Oslo district, Oslo, Norway

Places to visit near Skui

Skui is a town in Oslo district, Oslo, Norway, home to about 3,487 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks and 23 museums. The must-see places are Kolsåstoppen (5 km), Dælivannet (7 km) and Engervannet (7 km).

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Skui at a glance

Location
Oslo district, Oslo, Norway
Population
about 3,487
Coordinates
59.9275° N, 10.4475° E
Places within 50 km
153 (153 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Skui

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

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Skui. The closest is Dælivannet (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Skui

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

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Parks near Skui

43 parks within 100 km of Skui. The closest is Skøyenparken (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Skui

34 museums within 100 km of Skui. The closest is Bogstad Gård (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Skui

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Skui. The closest is Oscarshall Palace (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Skui

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Skui. The closest is Danmark (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Nakholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Lindøya · river spot · Oslo · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Heggholmen Lighthouse · river spot · Oslo · ~19 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Skui

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Skui
  2. 5 km Kolsåstoppen · viewpoint, Oslo
  3. 2 km Dælivannet · lake, Oslo
  4. 3 km Engervannet · lake, Oslo
  5. 1 km Danmark · river spot, Akershus
  6. 1 km Kalvøya · river spot, Oslo
  7. 9 km Back to Skui

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From travellers near Skui

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How to reach Skui

    All places near Skui by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Skui by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2760Dælivannet (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1447Kolsåstoppen (5 km)
    Parks4143Skøyenparken (17 km)
    Museums2334Bogstad Gård (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1126Oscarshall Palace (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1321Danmark (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Sculpture Park (18 km)
    Other attractions67Dyna Lighthouse (17 km)
    Waterfalls47Bjølsenfossen (22 km)
    Churches25Verneområder I Drammen (34 km)
    Beaches & coast44Kavringen Lighthouse (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rabita Mosque (21 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (27 km)

    Skui: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Skui?

    Kolsåstoppen (viewpoint, about 5 km), Dælivannet (lake, about 7 km), Engervannet (lake, about 7 km), Danmark (river spot, about 8 km), Kalvøya (river spot, about 9 km), Nesøya (river spot, about 10 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks, 23 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Skui?

    Dælivannet, about 7 km by road; Engervannet (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Skui?

    Kolsåstoppen, about 5 km by road; Sørkedalen (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Skui?

    Skøyenparken, about 17 km by road; Frøyas Have (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Skui?

    Start in Skui, visit Kolsåstoppen, then Dælivannet, then Engervannet, then Danmark, then Kalvøya, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Skui?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Skui

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