Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Odda

Odda is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 5,359 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sandvinvatnet (5 km), Øvre Buarbreen (9 km) and Ringedalsdammen (10 km).

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Odda, Vestland
Odda, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odda at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 5,359
Coordinates
60.0691° N, 6.5457° E
Places within 50 km
76 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Odda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Odda: 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 Odda, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Odda

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odda. The closest is Kvanngjelstinden (5 km); the best-known is Øvre Buarbreen (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odda

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Odda. The closest is Sandvinvatnet (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Odda

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Odda. The closest is Eidesfossen (2 km); the best-known is AEdnafossen and the Folgefonna Waterfalls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Odda

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Odda. The closest is Varaldsøy (39 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tysnesøya · river spot · Vestland · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Reksteren · river spot · Vestland · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Stord · river spot · Vestland · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Lysøya · river spot · Vestland · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Skorpo · river spot · Vestland · ~87 km · Must-see

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Museums near Odda

6 museums within 100 km of Odda. The closest is Kraftmuseet (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Odda

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Odda. The closest is Fyksesund (54 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Fyksesund · beach · Vestland · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Langenuen · beach · Vestland · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Bjørnafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Sørfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Lysefjorden · beach · Vestland · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Veafjorden · beach · Vestland · ~97 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Odda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odda
  2. 5 km Sandvinvatnet · lake, Vestland
  3. 9 km Øvre Buarbreen · viewpoint, Vestland
  4. 14 km AEdnafossen and the Folgefonna Waterfalls · waterfall, Vestland
  5. 11 km Ringedalsdammen · lake, Vestland
  6. 4 km Ringedalsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  7. 12 km Back to Odda

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

From travellers near Odda

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How to reach Odda

    All places near Odda by distance

    Within 15 km of Odda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Gjetingsdalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Melderskin · viewpoint · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Blådalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Skrikjofossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Valldalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Langfossen · waterfall · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Veivatnet · lake · Vestland · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Klyvsnuten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~16 km
    • Sauabreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~16 km
    • Preikestolen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~16 km
    • Fosso · waterfall · Vestland · ~17 km
    • Brufossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~17 km
    • Kyrkjenuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hårteigen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Røldalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Votna · lake · Rogaland · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Sandfloegga · viewpoint · Vestland · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Kvennsjøen · lake · Telemark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Nupsfonn · viewpoint · Vestland · ~48 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3376Kvanngjelstinden (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1153Sandvinvatnet (5 km)
    Waterfalls2430Eidesfossen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves118Varaldsøy (39 km)
    Museums26Kraftmuseet (7 km)
    Beaches & coast06Fyksesund (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Buer Landskapsvernområde (5 km)
    Forts & heritage04Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet (58 km)
    Parks03Byparken (95 km)
    Churches22Odda Kirke (1 km)
    Caves02Radiohola (65 km)

    Odda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odda?

    Sandvinvatnet (lake, about 5 km), Øvre Buarbreen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ringedalsdammen (lake, about 10 km), AEdnafossen and the Folgefonna Waterfalls (waterfall, about 12 km), Ringedalsvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Langavatnet (lake, about 14 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls, 1 river spot, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Odda?

    Kvanngjelstinden, about 5 km by road; Sjausetedalen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Odda?

    Sandvinvatnet, about 5 km by road; Ringedalsdammen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Odda?

    Eidesfossen, about 2 km by road; Waterfallen Latefossen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odda?

    Start in Odda, visit Sandvinvatnet, then Øvre Buarbreen, then AEdnafossen and the Folgefonna Waterfalls, then Ringedalsdammen, then Ringedalsvatnet, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odda?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Odda

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