Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden

Places to visit near Säter

Säter is a town in Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden, home to about 4,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 127 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Runn (26 km), Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden (39 km) and Lake Rämen (40 km).

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Säter, Dalarna County
Säter, Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Säter at a glance

Location
Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden
Population
about 4,613
Coordinates
60.3478° N, 15.7505° E
Places within 50 km
155 (14 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 Säter

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

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Säter

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Säter. The closest is Säterdalen (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Säter

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Säter. The closest is Mörkön (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Säter

9 museums within 100 km of Säter. The closest is Åsgårdarna (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Säter

6 churches within 100 km of Säter. The closest is Säters Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Säter

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Säter. The closest is Tallriksholmen (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Säter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Säter
  2. 1 km Säters Biografmuseum · museum, Dalarna County
  3. 1 km Åsgårdarna · museum, Dalarna County
  4. 2 km Ljustern · lake, Dalarna County
  5. 1 km Mentalvårdsmuseet · museum, Dalarna County
  6. 2 km Säters Kyrka · church, Dalarna County
  7. 0 km Back to Säter

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From travellers near Säter

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How to reach Säter

    All places near Säter by distance

    Within 15 km of Säter

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Säter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs127202Ljustern (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Säterdalen (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Mörkön (4 km)
    Museums69Åsgårdarna (1 km)
    Churches56Säters Kyrka (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Tallriksholmen (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Bispbergs Klack (5 km)
    Treks11Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden (39 km)
    Waterfalls01Styggforsen (99 km)

    Säter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Säter?

    Säters Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Åsgårdarna (museum, about 1 km), Säters Biografmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Ljustern (lake, about 2 km), Mentalvårdsmuseet (museum, about 3 km), Säterdalen (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 127 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Säter?

    Ljustern, about 2 km by road; Knapptjärnen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Säter?

    Säterdalen, about 3 km by road; Bispbergs Klack (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Säter?

    Mörkön, about 4 km by road; Knutsbo Fäbod (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Säter?

    Start in Säter, visit Säters Biografmuseum, then Åsgårdarna, then Ljustern, then Mentalvårdsmuseet, then Säters Kyrka, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Säter?

    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 Säter

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