Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Places to visit near Åndalsnes
Åndalsnes is a town in Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, home to about 2,035 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Isfjorden (2 km), Store Trolltinden (11 km) and Romsdalshornet (12 km).
Åndalsnes at a glance
- Location
- Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
- Population
- about 2,035
- Coordinates
- 62.5675° N, 7.6871° E
- Places within 50 km
- 41 (37 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves
Top places to visit near Åndalsnes
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Åndalsnes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- IsfjordenBeaches · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- Store TrolltindenHills · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- RomsdalshornetHills · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- TrollryggenHills · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- Store VenjetindenHills · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- TrollstigfotenWaterfalls · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- KyrkjetaketHills · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- MannenHills · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- Romsdal Valley WaterfallsWaterfalls · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
- Mountaineering MuseumMuseums · Møre og RomsdalNotable
- Åndalsnes TogkapelletChurches · Møre og RomsdalNotable
- GrøttavatnetLakes & Dams · Møre og RomsdalMust-see
More places near Åndalsnes
- Mongefossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Veøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Grytten Kirke · church · Møre og Romsdal · ~2 km
- Juratind · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~23 km · Must-see
- Skåla · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Skorgedalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~4 km
- Dønttinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sekken · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~28 km · Must-see
- Eikesdalsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~29 km · Must-see
- Fannefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mardalsfossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~31 km · Must-see
- Eresfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~33 km · Must-see
Things to see near Åndalsnes, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Åndalsnes
85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Åndalsnes. The closest is Skorgedalen (4 km); the best-known is Store Trolltinden (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Store Trolltinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~11 km · Must-see
- Romsdalshornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~12 km · Must-see
- Trollryggen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~12 km · Must-see
- Store Venjetinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kyrkjetaket · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~15 km · Must-see
- Mannen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km · Must-see
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Åndalsnes
37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Åndalsnes. The closest is Veøya (22 km). Best time: september to february.
- Veøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sekken · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~28 km · Must-see
- Bolsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
- Otrøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
- Gossa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Åndalsnes
19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Åndalsnes. The closest is Grøttavatnet (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Grøttavatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Eikesdalsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~29 km · Must-see
- Moldevatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~43 km · Must-see
- Reinsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~46 km · Must-see
- Langvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
- Grønvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Åndalsnes
18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Åndalsnes. The closest is Isfjorden (2 km). Best time: october to march.
- Isfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~2 km · Must-see
- Fannefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~31 km · Must-see
- Eresfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~33 km · Must-see
- Tresfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~36 km · Must-see
- Moldefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~41 km · Must-see
- Tomrefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Åndalsnes
7 waterfalls within 100 km of Åndalsnes. The closest is Trollstigfoten (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Trollstigfoten · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km · Must-see
- Romsdal Valley Waterfalls · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mongefossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mardalsfossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~31 km · Must-see
- Vinnu · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- The Seven Sisters and the Geirangerfjorden Waterfalls · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Åndalsnes
7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Åndalsnes. The closest is Prestaksla Naturreservat (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Prestaksla Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~34 km · Must-see
- Reinheimen National Park · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
- Malesanden Og Huse Dyrefredningsområde · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~82 km · Must-see
- Lomstjønna Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~82 km · Must-see
- Lyngholman Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~83 km · Must-see
- Selvikvågen Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~85 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Åndalsnes
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.
- Start in Åndalsnes
- 2 km Isfjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
- 12 km Store Venjetinden · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
- 4 km Romsdalshornet · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
- 4 km Trollryggen · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
- 1 km Store Trolltinden · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
- 11 km Back to Åndalsnes
Plan a longer trip from Åndalsnes — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Åndalsnes
No traveller has reported from around Åndalsnes yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Åndalsnes
All places near Åndalsnes by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Eikesdalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bolsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~33 km · Must-see
- Prestaksla Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~34 km · Must-see
- Fløtatinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~34 km · Must-see
- Landbruksmuseet for Møre Og Romsdal · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tresfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~36 km · Must-see
- Valldalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~36 km · Must-see
- Skjorta · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~36 km · Must-see
- Maifjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lauparen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~40 km · Must-see
- Tussen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~41 km · Must-see
- Moldefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~41 km · Must-see
- Kleneggen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~41 km · Must-see
- Fredslunden · park · Møre og Romsdal · ~43 km · Must-see
- Moldevatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~43 km · Must-see
- Reinsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~46 km · Must-see
- Pyttegga · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~49 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Høgstolen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tomrefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
- Høgheia · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
- Jendemsfjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
- Reinsfjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
- Karitinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
- Kvernesfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
- Svarthøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~54 km · Must-see
- Langvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
- Benkehøa · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
- Reinheimen National Park · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
- Storhøa · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
- Tordsnose · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
- Storhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~60 km · Must-see
- Otrøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
- Sponghøi · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~61 km · Must-see
- Gossa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
- Grønvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
- Dronningkrona · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Vinnu · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Vinnufonna · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Aspøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Kongskrona · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Averøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Vulueggi · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
- Vikvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
- Lesjaskogsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
- Storvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
- Aursjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
- Merratind · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
- Høg Gjøymen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
- Freifjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
- Vassnebba · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
- Nordre Trolla · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
- Vangshøi · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
- Skarfjell · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
- Frei · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
- Krosshø · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
- Rindarøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 19 | 85 | Skorgedalen (4 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 3 | 37 | Veøya (22 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 4 | 19 | Grøttavatnet (22 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 5 | 18 | Isfjorden (2 km) |
| Waterfalls | 4 | 7 | Trollstigfoten (14 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 7 | Prestaksla Naturreservat (34 km) |
| Museums | 2 | 5 | Mountaineering Museum (1 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 2 | Åndalsnes Togkapellet (1 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 2 | Hestskjær Lighthouse (73 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Fredslunden (43 km) |
Åndalsnes: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Åndalsnes?
Isfjorden (beach, about 2 km), Store Trolltinden (viewpoint, about 11 km), Romsdalshornet (viewpoint, about 12 km), Trollryggen (viewpoint, about 12 km), Store Venjetinden (viewpoint, about 13 km), Trollstigfoten (waterfall, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Åndalsnes?
41 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Åndalsnes?
Skorgedalen, about 4 km by road; Store Trolltinden (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest river spot to Åndalsnes?
Veøya, about 22 km by road; Sekken (28 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Åndalsnes?
Grøttavatnet, about 22 km by road; Eikesdalsvatnet (29 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Åndalsnes?
Start in Åndalsnes, visit Isfjorden, then Store Venjetinden, then Romsdalshornet, then Trollryggen, then Store Trolltinden, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Åndalsnes?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Åndalsnes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Åndalsnes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.