Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Tananger

Tananger is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 5,817 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 56 rivers, islands & mangroves, 41 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hafrsfjord (6 km), Flyhistorisk Museum Sola (7 km) and Sverd I Fjell (7 km).

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Tananger, Rogaland
Tananger, Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tananger at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 5,817
Coordinates
58.9362° N, 5.5741° E
Places within 50 km
225 (58 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tananger

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tananger: 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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  • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Vassøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Lindøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hellesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~21 km · Must-see

Things to see near Tananger, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tananger

67 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tananger. The closest is Rott (5 km); the best-known is Sølyst (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see

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Churches near Tananger

41 churches within 100 km of Tananger. The closest is Tananger Kapell (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tananger

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tananger. The closest is Hålandsvannet (7 km); the best-known is Store Stokkavatn (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tananger

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tananger. The closest is Korpsdalen (5 km); the best-known is Ullandhaugtårnet (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tananger

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tananger. The closest is Aubeberget (5 km); the best-known is Sverd I Fjell (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tananger

21 museums within 100 km of Tananger. The closest is Flyhistorisk Museum Sola (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tananger

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tananger
  2. 7 km Svarthola/Vistehålå · cave, Rogaland
  3. 6 km Store Stokkavatn · lake, Rogaland
  4. 4 km Sverd I Fjell · heritage site, Rogaland
  5. 3 km Hafrsfjord · beach, Rogaland
  6. 4 km Flyhistorisk Museum Sola · museum, Rogaland
  7. 7 km Back to Tananger

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From travellers near Tananger

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How to reach Tananger

    All places near Tananger by distance

    Within 15 km of Tananger

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tananger by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5667Rott (5 km)
    Churches4141Tananger Kapell (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2039Hålandsvannet (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2225Korpsdalen (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2223Aubeberget (5 km)
    Museums2021Flyhistorisk Museum Sola (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1618Kjøbenhavnerbukta (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1617Storamyr Naturreservat (2 km)
    Other attractions36Flatholmen Lighthouse (2 km)
    Parks66Parken (9 km)
    Waterfalls02Månafossen (59 km)
    Caves11Svarthola/Vistehålå (7 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Luang Phor Sodh - Samfunnet I Norge (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Anjuman Islah-Ul-Muslemeen of Rogaland (Makki Masjid) (12 km)

    Tananger: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tananger?

    Hafrsfjord (beach, about 6 km), Flyhistorisk Museum Sola (museum, about 7 km), Sverd I Fjell (heritage site, about 7 km), Svarthola/Vistehålå (cave, about 7 km), Store Stokkavatn (lake, about 8 km), Jernaldergarden På Ullandhaug (museum, about 9 km).

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

    225 places on Spotwander: 56 rivers, islands & mangroves, 41 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tananger?

    Rott, about 5 km by road; Kobbholmen (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tananger?

    Tananger Kapell, about 2 km by road; Solheim Bedehus (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tananger?

    Hålandsvannet, about 7 km by road; Store Stokkavatn (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tananger?

    Start in Tananger, visit Svarthola/Vistehålå, then Store Stokkavatn, then Sverd I Fjell, then Hafrsfjord, then Flyhistorisk Museum Sola, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tananger?

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

    Towns near Tananger

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