Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vaggeryd

Vaggeryd is a town in Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden, home to about 5,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 161 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vaggeryds Kyrka (1 km), Gärdessjön (24 km) and Tomtabacken (24 km).

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Vaggeryd, Jönköping County
Vaggeryd, Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vaggeryd at a glance

Location
Jönköping County district, Jönköping County, Sweden
Population
about 5,122
Coordinates
57.4981° N, 14.1484° E
Places within 50 km
204 (15 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 Vaggeryd

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vaggeryd

182 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vaggeryd. The closest is Yggesjön (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vaggeryd

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vaggeryd. The closest is Östermoskogen (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Vaggeryd

17 churches within 100 km of Vaggeryd. The closest is Vaggeryds Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vaggeryd

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vaggeryd. The closest is Nydala Abbey (28 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nydala Abbey · fort · Kronoberg County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Rumlaborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Torpa Stenhus · fort · Halland County · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Näs Slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Brahälla · fort · Jönköping County · ~81 km · Must-see

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Museums near Vaggeryd

10 museums within 100 km of Vaggeryd. The closest is Miliseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Miliseum · museum · Jönköping County · ~10 km
  • Fågelmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tändsticksmuseet · museum · Jönköping County · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Kleva Gruva · museum · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Begravningsmuseet · museum · Kronoberg County · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Sagomuseet · museum · Kronoberg County · ~94 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vaggeryd

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vaggeryd. The closest is Tomtabacken (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tomtabacken · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Taberg · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Västgötabergen · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~97 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Vaggeryd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vaggeryd
  2. 1 km Vaggeryds Kyrka · church, Jönköping County
  3. 1 km Hjortsjön · lake, Jönköping County
  4. 2 km Gärahovsgölen · lake, Jönköping County
  5. 1 km Yggesjön · lake, Jönköping County
  6. 1 km Östermoskogen · nature spot, Jönköping County
  7. 2 km Back to Vaggeryd

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From travellers near Vaggeryd

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How to reach Vaggeryd

    All places near Vaggeryd by distance

    Within 15 km of Vaggeryd

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Vista Kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Domneån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Nyckelås · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hökesån-Habo Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ryfors · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Åsunden · lake · Jönköping County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Eksjö Museum · lake · Jönköping County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Torpa Stenhus · fort · Halland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kvänsås Bokar · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Vetlanda Kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Asasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Näs Slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Gagnåns Naturreservat · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Borlången · lake · Jönköping County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Kakelugnsmossen · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ralången · lake · Jönköping County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Bergsjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Axsjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Löjesjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Skurugata · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Skuruhatt · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Solgens Centrala Övärld · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Bergagöl · lake · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Klinten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Gränna Kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Tolken · lake · Jönköping County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Tolgasjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Visingsö · river spot · Jönköping County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Solgens Södra Övärld · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Mycklaflon · lake · Jönköping County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Brahälla · fort · Jönköping County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Hangsjön · lake · Kronoberg County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Brahehus · fort · Jönköping County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Kleva Gruva · museum · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Norrsånna Lövskog · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Berget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~83 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vaggeryd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs161182Yggesjön (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1840Östermoskogen (2 km)
    Churches1417Vaggeryds Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage210Nydala Abbey (28 km)
    Museums310Miliseum (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Tomtabacken (24 km)
    Other attractions22Nissans Källa (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Kvarnfallet (21 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lovsjö Baths (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Visingsö (79 km)
    Parks01Borås Djurpark (96 km)

    Vaggeryd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vaggeryd?

    Vaggeryds Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Yggesjön (lake, about 2 km), Östermoskogen (nature spot, about 2 km), Hjortsjön (lake, about 2 km), Gärahovsgölen (lake, about 2 km), Gärdessjön (lake, about 24 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 161 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vaggeryd?

    Yggesjön, about 2 km by road; Hjortsjön (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vaggeryd?

    Östermoskogen, about 2 km by road; Gärahovs Storäng (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vaggeryd?

    Vaggeryds Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Byarums Kyrka (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vaggeryd?

    Start in Vaggeryd, visit Vaggeryds Kyrka, then Hjortsjön, then Gärahovsgölen, then Yggesjön, then Östermoskogen, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vaggeryd?

    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 Vaggeryd

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