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Things to see in Bålsta (Sweden): 27 places and when to go
Bålsta is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Hiking (8), Wildlife (7). The best known are Granhammar Castle, Ekolsund Castle and Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 59.5494, 17.521
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Hiking (8) · Wildlife (7) · History (5) · Hot springs (3) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 25 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bålsta
The places in and around Bålsta, 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.
- Granhammar CastleBuilding in Upplands-Bro Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden15 km
- Ekolsund CastleManor house in Sweden14 km
- Eldgarnsö Nature ReserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden14 km
- Åbergs museumMuseum980 m
- EkolsundsvikenBay7.3 km
- Sankt Olofs kyrkoruinChurch building in Sigtuna Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden14 km
- Veckholm ChurchChurch building in Enköping Municipality, Sweden12 km
- Ådö-LagnöNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden10 km
- BroknapparnaNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden15 km
- Frölunda nature reserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden15 km
- Kalmar ChurchChurch of Sweden church building in Håbo Municipality, Sweden985 m
- LejondalNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden10 km
- Lejondals slottCastle9.1 km
- Norra BjörkfjärdenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden9.2 km
- RöllingenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden15 km
- Sankt Perskyrkan, SigtunaChurch building in Sigtuna Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden13 km
- Dalkarlsvägen etapp 10Hiking5.5 km
- public beach EkillabadetPublic beach in Håbo Municipality, Sweden6.3 km
- Eldgardsö trailHiking15 km
- Kulla, public beachPublic beach in Enköping Municipality, Sweden14 km
- LillsjöbadetHot spring bath13 km
- Upplandsleden, etapp 27Hiking13 km
- Upplandsleden, etapp 28Hiking11 km
- Upplandsleden, etapp 29Hiking7.2 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
When to go to Bålsta
The best time to visit Bålsta is May to September; also possible: December 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.
- JanPossible6:28
- FebPossible8:51
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:11
- MayBest time16:43
- JunBest time18:17
- JulBest time17:37
- AugBest time15:17
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:46
- NovBetter not7:11
- DecPossible5:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 43. In May, 27 of the 27 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 Bålsta
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 25 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
- Enköping26 places28 km
- Ekebyvägen33 places31 km
- Uppsala101 places35 km
- Strängnäs23 places37 km
- Mariefred28 places37 km
- Stockholm242 places39 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bålsta?
The best known: Granhammar Castle, Ekolsund Castle, Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve, Åbergs museum, Ekolsundsviken. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bålsta?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 43.
How do you get to Bålsta?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 25 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bålsta as the destination and these 27 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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