Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway

Places to visit near Varhaug

Varhaug is a town in Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway, home to about 2,484 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 33 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Obrestad Fyr (9 km), Kvassheim Lighthouse (10 km) and Garborgsenteret (16 km).

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

Varhaug at a glance

Location
Rogaland district, Rogaland, Norway
Population
about 2,484
Coordinates
58.6181° N, 5.6570° E
Places within 50 km
216 (37 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 Varhaug

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Varhaug

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Varhaug. The closest is Storamoset (11 km); the best-known is Frøylandsvatnet (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Varhaug

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Varhaug. The closest is Eikelandsknuten (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Varhaug

40 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Varhaug. The closest is Raunen (13 km); the best-known is Feistein (31 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Feistein · river spot · Rogaland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Eigerøya · river spot · Rogaland · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Raunen · river spot · Rogaland · ~13 km
  • Vibberodden · river spot · Rogaland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Flateholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~26 km
  • Grasholmen · river spot · Rogaland · ~50 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Varhaug

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Varhaug. The closest is Reime Plantefredningsområde (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Varhaug

31 churches within 100 km of Varhaug. The closest is Varhaug Kyrkje (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Varhaug

15 museums within 100 km of Varhaug. The closest is Grødaland (5 km); the best-known is Garborgsenteret (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Varhaug

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Varhaug
  2. 16 km Garborgsenteret · museum, Rogaland
  3. 5 km Frøylandsvatnet · lake, Rogaland
  4. 10 km Orrevatnet · lake, Rogaland
  5. 14 km Obrestad Fyr · beach, Rogaland
  6. 11 km Varhaug Kyrkje · church, Rogaland
  7. 3 km Back to Varhaug

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From travellers near Varhaug

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How to reach Varhaug

    All places near Varhaug by distance

    Within 15 km of Varhaug

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Engøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Svarthola/Vistehålå · cave · Rogaland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kalvøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hellesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lindøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hundvåg · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Vassøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Idse · river spot · Rogaland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Idsal · river spot · Rogaland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Heng · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Bru · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Åmøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lille Presteskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Sokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Hidle · river spot · Rogaland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Hovsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Månafossen · waterfall · Rogaland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Mosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Kvitsøy · beach · Rogaland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Troppevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Fjøløy · river spot · Rogaland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Klosterøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Utstein · attraction · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Rennesøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Talgje · river spot · Rogaland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Vostervatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Kulivatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Lundevatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Tysdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fogn · river spot · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • U-974 · fort · Rogaland · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalsvatnet · lake · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Geitungen Lighthouse · attraction · Rogaland · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Finnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Sirdalen · viewpoint · Rogaland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Vestre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Halsnøy · river spot · Rogaland · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Vest-Agder-museet Flekkefjord · church · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Austre Bokn · river spot · Rogaland · ~86 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Varhaug by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4557Storamoset (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4650Eikelandsknuten (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves940Raunen (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3333Reime Plantefredningsområde (7 km)
    Churches3031Varhaug Kyrkje (3 km)
    Museums1515Grødaland (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1112Obrestad Fyr (9 km)
    Forts & heritage79Tusenårsplassen (8 km)
    Waterfalls68Fotlandsfossen (14 km)
    Other attractions37Kvassheim Lighthouse (10 km)
    Treks55Ulvarudlå Rundtur (15 km)
    Parks44Kongeparken (26 km)
    Caves23Litla OleHøylandshålå (23 km)

    Varhaug: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Varhaug?

    Obrestad Fyr (beach, about 9 km), Kvassheim Lighthouse (attraction, about 10 km), Garborgsenteret (museum, about 16 km), Frøylandsvatnet (lake, about 20 km), Orrevatnet (lake, about 21 km), Varhaug Kyrkje (church, about 3 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Varhaug?

    Storamoset, about 11 km by road; Smokkevatnet (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Varhaug?

    Eikelandsknuten, about 16 km by road; Melsknuten (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Varhaug?

    Raunen, about 13 km by road; Flateholmen (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Varhaug?

    Start in Varhaug, visit Garborgsenteret, then Frøylandsvatnet, then Orrevatnet, then Obrestad Fyr, then Varhaug Kyrkje, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Varhaug?

    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 Varhaug

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