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Things to see in Boxholm (Sweden): 30 places and when to go
Boxholm is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Wildlife (12), Hiking (10). The best known are Naturum Sommen, Malexander Church and Ulrika Church. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 58.0323, 15.2781
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Wildlife (12) · Hiking (10) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- NYO Nyköping, 127 km as the crow flies
What to see in Boxholm
The places in and around Boxholm, 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.
- Naturum SommenNature center in Ydre, Sweden11 km
- Malexander ChurchChurch building in Boxholm Municipality, Sweden3 m
- Ulrika ChurchChurch building in Linköping Municipality, Sweden14 km
- Asby ChurchChurch building in Ydre Municipality, Sweden15 km
- BjälnäsNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden2.7 km
- Blåvik ChurchChurch building in Boxholm Municipality, Sweden13 km
- IvranäsNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden7.4 km
- KotteboNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden12 km
- Lillörens naturreservatProtected area7.3 km
- Malexanders hembygdsgårdMuseum139 m
- Månhults naturreservatProtected area6.4 km
- Rocks mosseNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden11 km
- SjövikNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden11 km
- SommenäsNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden8.6 km
- SvalgölenbrantenNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden8.4 km
- Börshults lövskogNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden8.1 km
- Toppkullabergets naturreservatProtected area13 km
- TorpönNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden10 km
- Tranås ChurchChurch building in Tranås Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden18 km
- Ulrika MuseumLokal museum at Ulrika, Linköping Municipality, Sweden14 km
- Östgötaleden: Eklabo-UddenHiking13 km
- Östgötaleden: Halvsjön-SmedstorpHiking6.9 km
- Östgötaleden: Malexander-HärsmålenHiking4.0 km
- Östgötaleden: Sjöbo-MalexanderHiking3.0 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
When to go to Boxholm
The best time to visit Boxholm 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.
- JanPossible6:51
- FebPossible9:02
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:03
- MayBest time16:24
- JunBest time17:49
- JulBest time17:13
- AugBest time15:05
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:54
- NovBetter not7:30
- DecPossible6:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 10. In May, 30 of the 30 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 Boxholm
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, Nyköping), 127 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
- Rimforsa23 places27 km
- Trehörna kyrka13 places29 km
- Näsvägen16 places39 km
- Skänninge18 places39 km
- Linköping61 places47 km
- Gränna16 places48 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Boxholm?
The best known: Naturum Sommen, Malexander Church, Ulrika Church, Asby Church, Bjälnäs. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Boxholm?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 10.
How do you get to Boxholm?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), 127 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Boxholm as the destination and these 30 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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