Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Ølen

Ølen is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Vatsvatnet (14 km), Radiohola (24 km) and Løkjelsvatnet (25 km).

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Ølen at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 891
Coordinates
59.6044° N, 5.8080° E
Places within 50 km
78 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ølen

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ølen

66 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ølen. The closest is Romsa (11 km); the best-known is Otterøya (31 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Otterøya · river spot · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Romsa · river spot · Rogaland · ~11 km
  • Føyno · river spot · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Nautøya · river spot · Vestland · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Øvrabøholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~17 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ølen

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ølen. The closest is Mørkatjørna (11 km); the best-known is Vatsvatnet (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ølen

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ølen. The closest is Slettafjellet (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ølen

12 churches within 100 km of Ølen. The closest is Ølen Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ølen

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ølen. The closest is Etnefjorden (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ølen

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Ølen. The closest is Skillingsfossen (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ølen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ølen
  2. 4 km Slettafjellet · viewpoint, Rogaland
  3. 22 km Radiohola · cave, Vestland
  4. 29 km Løkjelsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  5. 36 km Vatsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  6. 13 km Ølen Kyrkje · church, Rogaland
  7. 0 km Back to Ølen

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From travellers near Ølen

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How to reach Ølen

    All places near Ølen by distance

    Within 15 km of Ølen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Skaulen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Langenuen · beach · Vestland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Tysnesøya · river spot · Vestland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Røvær · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjenuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Melderskin · viewpoint · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Suldalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Slåtterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Reksteren · river spot · Vestland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Folgefonna · viewpoint · Vestland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Selbjørn · river spot · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Folgefonna Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Espelandsfossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Loddo · viewpoint · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Bondhusbrea · viewpoint · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Låtefoss · waterfall · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Røldalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fjøløy · river spot · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Huftarøy · river spot · Vestland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Buarbreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Lunnøya · river spot · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ølen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1466Romsa (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2147Mørkatjørna (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1037Slettafjellet (4 km)
    Churches1212Ølen Kyrkje (1 km)
    Beaches & coast311Etnefjorden (8 km)
    Waterfalls611Skillingsfossen (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Romsa Naturreservat (11 km)
    Forts & heritage35Steinsland (13 km)
    Museums15Haugesund Billedgalleri (46 km)
    Caves12Radiohola (24 km)
    Other attractions02Utstein (71 km)

    Ølen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ølen?

    Vatsvatnet (lake, about 14 km), Ølen Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Radiohola (cave, about 24 km), Slettafjellet (viewpoint, about 4 km), Løkjelsvatnet (lake, about 25 km), Lykilsvatnet (lake, about 25 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ølen?

    Romsa, about 11 km by road; Øvrabøholmen (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ølen?

    Mørkatjørna, about 11 km by road; Vatsvatnet (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ølen?

    Slettafjellet, about 4 km by road; Vidhovda (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ølen?

    Start in Ølen, visit Slettafjellet, then Radiohola, then Løkjelsvatnet, then Vatsvatnet, then Ølen Kyrkje, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ølen?

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

    Towns near Ølen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ølen’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.