Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Voss

Voss is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 5,571 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 waterfalls and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Vangsvatnet (5 km), Lønavatnet (9 km) and Raundalen (14 km).

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Voss at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 5,571
Coordinates
60.6287° N, 6.4147° E
Places within 50 km
75 (27 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 Voss

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Voss: 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 Voss

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Voss. The closest is Bordalen (8 km); the best-known is Raundalen (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Voss

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Voss. The closest is Lundarvatnet (3 km); the best-known is Vangsvatnet (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Voss

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Voss. The closest is Rognsfossen (2 km); the best-known is Tvindefossen (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Voss

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Voss. The closest is Osterøy (60 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Osterøy · river spot · Vestland · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Kvamsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Varaldsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Flatøy · river spot · Vestland · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Luro · river spot · Vestland · ~89 km · Must-see
  • Holsnøy · river spot · Vestland · ~90 km · Must-see

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Museums near Voss

9 museums within 100 km of Voss. The closest is Mølstertunet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Voss

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Voss. The closest is Lesekiosk 84 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Voss

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Voss
  2. 15 km Torfinnsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  3. 12 km Vangsvatnet · lake, Vestland
  4. 13 km Lønavatnet · lake, Vestland
  5. 6 km Tvindefossen · waterfall, Vestland
  6. 12 km Raundalen · viewpoint, Vestland
  7. 14 km Back to Voss

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How to reach Voss

    All places near Voss by distance

    Within 15 km of Voss

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Voss by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1962Bordalen (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1753Lundarvatnet (3 km)
    Waterfalls2536Rognsfossen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves018Osterøy (60 km)
    Museums39Mølstertunet (1 km)
    Forts & heritage49Lesekiosk 84 (1 km)
    Beaches & coast27Fyksesund (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Håmyrane Naturreservat (6 km)
    Parks03Sverresborg (81 km)
    Churches22Vangskyrkja (1 km)
    Caves01Mareminnehollet (81 km)

    Voss: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Voss?

    Vangsvatnet (lake, about 5 km), Lønavatnet (lake, about 9 km), Raundalen (viewpoint, about 14 km), Tvindefossen (waterfall, about 14 km), Torfinnsvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Vangskyrkja (church, about 1 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 waterfalls, 3 museums, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Voss?

    Bordalen, about 8 km by road; Lønahorgi Hovedsender (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Voss?

    Lundarvatnet, about 3 km by road; Vangsvatnet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Voss?

    Rognsfossen, about 2 km by road; Dugstadfossen (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Voss?

    Start in Voss, visit Torfinnsvatnet, then Vangsvatnet, then Lønavatnet, then Tvindefossen, then Raundalen, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Voss?

    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 Voss

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Voss’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.