Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Eike

Eike is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 1,408 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Aksdalsvatnet (5 km), Risøya (7 km) and Haugesund Billedgalleri (8 km).

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Eike at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 1,408
Coordinates
59.3983° N, 5.3639° E
Places within 50 km
171 (35 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

Top places to visit near Eike

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Eike

68 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Eike. The closest is Risøya (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Risøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hasseløya · river spot · Rogaland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~20 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eike

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eike

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eike. The closest is Dyrafjellet (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eike

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eike. The closest is Aksdal Naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Eike

23 churches within 100 km of Eike. The closest is Førre Kirke (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Eike

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eike. The closest is Fortøyningsbøye (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Eike

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eike
  2. 5 km Aksdalsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  3. 8 km Stakkastadvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  4. 11 km Haugesund Billedgalleri · museum, Rogaland
  5. 1 km Hasseløya · river spot, Rogaland
  6. 1 km Risøya · river spot, Rogaland
  7. 7 km Back to Eike

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From travellers near Eike

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    All places near Eike by distance

    Within 15 km of Eike

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Svarthola/Vistehålå · cave · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Radiohola · cave · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vassøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Store Stokkavatn · lake · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Stord · river spot · Vestland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lindøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Ledaal · museum · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Breiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Løkjelsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Lykilsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mosvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Hellesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Sverd I Fjell · fort · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Jernaldergarden På Ullandhaug · museum · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ullandhaugtårnet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Opsangervatnet · lake · Vestland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Onarheimsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hafrsfjord · beach · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Mehammarsåto · viewpoint · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Idse · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Flyhistorisk Museum Sola · museum · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Idsal · river spot · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Slåtterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Frøylandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eike by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3668Risøya (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2041Aksdalsvatnet (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2733Dyrafjellet (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2727Aksdal Naturreservat (5 km)
    Churches2323Førre Kirke (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1315Fortøyningsbøye (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Dragavika (2 km)
    Museums711Museumsgården Ørpetveit (2 km)
    Other attractions55Haraldstøtta (9 km)
    Waterfalls34Migan (5 km)
    Caves02Svarthola/Vistehålå (59 km)
    Parks01Rogaland Arboret (88 km)

    Eike: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eike?

    Aksdalsvatnet (lake, about 5 km), Risøya (river spot, about 7 km), Haugesund Billedgalleri (museum, about 8 km), Hasseløya (river spot, about 8 km), Stakkastadvatnet (lake, about 10 km), Vigdarvatnet (lake, about 14 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Eike?

    Risøya, about 7 km by road; Hasseløya (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eike?

    Aksdalsvatnet, about 5 km by road; Eivindsvatnet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eike?

    Dyrafjellet, about 2 km by road; Bergsodden (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eike?

    Start in Eike, visit Aksdalsvatnet, then Stakkastadvatnet, then Haugesund Billedgalleri, then Hasseløya, then Risøya, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eike?

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

    Towns near Eike

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