Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Risør

Risør is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway, home to about 4,475 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 beaches & coast, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Risør Church (1 km), Lyngør Fyr (13 km) and Askerøya (18 km).

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Risør, Agder
Risør, Agder district, Agder, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Risør at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Population
about 4,475
Coordinates
58.7206° N, 9.2342° E
Places within 50 km
153 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Risør

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Risør

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Risør. The closest is Skarvann (7 km); the best-known is Gjerstadvatnet (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Risør

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Risør. The closest is Sagjordet Badeplass (1 km); the best-known is Lyngør Fyr (13 km). Best time: october to march.

All beaches & coast in Agder →

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Risør

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Risør. The closest is Kvennhusholmen (3 km); the best-known is Askerøya (18 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Askerøya · river spot · Agder · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Tåtøy · river spot · Telemark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Sandøya · river spot · Agder · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kvennhusholmen · river spot · Agder · ~3 km
  • Øya · river spot · Telemark · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Indre Furuholmen · river spot · Agder · ~4 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Risør

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Risør. The closest is Risørflekken (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Risør

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Risør. The closest is Randvik-Store Furuøya-Leikerøya Naturreservat (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Risør

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Risør. The closest is Telefon (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Risør

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Risør
  2. 1 km Telefon · heritage site, Agder
  3. 13 km Lyngør Fyr · beach, Agder
  4. 5 km Askerøya · river spot, Agder
  5. 18 km Risør Church · church, Telemark
  6. 1 km Risør Kirke · church, Agder
  7. 0 km Back to Risør

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How to reach Risør

    All places near Risør by distance

    Within 15 km of Risør

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Risør by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2144Skarvann (7 km)
    Beaches & coast2940Sagjordet Badeplass (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2737Kvennhusholmen (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2226Risørflekken (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626Randvik-Store Furuøya-Leikerøya Naturreservat (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Telefon (1 km)
    Churches1011Risør Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls35Stifoss (14 km)
    Other attractions14Den Lille Dyrehage (18 km)
    Museums13HV-brakka (1 km)
    Caves22Jettegrytene På Sild (8 km)
    Parks01Bugårdsparken (90 km)

    Risør: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Risør?

    Risør Church (church, about 1 km), Lyngør Fyr (beach, about 13 km), Askerøya (river spot, about 18 km), Telefon (heritage site, about 1 km), Risør Kirke (church, about 1 km), Risørflekken (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 beaches & coast, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Risør?

    Skarvann, about 7 km by road; Dalsvann (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Risør?

    Sagjordet Badeplass, about 1 km by road; Kranfjorden (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Risør?

    Kvennhusholmen, about 3 km by road; Indre Furuholmen (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Risør?

    Start in Risør, visit Telefon, then Lyngør Fyr, then Askerøya, then Risør Church, then Risør Kirke, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Risør?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Risør

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