Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Places to visit near Frekhaug
Frekhaug is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 1,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 beaches & coast and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Flatøy (4 km), Veten (6 km) and Askevatnet (6 km).
Frekhaug at a glance
- Location
- Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
- Population
- about 1,610
- Coordinates
- 60.5132° N, 5.2425° E
- Places within 50 km
- 207 (84 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves
Top places to visit near Frekhaug
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frekhaug: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- FlatøyRivers · VestlandMust-see
- VetenHills · VestlandMust-see
- AskevatnetLakes & Dams · VestlandMust-see
- HopsvatnetLakes & Dams · VestlandMust-see
- AskøyRivers · VestlandMust-see
- HerdlefjordenBeaches · VestlandMust-see
- HolsnøyRivers · VestlandMust-see
- JordalsvatnetLakes & Dams · VestlandMust-see
- ByfjordenBeaches · VestlandMust-see
- SandviksfjelletHills · VestlandMust-see
- MareminneholletCaves · VestlandMust-see
- Kvarven FortForts · VestlandMust-see
More places near Frekhaug
- Rundemanen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Nordnesparken · park · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Sverresborg · park · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bergenhus Fortress · fort · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Fløyfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sjømannsmonumentet · fort · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Blåmanen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Byparken · park · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lille Lungegårdsvann · lake · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Gravdalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tårnfoten · fort · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- University Museum of Bergen – Cultural History · museum · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
Things to see near Frekhaug, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Frekhaug
71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frekhaug. The closest is Fageråsen (2 km); the best-known is Veten (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Veten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Sandviksfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Rundemanen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Fløyfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Blåmanen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Bergen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Frekhaug
65 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Frekhaug. The closest is Flatøy (4 km). Best time: september to february.
- Flatøy · river spot · Vestland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Askøy · river spot · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Holsnøy · river spot · Vestland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Geitanger · river spot · Vestland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Toftøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Herdla · river spot · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Frekhaug
39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Frekhaug. The closest is Kråkevika (1 km); the best-known is Herdlefjorden (11 km). Best time: october to march.
- Herdlefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Byfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kråkevika · beach · Vestland · ~0 km
- Badevika · beach · Vestland · ~0 km
- Elvavika · beach · Vestland · ~1 km
- Haltejohansvika · beach · Vestland · ~1 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frekhaug
36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frekhaug. The closest is Askevatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Askevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Hopsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Jordalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Lille Lungegårdsvann · lake · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Gravdalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Svartediket · lake · Vestland · ~20 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Frekhaug
18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frekhaug. The closest is Nordgardsløa Forsamlingshus (1 km); the best-known is Kvarven Fort (16 km). Best time: october to february.
- Kvarven Fort · fort · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bergenhus Fortress · fort · Vestland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sjømannsmonumentet · fort · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tårnfoten · fort · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Nordgardsløa Forsamlingshus · fort · Vestland · ~1 km
- Den Trondheimske Postveg · fort · Vestland · ~4 km
Churches near Frekhaug
15 churches within 100 km of Frekhaug. The closest is Salhus Kirke (2 km). Best time: year-round.
- Salhus Kirke · church · Vestland · ~2 km
- Meland Kyrkje · church · Vestland · ~5 km
- Ask Kirke · church · Vestland · ~5 km
- Knarvik Church · church · Vestland · ~6 km
- Åsane Gamle Kirke · church · Vestland · ~8 km
- Alversund Kyrkje · church · Vestland · ~8 km
A one-day trip from Frekhaug
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.
- Start in Frekhaug
- 4 km Flatøy · river spot, Vestland
- 7 km Veten · viewpoint, Vestland
- 9 km Hopsvatnet · lake, Vestland
- 8 km Askøy · river spot, Vestland
- 5 km Askevatnet · lake, Vestland
- 6 km Back to Frekhaug
Plan a longer trip from Frekhaug — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Frekhaug
No traveller has reported from around Frekhaug yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Frekhaug
All places near Frekhaug by distance
Within 15 km of Frekhaug
- Kråkevika · beach · Vestland · ~0 km
- Badevika · beach · Vestland · ~0 km
- Nordgardsløa Forsamlingshus · fort · Vestland · ~1 km
- Elvavika · beach · Vestland · ~1 km
- Haltejohansvika · beach · Vestland · ~1 km
- Salhusfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~2 km
- Salhus Kirke · church · Vestland · ~2 km
- The Museum Centre in Hordaland · museum · Vestland · ~2 km
- The Textile Industry Museum · museum · Vestland · ~2 km
- Fageråsen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~2 km
- Furefjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~2 km
- Tellevik Kystfort · museum · Vestland · ~2 km
- Krossneset · beach · Vestland · ~3 km
- Hansavika · beach · Vestland · ~3 km
- Søra Krossnesvika · beach · Vestland · ~3 km
- Solbergsvika · beach · Vestland · ~3 km
- Nordra Krossnesvika · beach · Vestland · ~3 km
- Nongjelet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~3 km
- Djupavika · beach · Vestland · ~4 km
- Elvagjelet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~4 km
- Marusvika · beach · Vestland · ~4 km
- Skitdalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~4 km
- Skitnedalsvika · beach · Vestland · ~4 km
- Skitnedalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~4 km
- Kråkedalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~4 km
- Den Trondheimske Postveg · fort · Vestland · ~4 km
- Søra Eidavika · beach · Vestland · ~4 km
- Skjeljevikane · beach · Vestland · ~5 km
- Sandvikane · beach · Vestland · ~5 km
- Høgstefjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~5 km
- Meland Kyrkje · church · Vestland · ~5 km
- Ask Kirke · church · Vestland · ~5 km
- Kverna · river spot · Vestland · ~6 km
- Træsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~6 km
- Kvernafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~6 km
- Knarvik Church · church · Vestland · ~6 km
- Geitanuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~7 km
- Gjervik/Isdal Skule · fort · Vestland · ~8 km
- Dronningen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~8 km
- Indregardsfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~8 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Bergen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lyderhorn · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Damsgårdsfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Svartediket · lake · Vestland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Geitanger · river spot · Vestland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Toftøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Herdla · river spot · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ulriken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Storavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Misje · river spot · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Osterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Løvstakken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Litlesotra · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rongøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gullsteinen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Radøy · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Bildøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sørfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Turøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Blomøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Luro · river spot · Vestland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Western Norway Emigration Center · museum · Vestland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bjorøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Toska · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Ona · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Fjell Fortress · fort · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Livarden · viewpoint · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sotra · river spot · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Midtfjellet - Gullfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kråmyrane Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Søråsen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Skulstadvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Algrøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Hausdalshorga · viewpoint · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Siljustøl Museum · museum · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Tyssøy · river spot · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Krånipa · viewpoint · Vestland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Høgafjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lokøyvågen · beach · Vestland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sveningen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- U-486 · fort · Vestland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Holmavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tekslo · river spot · Vestland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mjuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Gjønavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Hundvåko · river spot · Vestland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Storakalsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bjørnafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~55 km · Must-see
- U-864 · fort · Vestland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Marstein Fyr · beach · Vestland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sandøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Eksingedalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
- Byrknesøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
- Henangervatnet · lake · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Tokagjelet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Evangervatnet · lake · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mjømna · river spot · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Skogseidvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rostøya · river spot · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Holmengrå · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Hamlagrøvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
- Drøna · river spot · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
- Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall · waterfall · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
- Huftarøy · river spot · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Møkster · river spot · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Guleskjeret Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Loddo · viewpoint · Vestland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Litlakalsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Reksteren · river spot · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Lunnøya · river spot · Vestland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Hisarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Fyksesund · beach · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Torfinnsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Stolmen · river spot · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
- Selbjørn · river spot · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
- Dingevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
- Steinslandsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
- Lihellene Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
- Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~76 km · Must-see
- Skjerjavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~76 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 61 | 71 | Fageråsen (2 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 40 | 65 | Flatøy (4 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 35 | 39 | Kråkevika (1 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 17 | 36 | Askevatnet (6 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 16 | 18 | Nordgardsløa Forsamlingshus (1 km) |
| Churches | 15 | 15 | Salhus Kirke (2 km) |
| Museums | 10 | 10 | The Museum Centre in Hordaland (2 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 6 | 10 | Fossevatna Naturreservat (12 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 5 | Fossåsen (13 km) |
| Parks | 3 | 3 | Nordnesparken (16 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Mareminnehollet (16 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 1 | Stoltzekleiven (15 km) |
Frekhaug: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Frekhaug?
Flatøy (river spot, about 4 km), Veten (viewpoint, about 6 km), Askevatnet (lake, about 6 km), Hopsvatnet (lake, about 7 km), Askøy (river spot, about 11 km), Herdlefjorden (beach, about 11 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frekhaug?
207 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 beaches & coast, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Frekhaug?
Fageråsen, about 2 km by road; Furefjellet (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest river spot to Frekhaug?
Flatøy, about 4 km by road; Kverna (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest beach to Frekhaug?
Kråkevika, about 1 km by road; Badevika (0 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Frekhaug?
Start in Frekhaug, visit Flatøy, then Veten, then Hopsvatnet, then Askøy, then Askevatnet, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Frekhaug?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.
Towns near Frekhaug
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- Places near Ytre Arna · 15 km
- Places near Askøy · 16 km
- Places near Lonevåg · 17 km
- Places near Bergen · 18 km
- Places near Indre Arna · 21 km
- Places near Ågotnes · 22 km
- Places near Manger · 22 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Frekhaug’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Frekhaug on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.