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Karlshus

Karlshus is a town in Østfold district, Østfold, Norway of about 1,801 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks and 20 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Vansjø, Visterflo and Elingaard Manor.

59.3520° N, 10.8723° EPop. 1,801

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see283
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Vansjø, lake near Karlshus
Must-see

Vansjø

Lake · 11 km

Must-see

Visterflo

Lake · 12 km

Elingaard Manor, museum near Karlshus
Must-see

Elingaard Manor

Museum · 15 km

Places near Karlshus by type

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One day from Karlshus

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

87 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 Karlshus
  2. Vansjølake · 45 min
  3. Bjørnåsbatterietheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Elingaard Manormuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Visterflolake · 45 min
  6. Vestvannetlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Karlshus
Today’s loopKarlshusStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karlshus?

Vansjø (lake, about 11 km), Visterflo (lake, about 12 km), Elingaard Manor (museum, about 15 km), Vestvannet (lake, about 16 km), Bjørnåsbatteriet (heritage site, about 17 km), Mingevannet (lake, about 18 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Karlshus?

Vansjø, about 11 km by road; Visterflo (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Karlshus?

Stoltenbergparken, about 35 km by road; Rosahaugparken (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karlshus?

Start in Karlshus, visit Vansjø, then Bjørnåsbatteriet, then Elingaard Manor, then Visterflo, then Vestvannet, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.