Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway

Places to visit near Rollag

Rollag is a town in Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Numedal (7 km), Trillemarka (16 km) and Andersnatten (20 km).

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Rollag, Buskerud
Rollag, Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rollag at a glance

Location
Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway
Coordinates
59.9843° N, 9.2964° E
Places within 50 km
36 (24 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; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Rollag

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rollag: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rollag

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rollag. The closest is Sørkjevatn (10 km); the best-known is Lauvnesvatnet (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rollag

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rollag. The closest is Raunedalen (4 km); the best-known is Numedal (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Numedal · viewpoint · Telemark · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Andersnatten · viewpoint · Telemark · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Raunedalen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~4 km
  • Numedal · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~4 km
  • Storegrønut · viewpoint · Telemark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Blefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~26 km · Must-see

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Museums near Rollag

17 museums within 100 km of Rollag. The closest is Mogen Landhandleri (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rollag

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rollag. The closest is Nesøya (87 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~96 km · Must-see
  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~97 km · Must-see
  • Eidselva · river spot · Telemark · ~97 km · Must-see

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Parks near Rollag

11 parks within 100 km of Rollag. The closest is Skøyenparken (97 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rollag

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rollag. The closest is Lunnane (10 km); the best-known is Trillemarka (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rollag

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rollag
  2. 7 km Numedal · viewpoint, Telemark
  3. 17 km Kravikfjorden · lake, Telemark
  4. 12 km Trillemarka · nature spot, Telemark
  5. 13 km Andersnatten · viewpoint, Telemark
  6. 24 km Lauvnesvatnet · lake, Telemark
  7. 21 km Back to Rollag

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From travellers near Rollag

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How to reach Rollag

    All places near Rollag by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Krøderen · lake · Telemark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Holtefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Norefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Jondalsåsen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Haugfossen · waterfall · Buskerud · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Blaafarveværket · museum · Telemark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Høgevarde · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Krøderen · lake · Buskerud · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Jonsknuten · viewpoint · Telemark · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Gaustatoppen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Rjukan Kirke · church · Telemark · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Hellefossen · waterfall · Vestfold · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rollag by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs845Sørkjevatn (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1844Raunedalen (4 km)
    Museums217Mogen Landhandleri (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves012Nesøya (87 km)
    Parks011Skøyenparken (97 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Lunnane (10 km)
    Waterfalls48Søysetfossen (7 km)
    Churches26Rollag Stavkirke (5 km)
    Forts & heritage05Oscarshall Palace (98 km)
    Other attractions03Ypsilon (71 km)
    Beaches & coast03Kavringen Lighthouse (100 km)

    Rollag: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rollag?

    Numedal (viewpoint, about 7 km), Trillemarka (nature spot, about 16 km), Andersnatten (viewpoint, about 20 km), Lauvnesvatnet (lake, about 21 km), Kravikfjorden (lake, about 23 km), Raunedalen (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rollag?

    Sørkjevatn, about 10 km by road; Grytevatn (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rollag?

    Raunedalen, about 4 km by road; Numedal (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rollag?

    Mogen Landhandleri, about 10 km by road; Blaafarveværket (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rollag?

    Start in Rollag, visit Numedal, then Kravikfjorden, then Trillemarka, then Andersnatten, then Lauvnesvatnet, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rollag?

    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; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Rollag

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