Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Vik

Vik is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 2,899 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 waterfalls and 8 churches. The must-see places are Kvamsøy (12 km), Fresvikbreen (13 km) and Norsk Reiselivsmuseum (21 km).

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

Vik at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 2,899
Coordinates
61.0571° N, 6.5781° E
Places within 50 km
62 (18 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vik

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vik

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vik. The closest is Rambera (8 km); the best-known is Fresvikbreen (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vik

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vik. The closest is Hestastodvatnet (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Vik

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Vik. The closest is Stolafossen (2 km); the best-known is Kvinnefossen (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Vik

8 churches within 100 km of Vik. The closest is Hove Kyrkje (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vik

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vik. The closest is Arnafjorden (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Vik

4 museums within 100 km of Vik. The closest is Norsk Reiselivsmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vik
  2. 2 km Hove Kyrkje · church, Vestland
  3. 10 km Kvamsøy · river spot, Vestland
  4. 12 km Norsk Reiselivsmuseum · museum, Vestland
  5. 7 km Kvinnefossen · waterfall, Vestland
  6. 26 km Fresvikbreen · viewpoint, Vestland
  7. 13 km Back to Vik

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How to reach Vik

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    Within 15 km of Vik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints656Rambera (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1235Hestastodvatnet (11 km)
    Waterfalls2532Stolafossen (2 km)
    Churches88Hove Kyrkje (2 km)
    Beaches & coast57Arnafjorden (12 km)
    Museums14Norsk Reiselivsmuseum (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Eiterstrondi Naturreservat (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Kvamsøy (12 km)
    Other attractions22Refsdal Kraftstasjon 1913 (4 km)
    Forts & heritage11Søbbe-selet (5 km)

    Vik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vik?

    Kvamsøy (river spot, about 12 km), Fresvikbreen (viewpoint, about 13 km), Norsk Reiselivsmuseum (museum, about 21 km), Kvinnefossen (waterfall, about 22 km), Hove Kyrkje (church, about 2 km), Stolafossen (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 waterfalls, 8 churches, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vik?

    Rambera, about 8 km by road; Fresvikbreen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vik?

    Hestastodvatnet, about 11 km by road; Øvra Brevatnet (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Vik?

    Stolafossen, about 2 km by road; Botolvsfossen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vik?

    Start in Vik, visit Hove Kyrkje, then Kvamsøy, then Norsk Reiselivsmuseum, then Kvinnefossen, then Fresvikbreen, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vik?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vik

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