Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Etne

Etne is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 1,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Løkjelsvatnet (14 km), Lykilsvatnet (15 km) and Radiohola (18 km).

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

Etne at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 1,002
Coordinates
59.6653° N, 5.9371° E
Places within 50 km
64 (22 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 Etne

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Etne

64 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Etne. The closest is Romsa (14 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Romsa · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km
  • Otterøya · river spot · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Føyno · river spot · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Nautøya · river spot · Vestland · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Stord · river spot · Vestland · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~48 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Etne

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Etne. The closest is Slettafjellet (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Rogaland →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Etne

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Etne. The closest is Hårlandsvatnet (11 km); the best-known is Løkjelsvatnet (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Etne

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Etne. The closest is Osvåg (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Etne

10 churches within 100 km of Etne. The closest is Gjerde Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Etne

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Etne. The closest is Skillingsfossen (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Etne

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 Etne
  2. 1 km Gjerde Church · church, Rogaland
  3. 18 km Radiohola · cave, Vestland
  4. 29 km Løkjelsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  5. 1 km Lykilsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  6. 14 km Etne Church · church, Rogaland
  7. 1 km Back to Etne

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

From travellers near Etne

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How to reach Etne

    All places near Etne by distance

    Within 15 km of Etne

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Aksdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tysnesøya · river spot · Vestland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Langenuen · beach · Vestland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Suldalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Bjergøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ombo · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Folgefonna · viewpoint · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Haugesund Billedgalleri · museum · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hasseløya · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Risøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Espelandsfossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Låtefoss · waterfall · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Folgefonna Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Bondhusbrea · viewpoint · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Røldalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Buarbreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Reksteren · river spot · Vestland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sandvinvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Røvær · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Snønuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Slåtterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Melsnuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Loddo · viewpoint · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Selbjørn · river spot · Vestland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Leirnuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Huftarøy · river spot · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Votna · lake · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~74 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Etne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves664Romsa (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1549Slettafjellet (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1946Hårlandsvatnet (11 km)
    Beaches & coast411Osvåg (3 km)
    Churches1010Gjerde Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls28Skillingsfossen (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Skåno (10 km)
    Museums04Haugesund Billedgalleri (59 km)
    Forts & heritage23Postvegen Etne - Skånevik (3 km)
    Caves12Radiohola (18 km)
    Other attractions02Utstein (82 km)

    Etne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Etne?

    Løkjelsvatnet (lake, about 14 km), Lykilsvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Radiohola (cave, about 18 km), Gjerde Church (church, about 1 km), Etne Church (church, about 1 km), Etne Kyrkje (church, about 1 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 beaches & coast, 10 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Etne?

    Romsa, about 14 km by road; Otterøya (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Etne?

    Slettafjellet, about 9 km by road; Grasdalsmyra (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Etne?

    Hårlandsvatnet, about 11 km by road; Ilsvatnet (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Etne?

    Start in Etne, visit Gjerde Church, then Radiohola, then Løkjelsvatnet, then Lykilsvatnet, then Etne Church, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Etne?

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

    Towns near Etne

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