Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Varberg

Varberg is a town in Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden, home to about 34,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 82 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 50 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Varberg Fortress (1 km), Getteröns Naturreservat (4 km) and Västra Getteröns Naturreservat (4 km).

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

Varberg at a glance

Location
Halland County district, Halland County, Sweden
Population
about 34,248
Coordinates
57.1056° N, 12.2508° E
Places within 50 km
186 (22 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 Varberg

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

99 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Varberg. The closest is Fågeldammen (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Varberg

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Varberg. The closest is Getteröns Naturreservat (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Varberg

30 churches within 100 km of Varberg. The closest is Varbergs Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Varberg

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Varberg. The closest is Rantzauklippan (1 km); the best-known is Varberg Fortress (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Varberg

9 treks within 100 km of Varberg. The closest is Hallandsleden Part Varberg - Åkulla (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Varberg

9 museums within 100 km of Varberg. The closest is Göran Karlsson's Motor Museum (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Varberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Varberg
  2. 4 km Getteröns Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  3. 4 km Gamla Varbergs Och Fyrkullens Kustlandskaps Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  4. 6 km Västra Getteröns Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  5. 4 km Varberg Fortress · heritage site, Halland County
  6. 13 km Utteros Naturreservat · nature spot, Halland County
  7. 13 km Back to Varberg

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    Within 15 km of Varberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Varberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs8299Fågeldammen (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5055Getteröns Naturreservat (4 km)
    Churches3030Varbergs Kyrka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage69Rantzauklippan (1 km)
    Treks99Hallandsleden Part Varberg - Åkulla (12 km)
    Museums29Göran Karlsson's Motor Museum (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Skrivareklippan (2 km)
    Beaches & coast25Apelviken (3 km)
    Parks04Norre Katts Park (75 km)
    Other attractions13Grimeton Radio Station, Varberg (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Kvarnadalen (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Nasir Mosque (83 km)
    Waterfalls11Vattenfallet I Albäck (29 km)

    Varberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Varberg?

    Varberg Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km), Getteröns Naturreservat (nature spot, about 4 km), Västra Getteröns Naturreservat (nature spot, about 4 km), Gamla Varbergs Och Fyrkullens Kustlandskaps Naturreservat (nature spot, about 8 km), Utteros Naturreservat (nature spot, about 13 km), Skärte Naturreservat (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 82 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 50 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 9 treks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Varberg?

    Fågeldammen, about 8 km by road; Gamlemossen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Varberg?

    Getteröns Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Västra Getteröns Naturreservat (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Varberg?

    Varbergs Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Getakärrs Kyrkoruin (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Varberg?

    Start in Varberg, visit Getteröns Naturreservat, then Gamla Varbergs Och Fyrkullens Kustlandskaps Naturreservat, then Västra Getteröns Naturreservat, then Varberg Fortress, then Utteros Naturreservat, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Varberg?

    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 Varberg

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