Blekinge County district, Blekinge County, Sweden

Places to visit near Sölvesborg

Sölvesborg is a town in Blekinge County district, Blekinge County, Sweden, home to about 8,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 churches. The must-see places are Sölvesborg's Castle (2 km), Vesan (9 km) and Ryssberget (11 km).

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Sölvesborg, Blekinge County
Sölvesborg, Blekinge County district, Blekinge County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sölvesborg at a glance

Location
Blekinge County district, Blekinge County, Sweden
Population
about 8,972
Coordinates
56.0521° N, 14.5753° E
Places within 50 km
140 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sölvesborg

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sölvesborg

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sölvesborg. The closest is Brötalyckornas Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sölvesborg

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sölvesborg. The closest is Sölvesborg's Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sölvesborg

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sölvesborg. The closest is Siesjö (3 km); the best-known is Vesan (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Sölvesborg

23 churches within 100 km of Sölvesborg. The closest is Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sölvesborg

13 museums within 100 km of Sölvesborg. The closest is Sölvesborgs Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sölvesborg

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sölvesborg. The closest is Sandviken Badplats (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sölvesborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sölvesborg
  2. 1 km Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church, Blekinge County
  3. 1 km Sölvesborg's Castle · heritage site, Blekinge County
  4. 8 km Vesan · lake, Blekinge County
  5. 6 km Ryssberget · viewpoint, Blekinge County
  6. 19 km Bäckaskog Castle · heritage site, Blekinge County
  7. 18 km Back to Sölvesborg

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    Within 15 km of Sölvesborg

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sölvesborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4269Brötalyckornas Naturreservat (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1839Sölvesborg's Castle (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3037Siesjö (3 km)
    Churches2123Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums613Sölvesborgs Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast68Sandviken Badplats (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Prästholmen (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Ryssberget (11 km)
    Treks33Blekingeleden Etapp 1: Sölvesborg–Grundsjön (5 km)
    Other attractions13Norje (13 km)
    Caves23Ugnsmunnarna (17 km)
    Waterfalls12Forsakar Vattenfall (50 km)

    Sölvesborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sölvesborg?

    Sölvesborg's Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Vesan (lake, about 9 km), Ryssberget (viewpoint, about 11 km), Bäckaskog Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Sölvesborgs Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sölvesborg?

    Brötalyckornas Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Sölvesborgsviken (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sölvesborg?

    Sölvesborg's Castle, about 2 km by road; Höga Rör (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sölvesborg?

    Siesjö, about 3 km by road; Vesan (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sölvesborg?

    Start in Sölvesborg, visit Sankt Nicolai Kyrka, then Sölvesborg's Castle, then Vesan, then Ryssberget, then Bäckaskog Castle, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sölvesborg?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sölvesborg

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