Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Helland

Helland is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 waterfalls and 10 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Audnedal (13 km), Mandalen (14 km) and Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik (20 km).

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Helland at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Coordinates
58.1934° N, 7.5243° E
Places within 50 km
216 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Helland

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Helland: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Helland

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Holdal (7 km); the best-known is Audnedal (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Helland

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Homestadvatnet (7 km); the best-known is Ytre Øydnavatnet (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Helland

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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Helland

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Skogsøy (27 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Skogsøy · river spot · Agder · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Skjernøya · river spot · Agder · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Hille · river spot · Agder · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Svinør · river spot · Agder · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Pysen · river spot · Agder · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Andøya · river spot · Agder · ~35 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Helland

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Hålandstjønna (14 km); the best-known is Sjøsanden (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Helland

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Vestlandske Hovedvei (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Helland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Helland
  2. 1 km Kålfossen · waterfall, Agder
  3. 23 km Mandal Church · church, Agder
  4. 7 km Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik · museum, Agder
  5. 20 km Audnedal · viewpoint, Agder
  6. 16 km Mandalen · viewpoint, Agder
  7. 14 km Back to Helland

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How to reach Helland

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    Within 15 km of Helland

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Helland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints114118Holdal (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1844Homestadvatnet (7 km)
    Waterfalls2121Kålfossen (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1016Skogsøy (27 km)
    Beaches & coast1014Hålandstjønna (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1314Vestlandske Hovedvei (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Helvedesdalen Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches1012Øyslebø Kirke (4 km)
    Museums57Stabburet (4 km)
    Other attractions04Lillesand Flaksbandsbanen (57 km)
    Parks22Ravnedalen (33 km)

    Helland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Helland?

    Audnedal (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mandalen (viewpoint, about 14 km), Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik (museum, about 20 km), Kålfossen (waterfall, about 1 km), Mandal Church (church, about 23 km), Helvedesdalen Naturreservat (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 waterfalls, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Helland?

    Holdal, about 7 km by road; Bjørnedalen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Helland?

    Homestadvatnet, about 7 km by road; Høyevatnet (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Helland?

    Kålfossen, about 1 km by road; Berjefossen (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Helland?

    Start in Helland, visit Kålfossen, then Mandal Church, then Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik, then Audnedal, then Mandalen, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Helland?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Helland

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Helland’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.