Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vänersborg

Vänersborg is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 23,119 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vänersborgs Kyrka (1 km), Trollhättan Falls (14 km) and Trollhättans Kyrka (14 km).

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

Vänersborg at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 23,119
Coordinates
58.3807° N, 12.3234° E
Places within 50 km
131 (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

Top places to visit near Vänersborg

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vänersborg

140 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vänersborg. The closest is Öxneredssjön (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vänersborg

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vänersborg. The closest is Dalbobergens Naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Vänersborg

28 churches within 100 km of Vänersborg. The closest is Vänersborgs Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vänersborg

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vänersborg. The closest is Kollerö Bruk (17 km); the best-known is Tureborgen (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Vänersborg

11 museums within 100 km of Vänersborg. The closest is Vänersborgs Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Vänersborg

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Vänersborg. The closest is Brudslöjan (7 km); the best-known is Trollhättan Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Trollhättan Falls · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Brudslöjan · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~7 km
  • Skäktefallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~7 km
  • Byklevsfallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~8 km
  • Nolströmmen · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km
  • Tjuvfallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km

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A one-day trip from Vänersborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vänersborg
  2. 1 km Vänersborgs Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  3. 1 km Vänersborgs Museum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  4. 14 km Trollhättans Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  5. 1 km Trollhättan Falls · waterfall, Västra Götaland County
  6. 13 km Blåsutkyrkan · church, Västra Götaland County
  7. 2 km Back to Vänersborg

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From travellers near Vänersborg

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How to reach Vänersborg

    All places near Vänersborg by distance

    Within 15 km of Vänersborg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Torrgårdsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kollungeröd Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Skårs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stora Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Mittevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kalvhuvudet · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Stora Bornö Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nornäbban · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sågdammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Svartevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lindesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Stora Grötevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Paradissjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Äggdalssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mogesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lysevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Härskasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Käringesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stora Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Brobacka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ålevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hungersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Abborrvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Översjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Långsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Orust · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Jämnesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Övre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Korsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vänersborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs61140Öxneredssjön (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1834Dalbobergens Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches2528Vänersborgs Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage518Kollerö Bruk (17 km)
    Museums211Vänersborgs Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls99Brudslöjan (7 km)
    Beaches & coast26Nordkrokens Badplats (6 km)
    Parks26Betty Backs Park (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Fjällsätern (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Orust (57 km)
    Other attractions12Trollhättans Walk of Fame (13 km)
    Caves22Kungsgrottan (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Trollhättans Moské (17 km)
    Treks22Bohusleden - Etapp 12 Vassbovik - Glimmingen (24 km)

    Vänersborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vänersborg?

    Vänersborgs Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Trollhättan Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Trollhättans Kyrka (church, about 14 km), Vänersborgs Museum (museum, about 1 km), Blåsutkyrkan (church, about 2 km), Dalbobergens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vänersborg?

    Öxneredssjön, about 5 km by road; Hultsjön (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vänersborg?

    Dalbobergens Naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Nygårdsängens Naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vänersborg?

    Vänersborgs Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Blåsutkyrkan (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vänersborg?

    Start in Vänersborg, visit Vänersborgs Kyrka, then Vänersborgs Museum, then Trollhättans Kyrka, then Trollhättan Falls, then Blåsutkyrkan, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vänersborg?

    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 Vänersborg

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