Telemark district, Telemark, Norway

Places to visit near Kragerø

Kragerø is a town in Telemark district, Telemark, Norway, home to about 5,158 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 beaches & coast, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kragerø Kirke (1 km), Øya (1 km) and Tåtøy (3 km).

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Kragerø, Telemark
Kragerø, Telemark district, Telemark, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kragerø at a glance

Location
Telemark district, Telemark, Norway
Population
about 5,158
Coordinates
58.8693° N, 9.4149° E
Places within 50 km
160 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Kragerø

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kragerø: 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 Kragerø, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kragerø

53 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kragerø. The closest is Øya (1 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Øya · river spot · Telemark · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Tåtøy · river spot · Telemark · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Skåtøy · river spot · Telemark · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Langøy · river spot · Telemark · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Jomfruland · river spot · Telemark · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Østre Nessundholme · river spot · Telemark · ~2 km

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Beaches & coast near Kragerø

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kragerø. The closest is Sjøbadet (1 km); the best-known is Jomfruland Fyr (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kragerø

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kragerø. The closest is Frydensborg Plante- Og Dyrefredningsområde (1 km); the best-known is Jomfruland Nasjonalpark (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kragerø

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kragerø. The closest is Skriverheia (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kragerø

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kragerø. The closest is Tveitereidvann (9 km); the best-known is Toke (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kragerø

10 churches within 100 km of Kragerø. The closest is Kragerø Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kragerø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kragerø
  2. 1 km Kragerø Kirke · church, Telemark
  3. 9 km Langøy · river spot, Telemark
  4. 7 km Skåtøy · river spot, Telemark
  5. 7 km Tåtøy · river spot, Telemark
  6. 3 km Øya · river spot, Telemark
  7. 0 km Back to Kragerø

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From travellers near Kragerø

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How to reach Kragerø

    All places near Kragerø by distance

    Within 15 km of Kragerø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Tverrdalsøya · river spot · Agder · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Svenner Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Møkkalasset · beach · Agder · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kaupang Midgardsenteret · museum · Vestfold · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Flosterøya · river spot · Agder · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Norsjø · lake · Telemark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Eidselva · river spot · Telemark · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Molandsvann · lake · Agder · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Istrehågan · fort · Vestfold · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nelaug · waterfall · Agder · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Raet Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Agder · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Bugårdsparken · park · Vestfold · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Langeby · beach · Vestfold · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tromøya · river spot · Agder · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hvalfangstmonumentet · fort · Vestfold · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Mefjorden · beach · Vestfold · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Tørdal · viewpoint · Telemark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Stubbekollen · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Gokstadhaugen · fort · Vestfold · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Skjellvika · beach · Vestfold · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Trollfoss · waterfall · Vestfold · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Nattholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Vedalen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Flåvatn · lake · Telemark · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kjærra Fossepark · waterfall · Vestfold · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Sandvigodden Lighthouse · attraction · Agder · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Verdens Ende · attraction · Vestfold · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Merdø · river spot · Agder · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Måvatn · lake · Telemark · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Hisøy · river spot · Agder · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Nisser · lake · Telemark · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Veierland · river spot · Vestfold · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Lille Torungen Fyr · beach · Agder · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Floretuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Ærøya · river spot · Agder · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Tjøme · river spot · Vestfold · ~79 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kragerø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3553Øya (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3041Sjøbadet (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3638Frydensborg Plante- Og Dyrefredningsområde (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2537Skriverheia (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1435Tveitereidvann (9 km)
    Churches710Kragerø Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage38Khachkar (1 km)
    Waterfalls47Kammerfoss (5 km)
    Museums36Kittelsenhuset (1 km)
    Other attractions24Skytsengel (2 km)
    Parks03Bugårdsparken (67 km)
    Caves11Lågåsmyrhelleren (8 km)

    Kragerø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kragerø?

    Kragerø Kirke (church, about 1 km), Øya (river spot, about 1 km), Tåtøy (river spot, about 3 km), Skåtøy (river spot, about 5 km), Langøy (river spot, about 9 km), Jomfruland Nasjonalpark (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 beaches & coast, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kragerø?

    Øya, about 1 km by road; Østre Nessundholme (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kragerø?

    Sjøbadet, about 1 km by road; Lindvika (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kragerø?

    Frydensborg Plante- Og Dyrefredningsområde, about 1 km by road; Malmhella Plantefredningsområde (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kragerø?

    Start in Kragerø, visit Kragerø Kirke, then Langøy, then Skåtøy, then Tåtøy, then Øya, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kragerø?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Kragerø

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