Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Ryd

Ryd is a town in Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden, home to about 1,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 158 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Stora Källsjön (16 km), Nätsjön (18 km) and Slagesnässjön (18 km).

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Ryd, Kronoberg County
Ryd, Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ryd at a glance

Location
Kronoberg County district, Kronoberg County, Sweden
Population
about 1,474
Coordinates
56.4667° N, 14.6833° E
Places within 50 km
198 (18 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 Ryd

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

170 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ryd. The closest is Hönshyltefjorden (2 km); the best-known is Stora Källsjön (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ryd

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ryd. The closest is Ålshults Naturreservat (7 km); the best-known is Hunnaskogens Naturreservat (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ryd

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ryd. The closest is Hönshylte Skans (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ryd

10 museums within 100 km of Ryd. The closest is Ebbamåla Bruk (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ryd

7 churches within 100 km of Ryd. The closest is Almundsryds Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ryd

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ryd. The closest is Ryssberget (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ryssberget · viewpoint · Blekinge County · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Nävlingeåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Göingeåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~87 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ryd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ryd
  2. 2 km Hönshyltefjorden · lake, Kronoberg County
  3. 2 km Almundsryds Kyrka · church, Kronoberg County
  4. 16 km Stora Källsjön · lake, Blekinge County
  5. 3 km Nätsjön · lake, Blekinge County
  6. 8 km Slagesnässjön · lake, Blekinge County
  7. 18 km Back to Ryd

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From travellers near Ryd

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How to reach Ryd

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    Within 15 km of Ryd

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ryd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs158170Hönshyltefjorden (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2635Ålshults Naturreservat (7 km)
    Forts & heritage322Hönshylte Skans (2 km)
    Museums310Ebbamåla Bruk (13 km)
    Churches57Almundsryds Kyrka (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Ryssberget (47 km)
    Caves12Cave Valhall (14 km)
    Treks11Blekingeleden Etapp 5: Tusleboda Brunnspar–Mörrumsån (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hanö (65 km)
    Other attractions01Karlskrona Nedre (82 km)

    Ryd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ryd?

    Stora Källsjön (lake, about 16 km), Nätsjön (lake, about 18 km), Slagesnässjön (lake, about 18 km), Almundsryds Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Hönshyltefjorden (lake, about 2 km), Hönshylte Skans (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 158 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ryd?

    Hönshyltefjorden, about 2 km by road; Kuppergylet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ryd?

    Ålshults Naturreservat, about 7 km by road; Åmma Naturreservat (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ryd?

    Hönshylte Skans, about 2 km by road; Bosholme (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ryd?

    Start in Ryd, visit Hönshyltefjorden, then Almundsryds Kyrka, then Stora Källsjön, then Nätsjön, then Slagesnässjön, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ryd?

    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 Ryd

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