Telemark district, Telemark, Norway

Places to visit near Bø

Bø is a town in Telemark district, Telemark, Norway, home to about 2,522 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 waterfalls and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Heddalsvatnet (18 km), Flåvatn (21 km) and Eidselva (22 km).

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Bø, Telemark
Bø, Telemark district, Telemark, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bø at a glance

Location
Telemark district, Telemark, Norway
Population
about 2,522
Coordinates
59.4130° N, 9.0693° E
Places within 50 km
126 (17 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

Top places to visit near Bø

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bø: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bø

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bø. The closest is Gvålaåsen (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bø

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bø. The closest is Børtetjønna (6 km); the best-known is Heddalsvatnet (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Bø

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Bø. The closest is Berghøl (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bø

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bø. The closest is Åstul (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bø

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bø. The closest is Langedalsfjellet Naturreservat (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bø

15 churches within 100 km of Bø. The closest is Bø Gamle Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bø
  2. 1 km Bø Gamle Kyrkje · church, Telemark
  3. 1 km Bø Kyrkje · church, Telemark
  4. 20 km Flåvatn · lake, Telemark
  5. 30 km Eidselva · river spot, Telemark
  6. 30 km Heddalsvatnet · lake, Telemark
  7. 18 km Back to Bø

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    All places near Bø by distance

    Within 15 km of Bø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Stubbekollen · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lifjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Jondalsåsen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Floretuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Nisser · lake · Telemark · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ruketuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Norwegian Mining Museum · museum · Vestfold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Blefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bletoppen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Trollfoss · waterfall · Vestfold · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Reinevatnet · lake · Telemark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Oppsalfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Bandak · lake · Telemark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Kjærra Fossepark · waterfall · Vestfold · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Toke · lake · Telemark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Vedalen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Tinnsjø · lake · Telemark · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vestfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Gaustatoppen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Rjukan Kirke · church · Telemark · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Vestfjorddalen Naturreservat · sanctuary · Telemark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Eidsborg Stavkyrkje · church · Telemark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Rjukanfossen · waterfall · Telemark · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Gjerstadvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Fyresvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Langøy · river spot · Telemark · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hellefossen · waterfall · Vestfold · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hallevannet · lake · Vestfold · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Kragerø Kirke · church · Telemark · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Holtefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Øya · river spot · Telemark · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Krukekollen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Tåtøy · river spot · Telemark · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Mølen · beach · Vestfold · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Mølen Gravrøyser · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Numedal · viewpoint · Telemark · ~82 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2851Gvålaåsen (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1337Børtetjønna (6 km)
    Waterfalls3237Berghøl (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1925Åstul (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1520Langedalsfjellet Naturreservat (9 km)
    Churches815Bø Gamle Kyrkje (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves213Nomevatn (18 km)
    Museums412Bø Museum (3 km)
    Beaches & coast311Kvitevatn (15 km)
    Parks14Bø Sommarland (5 km)
    Other attractions02Ypsilon (92 km)
    Caves11Svarttjønn Hola (9 km)

    Bø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bø?

    Heddalsvatnet (lake, about 18 km), Flåvatn (lake, about 21 km), Bø Gamle Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Bø Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Eidselva (river spot, about 22 km), Gvålaåsen (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bø?

    Gvålaåsen, about 2 km by road; Barlinddalen Naturreservat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bø?

    Børtetjønna, about 6 km by road; Solbjørvatnet (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bø?

    Berghøl, about 3 km by road; Oterholtfossen (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bø?

    Start in Bø, visit Bø Gamle Kyrkje, then Bø Kyrkje, then Flåvatn, then Eidselva, then Heddalsvatnet, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bø?

    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.

    Towns near Bø

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