Akershus district, Akershus, Norway

Places to visit near Ski

Ski is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway, home to about 12,513 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tusenfryd (6 km), SpeedMonster (6 km) and Årungen (8 km).

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Ski, Akershus
Ski, Akershus district, Akershus, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ski at a glance

Location
Akershus district, Akershus, Norway
Population
about 12,513
Coordinates
59.7195° N, 10.8358° E
Places within 50 km
166 (166 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 Ski

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ski

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ski. The closest is Årungen (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ski

44 parks within 100 km of Ski. The closest is Tusenfryd (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ski

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ski. The closest is Svartdalen (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ski

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ski. The closest is Blücher (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ski

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ski. The closest is Malmøya (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~25 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ski

34 museums within 100 km of Ski. The closest is Ladegården (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ski

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ski
  2. 8 km Årungen · lake, Oslo
  3. 11 km Blücher · heritage site, Akershus
  4. 14 km Tusenfryd · park, Akershus
  5. 5 km Gjersjøen · lake, Oslo
  6. 26 km Lyseren · lake, Østfold
  7. 20 km Back to Ski

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How to reach Ski

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ski by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2264Årungen (8 km)
    Parks4144Tusenfryd (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1435Svartdalen (26 km)
    Forts & heritage2334Blücher (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1734Malmøya (21 km)
    Museums2434Ladegården (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713Malmøya Og Malmøykalven Naturreservat (21 km)
    Beaches & coast410Rambergøya (24 km)
    Other attractions78SpeedMonster (6 km)
    Waterfalls18Bjølsenfossen (31 km)
    Churches25Frelsesarmeen (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (28 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (34 km)

    Ski: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ski?

    Tusenfryd (park, about 6 km), SpeedMonster (attraction, about 6 km), Årungen (lake, about 8 km), Gjersjøen (lake, about 10 km), Blücher (heritage site, about 17 km), Ramme (attraction, about 20 km).

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

    166 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ski?

    Årungen, about 8 km by road; Gjersjøen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ski?

    Tusenfryd, about 6 km by road; Kværnerparken (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ski?

    Svartdalen, about 26 km by road; Vardeåsen (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ski?

    Start in Ski, visit Årungen, then Blücher, then Tusenfryd, then Gjersjøen, then Lyseren, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ski?

    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 Ski

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