Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Sauda

Sauda is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 4,290 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves and 22 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet (9 km), Lykilsvatnet (15 km) and Løkjelsvatnet (15 km).

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Sauda, Rogaland
Sauda, Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sauda at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 4,290
Coordinates
59.6506° N, 6.3541° E
Places within 50 km
79 (22 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

Top places to visit near Sauda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sauda: 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 Sauda

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sauda. The closest is Finnabuvatnet (8 km); the best-known is Lykilsvatnet (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sauda

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sauda. The closest is Åbødalen (2 km); the best-known is Skaulen (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sauda

46 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sauda. The closest is Ombo (59 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ombo · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Bjergøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Randøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Otterøya · river spot · Vestland · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Sauda

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Sauda. The closest is Safossen (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sauda

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sauda. The closest is Lindevollsmyra Naturreservat (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Sauda

5 churches within 100 km of Sauda. The closest is Sauda Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sauda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sauda
  2. 16 km Skaulen · viewpoint, Rogaland
  3. 7 km Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet · heritage site, Rogaland
  4. 9 km Sauda Kyrkje · church, Rogaland
  5. 15 km Løkjelsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  6. 1 km Lykilsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  7. 15 km Back to Sauda

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From travellers near Sauda

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How to reach Sauda

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    Within 15 km of Sauda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sauda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2156Finnabuvatnet (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2052Åbødalen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves046Ombo (59 km)
    Waterfalls2226Safossen (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Lindevollsmyra Naturreservat (6 km)
    Churches45Sauda Kyrkje (1 km)
    Forts & heritage34Sauda Iii Kraftstasjon (1 km)
    Museums34Industriarbeidarmuseet I Sauda (1 km)
    Beaches & coast02Langenuen (77 km)
    Caves11Radiohola (42 km)
    Other attractions01Utstein (93 km)

    Sauda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sauda?

    Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet (heritage site, about 9 km), Lykilsvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Løkjelsvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Skaulen (viewpoint, about 16 km), Sauda Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Industriarbeidarmuseet I Sauda (museum, about 1 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 waterfalls, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sauda?

    Finnabuvatnet, about 8 km by road; Svartavatnet (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sauda?

    Åbødalen, about 2 km by road; Skjølvskotdalen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sauda?

    Ombo, about 59 km by road; Bjergøy (64 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sauda?

    Start in Sauda, visit Skaulen, then Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet, then Sauda Kyrkje, then Løkjelsvatnet, then Lykilsvatnet, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sauda?

    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.

    Towns near Sauda

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