Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Blakstad

Blakstad is a town in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway, home to about 1,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks and 24 museums. The must-see places are Semsvannet (6 km), Nesøya (8 km) and Kalvøya (10 km).

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Blakstad at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Population
about 1,898
Coordinates
59.8191° N, 10.4645° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Blakstad

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

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Blakstad. The closest is Semsvannet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Blakstad

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Blakstad. The closest is Kolsåstoppen (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Blakstad

44 parks within 100 km of Blakstad. The closest is Frøyas Have (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Blakstad

35 museums within 100 km of Blakstad. The closest is Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Blakstad

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blakstad. The closest is Blücher (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Blakstad

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Blakstad. The closest is Nesøya (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nakholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~20 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Blakstad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blakstad
  2. 6 km Semsvannet · lake, Oslo
  3. 9 km Engervannet · lake, Oslo
  4. 1 km Danmark · river spot, Akershus
  5. 1 km Kalvøya · river spot, Oslo
  6. 2 km Nesøya · river spot, Oslo
  7. 8 km Back to Blakstad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blakstad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2861Semsvannet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1545Kolsåstoppen (16 km)
    Parks4144Frøyas Have (21 km)
    Museums2435Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1031Blücher (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1627Nesøya (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Lindøya Naturreservat (20 km)
    Waterfalls38Bjølsenfossen (27 km)
    Other attractions67Dyna Lighthouse (19 km)
    Beaches & coast47Rambergøya (20 km)
    Churches26Verneområder I Drammen (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (24 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (32 km)

    Blakstad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blakstad?

    Semsvannet (lake, about 6 km), Nesøya (river spot, about 8 km), Kalvøya (river spot, about 10 km), Danmark (river spot, about 11 km), Engervannet (lake, about 12 km), Dælivannet (lake, about 15 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks, 24 museums, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Blakstad?

    Semsvannet, about 6 km by road; Engervannet (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Blakstad?

    Kolsåstoppen, about 16 km by road; Storsteinsfjell (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Blakstad?

    Frøyas Have, about 21 km by road; Skarpsnoparken (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blakstad?

    Start in Blakstad, visit Semsvannet, then Engervannet, then Danmark, then Kalvøya, then Nesøya, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blakstad?

    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 Blakstad

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