Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Onsala

Onsala is a town in Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden, home to about 12,275 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hanhals Borgruin (4 km), Tjolöholms Slott (7 km) and Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (14 km).

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Onsala, Halland County
Onsala, Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Onsala at a glance

Location
Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden
Population
about 12,275
Coordinates
57.4253° N, 12.0290° E
Places within 50 km
157 (38 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 churches

Top places to visit near Onsala

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

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Onsala. The closest is Iglamossen (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Onsala

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Onsala. The closest is Kungsbackafjordens Naturreservat (4 km); the best-known is Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Onsala

25 churches within 100 km of Onsala. The closest is Onsala Kyrka (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Onsala

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Onsala. The closest is Hanhals Borgruin (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Onsala

9 museums within 100 km of Onsala. The closest is Äskhults by (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Onsala

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Onsala. The closest is Kungen (15 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kungen · river spot · Halland County · ~15 km
  • Lilleland · river spot · Halland County · ~18 km
  • Killingsholmen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~70 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Onsala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Onsala
  2. 18 km Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  3. 23 km Äskhults by · museum, Halland County
  4. 14 km Tjolöholms Slott · heritage site, Halland County
  5. 7 km Hanhals Borgruin · heritage site, Halland County
  6. 13 km Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 14 km Back to Onsala

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From travellers near Onsala

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How to reach Onsala

    All places near Onsala by distance

    Within 15 km of Onsala

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Onsala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs81146Iglamossen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2442Kungsbackafjordens Naturreservat (4 km)
    Churches2425Onsala Kyrka (2 km)
    Forts & heritage510Hanhals Borgruin (4 km)
    Museums59Äskhults by (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves48Kungen (15 km)
    Beaches & coast25Kungsbackafjorden (4 km)
    Parks45Billdals Park (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Fjärås Bräcka (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nasir Mosque (36 km)
    Other attractions22Shoreline-Stenen (37 km)
    Caves11Blockgrotta (21 km)
    Treks11Hallandsleden Part Äskhult - Stättared (22 km)

    Onsala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Onsala?

    Hanhals Borgruin (heritage site, about 4 km), Tjolöholms Slott (heritage site, about 7 km), Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 14 km), Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat (nature spot, about 18 km), Äskhults by (museum, about 19 km), Nidingens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Onsala?

    Iglamossen, about 1 km by road; Kvarndammet (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Onsala?

    Kungsbackafjordens Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Svängehallar-Fjärehals Naturreservat (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Onsala?

    Onsala Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Tjolöholms Slottskyrka (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Onsala?

    Start in Onsala, visit Vendelsöarnas Naturreservat, then Äskhults by, then Tjolöholms Slott, then Hanhals Borgruin, then Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Onsala?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Onsala

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