Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Sålanda

Sålanda is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 4,240 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 166 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are Skårs Naturreservat (6 km), Värakärr (8 km) and Thorskogs Grand Manor House (9 km).

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Sålanda at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 4,240
Coordinates
57.9833° N, 12.2167° E
Places within 50 km
220 (111 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 Sålanda

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

  • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lindesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stora Grötevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kalvhuvudet · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Stora Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hungersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Översjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see

Things to see near Sålanda, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sålanda

174 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sålanda. The closest is Stora Iglekärr (3 km); the best-known is Värakärr (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Lilla Nornäbban · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lysevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sålanda

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sålanda. The closest is Iglekärrs Naturreservat (3 km); the best-known is Skårs Naturreservat (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sålanda

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sålanda. The closest is Thorskogs Grand Manor House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sålanda

11 churches within 100 km of Sålanda. The closest is Skepplanda Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sålanda

9 museums within 100 km of Sålanda. The closest is Repslagarmuseet (8 km); the best-known is Surte Glasbruksmuseum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sålanda

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sålanda. The closest is Lövön (37 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Lövön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Orust · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Sålanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sålanda
  2. 10 km Böljesjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  3. 8 km Värakärr · lake, Västra Götaland County
  4. 9 km Skårs Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  5. 11 km Thorskogs Grand Manor House · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  6. 5 km Lilla Nornäbban · lake, Västra Götaland County
  7. 11 km Back to Sålanda

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From travellers near Sålanda

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How to reach Sålanda

    All places near Sålanda by distance

    Within 15 km of Sålanda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sålanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs166174Stora Iglekärr (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2032Iglekärrs Naturreservat (3 km)
    Forts & heritage512Thorskogs Grand Manor House (9 km)
    Churches1011Skepplanda Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums79Repslagarmuseet (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Lövön (37 km)
    Parks34Hisingsparken (40 km)
    Caves22Rövarkulan (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Bellevue Moské (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Ramberget (43 km)
    Other attractions12Shoreline-Stenen (45 km)
    Beaches & coast02Pater Noster Fyr (57 km)
    Waterfalls11Trollhättan Falls (42 km)

    Sålanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sålanda?

    Skårs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 6 km), Värakärr (lake, about 8 km), Thorskogs Grand Manor House (heritage site, about 9 km), Böljesjön (lake, about 10 km), Lilla Nornäbban (lake, about 11 km), Lysevatten (lake, about 11 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 166 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sålanda?

    Stora Iglekärr, about 3 km by road; Lilla Iglekärr (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sålanda?

    Iglekärrs Naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Eklidens Naturreservat (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sålanda?

    Thorskogs Grand Manor House, about 9 km by road; Bohus Fästning (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sålanda?

    Start in Sålanda, visit Böljesjön, then Värakärr, then Skårs Naturreservat, then Thorskogs Grand Manor House, then Lilla Nornäbban, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sålanda?

    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 Sålanda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sålanda’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.