Østfold district, Østfold, Norway

Places to visit near Mysen

Mysen is a town in Østfold district, Østfold, Norway, home to about 5,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 parks, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Reduiten (2 km), Torkelsrudåsen (8 km) and Kjellås Batteri (10 km).

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

Mysen at a glance

Location
Østfold district, Østfold, Norway
Population
about 5,516
Coordinates
59.5535° N, 11.3258° E
Places within 50 km
43 (43 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 Mysen

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

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mysen. The closest is Sandstangen (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Sandstangen · lake · Østfold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Rødenessjøen · lake · Østfold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Øgderen · lake · Østfold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Lyseren · lake · Østfold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Vestvannet · lake · Østfold · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Mysen

44 parks within 100 km of Mysen. The closest is Tusenfryd (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mysen

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mysen. The closest is Jeløya (51 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Kråkerøy · river spot · Østfold · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~61 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Mysen

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mysen. The closest is Reduiten (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mysen

31 museums within 100 km of Mysen. The closest is Borgarsyssel Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mysen

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mysen. The closest is Torkelsrudåsen (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mysen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mysen
  2. 2 km Reduiten · heritage site, Østfold
  3. 10 km Trøgstad Fort · fort, Østfold
  4. 1 km Nike Herkules MIM-14 · heritage site, Østfold
  5. 15 km Torkelsrudåsen · viewpoint, Østfold
  6. 5 km Kjellås Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  7. 10 km Back to Mysen

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From travellers near Mysen

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How to reach Mysen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mysen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1857Sandstangen (17 km)
    Parks144Tusenfryd (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves035Jeløya (51 km)
    Forts & heritage1433Reduiten (2 km)
    Museums131Borgarsyssel Museum (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints320Torkelsrudåsen (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens318Åsermarka Naturreservat (17 km)
    Beaches & coast011Rambergøya (62 km)
    Other attractions28SpeedMonster (47 km)
    Churches05Frelsesarmeen (59 km)
    Waterfalls13Sarp Falls (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Baitun Nasr Mosque (61 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (67 km)

    Mysen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mysen?

    Reduiten (heritage site, about 2 km), Torkelsrudåsen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kjellås Batteri (heritage site, about 10 km), Trøgstad Fort (fort, about 11 km), Nike Herkules MIM-14 (heritage site, about 11 km), Nike Ajax MIM-3 (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 14 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mysen?

    Sandstangen, about 17 km by road; Rødenessjøen (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mysen?

    Tusenfryd, about 47 km by road; Kværnerparken (61 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mysen?

    Jeløya, about 51 km by road; Ulvøya (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mysen?

    Start in Mysen, visit Reduiten, then Trøgstad Fort, then Nike Herkules MIM-14, then Torkelsrudåsen, then Kjellås Batteri, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mysen?

    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 Mysen

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