Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Hov

Hov is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 2,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums and 9 churches. The must-see places are Einavatnet (25 km), Lands Museum (27 km) and Vestre Bjonevatnet (29 km).

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

Hov at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 2,095
Coordinates
60.6987° N, 10.3519° E
Places within 50 km
52 (20 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 Hov

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

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hov. The closest is Trevatna (7 km); the best-known is Einavatnet (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hov

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hov. The closest is Andersstuberget (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Hov

15 museums within 100 km of Hov. The closest is Lands Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Hov

10 churches within 100 km of Hov. The closest is Hov Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hov

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hov. The closest is Blindingsvollen (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Hov

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Hov. The closest is Lifossen (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Hov

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

  1. Start in Hov
  2. 1 km Hov Church · church, Akershus
  3. 1 km Hov Kirke · church, Innlandet
  4. 5 km Bjørlihøgda · viewpoint, Innlandet
  5. 28 km Einavatnet · lake, Akershus
  6. 23 km Andersstuberget · viewpoint, Innlandet
  7. 2 km Back to Hov

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How to reach Hov

    All places near Hov by distance

    Within 15 km of Hov

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hov by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1337Trevatna (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1436Andersstuberget (2 km)
    Museums415Lands Museum (27 km)
    Churches910Hov Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage78Blindingsvollen (9 km)
    Waterfalls47Lifossen (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Fluberg Fuglefredningsområde (12 km)
    Other attractions01Gardnos Crater (92 km)

    Hov: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hov?

    Hov Church (church, about 1 km), Hov Kirke (church, about 1 km), Andersstuberget (viewpoint, about 2 km), Einavatnet (lake, about 25 km), Bjørlihøgda (viewpoint, about 5 km), Lands Museum (museum, about 27 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 9 churches, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hov?

    Trevatna, about 7 km by road; Trevatna (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hov?

    Andersstuberget, about 2 km by road; Bjørlihøgda (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hov?

    Lands Museum, about 27 km by road; Hadeland Folkemuseum (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hov?

    Start in Hov, visit Hov Church, then Hov Kirke, then Bjørlihøgda, then Einavatnet, then Andersstuberget, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hov?

    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 Hov

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