Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Bryne

Bryne is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 8,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves and 31 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Garborgsenteret (1 km), Frøylandsvatnet (5 km) and Orrevatnet (8 km).

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Bryne, Rogaland
Bryne, Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bryne at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 8,006
Coordinates
58.7354° N, 5.6477° E
Places within 50 km
229 (51 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 Bryne

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bryne

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bryne. The closest is Tinghaug (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bryne

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bryne. The closest is Smokkevatnet (4 km); the best-known is Frøylandsvatnet (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bryne

47 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bryne. The closest is Feistein (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~37 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bryne

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bryne. The closest is Søndre Frøyland Fuglefredningsområde (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bryne

29 churches within 100 km of Bryne. The closest is Bryne Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bryne

16 museums within 100 km of Bryne. The closest is Garborgsenteret (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bryne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bryne
  2. 1 km Garborgsenteret · museum, Rogaland
  3. 13 km Obrestad Fyr · beach, Rogaland
  4. 14 km Orrevatnet · lake, Rogaland
  5. 20 km Rogaland Arboret · park, Rogaland
  6. 11 km Frøylandsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  7. 5 km Back to Bryne

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From travellers near Bryne

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How to reach Bryne

    All places near Bryne by distance

    Within 15 km of Bryne

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Nodlandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Teksevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Troppevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Månafossen · waterfall · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Grøsfjellvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Eiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Geitungen Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hovsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Kulivatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Lille Presteskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Bjergøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Ombo · river spot · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Kjerag · waterfall · Rogaland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Kjeragbolten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Gravatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Lundevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Valevatn · lake · Rogaland · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Lammanuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Nilsebuvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~94 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bryne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5357Tinghaug (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3756Smokkevatnet (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2747Feistein (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3131Søndre Frøyland Fuglefredningsområde (1 km)
    Churches2829Bryne Kyrkje (1 km)
    Museums1516Garborgsenteret (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1415Refsnes (10 km)
    Forts & heritage910Skjevelandsbrua (10 km)
    Treks66Bogafjell (12 km)
    Waterfalls35Fotlandsfossen (5 km)
    Other attractions25Kvassheim Lighthouse (27 km)
    Parks33Sandvedparken (13 km)
    Caves11Svarthola/Vistehålå (35 km)

    Bryne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bryne?

    Garborgsenteret (museum, about 1 km), Frøylandsvatnet (lake, about 5 km), Orrevatnet (lake, about 8 km), Obrestad Fyr (beach, about 13 km), Rogaland Arboret (park, about 16 km), Feistein (river spot, about 16 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bryne?

    Tinghaug, about 3 km by road; Håfjell (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bryne?

    Smokkevatnet, about 4 km by road; Frøylandsvatnet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bryne?

    Feistein, about 16 km by road; Kverna (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bryne?

    Start in Bryne, visit Garborgsenteret, then Obrestad Fyr, then Orrevatnet, then Rogaland Arboret, then Frøylandsvatnet, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bryne?

    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 Bryne

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