Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Ålgård

Ålgård is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves and 20 churches. The must-see places are Edlandsvatnet (2 km), Flassavatnet (4 km) and Limavatnet (5 km).

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Ålgård, Rogaland
Ålgård, Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ålgård at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates
58.7642° N, 5.8525° E
Places within 50 km
224 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ålgård

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ålgård: 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 Ålgård, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ålgård

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ålgård. The closest is Ålgård (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ålgård

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ålgård. The closest is Edlandsvatnet (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ålgård

40 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ålgård. The closest is Feistein (26 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hellesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ålgård

21 churches within 100 km of Ålgård. The closest is Ålgård Gamle Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ålgård

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ålgård. The closest is Saurdalen (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ålgård

12 museums within 100 km of Ålgård. The closest is Limagarden (3 km); the best-known is Garborgsenteret (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ålgård

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 Ålgård
  2. 2 km Edlandsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  3. 4 km Limavatnet · lake, Rogaland
  4. 4 km Flassavatnet · lake, Rogaland
  5. 5 km Rogaland Arboret · park, Rogaland
  6. 11 km Frøylandsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  7. 12 km Back to Ålgård

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From travellers near Ålgård

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How to reach Ålgård

    All places near Ålgård by distance

    Within 15 km of Ålgård

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kvitsøy · beach · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Eiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kulivatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hovsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Kjerag · waterfall · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Kjeragbolten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Gravatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Geitungen Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Lille Presteskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Bjergøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ombo · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Valevatn · lake · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Lundevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Nilsebuvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kvifjorden · lake · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Kvinesdalen · viewpoint · Agder · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Lammanuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Vest-Agder-museet Flekkefjord · church · Rogaland · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Selura · lake · Rogaland · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Kumlevollvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Kvinesdal · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Øyarvatn · lake · Agder · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Aksdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~95 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ålgård by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6873Ålgård (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4862Edlandsvatnet (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2340Feistein (26 km)
    Churches2021Ålgård Gamle Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2020Saurdalen (6 km)
    Museums1112Limagarden (3 km)
    Forts & heritage910Skjevelandsbrua (14 km)
    Treks99Krossfjellet (6 km)
    Beaches & coast56Forusstraen (19 km)
    Waterfalls45Migaren (4 km)
    Other attractions25Kvassheim Lighthouse (33 km)
    Parks33Kongeparken (2 km)
    Caves22Uburhedlaren (18 km)

    Ålgård: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ålgård?

    Edlandsvatnet (lake, about 2 km), Flassavatnet (lake, about 4 km), Limavatnet (lake, about 5 km), Rogaland Arboret (park, about 7 km), Frøylandsvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Oltedalsvatnet (lake, about 13 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 churches, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ålgård?

    Ålgård, about 1 km by road; Trodalen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ålgård?

    Edlandsvatnet, about 2 km by road; Flassavatnet (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ålgård?

    Feistein, about 26 km by road; Kalvøy (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ålgård?

    Start in Ålgård, visit Edlandsvatnet, then Limavatnet, then Flassavatnet, then Rogaland Arboret, then Frøylandsvatnet, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ålgård?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ålgård

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