Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Evje

Evje is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Evje Og Hornnes Mineralmuseum (2 km), Evjemoen Forsvarsmuseum (3 km) and Rubbeheia (8 km).

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Evje, Agder
Evje, Agder district, Agder, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Evje at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Coordinates
58.5857° N, 7.8036° E
Places within 50 km
158 (26 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Evje

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Evje: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Evje

69 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Evje. The closest is Breidflå (5 km); the best-known is Høvringsvatnet (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Evje

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Evje. The closest is Bjørnåsen (6 km); the best-known is Rubbeheia (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Evje

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Evje. The closest is Fennefossen (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Evje

22 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Evje. The closest is Øyna (24 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Øyna · river spot · Agder · ~24 km
  • Odderøya · river spot · Agder · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Justøya · river spot · Agder · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Bragdøya · river spot · Agder · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Andøya · river spot · Agder · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Dvergsøya · river spot · Agder · ~69 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Evje

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Evje. The closest is Danskeleiren (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Evje

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Evje. The closest is Hålandsheia Naturreservat (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Evje

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Evje
  2. 2 km Evje Og Hornnes Mineralmuseum · museum, Agder
  3. 2 km Evjemoen Forsvarsmuseum · museum, Agder
  4. 8 km Rubbeheia · viewpoint, Agder
  5. 15 km Høvringsvatnet · lake, Agder
  6. 13 km Byglandsfjorden · lake, Telemark
  7. 17 km Back to Evje

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How to reach Evje

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    Within 15 km of Evje

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Evje by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3869Breidflå (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3950Bjørnåsen (6 km)
    Waterfalls3738Fennefossen (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves122Øyna (24 km)
    Beaches & coast721Danskeleiren (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1517Hålandsheia Naturreservat (8 km)
    Churches714Evje Kyrkje (3 km)
    Forts & heritage712Bakkeøygard (6 km)
    Museums47Evje Og Hornnes Mineralmuseum (2 km)
    Other attractions24Mineralparken (5 km)
    Parks02Kristiansand Dyrepark (61 km)
    Caves11Tjovhola (14 km)

    Evje: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Evje?

    Evje Og Hornnes Mineralmuseum (museum, about 2 km), Evjemoen Forsvarsmuseum (museum, about 3 km), Rubbeheia (viewpoint, about 8 km), Høvringsvatnet (lake, about 13 km), Byglandsfjorden (lake, about 17 km), Kilefjorden (lake, about 21 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 1 river spot, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Evje?

    Breidflå, about 5 km by road; Bjorvatnet (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Evje?

    Bjørnåsen, about 6 km by road; Rubbeheia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Evje?

    Fennefossen, about 1 km by road; Birkelandsfossen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Evje?

    Start in Evje, visit Evje Og Hornnes Mineralmuseum, then Evjemoen Forsvarsmuseum, then Rubbeheia, then Høvringsvatnet, then Byglandsfjorden, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Evje?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Evje

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