Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Espeland

Espeland is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 1,793 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage and 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ulriken (5 km), Livarden (5 km) and Svartediket (6 km).

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Espeland, Vestland
Espeland, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Espeland at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 1,793
Coordinates
60.3825° N, 5.4657° E
Places within 50 km
200 (94 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Espeland

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Espeland

54 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Espeland. The closest is Bjorøyna (22 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bjorøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Litlesotra · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tyssøy · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lysøya · river spot · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bildøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Flatøy · river spot · Vestland · ~26 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Espeland

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Espeland. The closest is Grøna (3 km); the best-known is Ulriken (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Espeland

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Espeland. The closest is Regulatoren (4 km); the best-known is Tårnfoten (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Espeland

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Espeland. The closest is Haukelandsvatnet (2 km); the best-known is Svartediket (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Espeland

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Espeland. The closest is Nygardsvika Friluftsområde (3 km); the best-known is Sørfjorden (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Espeland

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Espeland. The closest is Stallafossen (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Espeland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Espeland
  2. 8 km Blåmanen · viewpoint, Vestland
  3. 2 km Svartediket · lake, Vestland
  4. 2 km Ulriken · viewpoint, Vestland
  5. 7 km Livarden · viewpoint, Vestland
  6. 4 km Hausdalshorga · viewpoint, Vestland
  7. 7 km Back to Espeland

Plan a longer trip from Espeland — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Espeland

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How to reach Espeland

    All places near Espeland by distance

    Within 15 km of Espeland

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Kvarven Fort · fort · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Kalandsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Byfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Siljustøl Museum · museum · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Storavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Veten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Hopsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Lyshornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Møsnuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bjorøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Litlesotra · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Tyssøy · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Askevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lysøya · river spot · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Museet Lysøen · museum · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Bildøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Flatøy · river spot · Vestland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Bjelkarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Osterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Geitanger · river spot · Vestland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Fjell Fortress · fort · Vestland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Lysefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Askøy · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Lerøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Sotra · river spot · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sangolthornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Skorpo · river spot · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Gjønavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Høgafjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Herdlefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Henangervatnet · lake · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Lokøyvågen · beach · Vestland · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Holsnøy · river spot · Vestland · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Misje · river spot · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Algrøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Skogseidvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Holmavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Toftøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Turøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~39 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Espeland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3254Bjorøyna (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4250Grøna (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4749Regulatoren (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2445Haukelandsvatnet (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1619Nygardsvika Friluftsområde (3 km)
    Waterfalls1119Stallafossen (4 km)
    Churches1212Arna Church (5 km)
    Museums67Sofus Madsen Skulpturmuseum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Nesvika Naturreservat (2 km)
    Parks44Christieparken (7 km)
    Caves12Mareminnehollet (10 km)
    Other attractions11Fløibanen (9 km)

    Espeland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Espeland?

    Ulriken (viewpoint, about 5 km), Livarden (viewpoint, about 5 km), Svartediket (lake, about 6 km), Hausdalshorga (viewpoint, about 7 km), Blåmanen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Midtfjellet - Gullfjellet (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Espeland?

    Bjorøyna, about 22 km by road; Litlesotra (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Espeland?

    Grøna, about 3 km by road; Storfjellet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Espeland?

    Regulatoren, about 4 km by road; Borgasetra (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Espeland?

    Start in Espeland, visit Blåmanen, then Svartediket, then Ulriken, then Livarden, then Hausdalshorga, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Espeland?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Espeland

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