Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Gjerstad

Gjerstad is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway, home to about 339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls and 24 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gjerstadvatnet (4 km), Vegår (15 km) and Toke (20 km).

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

Gjerstad at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Population
about 339
Coordinates
58.8808° N, 9.0186° E
Places within 50 km
130 (24 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 Gjerstad

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gjerstad

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gjerstad. The closest is Trollvatn (4 km); the best-known is Gjerstadvatnet (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gjerstad

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gjerstad. The closest is Dansarfjell (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Gjerstad

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gjerstad

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gjerstad. The closest is Lunde (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Gjerstad

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Gjerstad. The closest is Tåtøy (27 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Tåtøy · river spot · Telemark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Øya · river spot · Telemark · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Skåtøy · river spot · Telemark · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Langøy · river spot · Telemark · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Askerøya · river spot · Agder · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Jomfruland · river spot · Telemark · ~40 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Gjerstad

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gjerstad. The closest is Storødden (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Gjerstad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gjerstad
  2. 1 km Lunde · nature spot, Telemark
  3. 15 km Vegår · lake, Telemark
  4. 16 km Gjerstadvatnet · lake, Telemark
  5. 20 km Toke · lake, Telemark
  6. 19 km Gjerstad Church · church, Telemark
  7. 0 km Back to Gjerstad

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How to reach Gjerstad

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    Within 15 km of Gjerstad

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gjerstad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2457Trollvatn (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2841Dansarfjell (10 km)
    Waterfalls2629Sandåkerfossen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2425Lunde (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1017Tåtøy (27 km)
    Beaches & coast415Storødden (13 km)
    Forts & heritage610Telefon (2 km)
    Churches79Gjerstad Church (1 km)
    Museums05Telemark Museum (62 km)
    Other attractions13Den Lille Dyrehage (9 km)
    Parks01Bugårdsparken (91 km)

    Gjerstad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gjerstad?

    Gjerstadvatnet (lake, about 4 km), Vegår (lake, about 15 km), Toke (lake, about 20 km), Gjerstad Church (church, about 1 km), Lunde (nature spot, about 1 km), Lunde Naturreservat (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gjerstad?

    Trollvatn, about 4 km by road; Gjerstadvatnet (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gjerstad?

    Dansarfjell, about 10 km by road; Djupdalsmyra (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gjerstad?

    Sandåkerfossen, about 1 km by road; Vrangfoss (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gjerstad?

    Start in Gjerstad, visit Lunde, then Vegår, then Gjerstadvatnet, then Toke, then Gjerstad Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gjerstad?

    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 Gjerstad

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