Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Neskollen

Neskollen is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 1,157 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 11 museums and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Svanfossen (13 km), Svanfoss Sluser (13 km) and Flolangen (18 km).

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Neskollen, Akershus
Neskollen, Akershus district, Akershus, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Neskollen at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 1,157
Coordinates
60.1216° N, 11.3393° E
Places within 50 km
106 (87 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Neskollen

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

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Neskollen. The closest is Svanfoss Sluser (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Svanfoss Sluser · lake · Akershus · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Flolangen · lake · Akershus · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sotsjøen · lake · Akershus · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hurdalssjøen · lake · Akershus · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Mangen · lake · Akershus · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Storsjø · lake · Akershus · ~40 km · Must-see

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Parks near Neskollen

41 parks within 100 km of Neskollen. The closest is Verdensparken (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Neskollen

28 museums within 100 km of Neskollen. The closest is Stein Skole (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Neskollen

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Neskollen. The closest is Nes Batteri Radarene (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Neskollen

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Neskollen

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Neskollen. The closest is Grenimåsan Naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Neskollen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Neskollen
  2. 1 km Nes Batteri Radarene · heritage site, Akershus
  3. 18 km Flolangen · lake, Akershus
  4. 28 km Svanfoss Sluser · lake, Akershus
  5. 1 km Svanfossen · waterfall, Akershus
  6. 11 km Stein Skole · museum, Akershus
  7. 3 km Back to Neskollen

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How to reach Neskollen

    All places near Neskollen by distance

    Within 15 km of Neskollen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Neskollen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2559Svanfoss Sluser (13 km)
    Parks2741Verdensparken (39 km)
    Museums1128Stein Skole (3 km)
    Forts & heritage927Nes Batteri Radarene (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1123Ramstadslottet (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Grenimåsan Naturreservat (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves013Bleikøya (53 km)
    Churches1012Udnes Kirke (6 km)
    Other attractions16Hammering Man (31 km)
    Waterfalls34Slemdalsfossen (9 km)
    Beaches & coast04Vippetangen (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Baitun Nasr Mosque (40 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (42 km)

    Neskollen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Neskollen?

    Svanfossen (waterfall, about 13 km), Svanfoss Sluser (lake, about 13 km), Flolangen (lake, about 18 km), Nes Batteri Radarene (heritage site, about 1 km), Stein Skole (museum, about 3 km), Gamle Hvam (museum, about 4 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 11 museums, 9 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Neskollen?

    Svanfoss Sluser, about 13 km by road; Flolangen (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Neskollen?

    Verdensparken, about 39 km by road; Grorudparken (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Neskollen?

    Stein Skole, about 3 km by road; Gamle Hvam (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Neskollen?

    Start in Neskollen, visit Nes Batteri Radarene, then Flolangen, then Svanfoss Sluser, then Svanfossen, then Stein Skole, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Neskollen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Neskollen

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