Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vallda

Vallda is a town in Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden, home to about 3,929 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hanhals Borgruin (6 km), Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (7 km) and Tjolöholms Slott (13 km).

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Vallda, Halland County
Vallda, Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vallda at a glance

Location
Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden
Population
about 3,929
Coordinates
57.4775° N, 12.0014° E
Places within 50 km
155 (39 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 Vallda

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

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vallda. The closest is Kvarnadammen (4 km); the best-known is Lygnern (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vallda

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vallda. The closest is Hördalens Naturreservat (3 km); the best-known is Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Vallda

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

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Forts & heritage near Vallda

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vallda. The closest is Hanhals Borgruin (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Vallda

9 museums within 100 km of Vallda. The closest is Äskhults by (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vallda

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vallda. The closest is Kungen (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kungen · river spot · Halland County · ~13 km
  • Killingsholmen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~15 km
  • Stora Amundön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~17 km
  • Valö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km
  • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Vallda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vallda
  2. 6 km Hanhals Borgruin · heritage site, Halland County
  3. 7 km Tjolöholms Slott · heritage site, Halland County
  4. 14 km Äskhults by · museum, Halland County
  5. 22 km Vallda Kyrka · church, Halland County
  6. 7 km Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 7 km Back to Vallda

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From travellers near Vallda

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How to reach Vallda

    All places near Vallda by distance

    Within 15 km of Vallda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vallda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs81146Kvarnadammen (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2140Hördalens Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches2021Vallda Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage511Hanhals Borgruin (6 km)
    Museums69Äskhults by (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves69Kungen (13 km)
    Beaches & coast46Kungsbackafjorden (12 km)
    Parks45Billdals Park (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nasir Mosque (28 km)
    Other attractions22Shoreline-Stenen (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Fjärås Bräcka (15 km)
    Caves11Blockgrotta (13 km)
    Treks11Bohusleden - Etapp 1 Älvsåker - Stensjön (19 km)

    Vallda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vallda?

    Hanhals Borgruin (heritage site, about 6 km), Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 7 km), Tjolöholms Slott (heritage site, about 13 km), Vallda Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Äskhults by (museum, about 22 km), Lygnern (lake, about 23 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vallda?

    Kvarnadammen, about 4 km by road; Rubbesjö (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vallda?

    Hördalens Naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Vallda Sandö Naturreservat (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vallda?

    Vallda Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Släps Kyrka (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vallda?

    Start in Vallda, visit Hanhals Borgruin, then Tjolöholms Slott, then Äskhults by, then Vallda Kyrka, then Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vallda?

    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 Vallda

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