Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Västerås

Västerås is a city in Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden, home to about 117,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Västerås Cathedral (1 km), Vallby Friluftsmuseum (3 km) and Johannisberg (6 km).

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Västerås, Västmanland County
Västerås, Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Västerås at a glance

Location
Västmanland County district, Västmanland County, Sweden
Population
about 117,746
Coordinates
59.6162° N, 16.5528° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 Västerås

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

  • Ängsö Slott · fort · Västmanland County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Västersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Gnien · lake · Västmanland County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Glåpen · lake · Västmanland County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Haga Ekbackar · beach · Södermanland County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Sörsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Norrsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Vårfruberga Abbey · fort · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Enköpings Franciskankonvent · museum · Uppsala County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Stora Nadden · lake · Västmanland County · ~37 km · Must-see

Things to see near Västerås, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Västerås

140 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Västerås. The closest is Toftsjön (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Toftsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Långsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Östersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Västersjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Magsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Gnien · lake · Västmanland County · ~31 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Västerås

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Västerås. The closest is Johannisberg (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Västerås

25 museums within 100 km of Västerås. The closest is Vallby Friluftsmuseum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Västerås

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Västerås. The closest is Anundshög (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Västerås

11 churches within 100 km of Västerås. The closest is Västerås Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Västerås

7 parks within 100 km of Västerås. The closest is Botaniska Trädgården (82 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Västerås

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Västerås
  2. 1 km Västerås Cathedral · church, Västmanland County
  3. 2 km Vallby Friluftsmuseum · museum, Västmanland County
  4. 6 km Johannisberg · nature spot, Västmanland County
  5. 7 km Björnö · nature spot, Västmanland County
  6. 9 km Anundshög · heritage site, Västmanland County
  7. 7 km Back to Västerås

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

From travellers near Västerås

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How to reach Västerås

    All places near Västerås by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Gryten · lake · Västmanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mälaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Gussjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Miniature Kingdom · museum · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Vågsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Köpings Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Aguélimuseet · museum · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Lomtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Rölösjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Venabäcken · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Stentjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Sala Sockenkyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Långforsen · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Ljusvattnet · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Stora Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Abborrtjärnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lundbysjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Morsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Otjärn · lake · Västmanland County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Hälleskogsbrännans Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Älgstand · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Pytteln · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Klysnen · lake · Västmanland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Virsbosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Tynnelsö Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Silvköparen · lake · Västmanland County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Olof-Jons Damm · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Långnälasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Stora Flyten · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Järndammen · lake · Västmanland County · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ryssjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lillsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Alstasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Norrlången · lake · Södermanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bromsbo Sjö · lake · Uppsala County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Långsvan · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Selaön · river spot · Södermanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Träskaten · lake · Västmanland County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Hålsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ramsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Strandsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sunnasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stennässjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Rölen · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ekolsunds Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Västlandasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Salnecke Slott · fort · Uppsala County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Åmänningen · lake · Västmanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hjälstaviken · lake · Uppsala County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Åndern · lake · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Arboga Museum · museum · Västmanland County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Axsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stora Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lappland · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ältaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Engelsbergs Oljefabrik · museum · Västmanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Ämsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Skedvisjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Tarmlången · lake · Uppsala County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Mellan-Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kalkugnsberget · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fantebosjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Tjurlången · lake · Västmanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Vålen · lake · Västmanland County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Stora Hålsjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Sirsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Siggeforasjön · lake · Uppsala County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Visnaren · lake · Södermanland County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Skommarmossen · sanctuary · Västmanland County · ~66 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Västerås by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs32140Toftsjön (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens737Johannisberg (6 km)
    Museums525Vallby Friluftsmuseum (3 km)
    Forts & heritage625Anundshög (7 km)
    Churches211Västerås Cathedral (1 km)
    Parks07Botaniska Trädgården (82 km)
    Beaches & coast13Haga Ekbackar (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ridön (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Uppsala Moské (84 km)

    Västerås: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Västerås?

    Västerås Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Vallby Friluftsmuseum (museum, about 3 km), Johannisberg (nature spot, about 6 km), Anundshög (heritage site, about 7 km), Björnö (nature spot, about 9 km), Fullerö (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Västerås?

    Toftsjön, about 22 km by road; Långsjön (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Västerås?

    Johannisberg, about 6 km by road; Björnö (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Västerås?

    Vallby Friluftsmuseum, about 3 km by road; Enköpings Franciskankonvent (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Västerås?

    Start in Västerås, visit Västerås Cathedral, then Vallby Friluftsmuseum, then Johannisberg, then Björnö, then Anundshög, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Västerås?

    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 Västerås

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