Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Engerdal

Engerdal is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 99 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 waterfalls. The must-see places are Vurrusjøen (19 km), Engeren (23 km) and Galtsjøen (23 km).

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

Engerdal at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Coordinates
61.7590° N, 11.9594° E
Places within 50 km
236 (12 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

Top places to visit near Engerdal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Engerdal: 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 Engerdal

124 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Engerdal. The closest is Litle Engeren (2 km); the best-known is Vurrusjøen (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Engerdal

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Engerdal

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Engerdal. The closest is Sagbekkskåra Naturreservat (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Engerdal

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Engerdal. The closest is Gammelkvernhusfossen (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Engerdal

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Engerdal. The closest is Blakkstøtlandet (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Engerdal

8 treks within 100 km of Engerdal. The closest is Södra Kungsleden - Stage 8 (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Engerdal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Engerdal
  2. 1 km Engerdal Kirke · church, Innlandet
  3. 22 km Engeren · lake, Innlandet
  4. 38 km Vurrusjøen · lake, Innlandet
  5. 18 km Litle Engeren · lake, Innlandet
  6. 1 km Sagbekkskåra Naturreservat · nature spot, Innlandet
  7. 2 km Back to Engerdal

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How to reach Engerdal

    All places near Engerdal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Njupeskär · waterfall · Dalarna County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lomnessjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Fregn · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Storsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Grövelsjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Femunden · lake · Innlandet · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Santesonstjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Fulufjället · sanctuary · Dalarna County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Storvätteshågna · viewpoint · Dalarna County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Langsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Harrsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Femundsmarka National Park · sanctuary · Innlandet · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Østerdalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Töfsingdalen National Park · sanctuary · Jämtland County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Elgpiggen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Elvdal Kirke · church · Innlandet · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Osensjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Tufsingdalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Jutulhogget · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Raskiftet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Roasten · lake · Innlandet · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Rogen · lake · Jämtland County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Siksjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Läsjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Björnsjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Holmsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Rogen · sanctuary · Jämtland County · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Krismesjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Väsk-Olletjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Kus-Britatjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Kimbäcken · sanctuary · Dalarna County · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Høljesjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Ransi · lake · Dalarna County · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Frisen · lake · Dalarna County · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Korssjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Noren · lake · Dalarna County · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Ryssjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Abborrtjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Slikåhavet · lake · Dalarna County · ~99 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Engerdal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99124Litle Engeren (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4148Svarthammaren (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4045Sagbekkskåra Naturreservat (2 km)
    Waterfalls2425Gammelkvernhusfossen (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1919Blakkstøtlandet (8 km)
    Treks88Södra Kungsleden - Stage 8 (18 km)
    Churches56Engerdal Kirke (1 km)

    Engerdal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Engerdal?

    Vurrusjøen (lake, about 19 km), Engerdal Kirke (church, about 1 km), Litle Engeren (lake, about 2 km), Sagbekkskåra Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km), Engeren (lake, about 23 km), Galtsjøen (lake, about 23 km).

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

    236 places on Spotwander: 99 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Engerdal?

    Litle Engeren, about 2 km by road; Blakksjøen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Engerdal?

    Svarthammaren, about 6 km by road; Engerdalen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Engerdal?

    Sagbekkskåra Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Kvisleflået Og Hovdlia Naturreservat (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Engerdal?

    Start in Engerdal, visit Engerdal Kirke, then Engeren, then Vurrusjøen, then Litle Engeren, then Sagbekkskåra Naturreservat, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Engerdal?

    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.

    Towns near Engerdal

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