Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Nærbø

Nærbø is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 4,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves and 31 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Obrestad Fyr (6 km), Garborgsenteret (10 km) and Frøylandsvatnet (14 km).

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Nærbø, Rogaland
Nærbø, Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nærbø at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 4,975
Coordinates
58.6655° N, 5.6379° E
Places within 50 km
223 (45 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 Nærbø

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nærbø: 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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Things to see near Nærbø, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nærbø

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nærbø. The closest is Smokkevatnet (6 km); the best-known is Frøylandsvatnet (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nærbø

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nærbø. The closest is Tinghaug (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nærbø

41 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nærbø. The closest is Raunen (20 km); the best-known is Feistein (24 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Eigerøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Raunen · river spot · Rogaland · ~20 km
  • Vibberodden · river spot · Rogaland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~44 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nærbø

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nærbø. The closest is Vigre Naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Nærbø

28 churches within 100 km of Nærbø. The closest is Nærbø Gamle Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Nærbø

15 museums within 100 km of Nærbø. The closest is Jærmuseet / Vitengarden (2 km); the best-known is Garborgsenteret (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nærbø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nærbø
  2. 6 km Obrestad Fyr · beach, Rogaland
  3. 14 km Orrevatnet · lake, Rogaland
  4. 8 km Garborgsenteret · museum, Rogaland
  5. 5 km Frøylandsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  6. 13 km Edlandsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  7. 21 km Back to Nærbø

Plan a longer trip from Nærbø — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Nærbø

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How to reach Nærbø

    All places near Nærbø by distance

    Within 15 km of Nærbø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Grøsfjellvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Eiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kvitsøy · beach · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Fjøløy · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Månafossen · waterfall · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Troppevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hovsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lille Presteskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Geitungen Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Kulivatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Lundevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Bjergøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Kjerag · waterfall · Rogaland · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Gravatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Kjeragbolten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Øvre Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nærbø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4256Smokkevatnet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5156Tinghaug (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1841Raunen (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3131Vigre Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches2728Nærbø Gamle Kyrkje (1 km)
    Museums1515Jærmuseet / Vitengarden (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1314Obrestad Fyr (6 km)
    Forts & heritage910Tusenårsplassen (5 km)
    Treks66Ulvarudlå Rundtur (15 km)
    Other attractions25Kvassheim Lighthouse (17 km)
    Waterfalls35Fotlandsfossen (9 km)
    Parks33Kongeparken (22 km)
    Caves33Litla OleHøylandshålå (30 km)

    Nærbø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nærbø?

    Obrestad Fyr (beach, about 6 km), Garborgsenteret (museum, about 10 km), Frøylandsvatnet (lake, about 14 km), Orrevatnet (lake, about 14 km), Kvassheim Lighthouse (attraction, about 17 km), Edlandsvatnet (lake, about 21 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nærbø?

    Smokkevatnet, about 6 km by road; Horpestadvatnet (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nærbø?

    Tinghaug, about 12 km by road; Håfjell (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Nærbø?

    Raunen, about 20 km by road; Feistein (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nærbø?

    Start in Nærbø, visit Obrestad Fyr, then Orrevatnet, then Garborgsenteret, then Frøylandsvatnet, then Edlandsvatnet, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nærbø?

    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 Nærbø

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