Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Places to visit near Aure

Aure is a town in Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, home to about 596 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 36 beaches & coast, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ruøya (2 km), Rottøya (3 km) and Foldfjorden (9 km).

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Aure, Møre og Romsdal
Aure, Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aure at a glance

Location
Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Population
about 596
Coordinates
63.2679° N, 8.5291° E
Places within 50 km
141 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Aure

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aure: 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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Beaches & coast near Aure

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aure. The closest is Hamna (2 km); the best-known is Foldfjorden (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Foldfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Arasvikfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kyrhaug Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Vinjefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hamna · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~2 km
  • Edøyfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~23 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aure

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aure. The closest is Gammelseterøran (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aure

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aure. The closest is Ruøya (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ruøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Rottøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Grisvågøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ertvågsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Skardsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Jørnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aure

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aure. The closest is Ormsetvatnet (4 km); the best-known is Torsetvatnet (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aure

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aure. The closest is Eidsholmen Naturreservat (5 km); the best-known is Melland Naturreservat (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Aure

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Aure. The closest is Fagerhaugfossen (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Aure

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aure
  2. 2 km Ruøya · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  3. 9 km Grisvågøya · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  4. 11 km Foldfjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
  5. 7 km Rottøya · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  6. 11 km Torsetvatnet · lake, Møre og Romsdal
  7. 10 km Back to Aure

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How to reach Aure

    All places near Aure by distance

    Within 15 km of Aure

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Haugjegla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Aspøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Brattværet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Freifjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Frei · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Dolmøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Nordmøre Museum · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Innlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kirkelandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Snillfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Foldsjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Skalmen Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Titran Fort · fort · Trøndelag · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Grip Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ytre Sula · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Indre Sula · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Reinsfjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Børøyholmen Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Fjellværsøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Besselvassheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Frøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Vassnebba · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Storvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Ulvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Hostovatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Våvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Gråsjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Snota · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hestskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Gangåsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Averøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Kråkvåg · river spot · Trøndelag · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Kvernesfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Neadalssnota · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Øyangsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Orkla Industrimuseum · museum · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Trollhetta · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Storfosna · river spot · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Innerdalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aure by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3645Hamna (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2245Gammelseterøran (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2339Ruøya (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2133Ormsetvatnet (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1718Eidsholmen Naturreservat (5 km)
    Waterfalls1011Fagerhaugfossen (1 km)
    Churches66Aure Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage14HKB 27./975 Melland-Ost (13 km)
    Museums24Geitbåtmuseet (21 km)
    Other attractions13Terningen Lighthouse (45 km)
    Caves22Kvitflekken (13 km)

    Aure: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aure?

    Ruøya (river spot, about 2 km), Rottøya (river spot, about 3 km), Foldfjorden (beach, about 9 km), Grisvågøya (river spot, about 10 km), Torsetvatnet (lake, about 10 km), Ertvågsøya (river spot, about 10 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 36 beaches & coast, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest beach to Aure?

    Hamna, about 2 km by road; Gjerdavika (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aure?

    Gammelseterøran, about 6 km by road; Korsbekkfjellet (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Aure?

    Ruøya, about 2 km by road; Bjørnaholmen (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aure?

    Start in Aure, visit Ruøya, then Grisvågøya, then Foldfjorden, then Rottøya, then Torsetvatnet, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aure?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Aure

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