Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden
Places to visit near Vårsta
Vårsta is a town in Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden, home to about 2,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 95 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage and 28 museums. The must-see places are Malmsjön (1 km), Gölan (3 km) and Garnudden (4 km).
Vårsta at a glance
- Location
- Stockholm County district, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Population
- about 2,470
- Coordinates
- 59.1653° N, 17.7972° E
- Places within 50 km
- 193 (193 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 museums
Top places to visit near Vårsta
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vårsta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- MalmsjönLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- GölanLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- GarnuddenWildlife · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- AxarenLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- SegersjönLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- ÅvingeWildlife · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- GetarenLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- Södra AspenLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- Stora SkogssjönLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- Lilla SkogssjönLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- TullingesjönLakes & Dams · Stockholm CountyMust-see
- Östra Bröta NaturreservatWildlife · Stockholm CountyMust-see
More places near Vårsta
- Tullan · lake · Södermanland County · ~10 km · Must-see
- Hacksjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~11 km · Must-see
- Bornsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~11 km · Must-see
- Saltskogsfjärden · lake · Södermanland County · ~12 km · Must-see
- Södertälje Kanal · lake · Stockholm County · ~12 km · Must-see
- Albysjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~12 km · Must-see
- Grindsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~12 km · Must-see
- Flemingsbergsskogen · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kvarnsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kärrsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~14 km · Must-see
- Tom Tits Experiment · museum · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
- Holmträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~14 km · Must-see
Things to see near Vårsta, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vårsta
140 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vårsta. The closest is Malmsjön (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Malmsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~1 km · Must-see
- Gölan · lake · Stockholm County · ~3 km · Must-see
- Axaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~4 km · Must-see
- Segersjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~4 km · Must-see
- Getaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~6 km · Must-see
- Södra Aspen · lake · Stockholm County · ~8 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vårsta
48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vårsta. The closest is Garnudden (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Garnudden · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~4 km · Must-see
- Åvinge · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~5 km · Must-see
- Östra Bröta Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~10 km · Must-see
- Flemingsbergsskogen · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~13 km · Must-see
- Tornbergets Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Orlångens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Vårsta
41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vårsta. The closest is Hörningsholm Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.
- Hörningsholm Castle · fort · Södermanland County · ~18 km · Must-see
- Drottningholm Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Örby Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Häringe Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ulvsunda Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Wrangel Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~29 km · Must-see
Museums near Vårsta
35 museums within 100 km of Vårsta. The closest is Tom Tits Experiment (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Tom Tits Experiment · museum · Södermanland County · ~14 km · Must-see
- Colour Factory · museum · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Fotografiska · museum · Stockholm County · ~29 km · Must-see
- Nobel Prize Museum · museum · Uppsala County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tre Kronor Castle · museum · Uppsala County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Avicii Experience · museum · Uppsala County · ~30 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Vårsta
9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vårsta. The closest is Farsta Strandbad (23 km). Best time: october to march.
- Farsta Strandbad · beach · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Klubbfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~24 km · Must-see
- Årstaviken · beach · Stockholm County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Blå Lagunen, Munsön · beach · Södermanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kalvfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~39 km · Must-see
- Baggensfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~41 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Vårsta
7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vårsta. The closest is Vikingaberget (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Vikingaberget · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tornberget · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Almhöjden · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Skyview · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Åsöberget · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~30 km · Must-see
- Observatorielunden · viewpoint · Uppsala County · ~31 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Vårsta
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.
- Start in Vårsta
- 1 km Malmsjön · lake, Stockholm County
- 4 km Axaren · lake, Stockholm County
- 1 km Gölan · lake, Stockholm County
- 6 km Segersjön · lake, Stockholm County
- 2 km Garnudden · nature spot, Stockholm County
- 4 km Back to Vårsta
Plan a longer trip from Vårsta — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Vårsta
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How to reach Vårsta
All places near Vårsta by distance
Within 15 km of Vårsta
- Gömmaren · lake · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Tornbergets Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ekerö Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~15 km · Must-see
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Fagersjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Rudträsket · lake · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Vikingaberget · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tornberget · viewpoint · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Estbröte · river spot · Stockholm County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tornbergssjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Måsnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Trehörningen · lake · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Orlången · lake · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Långsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Orlångens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Paradisets Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Svartsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ormputten · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mörtsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hörningsholm Castle · fort · Södermanland County · ~18 km · Must-see
- Långsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sätraskogens Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lissmasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~19 km · Must-see
- Öran · lake · Stockholm County · ~19 km · Must-see
- Älvsjöskogen · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kungshatt · river spot · Stockholm County · ~20 km · Must-see
- Ågestasjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~21 km · Must-see
- Trylen · lake · Stockholm County · ~22 km · Must-see
- Drottningholm Palace · fort · Uppsala County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Farsta Strandbad · beach · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Magelungen · lake · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Örby Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lillsjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Häringe Slott · fort · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Nedre Rudansjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Övre Rudansjön · lake · Stockholm County · ~24 km · Must-see
- Klubbfjärden · beach · Stockholm County · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dammträsk · lake · Stockholm County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Judarn · lake · Uppsala County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Trekanten · lake · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Årsta Kyrka · church · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Häringe-Hammersta · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Colour Factory · museum · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Liljeholmsviken · lake · Stockholm County · ~26 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Arkils Tingstad · fort · Stockholm County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lockvattnet · lake · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
- ERSTA-batteri Landsort, Pjäs 3 · museum · Stockholm County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Rosersbergs Collection · fort · Uppsala County · ~57 km · Must-see
- Naten · lake · Södermanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
- Skånelaholm Castle · fort · Uppsala County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Nynäs Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Angarnsjöängen Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Ludgosjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Landsorts Batteri · fort · Stockholm County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Runnviken · lake · Södermanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Huvudskärs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Stockholm County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Båven · lake · Södermanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Steningedalen · sanctuary · Uppsala County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Tvären · beach · Södermanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Trosasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Fölsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Käxlan · lake · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Mörtsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Dammen · lake · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Masugnsskogen · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Eknaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Samlingssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Nämdö · river spot · Stockholm County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Holmsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Glottrasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Sundbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Tacksjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Horssjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Holmbysjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Tenaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Uttersjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~67 km · Must-see
- Stendörren · sanctuary · Södermanland County · ~67 km · Must-see
- Kappstasjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ålskäggaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
- Sågsjön · lake · Södermanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
- Ältaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~68 km · Must-see
- Träskaten · lake · Västmanland County · ~69 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 95 | 140 | Malmsjön (1 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 23 | 48 | Garnudden (4 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 23 | 41 | Hörningsholm Castle (18 km) |
| Museums | 28 | 35 | Tom Tits Experiment (14 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 6 | 9 | Farsta Strandbad (23 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 7 | 7 | Vikingaberget (16 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 3 | 6 | Estbröte (16 km) |
| Parks | 6 | 6 | Kärrtorpsparken (28 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 2 | Ekerö Kyrka (15 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 2 | Linudden (79 km) |
Vårsta: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Vårsta?
Malmsjön (lake, about 1 km), Gölan (lake, about 3 km), Garnudden (nature spot, about 4 km), Axaren (lake, about 4 km), Segersjön (lake, about 4 km), Åvinge (nature spot, about 5 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vårsta?
193 places on Spotwander: 95 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 6 beaches & coast.
Which is the nearest lake to Vårsta?
Malmsjön, about 1 km by road; Gölan (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vårsta?
Garnudden, about 4 km by road; Åvinge (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Vårsta?
Hörningsholm Castle, about 18 km by road; Drottningholm Palace (23 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Vårsta?
Start in Vårsta, visit Malmsjön, then Axaren, then Gölan, then Segersjön, then Garnudden, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Vårsta?
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 museums.
Towns near Vårsta
- Places near Tumba · 5 km
- Places near Rönninge · 7 km
- Places near Tullinge · 9 km
- Places near Alby · 10 km
- Places near Pershagen · 10 km
- Places near Eriksberg · 11 km
- Places near Fittja · 12 km
- Places near Södertälje · 13 km
- Places near Vårby · 15 km
- Places near Huddinge · 17 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vårsta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vårsta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.