Østfold district, Østfold, Norway

Places to visit near Moss

Moss is a town in Østfold district, Østfold, Norway, home to about 34,492 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bjørnåsbatteriet (3 km), Jeløya (3 km) and Rambergåsen (3 km).

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Moss, Østfold
Moss, Østfold district, Østfold, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moss at a glance

Location
Østfold district, Østfold, Norway
Population
about 34,492
Coordinates
59.4340° N, 10.6577° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 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

Top places to visit near Moss

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moss: 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 Moss

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moss. The closest is Vansjø (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Visterflo · lake · Østfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Vestvannet · lake · Østfold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Isesjøen · lake · Østfold · ~47 km · Must-see

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Parks near Moss

44 parks within 100 km of Moss. The closest is Stoltenbergparken (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moss

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moss. The closest is Jeløya (3 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~30 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Moss

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moss. The closest is Bjørnåsbatteriet (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moss

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moss. The closest is Rambergåsen (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Moss

34 museums within 100 km of Moss. The closest is Royal Norwegian Navy Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Moss

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moss
  2. 3 km Bjørnåsbatteriet · heritage site, Østfold
  3. 8 km Vansjø · lake, Østfold
  4. 12 km Rambergåsen · viewpoint, Østfold
  5. 1 km Jeløya · river spot, Vestfold
  6. 6 km Rødsåsen · nature spot, Vestfold
  7. 6 km Back to Moss

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How to reach Moss

    All places near Moss by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moss by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs853Vansjø (10 km)
    Parks344Stoltenbergparken (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1438Jeløya (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1434Bjørnåsbatteriet (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints434Rambergåsen (3 km)
    Museums734Royal Norwegian Navy Museum (12 km)
    Beaches & coast215Fulehuk Fyr (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Rødsåsen (6 km)
    Other attractions38Tordenskioldeika (14 km)
    Waterfalls16Sarp Falls (40 km)
    Churches24Sem Kirke (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (67 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (75 km)

    Moss: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moss?

    Bjørnåsbatteriet (heritage site, about 3 km), Jeløya (river spot, about 3 km), Rambergåsen (viewpoint, about 3 km), Rødsåsen (nature spot, about 6 km), Vansjø (lake, about 10 km), Bastøy (river spot, about 12 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moss?

    Vansjø, about 10 km by road; Visterflo (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Moss?

    Stoltenbergparken, about 29 km by road; Rosahaugparken (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Moss?

    Jeløya, about 3 km by road; Bastøy (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moss?

    Start in Moss, visit Bjørnåsbatteriet, then Vansjø, then Rambergåsen, then Jeløya, then Rødsåsen, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moss?

    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.

    Towns near Moss

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