Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway

Places to visit near Tofte

Tofte is a town in Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway, home to about 3,109 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves and 6 museums. The must-see places are Ramme (11 km), Rambergåsen (13 km) and Jeløya (14 km).

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

Tofte at a glance

Location
Vestfold district, Vestfold, Norway
Population
about 3,109
Coordinates
59.5427° N, 10.5614° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Tofte

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

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tofte. The closest is Vansjø (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vansjø · lake · Østfold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Gjersjøen · lake · Oslo · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Lyseren · lake · Østfold · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Semsvannet · lake · Oslo · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~46 km · Must-see

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Parks near Tofte

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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tofte

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

  • Jeløya · river spot · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bastøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Husøy · river spot · Vestfold · ~43 km · Must-see

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Museums near Tofte

34 museums within 100 km of Tofte. The closest is Royal Norwegian Navy Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tofte

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tofte

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tofte. The closest is Rambergåsen (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Tofte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tofte
  2. 13 km Rambergåsen · viewpoint, Østfold
  3. 1 km Jeløya · river spot, Vestfold
  4. 23 km Gåserumpa Naturreservat · nature spot, Vestfold
  5. 1 km Killingholmen · river spot, Vestfold
  6. 1 km Bjerkøya · river spot, Vestfold
  7. 15 km Back to Tofte

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From travellers near Tofte

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How to reach Tofte

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tofte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1257Vansjø (24 km)
    Parks344Tusenfryd (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2335Jeløya (14 km)
    Museums634Royal Norwegian Navy Museum (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1134Bjørnåsbatteriet (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints733Rambergåsen (13 km)
    Beaches & coast115Rambergøya (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Gåserumpa Naturreservat (17 km)
    Other attractions58Ramme (11 km)
    Waterfalls07Kjærra Fossepark (53 km)
    Churches35Verneområder I Drammen (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (54 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (62 km)

    Tofte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tofte?

    Ramme (attraction, about 11 km), Rambergåsen (viewpoint, about 13 km), Jeløya (river spot, about 14 km), Bjerkøya (river spot, about 15 km), Killingholmen (river spot, about 16 km), Gåserumpa Naturreservat (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tofte?

    Vansjø, about 24 km by road; Årungen (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tofte?

    Tusenfryd, about 32 km by road; Stoltenbergparken (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tofte?

    Jeløya, about 14 km by road; Bjerkøya (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tofte?

    Start in Tofte, visit Rambergåsen, then Jeløya, then Gåserumpa Naturreservat, then Killingholmen, then Bjerkøya, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tofte?

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

    Towns near Tofte

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