Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Selvik

Selvik is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 1,829 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Bogen Naturreservat (5 km), Kommersøya (7 km) and Killingholmen (8 km).

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Selvik, Vestfold
Selvik, Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Selvik at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 1,829
Coordinates
59.5665° N, 10.2600° E
Places within 50 km
62 (62 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

Top places to visit near Selvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selvik: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Selvik

  • Ramme · attraction · Akershus · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Midgard Vikingsenter · museum · Vestfold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Borrehaugene · fort · Vestfold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Blücher · fort · Akershus · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Rambergåsen · viewpoint · Østfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rødsåsen · sanctuary · Vestfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Munchs Hus · museum · Vestfold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Skimten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Nerdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~35 km · Must-see

Things to see near Selvik, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Selvik

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Selvik. The closest is Eikeren (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Nerdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mellomdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Semsvannet · lake · Oslo · ~42 km · Must-see

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Parks near Selvik

44 parks within 100 km of Selvik. The closest is Stoltenbergparken (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selvik

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selvik. The closest is Vestfjellet (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vestfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Rambergåsen · viewpoint · Østfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Skimten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Oppsalfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Lifjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~36 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Selvik

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Selvik. The closest is Kommersøya (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~46 km · Must-see

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Museums near Selvik

34 museums within 100 km of Selvik. The closest is Aluminiummuseet (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Selvik

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selvik. The closest is Borrehaugene (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Selvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selvik
  2. 5 km Bogen Naturreservat · nature spot, Vestfold
  3. 5 km Gåserumpa Naturreservat · nature spot, Vestfold
  4. 1 km Bjerkøya · river spot, Vestfold
  5. 1 km Killingholmen · river spot, Vestfold
  6. 1 km Kommersøya · river spot, Vestfold
  7. 7 km Back to Selvik

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From travellers near Selvik

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How to reach Selvik

    All places near Selvik by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1148Eikeren (28 km)
    Parks344Stoltenbergparken (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1436Vestfjellet (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1135Kommersøya (7 km)
    Museums634Aluminiummuseet (12 km)
    Forts & heritage433Borrehaugene (30 km)
    Beaches & coast015Rambergøya (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Bogen Naturreservat (5 km)
    Other attractions48Tordenskioldeika (23 km)
    Waterfalls37Kjærra Fossepark (39 km)
    Churches35Verneområder I Drammen (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Rabita Mosque (60 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (68 km)

    Selvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selvik?

    Bogen Naturreservat (nature spot, about 5 km), Kommersøya (river spot, about 7 km), Killingholmen (river spot, about 8 km), Gåserumpa Naturreservat (nature spot, about 9 km), Bjerkøya (river spot, about 9 km), Aluminiummuseet (museum, about 12 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Selvik?

    Eikeren, about 28 km by road; Nerdammen (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Selvik?

    Stoltenbergparken, about 42 km by road; Tusenfryd (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selvik?

    Vestfjellet, about 21 km by road; Rambergåsen (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selvik?

    Start in Selvik, visit Bogen Naturreservat, then Gåserumpa Naturreservat, then Bjerkøya, then Killingholmen, then Kommersøya, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selvik?

    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.

    Towns near Selvik

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