Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Kolbotn

Kolbotn is a town in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 museums. The must-see places are Gjersjøen (4 km), Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (8 km) and Ulvøya (9 km).

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Kolbotn, Oslo
Kolbotn, Oslo district, Oslo, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kolbotn at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Coordinates
59.8106° N, 10.8039° E
Places within 50 km
156 (156 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Kolbotn

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kolbotn

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kolbotn. The closest is Gjersjøen (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Kolbotn

43 parks within 100 km of Kolbotn. The closest is Tusenfryd (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kolbotn

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kolbotn. The closest is Svartdalen (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Kolbotn

34 museums within 100 km of Kolbotn. The closest is Ladegården (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kolbotn

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kolbotn. The closest is Clemenskirken (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kolbotn

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kolbotn. The closest is Ulvøya (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~12 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kolbotn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kolbotn
  2. 4 km Gjersjøen · lake, Oslo
  3. 5 km Tusenfryd · park, Akershus
  4. 16 km Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat · nature spot, Oslo
  5. 1 km Malmøya · river spot, Oslo
  6. 1 km Ulvøya · river spot, Oslo
  7. 9 km Back to Kolbotn

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How to reach Kolbotn

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    Within 15 km of Kolbotn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kolbotn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2464Gjersjøen (4 km)
    Parks4143Tusenfryd (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1437Svartdalen (13 km)
    Museums2234Ladegården (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2129Clemenskirken (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1325Ulvøya (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (8 km)
    Waterfalls18Bjølsenfossen (18 km)
    Other attractions67SpeedMonster (9 km)
    Beaches & coast46Rambergøya (11 km)
    Churches26Frelsesarmeen (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (15 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (22 km)

    Kolbotn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kolbotn?

    Gjersjøen (lake, about 4 km), Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (nature spot, about 8 km), Ulvøya (river spot, about 9 km), Malmøya (river spot, about 9 km), SpeedMonster (attraction, about 9 km), Tusenfryd (park, about 9 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 21 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kolbotn?

    Gjersjøen, about 4 km by road; Østensjøvannet (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kolbotn?

    Tusenfryd, about 9 km by road; Kværnerparken (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kolbotn?

    Svartdalen, about 13 km by road; Barlindåsen (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kolbotn?

    Start in Kolbotn, visit Gjersjøen, then Tusenfryd, then Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat, then Malmøya, then Ulvøya, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kolbotn?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Kolbotn

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