Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Rotnes

Rotnes is a town in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway, home to about 4,705 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 museums. The must-see places are Maridalen Landskapsvernområde (10 km), St. Margaretakirken (11 km) and Skjærsjøen (11 km).

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Rotnes, Oslo
Rotnes, Oslo district, Oslo, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rotnes at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Population
about 4,705
Coordinates
60.0571° N, 10.8613° E
Places within 50 km
152 (152 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 parks and museums

Top places to visit near Rotnes

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rotnes

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rotnes. The closest is Skjærsjøen (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rotnes

41 parks within 100 km of Rotnes. The closest is Grorudparken (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rotnes

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rotnes. The closest is Maridalen Landskapsvernområde (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rotnes

30 museums within 100 km of Rotnes. The closest is Bogstad Gård (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rotnes

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rotnes. The closest is St. Margaretakirken (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rotnes

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rotnes. The closest is Hovedøya (24 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hovedøya · river spot · Oslo · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lindøya · river spot · Oslo · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Nakholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~26 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rotnes

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 Rotnes
  2. 13 km Alungsjøen · lake, Oslo
  3. 6 km Maridalsvannet · lake, Oslo
  4. 2 km St. Margaretakirken · heritage site, Oslo
  5. 1 km Maridalen Landskapsvernområde · viewpoint, Oslo
  6. 5 km Skjærsjøen · lake, Oslo
  7. 11 km Back to Rotnes

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How to reach Rotnes

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rotnes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2864Skjærsjøen (11 km)
    Parks4141Grorudparken (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1332Maridalen Landskapsvernområde (10 km)
    Museums2430Bogstad Gård (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1226St. Margaretakirken (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1318Hovedøya (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Sculpture Park (21 km)
    Other attractions47Hammering Man (19 km)
    Waterfalls35Bjølsenfossen (17 km)
    Churches24Frelsesarmeen (19 km)
    Beaches & coast44Pipervika (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Baitun Nasr Mosque (17 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (13 km)

    Rotnes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rotnes?

    Maridalen Landskapsvernområde (viewpoint, about 10 km), St. Margaretakirken (heritage site, about 11 km), Skjærsjøen (lake, about 11 km), Maridalsvannet (lake, about 12 km), Alungsjøen (lake, about 13 km), Ole Høiland's Cave (cave, about 13 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 museums, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rotnes?

    Skjærsjøen, about 11 km by road; Maridalsvannet (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rotnes?

    Grorudparken, about 14 km by road; Verdensparken (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rotnes?

    Maridalen Landskapsvernområde, about 10 km by road; Grefsenkollen (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rotnes?

    Start in Rotnes, visit Alungsjøen, then Maridalsvannet, then St. Margaretakirken, then Maridalen Landskapsvernområde, then Skjærsjøen, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rotnes?

    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 parks and museums.

    Towns near Rotnes

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