Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Lysaker

Lysaker is a town in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway, home to about 3,439 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks and 22 museums. The must-see places are Oslo Motorbåtforening (3 km), Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (4 km) and Oscarshall Palace (4 km).

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Lysaker, Oslo
Lysaker, Oslo district, Oslo, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lysaker at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Population
about 3,439
Coordinates
59.9099° N, 10.6355° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Lysaker

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lysaker

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lysaker. The closest is Dælivannet (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lysaker

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lysaker. The closest is Kolsåstoppen (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Lysaker

43 parks within 100 km of Lysaker. The closest is Frøyas Have (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lysaker

34 museums within 100 km of Lysaker. The closest is Oslo Motorbåtforening (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lysaker

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lysaker. The closest is Oscarshall Palace (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lysaker

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lysaker. The closest is Nakholmen (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nakholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Lindøya · river spot · Oslo · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hovedøya · river spot · Oslo · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~8 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lysaker

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lysaker
  2. 3 km Oslo Motorbåtforening · museum, Oslo
  3. 2 km Skøyenparken · park, Oslo
  4. 2 km Frøyas Have · park, Oslo
  5. 1 km Oscarshall Palace · palace, Oslo
  6. 1 km Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum · museum, Oslo
  7. 4 km Back to Lysaker

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How to reach Lysaker

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    Within 15 km of Lysaker

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lysaker by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2862Dælivannet (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1246Kolsåstoppen (9 km)
    Parks4143Frøyas Have (4 km)
    Museums2234Oslo Motorbåtforening (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1128Oscarshall Palace (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1323Nakholmen (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Sculpture Park (5 km)
    Waterfalls28Bjølsenfossen (10 km)
    Other attractions67Dyna Lighthouse (4 km)
    Churches25Frelsesarmeen (29 km)
    Beaches & coast44Kavringen Lighthouse (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (8 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (15 km)

    Lysaker: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lysaker?

    Oslo Motorbåtforening (museum, about 3 km), Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (museum, about 4 km), Oscarshall Palace (palace, about 4 km), Dyna Lighthouse (attraction, about 4 km), Frøyas Have (park, about 4 km), Skøyenparken (park, about 4 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks, 22 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lysaker?

    Dælivannet, about 7 km by road; Engervannet (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lysaker?

    Kolsåstoppen, about 9 km by road; Voksenåsen (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lysaker?

    Frøyas Have, about 4 km by road; Skøyenparken (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lysaker?

    Start in Lysaker, visit Oslo Motorbåtforening, then Skøyenparken, then Frøyas Have, then Oscarshall Palace, then Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lysaker?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Lysaker

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