Place to visit
Vickelsjön, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Vickelsjön is a protected area in Sweden (Hallstavik). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 33. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 51 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 60.01517, 18.48182
What it is and where
Vickelsjön is a protected area in Sweden (Hallstavik). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hallstavik, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 6.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.01517, 18.48182; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vickelsjön is May to September.
- JanPossible6:21
- FebPossible8:47
- MarPossible11:21
- AprPossible14:14
- MayBest time16:49
- JunBest time18:26
- JulBest time17:45
- AugBest time15:21
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:44
- NovBetter not7:04
- DecPossible5:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April, October |
| Wildlife | May to September | December to April, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vickelsjön has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AspdalssjönProtected area1.7 km
- Grundsjömossarnas naturreservatProtected area4.2 km
- Edebo kyrkaTemples5.4 km
- ValkrörProtected area5.5 km
- Vikingaleden etapp 4Hiking6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Nature
- Kattegat: Bay
- Kebnekaise nordtoppen: Summit
- Parque Nacional de Abisko: National park
- Sarek: National park
- Vändåtbergets naturreservat: Protected area
- Ytterby mine
Every Sweden place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vickelsjön?
It is a protected area in Sweden. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vickelsjön?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 33.
How do you get to Vickelsjön?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 51 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Aspdalssjön, Grundsjömossarnas naturreservat, Edebo kyrka. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Hallstavik29 places to see in and around Hallstavik, Sweden: Hargs kyrka, Häverö kyrka, Edebo kyrka. Best time: May to September.
- Nature2209 places for nature in Sweden, from Kattegat to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.