Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Aksdal

Aksdal is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 churches. The must-see places are Aksdalsvatnet (2 km), Stakkastadvatnet (7 km) and Vigdarvatnet (11 km).

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Aksdal at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates
59.4241° N, 5.4455° E
Places within 50 km
156 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aksdal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aksdal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Aksdal, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aksdal

63 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aksdal. The closest is Risøya (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Risøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hasseløya · river spot · Rogaland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~25 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aksdal

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aksdal. The closest is Fuglavatnet (2 km); the best-known is Aksdalsvatnet (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aksdal

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aksdal. The closest is Alvanuten (1 km); the best-known is Lammanuten (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Aksdal

23 churches within 100 km of Aksdal. The closest is Aksdal Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aksdal

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aksdal. The closest is Aksdal Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Aksdal

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aksdal. The closest is Dukjen, Tombstones (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Aksdal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aksdal
  2. 2 km Aksdalsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  3. 11 km Risøya · river spot, Rogaland
  4. 1 km Haugesund Billedgalleri · museum, Rogaland
  5. 13 km Vigdarvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  6. 4 km Stakkastadvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  7. 7 km Back to Aksdal

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From travellers near Aksdal

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How to reach Aksdal

    All places near Aksdal by distance

    Within 15 km of Aksdal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Radiohola · cave · Vestland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Løkjelsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lykilsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Stord · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Svarthola/Vistehålå · cave · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Opsangervatnet · lake · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Onarheimsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Vassøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Store Stokkavatn · lake · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Lindøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mehammarsåto · viewpoint · Vestland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Ledaal · museum · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Breiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Hellesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Mosvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sverd I Fjell · fort · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Jernaldergarden På Ullandhaug · museum · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ullandhaugtårnet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Idse · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Hafrsfjord · beach · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Slåtterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Idsal · river spot · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Langenuen · beach · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aksdal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3063Risøya (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2041Fuglavatnet (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2734Alvanuten (1 km)
    Churches2323Aksdal Kyrkje (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Aksdal Naturreservat (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1315Dukjen, Tombstones (2 km)
    Museums711Arquebus Krigshistorisk Museum (4 km)
    Beaches & coast811Nordavatnet (2 km)
    Waterfalls46Migan (3 km)
    Other attractions55Haraldstøtta (13 km)
    Caves02Radiohola (56 km)
    Parks01Rogaland Arboret (89 km)

    Aksdal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aksdal?

    Aksdalsvatnet (lake, about 2 km), Stakkastadvatnet (lake, about 7 km), Vigdarvatnet (lake, about 11 km), Haugesund Billedgalleri (museum, about 13 km), Risøya (river spot, about 13 km), Vigdarvatnet (lake, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aksdal?

    156 places on Spotwander: 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Aksdal?

    Risøya, about 13 km by road; Hasseløya (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aksdal?

    Fuglavatnet, about 2 km by road; Aksdalsvatnet (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aksdal?

    Alvanuten, about 1 km by road; Helgalandsfjellet (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aksdal?

    Start in Aksdal, visit Aksdalsvatnet, then Risøya, then Haugesund Billedgalleri, then Vigdarvatnet, then Stakkastadvatnet, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aksdal?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Aksdal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aksdal’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aksdal on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.