Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Billingstad

Billingstad is a town in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway, home to about 2,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks and 23 museums. The must-see places are Nesøya (3 km), Danmark (4 km) and Kalvøya (4 km).

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Billingstad at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Population
about 2,349
Coordinates
59.8755° N, 10.4823° E
Places within 50 km
158 (158 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Billingstad

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

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Billingstad. The closest is Engervannet (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Billingstad

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Billingstad. The closest is Kolsåstoppen (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Billingstad

43 parks within 100 km of Billingstad. The closest is Frøyas Have (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Billingstad

35 museums within 100 km of Billingstad. The closest is Oslo Motorbåtforening (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Billingstad

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Billingstad. The closest is Oscarshall Palace (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Billingstad

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Billingstad. The closest is Nesøya (3 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Nakholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Lindøya · river spot · Oslo · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~16 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Billingstad

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 Billingstad
  2. 5 km Engervannet · lake, Oslo
  3. 1 km Danmark · river spot, Akershus
  4. 1 km Kalvøya · river spot, Oslo
  5. 2 km Nesøya · river spot, Oslo
  6. 7 km Semsvannet · lake, Oslo
  7. 5 km Back to Billingstad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Billingstad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2862Engervannet (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1446Kolsåstoppen (8 km)
    Parks4143Frøyas Have (16 km)
    Museums2335Oslo Motorbåtforening (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1128Oscarshall Palace (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1623Nesøya (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Lindøya Naturreservat (16 km)
    Waterfalls48Bjølsenfossen (22 km)
    Other attractions67Dyna Lighthouse (15 km)
    Churches26Verneområder I Drammen (30 km)
    Beaches & coast45Rambergøya (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (20 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (27 km)

    Billingstad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Billingstad?

    Nesøya (river spot, about 3 km), Danmark (river spot, about 4 km), Kalvøya (river spot, about 4 km), Engervannet (lake, about 5 km), Semsvannet (lake, about 5 km), Dælivannet (lake, about 8 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks, 23 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Billingstad?

    Engervannet, about 5 km by road; Semsvannet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Billingstad?

    Kolsåstoppen, about 8 km by road; Voksenåsen (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Billingstad?

    Frøyas Have, about 16 km by road; Skøyenparken (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Billingstad?

    Start in Billingstad, visit Engervannet, then Danmark, then Kalvøya, then Nesøya, then Semsvannet, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Billingstad?

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

    Towns near Billingstad

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