Østfold district, Østfold, Norway

Places to visit near Knappstad

Knappstad is a town in Østfold district, Østfold, Norway, home to about 1,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 23 forts & heritage and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Fossum Brogalleri (6 km), Langnes Batteri (6 km) and Langenes Batteri (6 km).

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Knappstad at a glance

Location
Østfold district, Østfold, Norway
Population
about 1,133
Coordinates
59.6242° N, 11.0327° E
Places within 50 km
148 (148 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Knappstad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Knappstad: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Knappstad

  • Nike Ajax MIM-3 · fort · Østfold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Trøgstad Fort · fort · Østfold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Reduiten · fort · Østfold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tusenfryd · park · Akershus · ~25 km · Must-see
  • SpeedMonster · attraction · Akershus · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ramme · attraction · Akershus · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Gjersjøen · lake · Oslo · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Øgderen · lake · Østfold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Blücher · fort · Akershus · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~35 km · Must-see

Things to see near Knappstad, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Knappstad

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Knappstad. The closest is Lyseren (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lyseren · lake · Østfold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sandstangen · lake · Østfold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gjersjøen · lake · Oslo · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Øgderen · lake · Østfold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Knappstad

44 parks within 100 km of Knappstad. The closest is Tusenfryd (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Knappstad

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Knappstad. The closest is Fossum Brogalleri (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Knappstad

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Knappstad. The closest is Jeløya (37 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~42 km · Must-see

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Museums near Knappstad

33 museums within 100 km of Knappstad. The closest is Ladegården (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Knappstad

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Knappstad. The closest is Vardeåsen (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Knappstad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Knappstad
  2. 6 km Fossum Brogalleri · heritage site, Østfold
  3. 2 km Langnes Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  4. 1 km Langenes Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  5. 3 km Skorås Søndre Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  6. 1 km Skorås Nordre Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  7. 8 km Back to Knappstad

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From travellers near Knappstad

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How to reach Knappstad

    All places near Knappstad by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Knappstad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1661Lyseren (12 km)
    Parks4144Tusenfryd (25 km)
    Forts & heritage2334Fossum Brogalleri (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1534Jeløya (37 km)
    Museums2333Ladegården (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints830Vardeåsen (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Åsermarka Naturreservat (11 km)
    Beaches & coast411Rambergøya (42 km)
    Other attractions68SpeedMonster (25 km)
    Waterfalls28Bjølsenfossen (48 km)
    Churches15Frelsesarmeen (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (45 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (50 km)

    Knappstad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Knappstad?

    Fossum Brogalleri (heritage site, about 6 km), Langnes Batteri (heritage site, about 6 km), Langenes Batteri (heritage site, about 6 km), Skorås Søndre Batteri (heritage site, about 8 km), Skorås Nordre Batteri (heritage site, about 8 km), Åsermarka Naturreservat (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    148 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 23 forts & heritage, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Knappstad?

    Lyseren, about 12 km by road; Sandstangen (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Knappstad?

    Tusenfryd, about 25 km by road; Kværnerparken (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Knappstad?

    Fossum Brogalleri, about 6 km by road; Langnes Batteri (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Knappstad?

    Start in Knappstad, visit Fossum Brogalleri, then Langnes Batteri, then Langenes Batteri, then Skorås Søndre Batteri, then Skorås Nordre Batteri, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Knappstad?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Knappstad

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Knappstad’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.