Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Justvik

Justvik is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway, home to about 1,630 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 97 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves and 20 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gillsvannet (1 km), Kyrtjønn (4 km) and Vollevannet (4 km).

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

Justvik at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Population
about 1,630
Coordinates
58.1969° N, 8.0311° E
Places within 50 km
230 (49 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 Justvik

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

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Justvik

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Justvik. The closest is Gillsvannet (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Justvik

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Justvik. The closest is Justnesøya (2 km); the best-known is Odderøya (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Odderøya · river spot · Agder · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Bragdøya · river spot · Agder · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Dvergsøya · river spot · Agder · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Andøya · river spot · Agder · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Flekkerøya · river spot · Agder · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Justnesøya · river spot · Agder · ~2 km

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Beaches & coast near Justvik

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Justvik. The closest is Paradisbukta (3 km); the best-known is Hamresanden (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Justvik

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Justvik. The closest is Dornier DO-24 (3 km); the best-known is Christiansholm Festning (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Justvik

17 churches within 100 km of Justvik. The closest is Justvik Kirke (1 km); the best-known is Kristiansand Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Justvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Justvik
  2. 1 km Gillsvannet · lake, Agder
  3. 2 km Kyrtjønn · lake, Agder
  4. 4 km Kristiansand Museum · church, Agder
  5. 1 km Vollevannet · lake, Agder
  6. 5 km Hamresanden · beach, Agder
  7. 4 km Back to Justvik

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How to reach Justvik

    All places near Justvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Justvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Justvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints97102Bjorstemåsen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2037Gillsvannet (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1527Justnesøya (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2026Paradisbukta (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1921Dornier DO-24 (3 km)
    Churches1517Justvik Kirke (1 km)
    Other attractions1213Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (3 km)
    Museums1012Naturmuseum Og Botanisk Hage Universitetet I Agder (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Skråstadheia Naturreservat (3 km)
    Parks77Ravnedalen (7 km)
    Waterfalls56Garverifossen (6 km)
    Caves22Grotta Lydstudio (6 km)

    Justvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Justvik?

    Gillsvannet (lake, about 1 km), Kyrtjønn (lake, about 4 km), Vollevannet (lake, about 4 km), Hamresanden (beach, about 4 km), Kristiansand Museum (church, about 5 km), Oddernes Kirke (church, about 5 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 97 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast, 19 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Justvik?

    Bjorstemåsen, about 1 km by road; Anders Odde (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Justvik?

    Gillsvannet, about 1 km by road; Hemningsvannet (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Justvik?

    Justnesøya, about 2 km by road; Kristofferholmen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Justvik?

    Start in Justvik, visit Gillsvannet, then Kyrtjønn, then Kristiansand Museum, then Vollevannet, then Hamresanden, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Justvik?

    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 Justvik

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