# Things to see in Vänersborg (Sweden): 26 places and when to go

> Vänersborg is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Temples (14), Nature (7), Wildlife (6). The best known are Dättern, Sparlösa Church and Stenkullen. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersborg/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 58.363, 12.33
- **Places:** 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (14) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (7) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (6) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/historia/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (1) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/senderismo/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** GOT Göteborg, 78 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Vänersborg

The places in and around Vänersborg, 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.

- [Dättern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dattern/): Bay · 15 km
- [Sparlösa Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sparlosa-kyrka/): Church building in Vara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 30 km
- [Stenkullen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/stenkullen/): Archaeological site · 25 km
- [Vänersborg Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersborgs-kyrka/): Church of Sweden churchchurch building in Vänersborg, Sweden · 2.0 km
- [Bolstad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bolstads-kyrka/): Church building in Mellerud Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 25 km
- [Brålanda Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bralanda-kyrka/): Church building in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 23 km
- [Dalbobergen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dalbobergens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 4.1 km
- [Dättern I](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/datterns-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 19 km
- [Flakebergs church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/flakebergs-kyrka/): Church building in Grästorp Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 26 km
- [Friels kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/friels-kyrka/): Church building in Lidköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 28 km
- [Gestad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gestads-kyrka/): Church building in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 22 km
- [Håle ödekyrkogård](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hale-odekyrkogard/): Church building in Grästorp Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 27 km
- [Halle- och Hunnebergs platåer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/halle-och-hunnebergs-plataers-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 9.8 km
- [Halle-Hunnebergs rasbranter](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/halle-och-hunnebergs-rasbranters-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 8.0 km
- [Ättehögskullen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/havesten-standing-stone/): Building in Färgelanda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 29 km
- [Karaby Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karaby-kyrka/): Church building in Lidköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 22 km
- [Knäckekullarna med Falkberget](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/knackekullarna-med-falkbergets-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 26 km
- [Sjöbotten](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sjobottens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 24 km
- [Sundals-Ryr Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundals-ryrs-kyrka/): Church of Sweden churchchurch building in Vänersborg Municipality, Sweden · 24 km
- [Tengene Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tengene-kyrka/): Church building in Grästorp Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 21 km
- [Timmervik Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/timmerviks-kyrka/): Church building in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 14 km
- [Torps kyrka, Dalsland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/torp-kyrka/): Church building in Färgelanda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 28 km
- [Tuns kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tuns-kyrka/): Church building in Lidköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 25 km
- [Vänersborg Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersborgs-museum/): Regional museum in Vänersborg, Sweden · 1.9 km

And the other 2, by what you come to do:

- **Temples**: [Vänersnäs Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersnas-kyrka/)
- **Hiking**: [Färdväg Kärleksstigen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fardvag-karleksstigen/)

## When to go to Vänersborg

The best time to visit Vänersborg 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 47 |
| February | Best time | 9 h |
| March | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 28 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 55 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 08 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 53 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 26 |
| December | Best time | 6 h 05 |

In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 05. In May, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Vänersborg

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58.363%2C12.33)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.363%2C12.33)

## Other towns nearby

- [Trollhättan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/trollhattan/): 46 places · 11 km
- [Uddevalla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/uddevalla/): 25 places · 23 km
- [Munkedal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/munkedal/): 22 places · 41 km
- [Lysekil](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lysekil/): 28 places · 54 km
- [Lidköping](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lidkoping/): 33 places · 56 km
- [Skärhamn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/skarhamn/): 29 places · 62 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Vänersborg?

The best known: [Dättern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dattern/), [Sparlösa Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sparlosa-kyrka/), [Stenkullen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/stenkullen/), [Vänersborg Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersborgs-kyrka/), [Bolstad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bolstads-kyrka/). In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Vänersborg?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 05.

### How do you get to Vänersborg?

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 78 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.363%2C12.33) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Vänersborg as the destination and these 26 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).