Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Stavern

Stavern is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 5,593 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 beaches & coast and 16 churches. The must-see places are Staverns Fort (1 km), Stavernsodden Fyr (2 km) and Kaupang Midgardsenteret (7 km).

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

Stavern at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 5,593
Coordinates
59.0000° N, 10.0333° E
Places within 50 km
158 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Stavern

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Stavern

60 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Stavern. The closest is Torkildsøy (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stavern

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stavern. The closest is Gumserødøya Fuglefredningsområde (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Stavern

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Stavern. The closest is Stavernsodden Fyr (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Stavernsodden Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Svenner Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Tvistein Fyr · beach · Vestfold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mølen · beach · Vestfold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Langeby · beach · Vestfold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mefjorden · beach · Vestfold · ~22 km · Must-see

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Churches near Stavern

19 churches within 100 km of Stavern. The closest is Frederiksvern Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stavern

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stavern. The closest is Hallevannet (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hallevannet · lake · Vestfold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Farrisvannet · lake · Vestfold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Goksjø · lake · Vestfold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Toke · lake · Telemark · ~59 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stavern

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stavern. The closest is Mølen Gravrøyser (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Stavern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stavern
  2. 1 km Staverns Fort · fort, Vestfold
  3. 1 km Stavernsodden Fyr · beach, Vestfold
  4. 7 km Svenner Fyr · beach, Vestfold
  5. 10 km Kaupang Midgardsenteret · museum, Vestfold
  6. 14 km Hallevannet · lake, Vestfold
  7. 11 km Back to Stavern

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From travellers near Stavern

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How to reach Stavern

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    Within 15 km of Stavern

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stavern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3960Torkildsøy (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4753Gumserødøya Fuglefredningsområde (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1924Stavernsodden Fyr (2 km)
    Churches1619Frederiksvern Kirke (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs418Hallevannet (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints418Mølen Gravrøyser (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1017Fredriksvern (1 km)
    Museums715The Seamen’s Memorial Hall (1 km)
    Parks55Foldvik Familiepark (4 km)
    Other attractions35Geopark Mølen (15 km)
    Waterfalls34Abyfoss (12 km)
    Treks11Kyststien Håøya (16 km)

    Stavern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stavern?

    Staverns Fort (fort, about 1 km), Stavernsodden Fyr (beach, about 2 km), Kaupang Midgardsenteret (museum, about 7 km), Svenner Fyr (beach, about 9 km), Hallevannet (lake, about 11 km), Tvistein Fyr (beach, about 11 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 beaches & coast, 16 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Stavern?

    Torkildsøy, about 2 km by road; Stavernsøya (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stavern?

    Gumserødøya Fuglefredningsområde, about 4 km by road; Sundskjæra Biotopvernområde (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Stavern?

    Stavernsodden Fyr, about 2 km by road; Hvittensand (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stavern?

    Start in Stavern, visit Staverns Fort, then Stavernsodden Fyr, then Svenner Fyr, then Kaupang Midgardsenteret, then Hallevannet, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stavern?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Stavern

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