Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vara

Vara is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 4,052 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 66 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jämnesjön (21 km), Paradissjön (22 km) and Sågdammen (23 km).

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

Vara at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 4,052
Coordinates
58.2623° N, 12.9541° E
Places within 50 km
127 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vara

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

107 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vara. The closest is Hjortemaden (13 km); the best-known is Jämnesjön (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Jämnesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Paradissjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Sågdammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Långsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Käringesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mogesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see

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Churches near Vara

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

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Forts & heritage near Vara

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vara. The closest is Levenestenen (10 km); the best-known is Stenkullen (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vara

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vara. The closest is Löjtnantsholms Naturreservat (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Vara

7 museums within 100 km of Vara. The closest is Kålles Rekord-Magasin (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vara

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vara. The closest is Västgötabergen (51 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Västgötabergen · viewpoint · Jönköping County · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Fjällsätern · viewpoint · Västra Götaland County · ~74 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Vara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vara
  2. 1 km Vara Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  3. 23 km Sågdammen · lake, Västra Götaland County
  4. 1 km Paradissjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  5. 2 km Långsjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  6. 2 km Jämnesjön · lake, Västra Götaland County
  7. 21 km Back to Vara

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From travellers near Vara

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How to reach Vara

    All places near Vara by distance

    Within 15 km of Vara

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs31107Hjortemaden (13 km)
    Churches6668Vara Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1626Levenestenen (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens822Löjtnantsholms Naturreservat (10 km)
    Museums27Kålles Rekord-Magasin (7 km)
    Other attractions33Hyringa Kyrkoruin (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Västgötabergen (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Orust (98 km)
    Waterfalls11Trollhättan Falls (49 km)
    Beaches & coast01Kinneviken (52 km)
    Parks01Borås Djurpark (72 km)

    Vara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vara?

    Vara Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Jämnesjön (lake, about 21 km), Paradissjön (lake, about 22 km), Sågdammen (lake, about 23 km), Långsjön (lake, about 23 km), Käringesjön (lake, about 23 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 66 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vara?

    Hjortemaden, about 13 km by road; Malma Kapell Sjön (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vara?

    Vara Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Önums Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vara?

    Levenestenen, about 10 km by road; Sparlösastenen (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vara?

    Start in Vara, visit Vara Kyrka, then Sågdammen, then Paradissjön, then Långsjön, then Jämnesjön, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vara?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vara

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