Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden

Places to visit near Ornäs

Ornäs is a town in Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden, home to about 1,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 87 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Runn (10 km), Varpan (20 km) and Stensjön (21 km).

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Ornäs, Dalarna County
Ornäs, Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ornäs at a glance

Location
Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden
Population
about 1,083
Coordinates
60.5094° N, 15.5413° E
Places within 50 km
174 (9 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 Ornäs

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ornäs

118 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ornäs. The closest is Dalsjön (3 km); the best-known is Runn (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Runn · lake · Gävleborg County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Varpan · lake · Gävleborg County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Stensjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Sättersbotjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Dalsjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~3 km
  • Lilla Aspan · lake · Dalarna County · ~4 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ornäs

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ornäs. The closest is Lindön (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ornäs

19 churches within 100 km of Ornäs. The closest is Torsångs Kyrka (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ornäs

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ornäs. The closest is Kapellgrund (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ornäs

11 museums within 100 km of Ornäs. The closest is Ornässtugan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ornäs

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ornäs. The closest is Nordanö (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nordanö · river spot · Dalarna County · ~4 km
  • Nästö · river spot · Dalarna County · ~5 km
  • Hinsnorsön · river spot · Dalarna County · ~6 km
  • Granö · river spot · Dalarna County · ~7 km
  • Dejstolen · river spot · Dalarna County · ~12 km
  • Stora Fagerö · river spot · Dalarna County · ~12 km

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A one-day trip from Ornäs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ornäs
  2. 1 km Ornässtugan · museum, Dalarna County
  3. 10 km Runn · lake, Gävleborg County
  4. 17 km Varpan · lake, Gävleborg County
  5. 11 km Sättersbotjärnen · lake, Dalarna County
  6. 1 km Stensjön · lake, Dalarna County
  7. 21 km Back to Ornäs

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From travellers near Ornäs

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How to reach Ornäs

    All places near Ornäs by distance

    Within 15 km of Ornäs

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ornäs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs87118Dalsjön (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2128Lindön (3 km)
    Churches1819Torsångs Kyrka (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1212Kapellgrund (8 km)
    Museums911Ornässtugan (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1111Nordanö (4 km)
    Treks55Tunaåleden (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Gruvrisberget (12 km)
    Caves22Snokarsalen (6 km)
    Waterfalls12Bullerforsen (7 km)
    Beaches & coast22Fornäs Udd (8 km)
    Other attractions11Ernst Rolf-gården (14 km)

    Ornäs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ornäs?

    Runn (lake, about 10 km), Varpan (lake, about 20 km), Stensjön (lake, about 21 km), Sättersbotjärnen (lake, about 21 km), Ornässtugan (museum, about 1 km), Lindön (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 87 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ornäs?

    Dalsjön, about 3 km by road; Lilla Aspan (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ornäs?

    Lindön, about 3 km by road; Tyskö-Nästö-Prästö (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ornäs?

    Torsångs Kyrka, about 7 km by road; Aspeboda Kyrka (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ornäs?

    Start in Ornäs, visit Ornässtugan, then Runn, then Varpan, then Sättersbotjärnen, then Stensjön, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ornäs?

    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 Ornäs

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