Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden

Places to visit near Västervik

Västervik is a town in Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden, home to about 21,178 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 139 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Stegeholm slottsruin (1 km), Unos torn (1 km) and Västerviks museum (1 km).

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Västervik, Kalmar County
Västervik, Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Västervik at a glance

Location
Kalmar County district, Kalmar County, Sweden
Population
about 21,178
Coordinates
57.7584° N, 16.6373° E
Places within 50 km
188 (6 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 Västervik

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Västervik

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Västervik

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Västervik. The closest is Ljungåsen naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Västervik

13 churches within 100 km of Västervik. The closest is Sankta Gertruds kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Västervik

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Västervik. The closest is Borgö (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Borgö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~6 km
  • Spårö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~9 km
  • Idö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~12 km
  • Händelöp · river spot · Kalmar County · ~13 km
  • Städsholmen · river spot · Kalmar County · ~20 km
  • Eknö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~23 km

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Treks near Västervik

6 treks within 100 km of Västervik. The closest is Gränsöleden (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Forts & heritage near Västervik

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Västervik. The closest is Stegeholm slottsruin (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Västervik

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 Västervik
  2. 1 km Sankta Gertruds kyrka · church, Kalmar County
  3. 14 km Örnberget · viewpoint, Kalmar County
  4. 14 km Västerviks museum · museum, Kalmar County
  5. 1 km Unos torn · viewpoint, Kalmar County
  6. 1 km Stegeholm slottsruin · heritage site, Kalmar County
  7. 1 km Back to Västervik

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

How to reach Västervik

    All places near Västervik by distance

    Within 15 km of Västervik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Nossen · lake · Kalmar County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ver · lake · Kalmar County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Astrid Lindgrens Näs · museum · Kalmar County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vimmerby kyrka · church · Kalmar County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hummeln · lake · Kalmar County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Hulteglänn · lake · Kalmar County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Neptuni åkrar · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ölands Norra Udde · attraction · Kalmar County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Kroksjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Stora Risingen · lake · Kalmar County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Nybogölen · lake · Kalmar County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Furö · river spot · Kalmar County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Trollskogen · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Finnrevet · river spot · Kalmar County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Risingen · lake · Kalmar County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Brå · lake · Kalmar County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Eckern · lake · Kalmar County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hultsfreds kyrka · church · Kalmar County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Döderhultarns ateljé · museum · Kalmar County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Haregöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Oskarshamns kyrka · church · Kalmar County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Hultsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Blå Jungfrun National Park · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Tomgölen · lake · Kalmar County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Ösjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Puksjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Kogöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Sarvegöl · lake · Kalmar County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Kullesjö · lake · Kalmar County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Smälten · lake · Kalmar County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Fårhagsberget · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Norra Kvill National Park · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Byrums raukar · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Granhultesjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Grönhögsgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Rögölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Hässleby-Silverån · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Horns Kungsgård · sanctuary · Kalmar County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Båtviksgölen · lake · Östergötland County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Hornsjön · lake · Kalmar County · ~82 km · Must-see

    Count by type

    Places near Västervik by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs171Kvännaren (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Ljungåsen naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches13Sankta Gertruds kyrka (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves10Borgö (6 km)
    Treks6Gränsöleden (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4Stegeholm slottsruin (1 km)
    Museums4Västerviks museum (1 km)
    Other attractions4Finnkarten (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Unos torn (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1Sandviksbadet (6 km)

    Västervik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Västervik?

    Stegeholm slottsruin (heritage site, about 1 km), Unos torn (viewpoint, about 1 km), Västerviks museum (museum, about 1 km), Örnberget (viewpoint, about 14 km), Sankta Gertruds kyrka (church, about 1 km), Sankt Petri kyrka (church, about 1 km).

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

    188 places on Spotwander: 139 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Västervik?

    Kvännaren, about 3 km by road; Hästhagssjön (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Västervik?

    Ljungåsen naturreservat, about 3 km by road; Gränsö naturreservat (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Västervik?

    Sankta Gertruds kyrka, about 1 km by road; Sankt Petri kyrka (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Västervik?

    Start in Västervik, visit Sankta Gertruds kyrka, then Örnberget, then Västerviks museum, then Unos torn, then Stegeholm slottsruin, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Västervik?

    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 Västervik

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