Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Brøstadbotn

Brøstadbotn is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 81 waterfalls, 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 churches and 23 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Dyrøya (13 km), Tranøya (15 km) and Ånderdalen Nasjonalpark (27 km).

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

Brøstadbotn at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Coordinates
69.0887° N, 17.6949° E
Places within 50 km
230 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Brøstadbotn

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Waterfalls near Brøstadbotn

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brøstadbotn

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brøstadbotn. The closest is Skøvatnet - Skuođđojávri (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Brøstadbotn

29 churches within 100 km of Brøstadbotn. The closest is Brøstad Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brøstadbotn

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brøstadbotn. The closest is Tennelia Naturreservat (12 km); the best-known is Ånderdalen Nasjonalpark (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brøstadbotn

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brøstadbotn. The closest is Gumpedalen (15 km); the best-known is Fagerfjell (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Brøstadbotn

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Brøstadbotn. The closest is Finnlandsholmen (4 km); the best-known is Dyrøya (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Dyrøya · river spot · Troms · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Tranøya · river spot · Troms · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Finnlandsholmen · river spot · Troms · ~4 km
  • Senja · river spot · Troms · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Forrøya · river spot · Troms · ~15 km
  • Andørja · river spot · Troms · ~37 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Brøstadbotn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brøstadbotn
  2. 15 km Tranøya · river spot, Troms
  3. 14 km Dyrøya · river spot, Troms
  4. 12 km Brøstad Kirke · church, Troms
  5. 1 km Gammelbrufossen · waterfall, Troms
  6. 1 km Simafossen · waterfall, Troms
  7. 1 km Back to Brøstadbotn

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How to reach Brøstadbotn

    All places near Brøstadbotn by distance

    Within 15 km of Brøstadbotn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brøstadbotn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls8182Simafossen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5865Skøvatnet - Skuođđojávri (13 km)
    Churches2629Brøstad Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2325Tennelia Naturreservat (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Gumpedalen (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves718Finnlandsholmen (4 km)
    Museums713Sážža / Senja Natur- Og Kultursenter (17 km)
    Beaches & coast77Salangen - Siellakvuotna (30 km)
    Forts & heritage25Gammelt Stengjerde (16 km)
    Other attractions34Stonglandseidet Lighthouse (24 km)

    Brøstadbotn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brøstadbotn?

    Dyrøya (river spot, about 13 km), Tranøya (river spot, about 15 km), Simafossen (waterfall, about 1 km), Gammelbrufossen (waterfall, about 1 km), Brøstad Kirke (church, about 1 km), Bongfossen (waterfall, about 1 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 81 waterfalls, 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 churches, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Brøstadbotn?

    Simafossen, about 1 km by road; Gammelbrufossen (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brøstadbotn?

    Skøvatnet - Skuođđojávri, about 13 km by road; Kalvøyvatnet (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brøstadbotn?

    Brøstad Kirke, about 1 km by road; Vangsvik Kapell (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brøstadbotn?

    Start in Brøstadbotn, visit Tranøya, then Dyrøya, then Brøstad Kirke, then Gammelbrufossen, then Simafossen, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brøstadbotn?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Brøstadbotn

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