Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Siljan

Siljan is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Stubbekollen (9 km), Langevann (9 km) and Telemark Museum (13 km).

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Siljan at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 891
Coordinates
59.2884° N, 9.7100° E
Places within 50 km
42 (42 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

Top places to visit near Siljan

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

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Siljan. The closest is Eidselva (32 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Eidselva · river spot · Telemark · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Veierland · river spot · Vestfold · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Nattholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Nøtterøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Føynland · river spot · Vestfold · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~54 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Siljan

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Siljan. The closest is Langevann (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mykle · lake · Vestfold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Norsjø · lake · Telemark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~35 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Siljan

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Siljan. The closest is Stubbekollen (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Stubbekollen · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Floretuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Rauberflaket · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ruketuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Oppsalfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bonden · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~20 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Siljan

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Siljan. The closest is Mølen (45 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Mølen · beach · Vestfold · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Skjellvika · beach · Vestfold · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Mefjorden · beach · Vestfold · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Stavernsodden Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Langeby · beach · Vestfold · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Tvistein Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~51 km · Must-see

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Museums near Siljan

12 museums within 100 km of Siljan. The closest is Telemark Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Siljan

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Siljan. The closest is Istrehågan (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Siljan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Siljan
  2. 9 km Stubbekollen · viewpoint, Vestfold
  3. 6 km Svartangen · lake, Vestfold
  4. 4 km Trollfoss · waterfall, Vestfold
  5. 5 km Langevann · lake, Vestfold
  6. 22 km Telemark Museum · museum, Telemark
  7. 13 km Back to Siljan

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How to reach Siljan

    All places near Siljan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Siljan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves327Eidselva (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs826Langevann (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1224Stubbekollen (9 km)
    Beaches & coast513Mølen (45 km)
    Museums412Telemark Museum (13 km)
    Forts & heritage411Istrehågan (42 km)
    Churches26Sem Kirke (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Bogen Naturreservat (52 km)
    Other attractions05Tordenskioldeika (56 km)
    Waterfalls24Trollfoss (13 km)
    Parks24Bugårdsparken (41 km)

    Siljan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Siljan?

    Stubbekollen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Langevann (lake, about 9 km), Telemark Museum (museum, about 13 km), Trollfoss (waterfall, about 13 km), Svartangen (lake, about 15 km), Floretuten (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Siljan?

    Eidselva, about 32 km by road; Veierland (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Siljan?

    Langevann, about 9 km by road; Svartangen (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Siljan?

    Stubbekollen, about 9 km by road; Floretuten (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Siljan?

    Start in Siljan, visit Stubbekollen, then Svartangen, then Trollfoss, then Langevann, then Telemark Museum, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Siljan?

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

    Towns near Siljan

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