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Things to see in Mariestad (Sweden): 29 places and when to go
Mariestad is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Temples (17), Nature (9), Wildlife (9). The best known are Djurö National Park, Mariestad Cathedral and Earnaness. 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 01 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 58.705, 13.828
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- GOT Göteborg, 147 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mariestad
The places in and around Mariestad, 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.
- Djurö National ParkNational park in Sweden27 km
- Mariestad CathedralChurch in Mariestad, Sweden895 m
- EarnanessHistoric building14 km
- Askeberga stone shipStone ship in Skövde, Sweden17 km
- Flistad churchChurch in Skövde, Sweden18 km
- Forshem ChurchChurch building in Götene Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden22 km
- KlyftamonNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden25 km
- Kung Ranes högHistory18 km
- OnsöNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden9.0 km
- Surö bokskogNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden14 km
- VaraskogenNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden22 km
- Bäcks kyrkaChurch building in Töreboda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden12 km
- Beateberg ChurchChurch building in Töreboda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden29 km
- Brännemo ChurchChurch building in Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden26 km
- Brommö Skärgårds naturreservatNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden17 km
- Färeds kyrkaChurch building in Mariestad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden11 km
- Fredsberg ChurchChurch building in Töreboda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden15 km
- Fullösa ChurchChurch building in Götene Municipality, Sweden24 km
- Halna ChurchChurch building in Töreboda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden24 km
- Hjälstad ChurchChurch building in Töreboda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden15 km
- Kestad ChurchChurch building in Götene Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden27 km
- LogårdenNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden17 km
- MarieholmskyrkanChurch building in Mariestad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden1.4 km
- Odensåkers kyrkaChurch building in Mariestad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden17 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Törnsäter, Varan
- Temples: Torsö Church, Trästena Church, Vads kyrka
When to go to Mariestad
The best time to visit Mariestad 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 time6:42
- FebBest time8:57
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:07
- MayBest time16:32
- JunBest time18:01
- JulBest time17:23
- AugBest time15:10
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:51
- NovBetter not7:21
- DecBest time5:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 59. In May, 29 of the 29 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 Mariestad
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 147 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
- Skövde28 places34 km
- Lidköping33 places39 km
- Hamnen13 places52 km
- Vadstena19 places62 km
- Askersund19 places65 km
- Kristinehamn7 places69 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mariestad?
The best known: Djurö National Park, Mariestad Cathedral, Earnaness, Askeberga stone ship, Flistad church. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mariestad?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 59.
How do you get to Mariestad?
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 147 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mariestad as the destination and these 29 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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