Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Svelvik

Svelvik is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 3,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Killingholmen (14 km), Bjerkøya (14 km) and Kommersøya (14 km).

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

Svelvik at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 3,926
Coordinates
59.6137° N, 10.4087° E
Places within 50 km
135 (135 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 Svelvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Svelvik: 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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Things to see near Svelvik, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Svelvik

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

  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Semsvannet · lake · Oslo · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Nerdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Gjersjøen · lake · Oslo · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mellomdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~36 km · Must-see

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Parks near Svelvik

44 parks within 100 km of Svelvik. The closest is Tusenfryd (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Svelvik

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Svelvik. The closest is Rambergåsen (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rambergåsen · viewpoint · Østfold · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Vestfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Skimten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Krukekollen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Kolsåstoppen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~44 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Svelvik

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Svelvik. The closest is Killingholmen (14 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~37 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Svelvik

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Svelvik. The closest is Blücher (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Svelvik

34 museums within 100 km of Svelvik. The closest is Aluminiummuseet (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Svelvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Svelvik
  2. 14 km Bjerkøya · river spot, Vestfold
  3. 1 km Gåserumpa Naturreservat · nature spot, Vestfold
  4. 1 km Killingholmen · river spot, Vestfold
  5. 1 km Kommersøya · river spot, Vestfold
  6. 4 km Bogen Naturreservat · nature spot, Vestfold
  7. 16 km Back to Svelvik

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How to reach Svelvik

    All places near Svelvik by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Svelvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1154Årungen (26 km)
    Parks3344Tusenfryd (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1136Rambergåsen (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1835Killingholmen (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1434Blücher (18 km)
    Museums2634Aluminiummuseet (19 km)
    Beaches & coast415Rambergøya (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Gåserumpa Naturreservat (15 km)
    Other attractions68Ramme (17 km)
    Waterfalls17Hellefossen (43 km)
    Churches35Verneområder I Drammen (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Rabita Mosque (48 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (57 km)

    Svelvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Svelvik?

    Killingholmen (river spot, about 14 km), Bjerkøya (river spot, about 14 km), Kommersøya (river spot, about 14 km), Gåserumpa Naturreservat (nature spot, about 15 km), Bogen Naturreservat (nature spot, about 16 km), Ramme (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Svelvik?

    Årungen, about 26 km by road; Semsvannet (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Svelvik?

    Tusenfryd, about 32 km by road; Tjuvholmen Skulpturpark (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Svelvik?

    Rambergåsen, about 27 km by road; Vestfjellet (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Svelvik?

    Start in Svelvik, visit Bjerkøya, then Gåserumpa Naturreservat, then Killingholmen, then Kommersøya, then Bogen Naturreservat, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Svelvik?

    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 Svelvik

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