Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Årnes

Årnes is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 3,289 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 6 museums and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Flolangen (13 km), Svanfossen (15 km) and Svanfoss Sluser (15 km).

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Årnes at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 3,289
Coordinates
60.1224° N, 11.4701° E
Places within 50 km
57 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Årnes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Årnes: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Årnes

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Årnes. The closest is Sagstusjøen (8 km); the best-known is Flolangen (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Flolangen · lake · Akershus · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Svanfoss Sluser · lake · Akershus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Sagstusjøen · lake · Akershus · ~8 km
  • Sotsjøen · lake · Akershus · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mangen · lake · Akershus · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Storsjø · lake · Akershus · ~36 km · Must-see

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Parks near Årnes

41 parks within 100 km of Årnes. The closest is Verdensparken (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Årnes

30 museums within 100 km of Årnes. The closest is Auli Møllle (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Årnes

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Årnes. The closest is Den Wingerske Kongevei (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Årnes

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Årnes. The closest is Almåsen (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Almåsen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~11 km
  • Odalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Mistberget · viewpoint · Akershus · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Ramstadslottet · viewpoint · Akershus · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Barlindåsen · viewpoint · Akershus · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Marifjell · viewpoint · Akershus · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Årnes

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Årnes. The closest is Hvitmåsan Naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Årnes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Årnes
  2. 15 km Svanfossen · waterfall, Akershus
  3. 1 km Svanfoss Sluser · lake, Akershus
  4. 12 km Nes Church Ruins · church, Akershus
  5. 3 km Årnes Kirke · church, Akershus
  6. 13 km Flolangen · lake, Akershus
  7. 13 km Back to Årnes

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How to reach Årnes

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    Within 15 km of Årnes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Årnes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1657Sagstusjøen (8 km)
    Parks441Verdensparken (47 km)
    Museums630Auli Møllle (6 km)
    Forts & heritage627Den Wingerske Kongevei (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints622Almåsen (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Hvitmåsan Naturreservat (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves013Ulvøya (60 km)
    Churches78Årnes Kirke (1 km)
    Waterfalls35Funnefoss (8 km)
    Other attractions15Hammering Man (38 km)
    Beaches & coast04Vippetangen (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Baitun Nasr Mosque (47 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (50 km)

    Årnes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Årnes?

    Flolangen (lake, about 13 km), Svanfossen (waterfall, about 15 km), Svanfoss Sluser (lake, about 15 km), Årnes Kirke (church, about 1 km), Nes Church Ruins (church, about 4 km), Nes Kirke (church, about 6 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 6 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Årnes?

    Sagstusjøen, about 8 km by road; Flolangen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Årnes?

    Verdensparken, about 47 km by road; Grorudparken (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Årnes?

    Auli Møllle, about 6 km by road; Gamle Hvam (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Årnes?

    Start in Årnes, visit Svanfossen, then Svanfoss Sluser, then Nes Church Ruins, then Årnes Kirke, then Flolangen, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Årnes?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Årnes

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