Østfold district, Østfold, Norway

Places to visit near Tomter

Tomter is a town in Østfold district, Østfold, Norway, home to about 1,307 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 23 forts & heritage and 16 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lyseren (10 km), Fossum Brogalleri (11 km) and Skorås Nordre Batteri (11 km).

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Tomter, Østfold
Tomter, Østfold district, Østfold, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tomter at a glance

Location
Østfold district, Østfold, Norway
Population
about 1,307
Coordinates
59.6591° N, 10.9949° E
Places within 50 km
155 (155 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Tomter

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tomter: 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 Tomter, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tomter

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tomter. The closest is Lyseren (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lyseren · lake · Østfold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Sandstangen · lake · Østfold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Årungen · lake · Oslo · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Gjersjøen · lake · Oslo · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Øgderen · lake · Østfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Nøklevann · lake · Oslo · ~32 km · Must-see

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Parks near Tomter

44 parks within 100 km of Tomter. The closest is Tusenfryd (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Tomter

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tomter. The closest is Fossum Brogalleri (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tomter

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tomter. The closest is Ulvøya (33 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ulvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Malmøya · river spot · Oslo · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Ormøya · river spot · Oslo · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Langøyene · river spot · Oslo · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Gressholmen · river spot · Oslo · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Bleikøya · river spot · Oslo · ~37 km · Must-see

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Museums near Tomter

33 museums within 100 km of Tomter. The closest is Ladegården (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tomter

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tomter. The closest is Vardeåsen (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Tomter

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 Tomter
  2. 10 km Lyseren · lake, Østfold
  3. 9 km Skorås Nordre Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  4. 1 km Skorås Søndre Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  5. 4 km Langnes Batteri · heritage site, Østfold
  6. 2 km Fossum Brogalleri · heritage site, Østfold
  7. 11 km Back to Tomter

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From travellers near Tomter

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How to reach Tomter

    All places near Tomter by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2162Lyseren (10 km)
    Parks4144Tusenfryd (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2334Fossum Brogalleri (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1634Ulvøya (33 km)
    Museums2233Ladegården (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1132Vardeåsen (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Åsermarka Naturreservat (13 km)
    Beaches & coast411Rambergøya (36 km)
    Other attractions68SpeedMonster (20 km)
    Waterfalls18Bjølsenfossen (42 km)
    Churches15Frelsesarmeen (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Central Jamaat-E Ahl-E Sunnat Norway (39 km)
    Caves11Ole Høiland's Cave (44 km)

    Tomter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomter?

    Lyseren (lake, about 10 km), Fossum Brogalleri (heritage site, about 11 km), Skorås Nordre Batteri (heritage site, about 11 km), Skorås Søndre Batteri (heritage site, about 11 km), Langnes Batteri (heritage site, about 11 km), Langenes Batteri (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 23 forts & heritage, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tomter?

    Lyseren, about 10 km by road; Sandstangen (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tomter?

    Tusenfryd, about 20 km by road; Kværnerparken (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tomter?

    Fossum Brogalleri, about 11 km by road; Skorås Nordre Batteri (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomter?

    Start in Tomter, visit Lyseren, then Skorås Nordre Batteri, then Skorås Søndre Batteri, then Langnes Batteri, then Fossum Brogalleri, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomter?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Tomter

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