Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Fetsund

Fetsund is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 6,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 22 museums and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fetsund Batteri (1 km), Ramstadslottet (9 km) and Barlindåsen (9 km).

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Fetsund, Akershus
Fetsund, Akershus district, Akershus, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fetsund at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 6,441
Coordinates
59.9246° N, 11.1571° E
Places within 50 km
155 (155 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Fetsund

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fetsund: 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 Fetsund

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fetsund. The closest is Nordre Puttjern (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Fetsund

41 parks within 100 km of Fetsund. The closest is Verdensparken (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Fetsund

32 museums within 100 km of Fetsund. The closest is Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fetsund

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fetsund. The closest is Fetsund Batteri (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fetsund

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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Fetsund

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Fetsund. The closest is Ulvøya (28 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hovedøya · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Fetsund

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fetsund
  2. 1 km Fetsund Batteri · heritage site, Akershus
  3. 10 km Starfighter CF-104 · heritage site, Akershus
  4. 2 km Frelsesarmeen · church, Akershus
  5. 8 km Barlindåsen · viewpoint, Akershus
  6. 1 km Ramstadslottet · viewpoint, Akershus
  7. 9 km Back to Fetsund

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How to reach Fetsund

    All places near Fetsund by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fetsund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2963Nordre Puttjern (19 km)
    Parks4141Verdensparken (18 km)
    Museums2232Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo (27 km)
    Forts & heritage2029Fetsund Batteri (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1126Ramstadslottet (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1318Ulvøya (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (29 km)
    Other attractions47Hammering Man (9 km)
    Waterfalls26Bjølsenfossen (27 km)
    Churches14Frelsesarmeen (9 km)
    Beaches & coast44Vippetangen (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Baitun Nasr Mosque (18 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (24 km)

    Fetsund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fetsund?

    Fetsund Batteri (heritage site, about 1 km), Ramstadslottet (viewpoint, about 9 km), Barlindåsen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Frelsesarmeen (church, about 9 km), Hammering Man (attraction, about 9 km), Starfighter CF-104 (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 22 museums, 20 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fetsund?

    Nordre Puttjern, about 19 km by road; Lutvann (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Fetsund?

    Verdensparken, about 18 km by road; Furuset Kulturpark (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Fetsund?

    Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo, about 27 km by road; University Botanical Garden (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fetsund?

    Start in Fetsund, visit Fetsund Batteri, then Starfighter CF-104, then Frelsesarmeen, then Barlindåsen, then Ramstadslottet, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fetsund?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Fetsund

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