Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Svalsta

Svalsta is a town in Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden, home to about 1,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Berga Kulle (4 km), Ryssbergen (6 km) and Kilakastalen (7 km).

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Svalsta at a glance

Location
Södermanland County district, Södermanland County, Sweden
Population
about 1,095
Coordinates
58.7427° N, 16.8698° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Svalsta

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

  • Janstorpsskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Rinkebysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Alstorpdammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Linudden · attraction · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kvarnsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nävsjön · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Labro ängar · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Långhalsen · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nävsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Strandstuvikens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sjöskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Storhultet · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~18 km · Must-see

Things to see near Svalsta, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Svalsta

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Svalsta. The closest is Hovrasjön (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hovrasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Rinkebysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Alstorpdammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kvarnsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Långhalsen · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nävsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~16 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Svalsta

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Svalsta. The closest is Berga Kulle (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Berga Kulle · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Ryssbergen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Svanviken · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Stora Bötet · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Bärsta · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~12 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Svalsta

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Svalsta. The closest is Kilakastalen (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Svalsta

8 museums within 100 km of Svalsta. The closest is F11 Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Svalsta

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Svalsta. The closest is Hävringe (38 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hävringe · river spot · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~96 km · Must-see

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Churches near Svalsta

2 churches within 100 km of Svalsta. The closest is Mariakyrkan (59 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Mariakyrkan · church · Södermanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Ekerö Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~97 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Svalsta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Svalsta
  2. 4 km Berga Kulle · nature spot, Södermanland County
  3. 10 km Ryssbergen · nature spot, Södermanland County
  4. 3 km Svanviken · nature spot, Södermanland County
  5. 2 km Kilakastalen · heritage site, Södermanland County
  6. 7 km F11 Museum · museum, Södermanland County
  7. 8 km Back to Svalsta

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

From travellers near Svalsta

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How to reach Svalsta

    All places near Svalsta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Hallbosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Nävekvarns Klint · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Långsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Femöre · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Lillsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Femorefortet · museum · Södermanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Uttersjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Morpasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Sundbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Tacksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Glottran · lake · Södermanland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Lagerlundssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lidsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Yngaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kappstasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Holmsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Glottrasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Horssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Masugnsskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ranksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Eknaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Käxlan · lake · Södermanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Sågsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Runnviken · lake · Södermanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Ålskäggaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Dammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Fölsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Samlingssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ludgosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Brunnstaåsen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Kolmården Wildlife Park · park · Södermanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Trosasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Holmbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Tenaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Rågö · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Nynäs Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Hävringe · river spot · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Stendörren · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Båven · lake · Södermanland County · ~39 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Svalsta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4290Hovrasjön (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2033Berga Kulle (4 km)
    Forts & heritage517Kilakastalen (7 km)
    Museums38F11 Museum (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Hävringe (38 km)
    Churches02Mariakyrkan (59 km)
    Other attractions11Linudden (15 km)
    Parks11Kolmården Wildlife Park (31 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tvären (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Tornberget (99 km)

    Svalsta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Svalsta?

    Berga Kulle (nature spot, about 4 km), Ryssbergen (nature spot, about 6 km), Kilakastalen (heritage site, about 7 km), F11 Museum (museum, about 8 km), Svanviken (nature spot, about 8 km), Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Svalsta?

    Hovrasjön, about 11 km by road; Rinkebysjön (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Svalsta?

    Berga Kulle, about 4 km by road; Ryssbergen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Svalsta?

    Kilakastalen, about 7 km by road; Nyköpingshus (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Svalsta?

    Start in Svalsta, visit Berga Kulle, then Ryssbergen, then Svanviken, then Kilakastalen, then F11 Museum, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Svalsta?

    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 Svalsta

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