Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Sandared

Sandared is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 2,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 93 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Borås Museum (9 km), Borås Djurpark (12 km) and Tränningens Naturreservat (22 km).

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Sandared at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 2,993
Coordinates
57.7099° N, 12.7924° E
Places within 50 km
112 (22 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 Sandared

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

  • Osbäcken · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km
  • Stora Ärtasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km
  • Hålsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Västersjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Tängetjärn · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Fjällasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Björken · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Pålsbosjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Pålsbo · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Gärdessjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~5 km
  • Hälasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km
  • Nattjärn · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km

Things to see near Sandared, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sandared

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sandared

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sandared. The closest is Pålsbo (5 km); the best-known is Tränningens Naturreservat (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sandared

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sandared. The closest is Torpa Stenhus (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sandared

9 museums within 100 km of Sandared. The closest is Borås Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sandared

9 churches within 100 km of Sandared. The closest is Sandareds Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sandared

5 parks within 100 km of Sandared. The closest is Ramnaparken (10 km); the best-known is Borås Djurpark (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sandared

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sandared
  2. 1 km Viaredssjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  3. 1 km Sandareds Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  4. 9 km Borås Museum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  5. 4 km Borås Djurpark · park, Västra Götaland County
  6. 21 km Tränningens Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  7. 22 km Back to Sandared

Plan a longer trip from Sandared — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Sandared

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How to reach Sandared

    All places near Sandared by distance

    Within 15 km of Sandared

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Assbergs Raviner · sanctuary · Halland County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Yxnås Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Bäsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Tolken · lake · Jönköping County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Äggsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Alingsås Museum · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Gråkuntan · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Torpa Stenhus · fort · Halland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Öxsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Hornasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Sandsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Mjörn · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Stora Tingtjärnen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Aspen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Åsunden · lake · Jönköping County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Brobacka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Lygnern · lake · Halland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sandared by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs93171Viaredssjön (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens627Pålsbo (5 km)
    Forts & heritage111Torpa Stenhus (37 km)
    Museums19Borås Museum (9 km)
    Churches69Sandareds Kyrka (1 km)
    Parks25Ramnaparken (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Björkö (82 km)
    Other attractions13Devil Whirls (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Ramberget (64 km)
    Treks22Sjuhäradsleden Etapp 3 (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Bellevue Moské (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (88 km)

    Sandared: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sandared?

    Borås Museum (museum, about 9 km), Borås Djurpark (park, about 12 km), Sandareds Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Viaredssjön (lake, about 1 km), Tränningens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 22 km), Lilla Nabbasjön (lake, about 2 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 93 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort, 1 museum, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sandared?

    Viaredssjön, about 1 km by road; Lilla Nabbasjön (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sandared?

    Pålsbo, about 5 km by road; Storsjöns Naturreservat (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sandared?

    Torpa Stenhus, about 37 km by road; Bohus Fästning (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sandared?

    Start in Sandared, visit Viaredssjön, then Sandareds Kyrka, then Borås Museum, then Borås Djurpark, then Tränningens Naturreservat, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sandared?

    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 Sandared

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