Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Langesund

Langesund is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mølen (7 km), Mølen Gravrøyser (7 km) and Hallevannet (13 km).

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Langesund, Vestfold
Langesund, Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Langesund at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Coordinates
59.0007° N, 9.7488° E
Places within 50 km
153 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Langesund

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Langesund: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Langesund

61 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Langesund. The closest is Geiterøyholmen (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Langesund

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Langesund. The closest is Langøya Landskapsvernområde (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Langesund

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Langesund. The closest is Langøytangen Fyr (1 km); the best-known is Mølen (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Langesund

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Langesund. The closest is Mølen Gravrøyser (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Langesund

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Langesund. The closest is Haukedalsvannet (12 km); the best-known is Hallevannet (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hallevannet · lake · Vestfold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Haukedalsvannet · lake · Telemark · ~12 km
  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Toke · lake · Telemark · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~47 km · Must-see

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Churches near Langesund

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

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A one-day trip from Langesund

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 Langesund
  2. 1 km Langesund Kirke · church, Telemark
  3. 7 km Mølen · beach, Vestfold
  4. 1 km Mølen Gravrøyser · viewpoint, Vestfold
  5. 9 km Tvistein Fyr · beach, Vestfold
  6. 15 km Hallevannet · lake, Vestfold
  7. 13 km Back to Langesund

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    Within 15 km of Langesund

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Langesund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3561Geiterøyholmen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4350Langøya Landskapsvernområde (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3743Langøytangen Fyr (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints621Mølen Gravrøyser (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs720Haukedalsvannet (12 km)
    Churches914Langesund Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage612Tangen Fort (2 km)
    Museums311Brevik Bymuseum (8 km)
    Other attractions34Langøytangen Lighthouse (2 km)
    Parks13Bugårdsparken (37 km)
    Waterfalls23Trollfoss (49 km)
    Treks11Kyststien Håøya (7 km)

    Langesund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Langesund?

    Mølen (beach, about 7 km), Mølen Gravrøyser (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hallevannet (lake, about 13 km), Tvistein Fyr (beach, about 16 km), Langesund Kirke (church, about 1 km), Langøya Landskapsvernområde (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Langesund?

    Geiterøyholmen, about 1 km by road; Kjørtingen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Langesund?

    Langøya Landskapsvernområde, about 1 km by road; Baneåsen Plantefredningsområde (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Langesund?

    Langøytangen Fyr, about 1 km by road; Langesundsfjorden (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Langesund?

    Start in Langesund, visit Langesund Kirke, then Mølen, then Mølen Gravrøyser, then Tvistein Fyr, then Hallevannet, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Langesund?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Langesund

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