Cities Near Gävle
Cities near Gävle, Sweden: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Uppsala, Västerås, Sollentuna. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Gävle, Sweden is Uppsala, about 59 mi (95 km) away — roughly 1 hr 46 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Västerås | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sollentuna | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Eskilstuna | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Stockholm | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Södertälje | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Haninge | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Örebro | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sundsvall | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Norrköping | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Gävle
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Uppsala, Västerås, Sollentuna, Eskilstuna, Stockholm. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Gävle
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Södertälje, Haninge, Örebro, Sundsvall, Norrköping. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Gävle include Uppsala, Västerås, Sollentuna, Eskilstuna, Stockholm. The closest is Uppsala, about 59 miles (95 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.