Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Førde

Førde is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 8,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 62 waterfalls, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kletten (1 km), Holsavatnet (17 km) and Endestadvatnet (27 km).

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

Førde at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 8,510
Coordinates
61.4522° N, 5.8572° E
Places within 50 km
147 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Førde

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

Waterfalls near Førde

65 waterfalls within 100 km of Førde. The closest is Halbrendsfossen (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Førde

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Førde

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Førde. The closest is Digrenesvatnet (6 km); the best-known is Holsavatnet (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Førde

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Førde. The closest is Svanøya (50 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Svanøya · river spot · Vestland · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Askrova · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Kvamsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Atløyna · river spot · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Stabben · river spot · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Losna · river spot · Vestland · ~68 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Førde

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Førde. The closest is Digernesvatnet Naturreservat (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Førde

10 churches within 100 km of Førde. The closest is Førde Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Førde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Førde
  2. 1 km Sogn Og Fjordane Kunstmuseum · museum, Vestland
  3. 2 km Halbrendsfossen · waterfall, Vestland
  4. 3 km Kletten · viewpoint, Vestland
  5. 1 km Førde Kyrkje · church, Vestland
  6. 17 km Holsavatnet · lake, Vestland
  7. 17 km Back to Førde

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From travellers near Førde

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How to reach Førde

    All places near Førde by distance

    Within 15 km of Førde

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Nordfjord Folkemuseum · museum · Vestland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Norsk Reiselivsmuseum · museum · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Gygrekjeften · viewpoint · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Bøyabreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • The Norwegian Glacier Museum · museum · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Askrova · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kvamsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Atløyna · river spot · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kvinnefossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Stabben · river spot · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Snønipa · viewpoint · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Supphellebreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Sagastad · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Myklebustbreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Losna · river spot · Vestland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hornelen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Reksta · river spot · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Skorpa · river spot · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Oldedalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Fanøya · river spot · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hovden · river spot · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Geita Fyr · beach · Vestland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Hornindalsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Alden · river spot · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Briksdalsbreen · waterfall · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Holskardvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Kinnaklova · river spot · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Batalden · river spot · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Jostedalsbreen Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Vestland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Bremangerlandet · river spot · Vestland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Steinslandsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Austerdalsbreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Sula · river spot · Vestland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Dingevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Oldevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Felden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Ytterøyane · river spot · Vestland · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Deknepollvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Frøya · river spot · Vestland · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Askjelldalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~81 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Førde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls6265Halbrendsfossen (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2751Kletten (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2335Digrenesvatnet (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves125Svanøya (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1417Digernesvatnet Naturreservat (6 km)
    Churches1010Førde Kyrkje (1 km)
    Museums39Sogn Og Fjordane Kunstmuseum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast39Dalsfjorden (21 km)
    Forts & heritage44Game Brulandsfoss Kraftstasjon (5 km)
    Other attractions02Hendanes Lighthouse (90 km)

    Førde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Førde?

    Kletten (viewpoint, about 1 km), Holsavatnet (lake, about 17 km), Sogn Og Fjordane Kunstmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Førde Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Halbrendsfossen (waterfall, about 2 km), Høgefossen (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 62 waterfalls, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 river spot, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Førde?

    Halbrendsfossen, about 2 km by road; Høgefossen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Førde?

    Kletten, about 1 km by road; Førdsnipa (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Førde?

    Digrenesvatnet, about 6 km by road; Langelandsvatnet (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Førde?

    Start in Førde, visit Sogn Og Fjordane Kunstmuseum, then Halbrendsfossen, then Kletten, then Førde Kyrkje, then Holsavatnet, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Førde?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Førde

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