Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Stöpen

Stöpen is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 1,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 52 wildlife, forests & gardens, 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 59 churches and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pingstkyrkan Skövde (12 km), Varnhems Klosterruin (20 km) and Kata Gård (20 km).

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Stöpen at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,373
Coordinates
58.4780° N, 13.8661° E
Places within 50 km
196 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Stöpen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stöpen: 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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Things to see near Stöpen, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stöpen

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stöpen

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stöpen. The closest is Vallersjön (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Stöpen

62 churches within 100 km of Stöpen. The closest is Säters Kyrka (2 km); the best-known is Pingstkyrkan Skövde (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stöpen

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stöpen. The closest is Ymsingsborg (7 km); the best-known is Varnhems Klosterruin (20 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Varnhems Klosterruin · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Axevalla Hus · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ymsingsborg · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~7 km
  • Stora Rör · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~8 km
  • Mariedals Slott · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Ekornavallen · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Stöpen

8 museums within 100 km of Stöpen. The closest is Kulturfabriken (11 km); the best-known is Kata Gård (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stöpen

2 parks within 100 km of Stöpen. The closest is Boulognerskogen (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Stöpen

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 Stöpen
  2. 2 km Bäckagårdens Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  3. 21 km Axevalla Hus · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  4. 4 km Varnhems Klosterruin · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  5. 1 km Kata Gård · museum, Västra Götaland County
  6. 14 km Pingstkyrkan Skövde · church, Västra Götaland County
  7. 12 km Back to Stöpen

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From travellers near Stöpen

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How to reach Stöpen

    All places near Stöpen by distance

    Within 15 km of Stöpen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Lidköping · church · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Västgötabergen · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ålleberg · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Läckö Slott · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Vättern · lake · Östergötland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Djurö National Park · sanctuary · Värmland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ombergs Bokskogs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sverkerskapellet · fort · Östergötland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Trollkyrka · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Tiveden National Park · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Gagnåns Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Visingsö · river spot · Jönköping County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Tåkern · lake · Östergötland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Kastad Kulle · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Vänern · lake · Värmland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hindens Revs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Näs Slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Vadstena Castle · church · Östergötland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum · museum · Östergötland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Berget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Brahehus · fort · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Gränna Kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Ryfors · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Hökesån-Habo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Stenkullen · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Motala · museum · Östergötland County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Jämnesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Vargaviddernas Naturreservat · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Julömossens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Nyckelås · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Långsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Paradissjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Käringesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Sågdammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Härskasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Mogesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~90 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stöpen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5273Bäckagårdens Naturreservat (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6172Vallersjön (4 km)
    Churches5962Säters Kyrka (2 km)
    Forts & heritage818Ymsingsborg (7 km)
    Museums48Kulturfabriken (11 km)
    Other attractions55Silverfallet (9 km)
    Parks22Boulognerskogen (12 km)
    Caves22Qvarnstensgruvan Minnesfjället (23 km)
    Beaches & coast22Kinneviken (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Västgötabergen (52 km)
    Waterfalls11Silverfallet-Karlsfors Naturreservat (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Visingsö (69 km)

    Stöpen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stöpen?

    Pingstkyrkan Skövde (church, about 12 km), Varnhems Klosterruin (heritage site, about 20 km), Kata Gård (museum, about 20 km), Axevalla Hus (heritage site, about 22 km), Bäckagårdens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km), Säters Kyrka (church, about 2 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 52 wildlife, forests & gardens, 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 59 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stöpen?

    Bäckagårdens Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Ingasäter-Rödegården (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stöpen?

    Vallersjön, about 4 km by road; Karstorpasjön (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stöpen?

    Säters Kyrka, about 2 km by road; Frösve Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stöpen?

    Start in Stöpen, visit Bäckagårdens Naturreservat, then Axevalla Hus, then Varnhems Klosterruin, then Kata Gård, then Pingstkyrkan Skövde, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stöpen?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Stöpen

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