Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Tau

Tau is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 2,548 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 53 rivers, islands & mangroves, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vostervatnet (6 km), Heng (6 km) and Hidle (8 km).

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

Tau at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 2,548
Coordinates
59.0648° N, 5.9225° E
Places within 50 km
201 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Tau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tau: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Tau

  • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Breiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~19 km · Must-see

Things to see near Tau, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tau

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tau. The closest is Krossvatnet (1 km); the best-known is Vostervatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tau

63 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tau. The closest is Heng (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Idse · river spot · Rogaland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Idsal · river spot · Rogaland · ~13 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tau

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tau. The closest is Taurafjell (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tau

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tau. The closest is Tau naturreservat (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Tau

20 churches within 100 km of Tau. The closest is Strand kirke (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tau

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tau. The closest is Tingholmen (14 km); the best-known is Sverd i fjell (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Tau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tau
  2. 6 km Vostervatnet · lake, Rogaland
  3. 7 km Fogn · river spot, Rogaland
  4. 7 km Talgje · river spot, Rogaland
  5. 9 km Hidle · river spot, Rogaland
  6. 6 km Heng · river spot, Rogaland
  7. 6 km Back to Tau

Plan a longer trip from Tau — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Tau

    All places near Tau by distance

    Within 15 km of Tau

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Tau by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs64Krossvatnet (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves63Heng (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints51Taurafjell (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Tau naturreservat (1 km)
    Churches20Strand kirke (2 km)
    Forts & heritage13Tingholmen (14 km)
    Beaches & coast9Barkavika (8 km)
    Museums8Anna af Sand (18 km)
    Waterfalls6Bøfossen (12 km)
    Other attractions4Utstein (24 km)
    Caves2Svarthola/Vistehålå (26 km)
    Parks2Valberget (19 km)

    Tau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tau?

    Vostervatnet (lake, about 6 km), Heng (river spot, about 6 km), Hidle (river spot, about 8 km), Talgje (river spot, about 9 km), Fogn (river spot, about 10 km), Idse (river spot, about 11 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 53 rivers, islands & mangroves, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tau?

    Krossvatnet, about 1 km by road; Bjørheimsvatnet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tau?

    Heng, about 6 km by road; Hidle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tau?

    Taurafjell, about 2 km by road; Kalvatødne (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tau?

    Start in Tau, visit Vostervatnet, then Fogn, then Talgje, then Hidle, then Heng, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tau?

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

    Towns near Tau

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