Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vårby

Vårby is a town in Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden, home to about 10,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 91 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 28 museums and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vikingaberget (1 km), Estbröte (2 km) and Gömmaren (3 km).

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Vårby at a glance

Location
Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden
Population
about 10,115
Coordinates
59.2667° N, 17.8841° E
Places within 50 km
190 (190 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 museums

Top places to visit near Vårby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vårby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Vårby

  • Ekerö Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Judarn · lake · Uppsala County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Flemingsbergsskogen · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Örby Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Bornsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Trekanten · lake · Stockholm County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Segersjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kyrksjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Colour Factory · museum · Stockholm County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ulvsunda Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Råcksta Träsk · lake · Uppsala County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Liljeholmsviken · lake · Stockholm County · ~12 km · Must-see

Things to see near Vårby, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vårby

135 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vårby. The closest is Gömmaren (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Gömmaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Albysjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Långsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Tullingesjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Södra Aspen · lake · Stockholm County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Judarn · lake · Uppsala County · ~10 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Vårby

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vårby. The closest is Drottningholm Palace (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Vårby

41 museums within 100 km of Vårby. The closest is Colour Factory (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vårby

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

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Parks near Vårby

11 parks within 100 km of Vårby. The closest is Björns Trädgård (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Vårby

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vårby. The closest is Klubbfjärden (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Vårby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vårby
  2. 1 km Vikingaberget · viewpoint, Stockholm County
  3. 1 km Estbröte · river spot, Stockholm County
  4. 4 km Sätraskogens Naturreservat · nature spot, Stockholm County
  5. 5 km Gömmaren · lake, Stockholm County
  6. 4 km Albysjön · lake, Stockholm County
  7. 3 km Back to Vårby

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From travellers near Vårby

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How to reach Vårby

    All places near Vårby by distance

    Within 15 km of Vårby

    • Årsta Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Mörtsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Garnudden · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Kvarnsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Hacksjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Årstaviken · beach · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Orlångens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Orlången · lake · Stockholm County · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Karlberg Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Skyview · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Holmträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Ågestasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Farsta Strandbad · beach · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Wrangel Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Björns Trädgård · park · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Magelungen · lake · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Almhöjden · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Bonde Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Getaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Axel Oxenstierna Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Alsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sillen · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Visnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Nåttarö · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nämdö · river spot · Stockholm County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Säbysjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Skofjärden · beach · Uppsala County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Järflotta Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Likstammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Skokloster Castle · fort · Uppsala County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Reveluddens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Huvudskärs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ekolsunds Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Örens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lockvattnet · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Valloxen · lake · Uppsala County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hjälstaviken · lake · Uppsala County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mälaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Naten · lake · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Arnöhuvud · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sjöö Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Broborg · fort · Uppsala County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • ERSTA-batteri Landsort, Pjäs 3 · museum · Stockholm County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Vårfruberga Abbey · fort · Västmanland County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Wiks Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Kungshamn-Morga · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ludgosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Båven · lake · Södermanland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Landsorts Batteri · fort · Stockholm County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Nynäs Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Hammarskog · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Träskaten · lake · Västmanland County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Mora Stenar · fort · Uppsala County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Edasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Trosasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Ältaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Vårdsätra Naturpark · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Runnviken · lake · Södermanland County · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vårby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs91135Gömmaren (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2641Drottningholm Palace (8 km)
    Museums2841Colour Factory (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2140Sätraskogens Naturreservat (4 km)
    Parks611Björns Trädgård (15 km)
    Beaches & coast69Klubbfjärden (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Vikingaberget (1 km)
    Churches26Ekerö Kyrka (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Estbröte (2 km)
    Other attractions01Korsö Torn (75 km)

    Vårby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vårby?

    Vikingaberget (viewpoint, about 1 km), Estbröte (river spot, about 2 km), Gömmaren (lake, about 3 km), Albysjön (lake, about 3 km), Sätraskogens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 4 km), Kungshatt (river spot, about 4 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 91 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vårby?

    Gömmaren, about 3 km by road; Albysjön (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vårby?

    Drottningholm Palace, about 8 km by road; Örby Slott (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Vårby?

    Colour Factory, about 12 km by road; Nobel Prize Museum (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vårby?

    Start in Vårby, visit Vikingaberget, then Estbröte, then Sätraskogens Naturreservat, then Gömmaren, then Albysjön, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vårby?

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

    Towns near Vårby

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vårby’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.