Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Ulvik

Ulvik is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 675 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Espeland Falls (8 km), Granvinsvatnet (14 km) and Eidfjordvatnet (22 km).

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Ulvik, Vestland
Ulvik, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ulvik at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 675
Coordinates
60.5679° N, 6.9165° E
Places within 50 km
94 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Ulvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ulvik: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulvik

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulvik. The closest is Brendehaug (2 km); the best-known is Simadal (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Simadal · viewpoint · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Brendehaug · viewpoint · Vestland · ~2 km
  • Gjøtta · viewpoint · Vestland · ~3 km
  • Espeskorsflærne · viewpoint · Vestland · ~4 km
  • Raundalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Måbødalen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~27 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ulvik

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ulvik. The closest is Solsævatnet (4 km); the best-known is Granvinsvatnet (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Ulvik

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Ulvik. The closest is Bergafossen (1 km); the best-known is Espeland Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Ulvik

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ulvik. The closest is Ulvikafjorden (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ulvik

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ulvik. The closest is Ulvikpollen Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ulvik

4 museums within 100 km of Ulvik. The closest is Granvin Bygdemuseum (15 km); the best-known is Norsk Natursenter Hardanger (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ulvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulvik
  2. 1 km Ulvik Kyrkje · church, Vestland
  3. 22 km Eidfjordvatnet · lake, Vestland
  4. 31 km Granvinsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  5. 10 km Espeland Falls · waterfall, Vestland
  6. 6 km Bergafossen · waterfall, Vestland
  7. 1 km Back to Ulvik

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From travellers near Ulvik

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How to reach Ulvik

    All places near Ulvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Ulvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3175Brendehaug (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2157Solsævatnet (4 km)
    Waterfalls2331Bergafossen (1 km)
    Beaches & coast68Ulvikafjorden (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Ulvikpollen Naturreservat (2 km)
    Museums34Granvin Bygdemuseum (15 km)
    Other attractions33Solhaug (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Kvamsøy (83 km)
    Churches22Ulvik Kyrkje (1 km)
    Caves11Bjødnahiet (13 km)
    Forts & heritage11Telefon (15 km)

    Ulvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulvik?

    Espeland Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Granvinsvatnet (lake, about 14 km), Ulvik Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Bergafossen (waterfall, about 1 km), Eidfjordvatnet (lake, about 22 km), Simadal (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ulvik?

    Brendehaug, about 2 km by road; Gjøtta (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ulvik?

    Solsævatnet, about 4 km by road; Stokkavatnet (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ulvik?

    Bergafossen, about 1 km by road; Verafossen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulvik?

    Start in Ulvik, visit Ulvik Kyrkje, then Eidfjordvatnet, then Granvinsvatnet, then Espeland Falls, then Bergafossen, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulvik?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Ulvik

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