Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Larvik

Larvik is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 23,113 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kaupang Midgardsenteret (6 km), Staverns Fort (8 km) and Hallevannet (9 km).

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

Larvik at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 23,113
Coordinates
59.0533° N, 10.0352° E
Places within 50 km
146 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Larvik

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Larvik

49 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Larvik. The closest is Malmøya (7 km); the best-known is Nattholmen (23 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nattholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Veierland · river spot · Vestfold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~7 km
  • Tjøme · river spot · Vestfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Torkildsøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~8 km
  • Hoppøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~8 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Larvik

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

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Churches near Larvik

24 churches within 100 km of Larvik. The closest is Syvendedags Adventistkirken Larvik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Larvik

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Larvik. The closest is Hallevannet (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Larvik

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Larvik. The closest is Hvittensand (3 km); the best-known is Stavernsodden Fyr (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Stavernsodden Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Svenner Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Langeby · beach · Vestfold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Tvistein Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mefjorden · beach · Vestfold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mølen · beach · Vestfold · ~19 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Larvik

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Larvik. The closest is Strandåsen (15 km); the best-known is Mølen Gravrøyser (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Larvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Larvik
  2. 9 km Hallevannet · lake, Vestfold
  3. 13 km Stavernsodden Fyr · beach, Vestfold
  4. 1 km Staverns Fort · fort, Vestfold
  5. 7 km Kaupang Midgardsenteret · museum, Vestfold
  6. 10 km Istrehågan · heritage site, Vestfold
  7. 12 km Back to Larvik

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From travellers near Larvik

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How to reach Larvik

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    Within 15 km of Larvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Larvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2849Malmøya (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4348Larvik Bøkeskog Landskapsvernområde (1 km)
    Churches1924Syvendedags Adventistkirken Larvik (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Hallevannet (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1619Hvittensand (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Strandåsen (15 km)
    Museums816Herregården (1 km)
    Forts & heritage916Laurvig Hospital (1 km)
    Parks55Furumoa (2 km)
    Waterfalls34Abyfoss (5 km)
    Other attractions14Verdens Ende (26 km)
    Treks11Kyststien Håøya (15 km)

    Larvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Larvik?

    Kaupang Midgardsenteret (museum, about 6 km), Staverns Fort (fort, about 8 km), Hallevannet (lake, about 9 km), Stavernsodden Fyr (beach, about 9 km), Istrehågan (heritage site, about 12 km), Farrisvannet (lake, about 14 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Larvik?

    Malmøya, about 7 km by road; Torkildsøy (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Larvik?

    Larvik Bøkeskog Landskapsvernområde, about 1 km by road; Balders Hage (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Larvik?

    Syvendedags Adventistkirken Larvik, about 1 km by road; Larvik Kirke (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Larvik?

    Start in Larvik, visit Hallevannet, then Stavernsodden Fyr, then Staverns Fort, then Kaupang Midgardsenteret, then Istrehågan, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Larvik?

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

    Towns near Larvik

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