Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Røyken

Røyken is a town in Akershus, Norway, home to about 2,775 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 museums. The must-see places are Ypsilon (14 km), Verneområder I Drammen (14 km) and Semsvannet (16 km).

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Røyken, Akershus
Røyken, Akershus, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Røyken at a glance

Location
Akershus, Norway
Population
about 2,775
Coordinates
59.7472° N, 10.3883° E
Places within 50 km
153 (153 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 Røyken

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Røyken

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Røyken. The closest is Semsvannet (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Røyken

44 parks within 100 km of Røyken. The closest is Tusenfryd (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Røyken

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Røyken. The closest is Storsteinsfjell (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Skimten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kolsåstoppen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Krukekollen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Svartdalen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Voksenåsen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~37 km · Must-see

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Museums near Røyken

36 museums within 100 km of Røyken. The closest is Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Røyken

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Røyken. The closest is Blücher (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Røyken

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Røyken. The closest is Nesøya (19 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nakholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Røyken

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Røyken
  2. 14 km Verneområder I Drammen · church, Vestfold
  3. 13 km Skimten · viewpoint, Buskerud
  4. 3 km Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint, Buskerud
  5. 19 km Semsvannet · lake, Oslo
  6. 25 km Blücher · heritage site, Akershus
  7. 16 km Back to Røyken

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From travellers near Røyken

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Røyken by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2258Semsvannet (16 km)
    Parks4144Tusenfryd (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1442Storsteinsfjell (18 km)
    Museums2536Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum (30 km)
    Forts & heritage1032Blücher (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1729Nesøya (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (30 km)
    Beaches & coast49Rambergøya (30 km)
    Other attractions68Ypsilon (14 km)
    Waterfalls38Hellefossen (35 km)
    Churches16Verneområder I Drammen (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (35 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (43 km)

    Røyken: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Røyken?

    Ypsilon (attraction, about 14 km), Verneområder I Drammen (church, about 14 km), Semsvannet (lake, about 16 km), Blücher (heritage site, about 16 km), Storsteinsfjell (viewpoint, about 18 km), Skimten (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 museums, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Røyken?

    Semsvannet, about 16 km by road; Nerdammen (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Røyken?

    Tusenfryd, about 27 km by road; Frøyas Have (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Røyken?

    Storsteinsfjell, about 18 km by road; Skimten (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Røyken?

    Start in Røyken, visit Verneområder I Drammen, then Skimten, then Storsteinsfjell, then Semsvannet, then Blücher, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Røyken?

    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 Røyken

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