Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Places to visit near Randaberg
Randaberg is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 59 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches and 25 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Svarthola/Vistehålå (2 km), Store Stokkavatn (6 km) and Bru (6 km).
Randaberg at a glance
- Location
- Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
- Coordinates
- 58.9995° N, 5.6187° E
- Places within 50 km
- 216 (62 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Randaberg
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Randaberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Svarthola/VistehålåCaves · RogalandMust-see
- Store StokkavatnLakes & Dams · RogalandMust-see
- BruRivers · RogalandMust-see
- SoknRivers · RogalandMust-see
- HundvågRivers · RogalandMust-see
- LedaalMuseums · RogalandMust-see
- MosvatnetLakes & Dams · RogalandMust-see
- Sverd I FjellForts · RogalandMust-see
- EngøyRivers · RogalandMust-see
- BreiavatnetLakes & Dams · RogalandMust-see
- SølystRivers · RogalandMust-see
- Jernaldergarden På UllandhaugMuseums · RogalandMust-see
More places near Randaberg
- Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Ullandhaugtårnet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Hafrsfjord · beach · Rogaland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Vassøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Fjøløy · river spot · Rogaland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Lindøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Flyhistorisk Museum Sola · museum · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~15 km · Must-see
Things to see near Randaberg, by type
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Randaberg
66 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Randaberg. The closest is Kjeøya (5 km); the best-known is Bru (6 km). Best time: september to february.
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Randaberg
39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Randaberg. The closest is Hålandsvannet (3 km); the best-known is Store Stokkavatn (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Store Stokkavatn · lake · Rogaland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Mosvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Breiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Frøylandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hålandsvannet · lake · Rogaland · ~3 km
- Litle Stokkavatn · lake · Rogaland · ~7 km
Churches near Randaberg
37 churches within 100 km of Randaberg. The closest is Randaberg Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Randaberg Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~0 km
- Grødem Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~3 km
- Vardeneset Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~4 km
- Sunde Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Solheim Bedehus · church · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Tasta Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~6 km
Forts & heritage near Randaberg
26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Randaberg. The closest is Goaskipreid Naust (Not Visible) (2 km); the best-known is Sverd I Fjell (9 km). Best time: october to february.
- Sverd I Fjell · fort · Rogaland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Goaskipreid Naust (Not Visible) · fort · Rogaland · ~2 km
- M 152 Naval Command Post · fort · Rogaland · ~3 km
- U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Aubeberget · fort · Rogaland · ~6 km
- KNM Æger · fort · Rogaland · ~7 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Randaberg
24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Randaberg. The closest is Randabergfjellet (3 km); the best-known is Ullandhaugtårnet (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ullandhaugtårnet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Randabergfjellet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~3 km
- Løndshaug · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~4 km
- Rusta · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Korpsdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Molkeholen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~8 km
Museums near Randaberg
17 museums within 100 km of Randaberg. The closest is Vistnestunet (4 km); the best-known is Ledaal (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Ledaal · museum · Rogaland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Jernaldergarden På Ullandhaug · museum · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Flyhistorisk Museum Sola · museum · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Vistnestunet · museum · Rogaland · ~4 km
- Tungenes Fyr · museum · Rogaland · ~6 km
- Norsk Grafisk Museum · museum · Rogaland · ~8 km
A one-day trip from Randaberg
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.
- Start in Randaberg
- 2 km Svarthola/Vistehålå · cave, Rogaland
- 6 km Store Stokkavatn · lake, Rogaland
- 6 km Hundvåg · river spot, Rogaland
- 9 km Sokn · river spot, Rogaland
- 2 km Bru · river spot, Rogaland
- 6 km Back to Randaberg
Plan a longer trip from Randaberg — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Randaberg
No traveller has reported from around Randaberg yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Randaberg
All places near Randaberg by distance
Within 15 km of Randaberg
- Hellesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Randaberg Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~0 km
- Vistestranden · beach · Rogaland · ~2 km
- Goaskipreid Naust (Not Visible) · fort · Rogaland · ~2 km
- Grødem Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~3 km
- Randabergfjellet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~3 km
- M 152 Naval Command Post · fort · Rogaland · ~3 km
- Hålandsvannet · lake · Rogaland · ~3 km
- Vistnestunet · museum · Rogaland · ~4 km
- Løndshaug · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~4 km
- Vardeneset Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~4 km
- Sunde Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Solheim Bedehus · church · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Kjøbenhavnerbukta · beach · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Rusta · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Kjeøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~5 km
- Aubeberget · fort · Rogaland · ~6 km
- Tungenes Fyr · museum · Rogaland · ~6 km
- Tasta Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~6 km
- Litle Stokkavatn · lake · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Revheim Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Korpsdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Stokka Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~7 km
- KNM Æger · fort · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Kalhammaren · fort · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Ringskjæret · fort · Rogaland · ~7 km
- Vestre Åmøy Kapell · church · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Kampen Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Bjergstedparken · park · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Storamyr Naturreservat · sanctuary · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Molkeholen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Fjellberg · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Hundvåg Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Norwegian War Memorial · fort · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Ospeberget · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~8 km
- British War Memorial · fort · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Majorskjeret · river spot · Rogaland · ~8 km
- Norsk Grafisk Museum · museum · Rogaland · ~8 km
- The Norwegian Canning Museum · museum · Rogaland · ~9 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kvitsøy · beach · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Frøylandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Idse · river spot · Rogaland · ~23 km · Must-see
- U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Idsal · river spot · Rogaland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Rogaland Arboret · park · Rogaland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Geitungen Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Frøylandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Orrevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Flassavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Horge · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Strand · beach · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Horgje Naturreservat · sanctuary · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Gausel Naturreservat · sanctuary · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Gausel Kirke · church · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Solastranden · beach · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Kvitsøy Cross · fort · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Flekkstadmyra · sanctuary · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Uskjo · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km
- Garborgsenteret · museum · Rogaland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Vardhaug · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~17 km
- Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Limavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Edlandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ognøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Kyrkjøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Oltedalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Troppevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~40 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Lammanuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Birkelandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Øvre Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Månafossen · waterfall · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Aksdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Hofreistæ · lake · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Risøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
- Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Kvassheim Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Haugesund Billedgalleri · museum · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Hasseløya · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Austrumdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Stakkastadvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Utsira · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Ørsdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Utsira Fyr · beach · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Kjeragbolten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Kjerag · waterfall · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Vigdarvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
- Røvær · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
- Vatsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
- Operation Freshman · fort · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
- Vigdarvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~73 km · Must-see
- Nilsebuvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
- Teksevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
- Kulivatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~81 km · Must-see
- Troll Dick · sanctuary · Rogaland · ~81 km · Must-see
- Eigerøy · beach · Rogaland · ~81 km · Must-see
- Eigerøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~81 km · Must-see
- Gravatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~82 km · Must-see
- Nodlandsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~82 km · Must-see
- Stoplesteinan · attraction · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
- Vibberodden · river spot · Rogaland · ~85 km · Must-see
- Grøsfjellvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see
- Valevatn · lake · Rogaland · ~87 km · Must-see
- Sirdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~91 km · Must-see
- Eiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~91 km · Must-see
- Hovsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~92 km · Must-see
- Lykilsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~99 km · Must-see
- Løkjelsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~99 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 59 | 66 | Kjeøya (5 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 18 | 39 | Hålandsvannet (3 km) |
| Churches | 37 | 37 | Randaberg Kirke (1 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 25 | 26 | Goaskipreid Naust (Not Visible) (2 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 21 | 24 | Randabergfjellet (3 km) |
| Museums | 16 | 17 | Vistnestunet (4 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 16 | 17 | Storamyr Naturreservat (8 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 10 | 12 | Vistestranden (2 km) |
| Parks | 6 | 6 | Bjergstedparken (8 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 5 | Flatholmen Lighthouse (12 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 3 | Fossane (14 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 2 | Svarthola/Vistehålå (2 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Anjuman Islah-Ul-Muslemeen of Rogaland (Makki Masjid) (10 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Wat Luang Phor Sodh - Samfunnet I Norge (10 km) |
Randaberg: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Randaberg?
Svarthola/Vistehålå (cave, about 2 km), Store Stokkavatn (lake, about 6 km), Bru (river spot, about 6 km), Sokn (river spot, about 8 km), Hundvåg (river spot, about 8 km), Ledaal (museum, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Randaberg?
216 places on Spotwander: 59 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest river spot to Randaberg?
Kjeøya, about 5 km by road; Bru (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Randaberg?
Hålandsvannet, about 3 km by road; Store Stokkavatn (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Randaberg?
Randaberg Kirke, about 1 km by road; Grødem Kirke (3 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Randaberg?
Start in Randaberg, visit Svarthola/Vistehålå, then Store Stokkavatn, then Hundvåg, then Sokn, then Bru, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Randaberg?
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Randaberg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Randaberg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.