsgård (1 km)
    Other attractions57Vinga (11 km)
    Parks56Färjenäsparken (18 km)
    Caves55Kröckle Kyrka (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Ramberget (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nasir Mosque (20 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (92 km)

    Öckerö: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Öckerö?

    Hälsö (river spot, about 4 km), Björkö (river spot, about 4 km), Tumlehed Rock Painting (heritage site, about 7 km), Galterös Naturreservat (nature spot, about 11 km), Vinga (attraction, about 11 km), Rya Forest (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 34 beaches & coast, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Öckerö?

    Stora Ersvatten, about 10 km by road; Svarte Mosse (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Öckerö?

    Öckerö, about 1 km by road; Kalvsund (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Öckerö?

    Hälsö Nedre, about 3 km by road; Lilla Varholmen Fyr Övre (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Öckerö?

    Start in Öckerö, visit Hälsö, then Björkö, then Tumlehed Rock Painting, then Rya Forest, then Galterös Naturreservat, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Öckerö?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Öckerö

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