Agder district, Agder, Norway

Places to visit near Tonstad

Tonstad is a town in Agder district, Agder, Norway, home to about 751 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sirdalen (4 km), Kulivatnet (12 km) and Kvinesdalen (24 km).

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Tonstad, Agder
Tonstad, Agder district, Agder, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tonstad at a glance

Location
Agder district, Agder, Norway
Population
about 751
Coordinates
58.6626° N, 6.7169° E
Places within 50 km
109 (25 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

Top places to visit near Tonstad

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

75 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tonstad. The closest is Ersvatn (6 km); the best-known is Kulivatnet (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tonstad

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tonstad. The closest is Sirdalen (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tonstad

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tonstad. The closest is Vibberodden (63 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Vibberodden · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Eigerøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Idsal · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Idse · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Tonstad

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tonstad. The closest is Einarstøl (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tonstad

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Tonstad. The closest is Brynefossane (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Tonstad

7 churches within 100 km of Tonstad. The closest is Tonstad Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tonstad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tonstad
  2. 24 km Kvinesdalen · viewpoint, Agder
  3. 24 km Brynefossane · waterfall, Rogaland
  4. 13 km Kulivatnet · lake, Rogaland
  5. 10 km Sirdalen · viewpoint, Rogaland
  6. 3 km Tonstad Church · church, Rogaland
  7. 1 km Back to Tonstad

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How to reach Tonstad

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    Within 15 km of Tonstad

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tonstad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4275Ersvatn (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2237Sirdalen (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves029Vibberodden (63 km)
    Forts & heritage1721Einarstøl (7 km)
    Waterfalls1719Brynefossane (3 km)
    Churches57Tonstad Church (1 km)
    Museums07Evje Og Hornnes Mineralmuseum (78 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Øykjeheia (6 km)
    Beaches & coast15Litlavatnet (17 km)
    Other attractions15Plane Wreck (19 km)
    Parks01Rogaland Arboret (68 km)
    Caves01Svarthola/Vistehålå (92 km)

    Tonstad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tonstad?

    Sirdalen (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kulivatnet (lake, about 12 km), Tonstad Church (church, about 1 km), Brynefossane (waterfall, about 3 km), Kvinesdalen (viewpoint, about 24 km), Ersvatn (lake, about 6 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 17 waterfalls, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tonstad?

    Ersvatn, about 6 km by road; Øvre Mågevatn (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tonstad?

    Sirdalen, about 4 km by road; Crazy Creek (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tonstad?

    Vibberodden, about 63 km by road; Eigerøya (65 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tonstad?

    Start in Tonstad, visit Kvinesdalen, then Brynefossane, then Kulivatnet, then Sirdalen, then Tonstad Church, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tonstad?

    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.

    Towns near Tonstad

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