Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Leirvik

Leirvik is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 11,028 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Føyno (8 km), Otterøya (9 km) and Nautøya (10 km).

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Leirvik, Vestland
Leirvik, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leirvik at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 11,028
Coordinates
59.7798° N, 5.5005° E
Places within 50 km
83 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Leirvik

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Leirvik

58 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Leirvik. The closest is Eldøyane (3 km); the best-known is Føyno (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Føyno · river spot · Vestland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Otterøya · river spot · Vestland · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Nautøya · river spot · Vestland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Stord · river spot · Vestland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Eldøyane · river spot · Rogaland · ~3 km
  • Tysnesøya · river spot · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leirvik

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leirvik. The closest is Høgåsen (6 km); the best-known is Mehammarsåto (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leirvik

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leirvik. The closest is Ådlandsvatnet (3 km); the best-known is Opsangervatnet (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Leirvik

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Leirvik. The closest is Sponavikjo Strand (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Leirvik

15 museums within 100 km of Leirvik. The closest is Klovastovo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leirvik

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leirvik. The closest is Hystad (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Leirvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leirvik
  2. 9 km Otterøya · river spot, Vestland
  3. 2 km Føyno · river spot, Vestland
  4. 1 km Nautøya · river spot, Vestland
  5. 18 km Stord · river spot, Vestland
  6. 6 km Mehammarsåto · viewpoint, Vestland
  7. 17 km Back to Leirvik

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From travellers near Leirvik

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How to reach Leirvik

    All places near Leirvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Leirvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Langenuen · beach · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Tysnesøya · river spot · Vestland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Slåtterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Reksteren · river spot · Vestland · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Vigdarvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Selbjørn · river spot · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Vatsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Vigdarvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Loddo · viewpoint · Vestland · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Lunnøya · river spot · Vestland · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Huftarøy · river spot · Vestland · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Stolmen · river spot · Vestland · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Stakkastadvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Drøna · river spot · Vestland · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Litlakalsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Rostøya · river spot · Vestland · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Løkjelsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Lykilsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Møkster · river spot · Vestland · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Blådalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Melderskin · viewpoint · Vestland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Aksdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Haugesund Billedgalleri · museum · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hasseløya · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hundvåko · river spot · Vestland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Risøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Røvær · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Skorpo · river spot · Vestland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Storakalsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lammanuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Mjuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Langfossen · waterfall · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Marstein Fyr · beach · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Krossfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lysefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Museet Lysøen · museum · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Lysøya · river spot · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Tekslo · river spot · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Henangervatnet · lake · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Møsnuken · viewpoint · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Lyshornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Toftarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lerøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Folgefonna · viewpoint · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Bjelkarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Skogseidvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Folgefonna Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Vestland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Bondhusbrea · viewpoint · Vestland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kalandsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sangolthornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet · fort · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Gjønavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Siljustøl Museum · museum · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Søråsen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leirvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1858Eldøyane (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints635Høgåsen (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1335Ådlandsvatnet (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1523Sponavikjo Strand (1 km)
    Museums1115Klovastovo (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Hystad (3 km)
    Forts & heritage18Kolerakyrkjegarden (4 km)
    Waterfalls28Fossane (7 km)
    Churches66Stord Kyrkje (1 km)
    Caves23Gålo I Gullberg (1 km)
    Other attractions13Leirvik Fyr (3 km)
    Parks03Byparken (86 km)

    Leirvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leirvik?

    Føyno (river spot, about 8 km), Otterøya (river spot, about 9 km), Nautøya (river spot, about 10 km), Stord (river spot, about 13 km), Mehammarsåto (viewpoint, about 17 km), Opsangervatnet (lake, about 20 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 beaches & coast, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Leirvik?

    Eldøyane, about 3 km by road; Føyno (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leirvik?

    Høgåsen, about 6 km by road; Altersfjell (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leirvik?

    Ådlandsvatnet, about 3 km by road; Hestatjørna (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leirvik?

    Start in Leirvik, visit Otterøya, then Føyno, then Nautøya, then Stord, then Mehammarsåto, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leirvik?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Leirvik

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