Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Surte

Surte is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 6,003 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 131 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 churches and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Surte Glasbruksmuseum (1 km), Gäddevatten (3 km) and Bohus Fästning (5 km).

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Surte, Västra Götaland County
Surte, Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Surte at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 6,003
Coordinates
57.8253° N, 12.0160° E
Places within 50 km
227 (104 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 churches

Top places to visit near Surte

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

  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Romesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Jubileumsparken · park · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ramberget · viewpoint · Västra Götaland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Medical History Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Iglesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Trädgårdsföreningen · park · Halland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Ingetorps Sjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bufferöds Damm · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Skåtte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Aspen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Vävra Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km · Must-see

Things to see near Surte, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Surte

148 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Surte. The closest is Baddammen (1 km); the best-known is Gäddevatten (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Gäddevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kärsepölen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Tvibotten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kringledammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Romesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västra Götaland County →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Surte

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Surte. The closest is Göddered-Hakereds Naturreservat (5 km); the best-known is Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Surte

28 churches within 100 km of Surte. The closest is Surte Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Surte

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Surte. The closest is Bohus Fästning (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Surte

10 museums within 100 km of Surte. The closest is Surte Glasbruksmuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Surte

7 parks within 100 km of Surte. The closest is Strandparken (6 km); the best-known is Hisingsparken (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Surte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Surte
  2. 1 km Surte Glasbruksmuseum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  3. 6 km Ragnhildsholmen · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  4. 1 km Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  5. 4 km Bohus Fästning · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  6. 6 km Gäddevatten · lake, Västra Götaland County
  7. 3 km Back to Surte

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

From travellers near Surte

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How to reach Surte

    All places near Surte by distance

    Within 15 km of Surte

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Museum of World Culture · museum · Halland County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Shoreline-Stenen · attraction · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Gothenburg Botanical Garden · museum · Halland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Rya Forest · sanctuary · Halland County · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Håvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Nasir Mosque · dargah · Halland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Tranevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Stora Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Svarte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Stora Tingtjärnen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Korsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Abborrvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Övre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Tumlehed Rock Painting · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Surte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs131148Baddammen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1328Göddered-Hakereds Naturreservat (5 km)
    Churches2628Surte Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1622Bohus Fästning (5 km)
    Museums810Surte Glasbruksmuseum (1 km)
    Parks67Strandparken (6 km)
    Other attractions77De Tre Vingarna (5 km)
    Caves66Bäckgrottan (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Lövön (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Aleklätten (11 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bergsjöbadet (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Bellevue Moské (13 km)
    Treks22Bohusleden - Etapp 6 Angereds Kyrka - Fontin (2 km)
    Waterfalls12Lärjeåns Vattenfall (8 km)

    Surte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Surte?

    Surte Glasbruksmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Gäddevatten (lake, about 3 km), Bohus Fästning (heritage site, about 5 km), Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat (nature spot, about 6 km), Ragnhildsholmen (heritage site, about 6 km), Kärsepölen (lake, about 6 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 131 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Surte?

    Baddammen, about 1 km by road; Keillers Damm (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Surte?

    Göddered-Hakereds Naturreservat, about 5 km by road; Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Surte?

    Surte Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Gunnareds Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Surte?

    Start in Surte, visit Surte Glasbruksmuseum, then Ragnhildsholmen, then Göta Och Nordre Älvs Dalgångars Naturreservat, then Bohus Fästning, then Gäddevatten, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Surte?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Surte

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