Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Sem

Sem is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 1,827 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 museums. The must-see places are Sem Kirke (4 km), Slottsfjelltårnet (5 km) and Slottsfjellsmuseet (6 km).

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

Sem at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 1,827
Coordinates
59.2823° N, 10.3300° E
Places within 50 km
68 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Sem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sem: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sem

44 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sem. The closest is Nøtterøy (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nøtterøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Føynland · river spot · Vestfold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Veierland · river spot · Vestfold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Østre Bolæren · river spot · Vestfold · ~20 km · Must-see

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Parks near Sem

43 parks within 100 km of Sem. The closest is Stoltenbergparken (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sem

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sem. The closest is Goksjø (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Hallevannet · lake · Vestfold · ~45 km · Must-see

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Museums near Sem

34 museums within 100 km of Sem. The closest is Slottsfjellsmuseet (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sem

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sem. The closest is Slottsfjelltårnet (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sem

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sem. The closest is Oseberghaugen (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sem
  2. 4 km Sem Kirke · church, Vestfold
  3. 3 km Slottsfjellsmuseet · museum, Vestfold
  4. 1 km Stoltenbergparken · park, Vestfold
  5. 1 km Tønsberg Domkirke · church, Vestfold
  6. 1 km Slottsfjelltårnet · viewpoint, Vestfold
  7. 5 km Back to Sem

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How to reach Sem

    All places near Sem by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1744Nøtterøy (11 km)
    Parks343Stoltenbergparken (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs740Goksjø (20 km)
    Museums734Slottsfjellsmuseet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints830Slottsfjelltårnet (5 km)
    Forts & heritage830Oseberghaugen (9 km)
    Beaches & coast816Skjellvika (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Færder Nasjonalpark (24 km)
    Other attractions27Tordenskioldeika (23 km)
    Waterfalls26Kjærra Fossepark (31 km)
    Churches25Sem Kirke (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Rabita Mosque (93 km)

    Sem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sem?

    Sem Kirke (church, about 4 km), Slottsfjelltårnet (viewpoint, about 5 km), Slottsfjellsmuseet (museum, about 6 km), Tønsberg Domkirke (church, about 6 km), Stoltenbergparken (park, about 6 km), Rosahaugparken (park, about 8 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sem?

    Nøtterøy, about 11 km by road; Husøy (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sem?

    Stoltenbergparken, about 6 km by road; Rosahaugparken (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sem?

    Goksjø, about 20 km by road; Farrisvannet (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sem?

    Start in Sem, visit Sem Kirke, then Slottsfjellsmuseet, then Stoltenbergparken, then Tønsberg Domkirke, then Slottsfjelltårnet, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sem?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Sem

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