Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Säffle

Säffle is a town in Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden, home to about 9,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Grumsfjorden (30 km), Edsholms Borg (30 km) and Vänern (40 km).

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Säffle, Värmland County
Säffle, Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Säffle at a glance

Location
Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden
Population
about 9,150
Coordinates
59.1323° N, 12.9289° E
Places within 50 km
144 (5 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Säffle

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

132 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Säffle. The closest is Sjönsjö (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Säffle

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

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Churches near Säffle

27 churches within 100 km of Säffle. The closest is By Kyrka (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Säffle

11 museums within 100 km of Säffle. The closest is Hembygdsmuseet (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Säffle

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Säffle. The closest is Edsholms Borg (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Säffle

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Säffle. The closest is Duseudde (8 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Duseudde · beach · Värmland County · ~8 km
  • Sjönsjös · beach · Värmland County · ~9 km
  • Staviken · beach · Värmland County · ~17 km
  • Fogden Fyr · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km
  • Risnäsudde Fyr · beach · Värmland County · ~27 km
  • Kinneviken · beach · Västra Götaland County · ~79 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Säffle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Säffle
  2. 8 km Sjönsjö · lake, Värmland County
  3. 6 km Tveta Kyrka · church, Värmland County
  4. 7 km Duseudde · beach, Värmland County
  5. 6 km By Kyrka · church, Värmland County
  6. 6 km Huggenäs Kyrka · church, Värmland County
  7. 6 km Back to Säffle

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From travellers near Säffle

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How to reach Säffle

    All places near Säffle by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Säffle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89132Sjönsjö (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1930Olsmossens Naturreservat (17 km)
    Churches2227By Kyrka (3 km)
    Museums211Hembygdsmuseet (19 km)
    Forts & heritage19Edsholms Borg (30 km)
    Beaches & coast56Duseudde (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Bärön (28 km)
    Treks22Kycklingleden (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Baljåsen (33 km)
    Other attractions02Picasso Statue (82 km)
    Parks01Mariebergsskogen (52 km)

    Säffle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Säffle?

    By Kyrka (church, about 3 km), Huggenäs Kyrka (church, about 6 km), Tveta Kyrka (church, about 8 km), Sjönsjö (lake, about 8 km), Duseudde (beach, about 8 km), Sjönsjös (beach, about 9 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches, 2 museums, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Säffle?

    Sjönsjö, about 8 km by road; Brosjön (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Säffle?

    Olsmossens Naturreservat, about 17 km by road; Brurmossen (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Säffle?

    By Kyrka, about 3 km by road; Huggenäs Kyrka (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Säffle?

    Start in Säffle, visit Sjönsjö, then Tveta Kyrka, then Duseudde, then By Kyrka, then Huggenäs Kyrka, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Säffle?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Säffle

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