Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Ramnäs

Ramnäs is a town in Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden, home to about 1,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage and 7 museums. The must-see places are Gnien (2 km), Stora Nadden (5 km) and Magsjön (6 km).

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Ramnäs, Västmanland County
Ramnäs, Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ramnäs at a glance

Location
Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,333
Coordinates
59.7667° N, 16.2000° E
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 museums

Top places to visit near Ramnäs

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ramnäs: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ramnäs

  • Ljusvattnet · lake · Västmanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Stora Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sörsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Lilla Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Virsbosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Pytteln · lake · Västmanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Klysnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Vågsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Stora Flyten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gryten · lake · Västmanland County · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rölösjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~21 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ramnäs, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ramnäs

110 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ramnäs. The closest is Gnien (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Gnien · lake · Västmanland County · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Stora Nadden · lake · Västmanland County · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Glåpen · lake · Västmanland County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Toftsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~10 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ramnäs

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ramnäs. The closest is Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Stora Flyten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Johannisberg · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Kråksten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ramnäs

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ramnäs. The closest is Strömsholm Castle (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ramnäs

12 museums within 100 km of Ramnäs. The closest is Engelsbergs Oljefabrik (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ramnäs

6 churches within 100 km of Ramnäs. The closest is Västerås Cathedral (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ramnäs

3 parks within 100 km of Ramnäs. The closest is Observatorieparken (100 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Observatorieparken · park · Uppsala County · ~100 km · Must-see
  • Vasaparken · park · Uppsala County · ~100 km · Must-see
  • Fyrishov · park · Uppsala County · ~100 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ramnäs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ramnäs
  2. 2 km Gnien · lake, Västmanland County
  3. 4 km Magsjön · lake, Västmanland County
  4. 4 km Östersjön · lake, Västmanland County
  5. 5 km Glåpen · lake, Västmanland County
  6. 11 km Stora Nadden · lake, Västmanland County
  7. 5 km Back to Ramnäs

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From travellers near Ramnäs

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How to reach Ramnäs

    All places near Ramnäs by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Gussjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Älgstand · lake · Västmanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Långnälasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Åmänningen · lake · Västmanland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Långsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Otjärn · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Lundbysjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lillsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Engelsbergs Oljefabrik · museum · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Vallby Friluftsmuseum · museum · Västmanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Fantebosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Västerås Cathedral · church · Västmanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Långforsen · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Strömsholm Castle · fort · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Silvköparen · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Åndern · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Gävjan · lake · Västmanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Johannisberg · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Olof-Jons Damm · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Aguélimuseet · museum · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Övre Gävjan · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Sundbo Dammsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Anundshög · fort · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Stora Aspen · lake · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Stora Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Kråksten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Övre Vättern · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Järndammen · lake · Västmanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Mellan-Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Dagarn · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Skommarmossen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Björnö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Fullerö · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tidö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ramnäs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55110Gnien (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1030Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat (17 km)
    Forts & heritage313Strömsholm Castle (34 km)
    Museums712Engelsbergs Oljefabrik (30 km)
    Churches36Västerås Cathedral (32 km)
    Parks03Observatorieparken (100 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ridön (47 km)
    Beaches & coast02Haga Ekbackar (62 km)

    Ramnäs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ramnäs?

    Gnien (lake, about 2 km), Stora Nadden (lake, about 5 km), Magsjön (lake, about 6 km), Glåpen (lake, about 8 km), Östersjön (lake, about 10 km), Toftsjön (lake, about 10 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ramnäs?

    Gnien, about 2 km by road; Stora Nadden (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ramnäs?

    Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat, about 17 km by road; Stora Flyten (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ramnäs?

    Strömsholm Castle, about 34 km by road; Anundshög (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ramnäs?

    Start in Ramnäs, visit Gnien, then Magsjön, then Östersjön, then Glåpen, then Stora Nadden, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ramnäs?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Ramnäs

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