Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden

Places to visit near Överum

Överum is a town in Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden, home to about 1,166 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 142 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Garpedansberget (14 km), Örnberget (26 km) and Västerviks Museum (39 km).

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Överum, Kalmar County
Överum, Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Överum at a glance

Location
Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden
Population
about 1,166
Coordinates
57.9886° N, 16.3139° E
Places within 50 km
161 (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 Överum

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Överum

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Överum

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Överum. The closest is Stora Vrångens Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Överum

10 churches within 100 km of Överum. The closest is Överums Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Överum

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Överum. The closest is Stegeholm Slottsruin (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Överum

6 museums within 100 km of Överum. The closest is Västerviks Museum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Överum

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Överum. The closest is Garpedansberget (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Garpedansberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Örnberget · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Unos Torn · viewpoint · Kalmar County · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Belvederen · viewpoint · Östergötland County · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~99 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Överum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Överum
  2. 1 km Överums Kyrka · church, Kalmar County
  3. 1 km Hemgölen · lake, Kalmar County
  4. 1 km Bottengölen · lake, Kalmar County
  5. 11 km Garpedansberget · viewpoint, Kalmar County
  6. 14 km Skörserummesjön · lake, Kalmar County
  7. 2 km Back to Överum

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From travellers near Överum

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How to reach Överum

    All places near Överum by distance

    Within 15 km of Överum

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Överum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs142175Hemgölen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens526Stora Vrångens Naturreservat (11 km)
    Churches710Överums Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage18Stegeholm Slottsruin (40 km)
    Museums16Västerviks Museum (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Garpedansberget (14 km)
    Treks22Tjustleden Etapp 7 (12 km)
    Parks01Kolmården Wildlife Park (95 km)

    Överum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Överum?

    Garpedansberget (viewpoint, about 14 km), Överums Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Hemgölen (lake, about 1 km), Skörserummesjön (lake, about 2 km), Bottengölen (lake, about 2 km), Lilla Holmsjön (lake, about 2 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 142 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 1 fort, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Överum?

    Hemgölen, about 1 km by road; Skörserummesjön (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Överum?

    Stora Vrångens Naturreservat, about 11 km by road; Vinäs (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Överum?

    Överums Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Dalhems Kyrka (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Överum?

    Start in Överum, visit Överums Kyrka, then Hemgölen, then Bottengölen, then Garpedansberget, then Skörserummesjön, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Överum?

    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 Överum

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