Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Bjerkvik

Bjerkvik is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway, home to about 1,220 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 waterfalls and 20 churches. The must-see places are Hartvikvatnet (6 km), Vassdalen (12 km) and Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet (17 km).

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Bjerkvik, Troms
Bjerkvik, Troms district, Troms, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bjerkvik at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Population
about 1,220
Coordinates
68.5492° N, 17.5571° E
Places within 50 km
201 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bjerkvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bjerkvik: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bjerkvik

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bjerkvik. The closest is Hartvikvatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bjerkvik

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bjerkvik. The closest is Herjangsfjellet (5 km); the best-known is Vassdalen (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Bjerkvik

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Bjerkvik. The closest is Gambergfossen (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bjerkvik

22 churches within 100 km of Bjerkvik. The closest is Bjerkvik Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bjerkvik

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bjerkvik. The closest is Herjangsfjorden - Hearjjak (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bjerkvik

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bjerkvik. The closest is Skogøya (33 km); the best-known is Rolla (44 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rolla · river spot · Troms · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Andørja · river spot · Troms · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Skogøya · river spot · Nordland · ~33 km
  • Tjeldøya · river spot · Troms · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Dyrøya · river spot · Troms · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Sandsøya · river spot · Troms · ~70 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bjerkvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bjerkvik
  2. 1 km Bjerkvik Kirke · church, Nordland
  3. 6 km Hartvikvatnet · lake, Troms
  4. 6 km Vassdalen · viewpoint, Troms
  5. 29 km Erich Giese · heritage site, Nordland
  6. 24 km Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet · lake, Troms
  7. 17 km Back to Bjerkvik

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How to reach Bjerkvik

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    Within 15 km of Bjerkvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bjerkvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6579Hartvikvatnet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3849Herjangsfjellet (5 km)
    Waterfalls3940Gambergfossen (8 km)
    Churches2022Bjerkvik Kirke (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1515Herjangsfjorden - Hearjjak (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves314Skogøya (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Veggen (22 km)
    Forts & heritage45Ankeret (17 km)
    Museums45Narvik Museum (18 km)
    Treks33Nordlandsruta Etapp 42: Katterat - Vokterboligen (30 km)
    Other attractions02Adolf Gun (63 km)

    Bjerkvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bjerkvik?

    Hartvikvatnet (lake, about 6 km), Vassdalen (viewpoint, about 12 km), Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet (lake, about 17 km), Erich Giese (heritage site, about 20 km), Bjerkvik Kirke (church, about 1 km), Herjangsfjellet (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 waterfalls, 20 churches, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bjerkvik?

    Hartvikvatnet, about 6 km by road; Fiskelausvatnet - Guoleheapmi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bjerkvik?

    Herjangsfjellet, about 5 km by road; Várdu (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bjerkvik?

    Gambergfossen, about 8 km by road; Storelvfossen (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bjerkvik?

    Start in Bjerkvik, visit Bjerkvik Kirke, then Hartvikvatnet, then Vassdalen, then Erich Giese, then Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bjerkvik?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bjerkvik

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