Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Farsund

Farsund is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway, home to about 3,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Søndre Katland (6 km), Kleivelandsvannet (11 km) and Würzburg-Riese-Radar (14 km).

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

Farsund at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Population
about 3,151
Coordinates
58.0948° N, 6.8047° E
Places within 50 km
211 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Farsund

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Farsund

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farsund. The closest is Skårungen (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Farsund

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Farsund. The closest is Barbrostranden (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Farsund

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Farsund. The closest is Hanangervannet (6 km); the best-known is Kleivelandsvannet (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Farsund

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farsund. The closest is Aurebrodet (1 km); the best-known is Würzburg-Riese-Radar (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Farsund

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Farsund. The closest is Skydskjær Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Farsund

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Farsund. The closest is Farøy (1 km); the best-known is Søndre Katland (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Farsund

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farsund
  2. 1 km Skårungen · viewpoint, Agder
  3. 19 km Markøyfyr · heritage site, Agder
  4. 13 km Søndre Katland · river spot, Agder
  5. 18 km Würzburg-Riese-Radar · heritage site, Agder
  6. 4 km Kleivelandsvannet · lake, Agder
  7. 11 km Back to Farsund

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How to reach Farsund

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    Within 15 km of Farsund

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farsund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints114119Skårungen (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2532Barbrostranden (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs728Hanangervannet (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1823Aurebrodet (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2122Skydskjær Naturreservat (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves818Farøy (1 km)
    Churches911Frelserens Kirke (1 km)
    Museums510Lokalhistorisk Samling (8 km)
    Other attractions13Lista Fyr (18 km)
    Parks13Selvaagparken (8 km)
    Caves11Trollkirka På Skarvøy (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Skrelifallan (10 km)

    Farsund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farsund?

    Søndre Katland (river spot, about 6 km), Kleivelandsvannet (lake, about 11 km), Würzburg-Riese-Radar (heritage site, about 14 km), Lista Fyr (attraction, about 18 km), Markøyfyr (heritage site, about 19 km), Skårungen (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Farsund?

    Skårungen, about 1 km by road; Bellevy (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Farsund?

    Barbrostranden, about 1 km by road; Vestersidefjorden (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Farsund?

    Hanangervannet, about 6 km by road; Prestvannet (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farsund?

    Start in Farsund, visit Skårungen, then Markøyfyr, then Søndre Katland, then Würzburg-Riese-Radar, then Kleivelandsvannet, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farsund?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Farsund

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