Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Barkåker

Barkåker is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 1,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 museums. The must-see places are Sem Kirke (4 km), Oseberghaugen (4 km) and Slottsfjellsmuseet (6 km).

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Barkåker, Vestfold
Barkåker, Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barkåker at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 1,238
Coordinates
59.3186° N, 10.3896° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Barkåker

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barkåker: 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 Barkåker

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barkåker. The closest is Goksjø (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Visterflo · lake · Østfold · ~44 km · Must-see

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Parks near Barkåker

44 parks within 100 km of Barkåker. The closest is Stoltenbergparken (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Barkåker

44 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Barkåker. The closest is Husøy (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Føynland · river spot · Vestfold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Nøtterøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Østre Bolæren · river spot · Vestfold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Veierland · river spot · Vestfold · ~23 km · Must-see

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Museums near Barkåker

34 museums within 100 km of Barkåker. The closest is Slottsfjellsmuseet (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barkåker

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barkåker. The closest is Slottsfjelltårnet (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Barkåker

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barkåker. The closest is Oseberghaugen (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Barkåker

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barkåker
  2. 4 km Sem Kirke · church, Vestfold
  3. 3 km Slottsfjellsmuseet · museum, Vestfold
  4. 1 km Slottsfjelltårnet · viewpoint, Vestfold
  5. 1 km Stoltenbergparken · park, Vestfold
  6. 6 km Oseberghaugen · heritage site, Vestfold
  7. 4 km Back to Barkåker

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From travellers near Barkåker

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How to reach Barkåker

    All places near Barkåker by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barkåker by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs745Goksjø (26 km)
    Parks344Stoltenbergparken (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1744Husøy (12 km)
    Museums734Slottsfjellsmuseet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints833Slottsfjelltårnet (7 km)
    Forts & heritage731Oseberghaugen (4 km)
    Beaches & coast616Fulehuk Fyr (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Rødsåsen (19 km)
    Other attractions38Tordenskioldeika (16 km)
    Churches26Sem Kirke (4 km)
    Waterfalls26Kjærra Fossepark (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Rabita Mosque (87 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (95 km)

    Barkåker: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barkåker?

    Sem Kirke (church, about 4 km), Oseberghaugen (heritage site, about 4 km), Slottsfjellsmuseet (museum, about 6 km), Slottsfjelltårnet (viewpoint, about 7 km), Stoltenbergparken (park, about 7 km), Tønsberg Domkirke (church, about 7 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Barkåker?

    Goksjø, about 26 km by road; Vansjø (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Barkåker?

    Stoltenbergparken, about 7 km by road; Rosahaugparken (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Barkåker?

    Husøy, about 12 km by road; Bastøy (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barkåker?

    Start in Barkåker, visit Sem Kirke, then Slottsfjellsmuseet, then Slottsfjelltårnet, then Stoltenbergparken, then Oseberghaugen, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barkåker?

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

    Towns near Barkåker

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