Places to visit near

Roa

Roa is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Avalsjøen, Granavollen Runestein and Sister Churches.

60.2909° N, 10.6159° E

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see216
Notable16
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Roa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Roa
  2. Avalsjøenlake · 45 min
  3. Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Veslemosjøenlake · 45 min
  5. Hadeland Folkemuseummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Granavollen Runesteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Roa
Today’s loopRoaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Roa?

Avalsjøen (lake, about 10 km), Granavollen Runestein (heritage site, about 12 km), Sister Churches (church, about 12 km), Hadeland Folkemuseum (museum, about 16 km), Veslemosjøen (lake, about 18 km), Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Roa?

Elgsjøen, about 2 km by road; Svea (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Roa?

Bjølsenparken, about 50 km by road; Grorudparken (50 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Roa?

Start in Roa, visit Avalsjøen, then Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve, then Veslemosjøen, then Hadeland Folkemuseum, then Granavollen Runestein, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.