Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden

Places to visit near Solna

Solna is a town in Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden, home to about 66,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 91 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 museums, 25 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Råstasjön (2 km), Haga Trädgård (2 km) and Lötsjön (3 km).

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Solna, Uppsala County
Solna, Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Solna at a glance

Location
Uppsala County district, Uppsala County, Sweden
Population
about 66,909
Coordinates
59.3600° N, 18.0009° E
Places within 50 km
185 (185 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Solna

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

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

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Museums near Solna

43 museums within 100 km of Solna. The closest is Haga Trädgård (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Solna

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solna. The closest is Karlberg Palace (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Solna

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Solna. The closest is Sätraskogens Naturreservat (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Solna

13 parks within 100 km of Solna. The closest is Bollhustäppan (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Solna

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Solna. The closest is Klubbfjärden (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Solna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solna
  2. 2 km Råstasjön · lake, Uppsala County
  3. 2 km Lötsjön · lake, Uppsala County
  4. 4 km Ulvsunda Slott · heritage site, Stockholm County
  5. 4 km Karlberg Palace · palace, Uppsala County
  6. 4 km Haga Trädgård · museum, Uppsala County
  7. 2 km Back to Solna

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From travellers near Solna

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How to reach Solna

    All places near Solna by distance

    Within 15 km of Solna

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Gömmaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Ulvsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Broby Bro · fort · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Rydboholm Castle · fort · Uppsala County · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Sandasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Ältasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Farsta Strandbad · beach · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Flaten · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Magelungen · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Albysjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Strålsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ågestasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Knipträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Grötfatet · lake · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Hamn · museum · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Skinnmossen · lake · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Leksaksmuseet · museum · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Abborrträsk · lake · Uppsala County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Almare-Stäkets Borg · fort · Uppsala County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Trehörningen · lake · Stockholm County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Orlångens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Ekerö Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Flemingsbergsskogen · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Arkils Tingstad · fort · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Orlången · lake · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Drevviken · lake · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Tullingesjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Lundsjön-Dammsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Öringesjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Södra Aspen · lake · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kvarnsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Baggensfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Bornsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Barnsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Holmträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hacksjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Karptjärnen · lake · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Rudträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Solna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs91125Råstasjön (2 km)
    Museums2743Haga Trädgård (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2541Karlberg Palace (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1941Sätraskogens Naturreservat (12 km)
    Parks613Bollhustäppan (7 km)
    Beaches & coast69Klubbfjärden (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves28Kungshatt (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Observatorielunden (5 km)
    Churches27Årsta Kyrka (10 km)
    Other attractions01Korsö Torn (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Uppsala Moské (76 km)

    Solna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Solna?

    Råstasjön (lake, about 2 km), Haga Trädgård (museum, about 2 km), Lötsjön (lake, about 3 km), Karlberg Palace (palace, about 3 km), Ulvsunda Slott (heritage site, about 4 km), Observatorielunden (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 91 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 museums, 25 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Solna?

    Råstasjön, about 2 km by road; Lötsjön (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Solna?

    Haga Trädgård, about 2 km by road; Avicii Experience (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Solna?

    Karlberg Palace, about 3 km by road; Ulvsunda Slott (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Solna?

    Start in Solna, visit Råstasjön, then Lötsjön, then Ulvsunda Slott, then Karlberg Palace, then Haga Trädgård, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Solna?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Solna

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