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Things to see in Motala (Sweden): 22 places and when to go
Motala is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Temples (8), Nature (8), Wildlife (8). The best known are Ulvåsa, Övralid and Motala Church. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 58.5787, 15.0675
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (8) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (8) · Hiking (4) · History (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- NYO Nyköping, 109 km as the crow flies
What to see in Motala
The places in and around Motala, 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.
- UlvåsaMansion in Motala Municipality, Sweden5.5 km
- ÖvralidWorking life museum in Motala Municipality, Sweden7.8 km
- Motala ChurchChurch in Motala, Sweden5.1 km
- CharlottenborgskyrkanChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden4.5 km
- Godegård ChurchChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden18 km
- HålebergNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden4.2 km
- Hästtumla tallskogNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden14 km
- Karshults naturreservatProtected area2.1 km
- Kristberg ChurchChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden8.2 km
- LillkyrkanChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden2.7 km
- Lustigkulle domänreservatNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden8.2 km
- Medevi brunnskyrkaChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden12 km
- RåssnäskyrkanChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden6.1 km
- Sjöbo-KnäppanNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden3.6 km
- StaffanstorpNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden5.5 km
- Stora Boda naturreservatNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden13 km
- Vålberga mosseNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden12 km
- Västra Ny ChurchChurch building in Motala Municipality, Sweden7.2 km
- Birgittaleden Etapp 5: Björkhällakyrkan - Ekebyborna kyrkaHiking10 km
- Birgittaleden Etapp 6: Ekebyborna kyrka - Motala kyrkaHiking4.7 km
- Katarinaleden etapp 5Hiking6.4 km
- Östgötaleden: Medevi - GodegårdHiking14 km
When to go to Motala
The best time to visit Motala 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.
- JanPossible6:44
- FebPossible8:58
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:06
- MayBest time16:31
- JunBest time17:59
- JulBest time17:21
- AugBest time15:09
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:51
- NovBetter not7:23
- DecPossible6:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 01. In May, 22 of the 22 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 Motala
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, Nyköping), 109 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
- Vadstena19 places21 km
- Skänninge18 places23 km
- Askersund19 places34 km
- Linköping61 places38 km
- Finspång16 places46 km
- Trehörna kyrka13 places49 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Motala?
The best known: Ulvåsa, Övralid, Motala Church, Charlottenborgskyrkan, Godegård Church. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Motala?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 01.
How do you get to Motala?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), 109 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Motala as the destination and these 22 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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