Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Gjøvik

Gjøvik is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 17,596 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums and 18 churches. The must-see places are Mjøsa (13 km), Anno Museum (24 km) and Mjøsa (28 km).

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Gjøvik, Innlandet
Gjøvik, Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gjøvik at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 17,596
Coordinates
60.7957° N, 10.6915° E
Places within 50 km
82 (11 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; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Gjøvik

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

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gjøvik. The closest is Stavsjøen (10 km); the best-known is Mjøsa (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gjøvik

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

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Museums near Gjøvik

21 museums within 100 km of Gjøvik. The closest is Kauffeldtgården (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Gjøvik

21 churches within 100 km of Gjøvik. The closest is Gjøvik Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gjøvik

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gjøvik. The closest is Arnold Jaffe (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gjøvik

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gjøvik. The closest is Eriksrudtjernet Naturreservat (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gjøvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gjøvik
  2. 1 km Robert Jaffe · heritage site, Innlandet
  3. 1 km Mendel Jaffe · heritage site, Innlandet
  4. 1 km Arnold Jaffe · heritage site, Innlandet
  5. 13 km Mjøsa · lake, Innlandet
  6. 13 km Kauffeldtgården · museum, Innlandet
  7. 0 km Back to Gjøvik

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How to reach Gjøvik

    All places near Gjøvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Gjøvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gjøvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs633Stavsjøen (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints929Hovdetoppen (1 km)
    Museums1321Kauffeldtgården (1 km)
    Churches1821Gjøvik Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1416Arnold Jaffe (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1315Eriksrudtjernet Naturreservat (13 km)
    Beaches & coast66Rambekkvika (2 km)
    Waterfalls36Bråstadfossen (4 km)

    Gjøvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gjøvik?

    Mjøsa (lake, about 13 km), Kauffeldtgården (museum, about 1 km), Arnold Jaffe (heritage site, about 1 km), Mendel Jaffe (heritage site, about 1 km), Robert Jaffe (heritage site, about 1 km), Ruth Jaffe Født Zuckerman (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 18 churches, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gjøvik?

    Stavsjøen, about 10 km by road; Skumsjøen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gjøvik?

    Hovdetoppen, about 1 km by road; Bergstoppen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gjøvik?

    Kauffeldtgården, about 1 km by road; Vitensenteret Innlandet (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gjøvik?

    Start in Gjøvik, visit Robert Jaffe, then Mendel Jaffe, then Arnold Jaffe, then Mjøsa, then Kauffeldtgården, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gjøvik?

    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; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Gjøvik

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