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Things to see in Östervåla (Sweden): 18 places and when to go
Östervåla is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Wildlife (15), History (1). The best known are Ottarshögen, Aspnäs gårdskyrka and Falshålet. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 60.1819, 17.3202
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Wildlife (15) · History (1) · Temples (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 68 km as the crow flies
What to see in Östervåla
The places in and around Östervåla, 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.
- OttarshögenGrave of Ottar Vendelkråka15 km
- Aspnäs gårdskyrkaChurch building in Heby Municipality, Sweden5 m
- FalshåletNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden3.7 km
- FlenningeskogenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden10 km
- GåsholmenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden10 km
- GräsboNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden14 km
- HalmdalNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden13 km
- IggelboNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden3.1 km
- KnaperbergetNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden13 km
- LånghällsmossenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden8.1 km
- LindstaNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden8.1 km
- Marstalla C länNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden13 km
- MarstallaNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden13 km
- RävkilarnaNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden12 km
- VidaNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden10 km
- Viksta stentorgNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden12 km
- YttröskogenNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden12 km
- UbblixboHot spring bath7.3 km
When to go to Östervåla
The best time to visit Östervåla 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.
- JanPossible6:18
- FebPossible8:45
- MarPossible11:21
- AprPossible14:14
- MayBest time16:51
- JunBest time18:30
- JulBest time17:48
- AugBest time15:23
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:43
- NovBetter not7:02
- DecPossible5:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30. In May, 18 of the 18 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 Östervåla
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 68 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
- Lövstabruk14 places40 km
- Uppsala101 places40 km
- Torsåker6 places48 km
- Gimo16 places48 km
- Gävle44 places55 km
- Enköping26 places62 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Östervåla?
The best known: Ottarshögen, Aspnäs gårdskyrka, Falshålet, Flenningeskogen, Gåsholmen. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Östervåla?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30.
How do you get to Östervåla?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 68 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Östervåla as the destination and these 18 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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