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Things to see in Åmål (Sweden): 15 places and when to go
Åmål is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Nature (4), Hiking (4). The best known are Baljåsen, Åmåls kyrka and Bräcke ängar och lövskogar. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 59.0584, 12.6994
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Nature (4) · Hiking (4) · Wildlife (4) · Hot springs (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- GOT Göteborg, 157 km as the crow flies
What to see in Åmål
The places in and around Åmål, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- BaljåsenProtected area13 km
- Åmåls kyrkaChurch of Sweden church building in Åmål, Sweden359 m
- Bräcke ängar och lövskogarNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden13 km
- BrurmossenNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden12 km
- By ChurchChurch building in Säffle Municipality, Sweden15 km
- Edsleskog ChurchChurch building in Åmål Municipality, Älvsborg County, Sweden13 km
- HandskesjökåtanBasic hut on the northern shore of the lake in Åmål Municipality8.3 km
- Åmåls hembygdsmuseumWorking life museum in Åmål Municipality, Sweden876 m
- OlsmossenNature reserve in Värmland, Sweden12 km
- Tösse gamla kyrkaChurch building in Åmål Municipality, Älvsborg County, Sweden10 km
- Tösse ChurchChurch building in Åmål Municipality, Älvsborg County, Sweden10 km
- Åmåls simhallHot spring bath352 m
- BåtbrygganHot spring bath15 km
- Bergstjärnet RaststugaHiking7.1 km
- Högheden övernattningsstugaHiking15 km
When to go to Åmål
The best time to visit Åmål is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:36
- FebBest time8:54
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:08
- MayBest time16:37
- JunBest time18:07
- JulBest time17:29
- AugBest time15:13
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:49
- NovBetter not7:17
- DecBest time5:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52. In May, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Åmål
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Karlstad23 places57 km
- Dals Ed11 places57 km
- Lidköping33 places59 km
- Arvika9 places67 km
- Mariestad29 places76 km
- Vänersborg26 places80 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Åmål?
The best known: Baljåsen, Åmåls kyrka, Bräcke ängar och lövskogar, Brurmossen, By Church. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Åmål?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52.
How do you get to Åmål?
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 157 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Åmål as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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