Places to visit near

Hønefoss

Hønefoss is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway of about 13,678 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit: 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 parks. The must-see places are Kistefos, Øyangen and Veslemosjøen.

60.1680° N, 10.2565° EPop. 13,678

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km122
Must-see232
Notable5
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Hønefoss

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

91 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hønefoss
  2. Kistefoswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Øyangenlake · 45 min
  4. Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Tyrifjordenlake · 45 min
  6. Ullerentjernetlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Hønefoss
Today’s loopHønefossStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hønefoss?

Kistefos (waterfall, about 11 km), Øyangen (lake, about 12 km), Veslemosjøen (lake, about 14 km), Ullerentjernet (lake, about 14 km), Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Hønefossen (waterfall, about 1 km).

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

122 places on Spotwander: 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 parks, 23 museums, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Hønefoss?

Øyangen, about 12 km by road; Veslemosjøen (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hønefoss?

Nordre Park, about 1 km by road; Søndre Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hønefoss?

Start in Hønefoss, visit Kistefos, then Øyangen, then Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve, then Tyrifjorden, then Ullerentjernet, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.