Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Kinsarvik

Kinsarvik is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 459 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Skrikjofossen (10 km), Veivatnet (22 km) and Granvinsvatnet (25 km).

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Kinsarvik, Vestland
Kinsarvik, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kinsarvik at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 459
Coordinates
60.3757° N, 6.7195° E
Places within 50 km
77 (30 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 Kinsarvik

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kinsarvik

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kinsarvik. The closest is Errenuten (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kinsarvik

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kinsarvik. The closest is Vassdalsvatnet (5 km); the best-known is Veivatnet (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Kinsarvik

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Kinsarvik. The closest is Tveitafossen (4 km); the best-known is Skrikjofossen (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Kinsarvik

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kinsarvik. The closest is Badelagune (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Kinsarvik

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kinsarvik. The closest is Telefon (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kinsarvik

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kinsarvik. The closest is Ullensvang Naturreservat (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kinsarvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kinsarvik
  2. 1 km Kinsarvik Kyrkje · church, Vestland
  3. 1 km Badelagune · beach, Vestland
  4. 22 km Veivatnet · lake, Vestland
  5. 17 km Skrikjofossen · waterfall, Vestland
  6. 10 km Telefon · heritage site, Vestland
  7. 0 km Back to Kinsarvik

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How to reach Kinsarvik

    All places near Kinsarvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Kinsarvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kinsarvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2073Errenuten (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1558Vassdalsvatnet (5 km)
    Waterfalls2334Tveitafossen (4 km)
    Beaches & coast59Badelagune (1 km)
    Forts & heritage47Telefon (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Ullensvang Naturreservat (10 km)
    Museums36Skredhaugen (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Varaldsøy (61 km)
    Churches33Kinsarvik Kyrkje (1 km)
    Parks03Byparken (96 km)
    Other attractions11Brureika (14 km)
    Caves01Mareminnehollet (96 km)

    Kinsarvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kinsarvik?

    Skrikjofossen (waterfall, about 10 km), Telefon (heritage site, about 1 km), Kinsarvik Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Badelagune (beach, about 1 km), Veivatnet (lake, about 22 km), Kinsarvikbukti (beach, about 2 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls, 5 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kinsarvik?

    Errenuten, about 6 km by road; Kvanndalshovet (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kinsarvik?

    Vassdalsvatnet, about 5 km by road; Veivatnet (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kinsarvik?

    Tveitafossen, about 4 km by road; Nyastølfossen (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kinsarvik?

    Start in Kinsarvik, visit Kinsarvik Kyrkje, then Badelagune, then Veivatnet, then Skrikjofossen, then Telefon, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kinsarvik?

    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 Kinsarvik

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