Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Österbymo

Österbymo is a town in Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden, home to about 897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 134 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage and 6 churches. The must-see places are Skuruhatt (22 km), Skurugata (22 km) and Klinten (23 km).

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Österbymo, Östergötland County
Österbymo, Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Österbymo at a glance

Location
Östergötland County district, Östergötland County, Sweden
Population
about 897
Coordinates
57.8246° N, 15.2736° E
Places within 50 km
174 (21 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 Österbymo

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

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Österbymo

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Österbymo. The closest is Rödhallars Naturreservat (8 km); the best-known is Skurugata (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Österbymo

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Österbymo. The closest is Gripenbergs Slott (37 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Gripenbergs Slott · fort · Jönköping County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Brahälla · fort · Jönköping County · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Svaneholms Borgruin · fort · Östergötland County · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Brahehus · fort · Jönköping County · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Bjärkaholm · fort · Östergötland County · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~74 km · Must-see

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Churches near Österbymo

12 churches within 100 km of Österbymo. The closest is Västra Ryds Kyrka (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Österbymo

8 museums within 100 km of Österbymo. The closest is Astrid Lindgrens Näs (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Österbymo

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Österbymo. The closest is Skuruhatt (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Tomtabacken · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Garpedansberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Belvederen · viewpoint · Östergötland County · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~91 km · Must-see
  • Örnberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~94 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Österbymo

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

  1. Start in Österbymo
  2. 1 km Österbysjön · lake, Östergötland County
  3. 22 km Skurugata · nature spot, Jönköping County
  4. 1 km Skuruhatt · viewpoint, Jönköping County
  5. 2 km Klinten · nature spot, Jönköping County
  6. 10 km Stuverydsbäcken · nature spot, Jönköping County
  7. 24 km Back to Österbymo

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How to reach Österbymo

    All places near Österbymo by distance

    Within 15 km of Österbymo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Österbymo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs134167Österbysjön (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2549Rödhallars Naturreservat (8 km)
    Forts & heritage213Gripenbergs Slott (37 km)
    Churches612Västra Ryds Kyrka (10 km)
    Museums18Astrid Lindgrens Näs (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Skuruhatt (22 km)
    Caves33Jätten Bules Grotta (5 km)
    Waterfalls11Brantefallet (7 km)
    Treks11Norra Vi Leden (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Visingsö (75 km)

    Österbymo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Österbymo?

    Österbysjön (lake, about 1 km), Skuruhatt (viewpoint, about 22 km), Skurugata (nature spot, about 22 km), Klinten (nature spot, about 23 km), Stuverydsbäcken (nature spot, about 24 km), Dövalen (lake, about 4 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 134 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Österbymo?

    Österbysjön, about 1 km by road; Dövalen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Österbymo?

    Rödhallars Naturreservat, about 8 km by road; Sandstorpskärrets Naturreservat (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Österbymo?

    Gripenbergs Slott, about 37 km by road; Brahälla (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Österbymo?

    Start in Österbymo, visit Österbysjön, then Skurugata, then Skuruhatt, then Klinten, then Stuverydsbäcken, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Österbymo?

    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 Österbymo

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