Place to visit
Avesta visentpark, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Avesta visentpark is a zoo and breeding facility for European bison (Bison bonasus) nearby Avesta, Sweden (Avesta Visentpark). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo and breeding facility for European bison (Bison bonasus) nearby Avesta, Sweden · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Avesta Visentpark
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 115 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 60.15059, 16.12599
What it is and where
Avesta visentpark is a zoo and breeding facility for European bison (Bison bonasus) nearby Avesta, Sweden (Avesta Visentpark). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 60.15059, 16.12599; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Avesta visentpark is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time6:18
- FebBest time8:46
- MarPossible11:21
- AprPossible14:14
- MayBest time16:51
- JunBest time18:29
- JulBest time17:47
- AugBest time15:22
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:43
- NovBetter not7:02
- DecBest time5:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to February and May to September | March to April and October |
| Wildlife | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Avesta visentpark has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BredmossenNature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden2.1 km
- Bruksleden etapp 26Hiking2.2 km
- Fröbenbenningmossens domänreservatNature reserve in Västmanland, Sweden4.1 km
- Gåsmyrberget nature reserveNature reserve in Västmanland, Sweden4.5 km
- Krylbo ChurchChurch building in Avesta Municipality, Sweden5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: With kids
- Skansen: open-air museum and zoo, showing Swedish folk culture and way of life in the pre-industrial era
- Liseberg: amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Astrid Lindgren's World: theme park in Vimmerby, Sweden
- Gröna Lund: amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden
- Kolmården Wildlife Park: zoo in Norrköping, Sweden
- High Chaparral Theme Park: Western theme park in Sweden
Every Sweden place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Avesta visentpark?
It is a zoo and breeding facility for European bison (Bison bonasus) nearby Avesta, Sweden (Avesta Visentpark in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Avesta visentpark?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30.
How do you get to Avesta visentpark?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 115 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bredmossen, Bruksleden etapp 26, Fröbenbenningmossens domänreservat. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
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