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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.
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 (14) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (6) · History (3) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (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.
- DätternBay15 km
- Sparlösa ChurchChurch building in Vara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden30 km
- StenkullenArchaeological site25 km
- Vänersborg ChurchChurch of Sweden churchchurch building in Vänersborg, Sweden2.0 km
- Bolstad ChurchChurch building in Mellerud Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden25 km
- Brålanda ChurchChurch building in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden23 km
- DalbobergenNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden4.1 km
- Dättern INature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden19 km
- Flakebergs churchChurch building in Grästorp Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden26 km
- Friels kyrkaChurch building in Lidköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden28 km
- Gestad ChurchChurch building in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden22 km
- Håle ödekyrkogårdChurch building in Grästorp Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden27 km
- Halle- och Hunnebergs platåerNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden9.8 km
- Halle-Hunnebergs rasbranterNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden8.0 km
- ÄttehögskullenBuilding in Färgelanda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden29 km
- Karaby ChurchChurch building in Lidköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden22 km
- Knäckekullarna med FalkbergetNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden26 km
- SjöbottenNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden24 km
- Sundals-Ryr ChurchChurch of Sweden churchchurch building in Vänersborg Municipality, Sweden24 km
- Tengene ChurchChurch building in Grästorp Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden21 km
- Timmervik ChurchChurch building in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden14 km
- Torps kyrka, DalslandChurch building in Färgelanda Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden28 km
- Tuns kyrkaChurch building in Lidköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden25 km
- Vänersborg MuseumRegional museum in Vänersborg, Sweden1.9 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Vänersnäs Church
- Hiking: Färdväg Kärleksstigen
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.
- JanBest time6:47
- FebBest time9:00
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:28
- JunBest time17:55
- JulBest time17:18
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:53
- NovBetter not7:26
- DecBest time6:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Trollhättan46 places11 km
- Uddevalla25 places23 km
- Munkedal22 places41 km
- Lysekil28 places54 km
- Lidköping33 places56 km
- Skärhamn29 places62 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vänersborg?
The best known: Dättern, Sparlösa Church, Stenkullen, Vänersborg Church, Bolstad Church. 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 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.
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