Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Borgheim

Borgheim is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 parks, 7 museums and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Nøtterøy (2 km), Føynland (3 km) and Vardås Fort (3 km).

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

Borgheim at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Coordinates
59.2263° N, 10.4075° E
Places within 50 km
71 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Borgheim

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Borgheim

44 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Borgheim. The closest is Nøtterøy (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nøtterøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Føynland · river spot · Vestfold · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Veierland · river spot · Vestfold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Østre Bolæren · river spot · Vestfold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Nattholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~15 km · Must-see

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Parks near Borgheim

34 parks within 100 km of Borgheim. The closest is Rosahaugparken (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Borgheim

34 museums within 100 km of Borgheim. The closest is Slottsfjellsmuseet (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Borgheim

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Borgheim. The closest is Goksjø (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Visterflo · lake · Østfold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Hallevannet · lake · Vestfold · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~46 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Borgheim

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borgheim. The closest is Vardås Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borgheim

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borgheim. The closest is Slottsfjelltårnet (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Borgheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borgheim
  2. 2 km Nøtterøy · river spot, Vestfold
  3. 2 km Vardås Fort · fort, Vestfold
  4. 4 km Føynland · river spot, Vestfold
  5. 1 km Husøy · river spot, Vestfold
  6. 3 km Rosahaugparken · park, Vestfold
  7. 4 km Back to Borgheim

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From travellers near Borgheim

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How to reach Borgheim

    All places near Borgheim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borgheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1944Nøtterøy (2 km)
    Parks334Rosahaugparken (4 km)
    Museums734Slottsfjellsmuseet (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs734Goksjø (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1031Vardås Fort (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints626Slottsfjelltårnet (6 km)
    Beaches & coast916Fulehuk Fyr (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Færder Nasjonalpark (14 km)
    Other attractions27Verdens Ende (24 km)
    Churches25Tønsberg Domkirke (6 km)
    Waterfalls24Kjærra Fossepark (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (99 km)

    Borgheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borgheim?

    Nøtterøy (river spot, about 2 km), Føynland (river spot, about 3 km), Vardås Fort (fort, about 3 km), Rosahaugparken (park, about 4 km), Husøy (river spot, about 4 km), Tønsberg Domkirke (church, about 6 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 parks, 7 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Borgheim?

    Nøtterøy, about 2 km by road; Føynland (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Borgheim?

    Rosahaugparken, about 4 km by road; Stoltenbergparken (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Borgheim?

    Slottsfjellsmuseet, about 7 km by road; Munchs Hus (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borgheim?

    Start in Borgheim, visit Nøtterøy, then Vardås Fort, then Føynland, then Husøy, then Rosahaugparken, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borgheim?

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

    Towns near Borgheim

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