Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Askøy

Askøy is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 17,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 49 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 beaches & coast and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kvarven Fort (4 km), Byfjorden (5 km) and Lyderhorn (5 km).

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Askøy, Vestland
Askøy, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Askøy at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 17,224
Coordinates
60.4000° N, 5.1833° E
Places within 50 km
212 (92 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Askøy

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Askøy

69 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Askøy. The closest is Horsøy (5 km); the best-known is Litlesotra (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Litlesotra · river spot · Vestland · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Geitanger · river spot · Vestland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Bildøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Bjorøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Askøy · river spot · Vestland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sotra · river spot · Vestland · ~14 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Askøy

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Askøy. The closest is Dyrdalstoppen (2 km); the best-known is Lyderhorn (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lyderhorn · viewpoint · Vestland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Damsgårdsfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Bergen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Løvstakken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Sandviksfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Fløyfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Askøy

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Askøy. The closest is Pøylo (1 km); the best-known is Byfjorden (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Askøy

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Askøy. The closest is Strusshamn (1 km); the best-known is Gravdalsvatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Askøy

24 museums within 100 km of Askøy. The closest is Alvøen Hovedbygning (7 km); the best-known is University Museum of Bergen – Cultural History (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Askøy

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Askøy. The closest is Åsen Batteri (Olsvik Batteri) (3 km); the best-known is Kvarven Fort (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Askøy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Askøy
  2. 6 km Storavatnet · lake, Vestland
  3. 3 km Lyderhorn · viewpoint, Vestland
  4. 2 km Gravdalsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  5. 2 km Kvarven Fort · fort, Vestland
  6. 3 km Byfjorden · beach, Vestland
  7. 5 km Back to Askøy

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From travellers near Askøy

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How to reach Askøy

    All places near Askøy by distance

    Within 15 km of Askøy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Misje · river spot · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Veten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Siljustøl Museum · museum · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Søråsen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Algrøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Lokøyvågen · beach · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Toftøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Turøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Herdlefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Flatøy · river spot · Vestland · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Livarden · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Sangolthornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bjelkarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Kalandsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Lerøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Holsnøy · river spot · Vestland · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Rongøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hausdalshorga · viewpoint · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Midtfjellet - Gullfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Lyshornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Sørfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Blomøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Herdla · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Lysøya · river spot · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sveningen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lysefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Museet Lysøen · museum · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Toftarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Kråmyrane Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Ona · river spot · Vestland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Skulstadvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Møsnuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Krånipa · viewpoint · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Skorpo · river spot · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Osterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Krossfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Tekslo · river spot · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Radøy · river spot · Vestland · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Mjuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Toska · river spot · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Askøy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4969Horsøy (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3645Dyrdalstoppen (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3134Pøylo (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1533Strusshamn (1 km)
    Museums2424Alvøen Hovedbygning (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2022Åsen Batteri (Olsvik Batteri) (3 km)
    Churches2020Strusshamn Church (1 km)
    Other attractions99Skoltegrunnskaien Lighthouse (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Laksholmen Naturreservat (6 km)
    Parks44Nordnesparken (8 km)
    Waterfalls04Hesjedalsfossen (57 km)
    Caves12Mareminnehollet (10 km)

    Askøy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Askøy?

    Kvarven Fort (fort, about 4 km), Byfjorden (beach, about 5 km), Lyderhorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Gravdalsvatnet (lake, about 6 km), Storavatnet (lake, about 6 km), Litlesotra (river spot, about 6 km).

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

    212 places on Spotwander: 49 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 beaches & coast, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 museums.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Askøy?

    Horsøy, about 5 km by road; Bukkholmen (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Askøy?

    Dyrdalstoppen, about 2 km by road; Brikafjellet (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Askøy?

    Pøylo, about 1 km by road; Austevågen (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Askøy?

    Start in Askøy, visit Storavatnet, then Lyderhorn, then Gravdalsvatnet, then Kvarven Fort, then Byfjorden, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Askøy?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Askøy

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