Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Våler

Våler is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 1,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 waterfalls and 32 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gjesåssjøen (10 km), Hukusjøen (26 km) and Kynnsjøen (29 km).

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Våler, Innlandet
Våler, Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Våler at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 1,188
Coordinates
60.6712° N, 11.8348° E
Places within 50 km
177 (14 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 Våler

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Våler

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Våler. The closest is Vestsjøen (9 km); the best-known is Gjesåssjøen (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Våler

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Våler. The closest is Brattåsen (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Våler

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

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Forts & heritage near Våler

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Våler. The closest is Braskerudsætra (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Våler

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Våler. The closest is Gjesåssjøen Naturreservat (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Våler

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

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A one-day trip from Våler

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Våler
  2. 3 km Eidsfossen · waterfall, Innlandet
  3. 23 km Hukusjøen · lake, Akershus
  4. 27 km Gjesåssjøen · lake, Akershus
  5. 14 km Braskereidfossen · waterfall, Akershus
  6. 6 km Våler Church · church, Akershus
  7. 0 km Back to Våler

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How to reach Våler

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    Within 15 km of Våler

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Våler by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3654Vestsjøen (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3442Brattåsen (6 km)
    Waterfalls3435Eidsfossen (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3233Braskerudsætra (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2225Gjesåssjøen Naturreservat (10 km)
    Churches1517Våler Church (1 km)
    Museums26Norsk Skogmuseum (33 km)
    Beaches & coast11Løkenstranda (23 km)
    Other attractions11Rokoberget Kirkeruin (29 km)

    Våler: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Våler?

    Gjesåssjøen (lake, about 10 km), Våler Church (church, about 1 km), Eidsfossen (waterfall, about 3 km), Hukusjøen (lake, about 26 km), Braskereidfossen (waterfall, about 6 km), Brattåsen (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 waterfalls, 32 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Våler?

    Vestsjøen, about 9 km by road; Gjesåssjøen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Våler?

    Brattåsen, about 6 km by road; Blåenga (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Våler?

    Eidsfossen, about 3 km by road; Braskereidfossen (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Våler?

    Start in Våler, visit Eidsfossen, then Hukusjøen, then Gjesåssjøen, then Braskereidfossen, then Våler Church, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Våler?

    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 Våler

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