Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Uddevalla

Uddevalla is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 34,781 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 119 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fjällsätern (1 km), Tureborgen (1 km) and Ture Dalars Naturreservat (2 km).

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

Uddevalla at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 34,781
Coordinates
58.3478° N, 11.9424° E
Places within 50 km
167 (50 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 Uddevalla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uddevalla: 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 Uddevalla, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uddevalla

169 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uddevalla. The closest is Runnevattnet (4 km); the best-known is Funneshultssjön (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Uddevalla

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Uddevalla. The closest is Ture Dalars Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Uddevalla

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

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Forts & heritage near Uddevalla

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uddevalla. The closest is Wilhelm von Brauns Grav (1 km); the best-known is Tureborgen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Uddevalla

10 museums within 100 km of Uddevalla. The closest is Bohusläns Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Uddevalla

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Uddevalla. The closest is Lilla Hasselön (15 km); the best-known is Orust (32 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Orust · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Lilla Hasselön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km
  • Lövön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Resö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Bissen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~85 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Uddevalla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uddevalla
  2. 9 km Herrestadsfjällets Naturreservat Ii · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  3. 10 km Ture Dalars Naturreservat · nature spot, Västra Götaland County
  4. 12 km Funneshultssjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  5. 12 km Tureborgen · heritage site, Västra Götaland County
  6. 1 km Fjällsätern · viewpoint, Västra Götaland County
  7. 1 km Back to Uddevalla

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From travellers near Uddevalla

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How to reach Uddevalla

    All places near Uddevalla by distance

    Within 15 km of Uddevalla

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ramsvikslandet · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Skårs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Håvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hundsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Iglesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Romesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Nordiska Akvarellmuseet · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ingetorps Sjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lövön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Stenkullen · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Dalaborg Slottsruin · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Bufferöds Damm · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kringledammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Olsborg · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Tvibotten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Brobacka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Vitlycke Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Rock Carvings in Tanum · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vävra Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Underslös Museum · museum · Västra Götaland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Bohus Fästning · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Marstrands Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~69 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uddevalla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs119169Runnevattnet (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1429Ture Dalars Naturreservat (2 km)
    Churches1314Uddevalla Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage513Wilhelm von Brauns Grav (1 km)
    Museums210Bohusläns Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves210Lilla Hasselön (15 km)
    Beaches & coast58Sörkullens Bad (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Fjällsätern (1 km)
    Treks33Bohusleden - Etapp 13 Glimmingen - Bjursjön (5 km)
    Parks03Hisingsparken (84 km)
    Other attractions12Lövåsberget (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Bellevue Moské (86 km)
    Waterfalls11Trollhättan Falls (26 km)

    Uddevalla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uddevalla?

    Fjällsätern (viewpoint, about 1 km), Tureborgen (heritage site, about 1 km), Ture Dalars Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km), Herrestadsfjällets Naturreservat Ii (nature spot, about 9 km), Funneshultssjön (lake, about 13 km), Kolbengtserödsjön (lake, about 14 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 119 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Uddevalla?

    Runnevattnet, about 4 km by road; Bjursjön (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Uddevalla?

    Ture Dalars Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Emaus Naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Uddevalla?

    Uddevalla Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Sankt Gabriels Katolska Kyrka (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uddevalla?

    Start in Uddevalla, visit Herrestadsfjällets Naturreservat Ii, then Ture Dalars Naturreservat, then Funneshultssjön, then Tureborgen, then Fjällsätern, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uddevalla?

    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 Uddevalla

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