Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Utsira

Utsira is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Utsira (1 km), Utsira Fyr (1 km) and Føyno (22 km).

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

Utsira at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates
59.3057° N, 4.8862° E
Places within 50 km
194 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Utsira

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Utsira

68 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Utsira. The closest is Utsira (1 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Utsira · river spot · Rogaland · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Føyno · river spot · Rogaland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Røvær · river spot · Rogaland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Spannholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~4 km
  • Karmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hasseløya · river spot · Rogaland · ~30 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Utsira

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Utsira. The closest is Utsira Fyr (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Utsira

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Utsira. The closest is Slåttedalen (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Utsira

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Utsira. The closest is Spannholmane Naturreservat (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Utsira

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Utsira. The closest is Tistreivatnet (27 km); the best-known is Aksdalsvatnet (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Utsira

28 churches within 100 km of Utsira. The closest is Utsira Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Utsira

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

  1. Start in Utsira
  2. 1 km Slåttedalen · viewpoint, Rogaland
  3. 1 km Utsira Fyr · beach, Rogaland
  4. 1 km Utsira Kirke · church, Rogaland
  5. 1 km Sjoardalen · viewpoint, Rogaland
  6. 1 km Utsira · river spot, Rogaland
  7. 0 km Back to Utsira

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    All places near Utsira by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Borgøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Fjøløy · river spot · Rogaland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lammanuten · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Vatsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjøyna · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Svarthola/Vistehålå · cave · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Aubø · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Bjergøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Otterøya · river spot · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Nautøya · river spot · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Føyno · river spot · Vestland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Store Stokkavatn · lake · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Sverd I Fjell · fort · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Ledaal · museum · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Sølyst · river spot · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Hafrsfjord · beach · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Mosvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Breiavatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Jernaldergarden På Ullandhaug · museum · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Vassøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Ullandhaugtårnet · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Flyhistorisk Museum Sola · museum · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Lindøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~80 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Utsira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3068Utsira (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3335Utsira Fyr (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2730Slåttedalen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2929Spannholmane Naturreservat (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1729Tistreivatnet (27 km)
    Churches2828Utsira Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1415Statue of Liberty Replica (25 km)
    Museums1014Karmøy Fiskerimuseum (25 km)
    Other attractions45Høgevarde Fyr (31 km)
    Waterfalls22Laksefossen (33 km)
    Caves02Svarthola/Vistehålå (67 km)
    Parks01Rogaland Arboret (96 km)

    Utsira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Utsira?

    Utsira (river spot, about 1 km), Utsira Fyr (beach, about 1 km), Utsira Kirke (church, about 1 km), Slåttedalen (viewpoint, about 1 km), Sjoardalen (viewpoint, about 1 km), Vågadal (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Utsira?

    Utsira, about 1 km by road; Spannholmen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Utsira?

    Utsira Fyr, about 1 km by road; Åkrehamn Beach (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Utsira?

    Slåttedalen, about 1 km by road; Sjoardalen (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Utsira?

    Start in Utsira, visit Slåttedalen, then Utsira Fyr, then Utsira Kirke, then Sjoardalen, then Utsira, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Utsira?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Utsira

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