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Things to see in Gävle (Sweden): 44 places and when to go
Gävle is a town in Sweden with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Wildlife (16), Hot springs (11). The best known are Swedish Railway Museum, Gävle Castle and Gävle Mosque. 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 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 60.667, 17.1666
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · Wildlife (16) · Hot springs (11) · Hiking (5) · Temples (4) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 121 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gävle
The places in and around Gävle, 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.
- Swedish Railway MuseumNational museum for Sweden's railway history634 m
- Gävle CastleChâteau1.3 km
- Gävle MosqueMosque in Gävle, Sweden840 m
- BilluddenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden19 km
- Eggegrund lighthouseLighthouse in Gävle Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden22 km
- Sätra Nature ReserveNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden29 km
- Heliga Trefaldighets kyrkaChurch building in Gävle Municipality, Sweden1.7 km
- BåtforsNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden26 km
- BjörsjökyrkanChurch building in Gävle Municipality, Sweden3.3 km
- Bladmyran och GranskogenNature reserve in Gävleborg, Sweden8.7 km
- BölsjönNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden20 km
- BredforsenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden28 km
- GårdskärskustenProtected area25 km
- GropholmarnaNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden20 km
- Häcksörens naturreservatProtected area15 km
- Harkskärsfjärdens naturreservatProtected area14 km
- HedåsbadetPublic beach in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden24 km
- Högbo ChurchChurch building in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden20 km
- LånghällskogenNature reserve in Gävleborg, Sweden13 km
- LimönProtected area in Sweden (2043609)11 km
- LundbosjönNature reserve in Gävleborgs Län, Sweden16 km
- ParkbadetBuilding in Sweden22 km
- SandbyskogenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden25 km
- Sörtuttsbadet, public beachPublic beach in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden24 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Spjutholmen, Testeboskogen
- Hot springs: Djupöbadet, Forsbybadet, Gävleån, public beach Harnäs, Högbobadet, public beach, Stationsbadet, Gårdskärsbadet, Strömsbrobadet, Vinterbad i Dammsjön
- With kids: Fjärran Höjderbadet
- Hiking: Gästrikeleden, Upplandsleden, etapp 15, Upplandsleden, etapp 16, Upplandsleden, etapp 17, Vackerhed
- Food and drink: Mackmyra Whisky, Mackmyra Whiskyby, Öbybryggeri
When to go to Gävle
The best time to visit Gävle 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 time6:09
- FebBest time8:41
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:17
- MayBest time16:58
- JunBest time18:40
- JulBest time17:56
- AugBest time15:27
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:40
- NovBetter not6:55
- DecBest time5:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19. In May, 44 of the 44 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 Gävle
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 121 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
- Bergby5 places30 km
- Torsåker6 places38 km
- Lövstabruk14 places48 km
- Östervåla18 places55 km
- Ljusne8 places60 km
- Gimo16 places78 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gävle?
The best known: Swedish Railway Museum, Gävle Castle, Gävle Mosque, Billudden, Eggegrund lighthouse. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gävle?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19.
How do you get to Gävle?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 121 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gävle as the destination and these 44 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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