Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Myra

Myra is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway, home to about 544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage and 25 waterfalls. The must-see places are Vegår (8 km), Tvedestrand Kirke (18 km) and Gjerstadvatnet (21 km).

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Myra at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Population
about 544
Coordinates
58.7492° N, 8.8625° E
Places within 50 km
156 (28 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

Top places to visit near Myra

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

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Myra. The closest is Vegår (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Myra

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Myra. The closest is Besteliheia (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Myra

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Myra. The closest is Dale (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Myra

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Myra. The closest is Liene (4 km); the best-known is Nelaug (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Myra

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Myra. The closest is Lauvåsen Naturreservat (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Myra

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Myra. The closest is Kvitholmen (17 km); the best-known is Askerøya (24 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Askerøya · river spot · Agder · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Borøya · river spot · Agder · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Sandøya · river spot · Agder · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tverrdalsøya · river spot · Agder · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Flosterøya · river spot · Agder · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kvitholmen · river spot · Agder · ~17 km

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A one-day trip from Myra

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 Myra
  2. 21 km Nelaug · waterfall, Agder
  3. 25 km Tvedestrand Kirke · church, Agder
  4. 34 km Gjerstadvatnet · lake, Telemark
  5. 16 km Vegår · lake, Telemark
  6. 7 km Vegårshei Church · church, Telemark
  7. 1 km Back to Myra

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How to reach Myra

    All places near Myra by distance

    Within 15 km of Myra

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Myra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2455Vegår (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2127Besteliheia (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2627Dale (5 km)
    Waterfalls2526Liene (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2122Lauvåsen Naturreservat (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1520Kvitholmen (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1320Søndeledfjorden (15 km)
    Churches89Vegårshei Church (1 km)
    Museums16Tvedestrand Museum - Forvaltergården (18 km)
    Other attractions23Den Lille Dyrehage (18 km)
    Parks01Kristiansand Dyrepark (94 km)

    Myra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Myra?

    Vegår (lake, about 8 km), Tvedestrand Kirke (church, about 18 km), Gjerstadvatnet (lake, about 21 km), Nelaug (waterfall, about 21 km), Vegårshei Church (church, about 1 km), Askerøya (river spot, about 24 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 25 waterfalls, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Myra?

    Vegår, about 8 km by road; Vegår (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Myra?

    Besteliheia, about 5 km by road; Skredfjell (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Myra?

    Dale, about 5 km by road; Almdalstølen (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Myra?

    Start in Myra, visit Nelaug, then Tvedestrand Kirke, then Gjerstadvatnet, then Vegår, then Vegårshei Church, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Myra?

    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.

    Towns near Myra

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