Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Bagn

Bagn is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 607 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Reinli Chapel (4 km), Bagn Bygdesamling (6 km) and Makalaus (14 km).

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Bagn, Innlandet
Bagn, Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bagn at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 607
Coordinates
60.8225° N, 9.5521° E
Places within 50 km
51 (23 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 museums

Top places to visit near Bagn

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bagn

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bagn. The closest is Brenneknatten (7 km); the best-known is Makalaus (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bagn

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bagn. The closest is Tonsvatnet (6 km); the best-known is Akksjøen (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bagn

13 museums within 100 km of Bagn. The closest is Dølven Skule (6 km); the best-known is Bagn Bygdesamling (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bagn

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Bagn. The closest is Juvkamsføssen (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bagn

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bagn. The closest is Bøhnsætere (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bagn

7 churches within 100 km of Bagn. The closest is Bagn Kyrkje (1 km); the best-known is Reinli Chapel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bagn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bagn
  2. 1 km Bagn Kyrkje · church, Innlandet
  3. 6 km Bagn Bygdesamling · museum, Buskerud
  4. 13 km Begnadalen · viewpoint, Buskerud
  5. 31 km Makalaus · viewpoint, Buskerud
  6. 10 km Reinli Chapel · church, Buskerud
  7. 4 km Back to Bagn

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    Within 15 km of Bagn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bagn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1775Brenneknatten (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs637Tonsvatnet (6 km)
    Museums613Dølven Skule (6 km)
    Waterfalls69Juvkamsføssen (2 km)
    Forts & heritage78Bøhnsætere (7 km)
    Churches57Bagn Kyrkje (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Islandselve Naturreservat (6 km)
    Other attractions11Gardnos Crater (45 km)

    Bagn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bagn?

    Reinli Chapel (church, about 4 km), Bagn Bygdesamling (museum, about 6 km), Makalaus (viewpoint, about 14 km), Begnadalen (viewpoint, about 19 km), Bagn Kyrkje (church, about 1 km), Bagn Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums, 6 waterfalls, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bagn?

    Brenneknatten, about 7 km by road; Bråttgjort (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bagn?

    Tonsvatnet, about 6 km by road; Akksjøen (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bagn?

    Dølven Skule, about 6 km by road; Bagn Bygdesamling (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bagn?

    Start in Bagn, visit Bagn Kyrkje, then Bagn Bygdesamling, then Begnadalen, then Makalaus, then Reinli Chapel, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bagn?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Bagn

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