Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Drøbak

Drøbak is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 11,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 26 museums and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Blücher (6 km), Ramme (8 km) and Årungen (9 km).

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Drøbak, Akershus
Drøbak, Akershus district, Akershus, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Drøbak at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 11,363
Coordinates
59.6633° N, 10.6297° E
Places within 50 km
168 (168 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Drøbak

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Drøbak: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Drøbak

  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Semsvannet · lake · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rambergøya · beach · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Verneområder I Drammen · church · Vestfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see

Things to see near Drøbak, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Drøbak

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Drøbak. The closest is Årungen (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Drøbak

44 parks within 100 km of Drøbak. The closest is Tusenfryd (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Drøbak

35 museums within 100 km of Drøbak. The closest is Aluminiummuseet (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Drøbak

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drøbak. The closest is Blücher (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Drøbak

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Drøbak. The closest is Bjerkøya (28 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Drøbak

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Drøbak. The closest is Rambergåsen (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rambergåsen · viewpoint · Østfold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Svartdalen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Kolsåstoppen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Vardeåsen · viewpoint · Østfold · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Skimten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~40 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Drøbak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drøbak
  2. 9 km Årungen · lake, Oslo
  3. 8 km Tusenfryd · park, Akershus
  4. 5 km Gjersjøen · lake, Oslo
  5. 17 km Blücher · heritage site, Akershus
  6. 31 km Bjerkøya · river spot, Vestfold
  7. 28 km Back to Drøbak

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From travellers near Drøbak

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How to reach Drøbak

    All places near Drøbak by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drøbak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2362Årungen (9 km)
    Parks4144Tusenfryd (16 km)
    Museums2635Aluminiummuseet (33 km)
    Forts & heritage2034Blücher (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1834Bjerkøya (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1532Rambergåsen (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (29 km)
    Beaches & coast411Rambergøya (31 km)
    Other attractions78Ramme (8 km)
    Waterfalls18Bjølsenfossen (40 km)
    Churches25Verneområder I Drammen (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (36 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (44 km)

    Drøbak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drøbak?

    Blücher (heritage site, about 6 km), Ramme (attraction, about 8 km), Årungen (lake, about 9 km), Tusenfryd (park, about 16 km), SpeedMonster (attraction, about 16 km), Gjersjøen (lake, about 20 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 26 museums, 20 forts & heritage, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Drøbak?

    Årungen, about 9 km by road; Gjersjøen (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Drøbak?

    Tusenfryd, about 16 km by road; Tjuvholmen Skulpturpark (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Drøbak?

    Aluminiummuseet, about 33 km by road; Kon-Tiki Museum (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drøbak?

    Start in Drøbak, visit Årungen, then Tusenfryd, then Gjersjøen, then Blücher, then Bjerkøya, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drøbak?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Drøbak

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