Visiting Holmen
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Holmen
All places near Sauda →Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet
fort · 1 km
Skaulen
viewpoint · 6 km

Suldalsvatnet
lake · 17 km
Kyrkjenuten
viewpoint · 22 km
Lykilsvatnet
lake · 25 km · Vestland
Løkjelsvatnet
lake · 25 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Folgefonna Nasjonalpark · Vestland59 kmSetesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane Landskapsvernområde · Agder84 kmHardangervidda National Park · Telemark98 kmKråmyrane Naturreservat · Vestland123 kmGjuvastøl Naturreservat · Rogaland3 kmHylsskaret Naturreservat · Rogaland14 kmHow to reach Holmen
Nearest towns with a guide: Sauda (10 km) · Sand (28 km) · Etne (39 km). Coordinates 59.64204, 6.49091. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Holmen?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Holmen?
Nearby: Sinkgruvene I Allmannajuvet (fort, 1 km), Skaulen (viewpoint, 6 km), Suldalsvatnet (lake, 17 km), Kyrkjenuten (viewpoint, 22 km), Lykilsvatnet (lake, 25 km), Løkjelsvatnet (lake, 25 km).
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