Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Knarvik

Knarvik is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 4,265 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 beaches & coast and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Flatøy (2 km), Veten (7 km) and Askevatnet (11 km).

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

Knarvik at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 4,265
Coordinates
60.5453° N, 5.2821° E
Places within 50 km
205 (83 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Knarvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Knarvik: 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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Things to see near Knarvik, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Knarvik

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Knarvik. The closest is Skitnedalen (2 km); the best-known is Veten (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Veten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Rundemanen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Sandviksfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Blåmanen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Fløyfjellet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Skitnedalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~2 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Knarvik

60 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Knarvik. The closest is Flatøy (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Flatøy · river spot · Vestland · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Holsnøy · river spot · Vestland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Askøy · river spot · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Osterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Radøy · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Herdla · river spot · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Knarvik

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Knarvik. The closest is Skjeljevikane (1 km); the best-known is Herdlefjorden (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Knarvik

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Knarvik. The closest is Langavatnet (10 km); the best-known is Askevatnet (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Knarvik

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Knarvik. The closest is Gjervik/Isdal Skule (2 km); the best-known is Bergenhus Fortress (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Knarvik

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

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A one-day trip from Knarvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Knarvik
  2. 7 km Veten · viewpoint, Vestland
  3. 9 km Hopsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  4. 4 km Askevatnet · lake, Vestland
  5. 12 km Holsnøy · river spot, Vestland
  6. 12 km Flatøy · river spot, Vestland
  7. 2 km Back to Knarvik

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From travellers near Knarvik

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How to reach Knarvik

    All places near Knarvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Knarvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Knarvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6777Skitnedalen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3360Flatøy (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3540Skjeljevikane (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1734Langavatnet (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1617Gjervik/Isdal Skule (2 km)
    Churches1717Knarvik Church (1 km)
    Museums88Tellevik Kystfort (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Fossevatna Naturreservat (8 km)
    Waterfalls47Fossåsen (12 km)
    Parks33Sverresborg (20 km)
    Caves11Mareminnehollet (20 km)

    Knarvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Knarvik?

    Flatøy (river spot, about 2 km), Veten (viewpoint, about 7 km), Askevatnet (lake, about 11 km), Hopsvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Holsnøy (river spot, about 13 km), Herdlefjorden (beach, about 14 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 beaches & coast, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Knarvik?

    Skitnedalen, about 2 km by road; Indregardsfjellet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Knarvik?

    Flatøy, about 2 km by road; Kverna (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Knarvik?

    Skjeljevikane, about 1 km by road; Skitnedalsvika (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Knarvik?

    Start in Knarvik, visit Veten, then Hopsvatnet, then Askevatnet, then Holsnøy, then Flatøy, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Knarvik?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Knarvik

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