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Things to see in Lysekil (Sweden): 28 places and when to go
Lysekil is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Wildlife (9), Temples (6). The best known are Brofjorden, Gullmarn and Stångehuvud. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 58.2683, 11.4285
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Wildlife (9) · Temples (6) · Hiking (5) · Architecture (4) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- GOT Göteborg, 84 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lysekil
The places in and around Lysekil, 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.
- BrofjordenBody of water11 km
- GullmarnFjord in Sweden13 km
- StångehuvudNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden661 m
- BassholmenNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden5.3 km
- Bokenäs Old ChurchChurch building in Uddevalla Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden9.0 km
- Brandskärs flakLighthouse in Lysekil Municipality, west coast, Sweden7.4 km
- Gullholmens kyrkaChurch building in Orust Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden10 km
- Havets husWith kids · Wildlife228 m
- NäverkärrNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden9.3 km
- BreviksuddeLighthouse in Sotenäs Municipality, west coast, Sweden11 km
- Bua HedNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden12 km
- Dragsmark ChurchChurch building in Uddevalla Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden7.4 km
- Dynabrott lighthouseLighthouse in Sotenäs Municipality, west coast, Sweden7.6 km
- HärmanöNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden12 km
- Hättan lighthouseLighthouse in Orust Municipality, west coast, Sweden11 km
- KalvönNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden14 km
- Kungshamns kyrkaChurch building in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden14 km
- Lyse ChurchChurch in Lyse, Lysekil Municipality6.2 km
- MorlandaNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden10 km
- Röra ChurchChurch building in Orust Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden14 km
- VägerödNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden4.2 km
- Vikarvets MuseumWorking life museum in Lysekil Municipality, Sweden2 m
- FlatönHiking7.5 km
- Malö strömmar (Ängön) - GrundsundHiking5.3 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
When to go to Lysekil
The best time to visit Lysekil 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.
- JanPossible6:48
- FebPossible9:00
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:04
- MayBest time16:27
- JunBest time17:53
- JulBest time17:17
- AugBest time15:07
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:53
- NovBetter not7:27
- DecPossible6:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 06. In May, 28 of the 28 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 Lysekil
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 84 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
- Munkedal22 places26 km
- Uddevalla25 places31 km
- Skärhamn29 places32 km
- Grebbestad30 places47 km
- Trollhättan46 places51 km
- Vänersborg26 places54 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lysekil?
The best known: Brofjorden, Gullmarn, Stångehuvud, Bassholmen, Bokenäs Old Church. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lysekil?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 06.
How do you get to Lysekil?
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 84 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lysekil as the destination and these 28 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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