Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Larkollen

Larkollen is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 1,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 museums. The must-see places are Bastøy (12 km), Rødsåsen (13 km) and Munchs Hus (14 km).

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Larkollen at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 1,373
Coordinates
59.3320° N, 10.6669° E
Places within 50 km
71 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Larkollen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Larkollen: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Larkollen

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Larkollen. The closest is Vansjø (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Visterflo · lake · Østfold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Vestvannet · lake · Østfold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Isesjøen · lake · Østfold · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~43 km · Must-see

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Parks near Larkollen

44 parks within 100 km of Larkollen. The closest is Stoltenbergparken (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Larkollen

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Larkollen. The closest is Bastøy (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hankø · river spot · Østfold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Østre Bolæren · river spot · Vestfold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Føynland · river spot · Vestfold · ~21 km · Must-see

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Museums near Larkollen

35 museums within 100 km of Larkollen. The closest is Munchs Hus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Larkollen

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Larkollen. The closest is Bjørnåsbatteriet (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Larkollen

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Larkollen. The closest is Rambergåsen (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Larkollen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Larkollen
  2. 14 km Munchs Hus · museum, Vestfold
  3. 6 km Bastøy · river spot, Vestfold
  4. 6 km Rødsåsen · nature spot, Vestfold
  5. 8 km Bjørnåsbatteriet · heritage site, Østfold
  6. 27 km Elingaard Manor · museum, Østfold
  7. 15 km Back to Larkollen

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From travellers near Larkollen

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How to reach Larkollen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Larkollen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs747Vansjø (16 km)
    Parks344Stoltenbergparken (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2039Bastøy (12 km)
    Museums735Munchs Hus (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1435Bjørnåsbatteriet (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints333Rambergåsen (17 km)
    Beaches & coast716Fulehuk Fyr (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Rødsåsen (13 km)
    Other attractions38Tordenskioldeika (21 km)
    Waterfalls16Sarp Falls (34 km)
    Churches24Tønsberg Domkirke (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (81 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (89 km)

    Larkollen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Larkollen?

    Bastøy (river spot, about 12 km), Rødsåsen (nature spot, about 13 km), Munchs Hus (museum, about 14 km), Bjørnåsbatteriet (heritage site, about 15 km), Elingaard Manor (museum, about 15 km), Vansjø (lake, about 16 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 museums, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Larkollen?

    Vansjø, about 16 km by road; Visterflo (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Larkollen?

    Stoltenbergparken, about 20 km by road; Rosahaugparken (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Larkollen?

    Bastøy, about 12 km by road; Jeløya (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Larkollen?

    Start in Larkollen, visit Munchs Hus, then Bastøy, then Rødsåsen, then Bjørnåsbatteriet, then Elingaard Manor, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Larkollen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Larkollen

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