Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vålberg

Vålberg is a town in Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden, home to about 2,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Edsholms Borg (10 km), Grumsfjorden (13 km) and Mariebergsskogen (22 km).

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Vålberg at a glance

Location
Värmland County district, Värmland County, Sweden
Population
about 2,848
Coordinates
59.3914° N, 13.1863° E
Places within 50 km
144 (19 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Vålberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vålberg: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vålberg

135 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vålberg. The closest is Portilasjön (6 km); the best-known is Grumsfjorden (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vålberg

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

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Churches near Vålberg

31 churches within 100 km of Vålberg. The closest is Nors Kyrka (4 km); the best-known is Konst I Karlstad (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vålberg

14 museums within 100 km of Vålberg. The closest is Runnevåls Skolmuseum (20 km); the best-known is Brigadmuseum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vålberg

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vålberg. The closest is Edsholms Borg (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Vålberg

5 parks within 100 km of Vålberg. The closest is Mariebergsskogen (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vålberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vålberg
  2. 13 km Grumsfjorden · lake, Värmland County
  3. 6 km Edsholms Borg · heritage site, Värmland County
  4. 28 km Mariebergsskogen · park, Värmland County
  5. 2 km Värmlands Museum · museum, Värmland County
  6. 1 km Brigadmuseum · museum, Värmland County
  7. 22 km Back to Vålberg

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How to reach Vålberg

    All places near Vålberg by distance

    Within 15 km of Vålberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vålberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66135Portilasjön (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1740Bålbergets Naturreservat (2 km)
    Churches2631Nors Kyrka (4 km)
    Museums714Runnevåls Skolmuseum (20 km)
    Forts & heritage812Edsholms Borg (10 km)
    Other attractions46Vindarnas Boning (22 km)
    Parks55Mariebergsskogen (22 km)
    Beaches & coast55Risnäsudde Fyr (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Dragsön (14 km)
    Treks22Kycklingleden (20 km)

    Vålberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vålberg?

    Edsholms Borg (heritage site, about 10 km), Grumsfjorden (lake, about 13 km), Mariebergsskogen (park, about 22 km), Brigadmuseum (museum, about 22 km), Värmlands Museum (museum, about 22 km), Sandgrund Lars Lerin (museum, about 22 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 churches, 7 museums, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vålberg?

    Portilasjön, about 6 km by road; Varpnästjärnet (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vålberg?

    Bålbergets Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Sörmons Naturreservat (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vålberg?

    Nors Kyrka, about 4 km by road; Segerstads Kyrka (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vålberg?

    Start in Vålberg, visit Grumsfjorden, then Edsholms Borg, then Mariebergsskogen, then Värmlands Museum, then Brigadmuseum, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vålberg?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Vålberg

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