Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Vargön

Vargön is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 4,981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vänersborgs Kyrka (6 km), Trollhättan Falls (13 km) and Trollhättans Kyrka (13 km).

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

Vargön at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 4,981
Coordinates
58.3560° N, 12.3906° E
Places within 50 km
137 (26 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 Vargön

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vargön

136 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vargön. The closest is Eldmörjan (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Vargön

34 churches within 100 km of Vargön. The closest is Vargöns Kyrka (1 km); the best-known is Vänersborgs Kyrka (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vargön

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vargön. The closest is Halle- Och Hunnebergs Rasbranters Naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Vargön

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vargön. The closest is Kollerö Bruk (20 km); the best-known is Stenkullen (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Vargön

14 museums within 100 km of Vargön. The closest is Vänersborgs Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Vargön

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Vargön. The closest is Byklevsfallet (2 km); the best-known is Trollhättan Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Trollhättan Falls · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Byklevsfallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~2 km
  • Brudslöjan · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km
  • Skäktefallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km
  • Nolströmmen · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km
  • Tjuvfallet · waterfall · Västra Götaland County · ~13 km

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A one-day trip from Vargön

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vargön
  2. 6 km Vänersborgs Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  3. 14 km Trollhättan Falls · waterfall, Västra Götaland County
  4. 1 km Trollhättans Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  5. 14 km Byklevsfallet · waterfall, Västra Götaland County
  6. 2 km Vargöns Kyrka · church, Västra Götaland County
  7. 1 km Back to Vargön

Plan a longer trip from Vargön — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Vargön

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How to reach Vargön

    All places near Vargön by distance

    Within 15 km of Vargön

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Långsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Jämnesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stora Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Mittevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kalvhuvudet · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nornäbban · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Brobacka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Svartevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kollungeröd Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lindesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stora Grötevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Äggdalssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lysevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Stora Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hungersvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ålevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Abborrvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Nöjevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Översjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Timmervatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Värakärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Storsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Stora Björkärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Korsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Övre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Grågåssjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Snäcksjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Hällesvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Klarevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Tranevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Holmevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stora Stångsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stora Bornö Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~59 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vargön by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs63136Eldmörjan (4 km)
    Churches3134Vargöns Kyrka (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1833Halle- Och Hunnebergs Rasbranters Naturreservat (5 km)
    Forts & heritage518Kollerö Bruk (20 km)
    Museums214Vänersborgs Museum (6 km)
    Waterfalls99Byklevsfallet (2 km)
    Parks26Betty Backs Park (12 km)
    Beaches & coast25Nordkrokens Badplats (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Fjällsätern (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Orust (60 km)
    Other attractions12Trollhättans Walk of Fame (12 km)
    Caves22Kungsgrottan (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Trollhättans Moské (16 km)

    Vargön: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vargön?

    Vänersborgs Kyrka (church, about 6 km), Trollhättan Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Trollhättans Kyrka (church, about 13 km), Vargöns Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Byklevsfallet (waterfall, about 2 km), Brudslöjan (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vargön?

    Eldmörjan, about 4 km by road; Ekelundssjön (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vargön?

    Vargöns Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Onsjökyrkan (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vargön?

    Halle- Och Hunnebergs Rasbranters Naturreservat, about 5 km by road; Nygårdsängens Naturreservat (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vargön?

    Start in Vargön, visit Vänersborgs Kyrka, then Trollhättan Falls, then Trollhättans Kyrka, then Byklevsfallet, then Vargöns Kyrka, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vargön?

    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 Vargön

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