Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Fauske

Fauske is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 5,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 72 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 53 waterfalls, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Øvervatnet (13 km), Røyrvatnet - Rávddojávrre (14 km) and Straumvatnet - Strávvejávrre (17 km).

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Fauske, Nordland
Fauske, Nordland district, Nordland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fauske at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 5,953
Coordinates
67.2588° N, 15.3918° E
Places within 50 km
200 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Fauske

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fauske

107 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fauske. The closest is Nervatnet (5 km); the best-known is Øvervatnet (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Fauske

53 waterfalls within 100 km of Fauske. The closest is Lappgammforsen (11 km); the best-known is Fossen (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fauske

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fauske. The closest is Kvalhornet (20 km); the best-known is Blåmannsisen - Ålmåjalosjiegŋa (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fauske

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fauske. The closest is Ytre Klungset Naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Fauske

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fauske. The closest is Blesen (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Fauske

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fauske. The closest is Fauskevika (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Fauske

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fauske
  2. 1 km Fauske Kirke · church, Nordland
  3. 22 km Blodveimuseet · museum, Nordland
  4. 20 km Øvervatnet · lake, Nordland
  5. 11 km Røyrvatnet - Rávddojávrre · lake, Nordland
  6. 4 km Straumvatnet - Strávvejávrre · lake, Nordland
  7. 17 km Back to Fauske

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How to reach Fauske

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    Within 15 km of Fauske

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fauske by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs72107Nervatnet (5 km)
    Waterfalls5353Lappgammforsen (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2233Kvalhornet (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Ytre Klungset Naturreservat (5 km)
    Forts & heritage118Blesen (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1717Fauskevika (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves412Ljønesøya (25 km)
    Churches1010Fauske Kirke (1 km)
    Other attractions14Saltstraumen (42 km)
    Caves33Kristihola (6 km)
    Museums12Blodveimuseet (22 km)
    Treks11Nordkalottruta Etapp 43: Ny-Sulitjelma Fjellstue - Sulitjelma (42 km)

    Fauske: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fauske?

    Øvervatnet (lake, about 13 km), Røyrvatnet - Rávddojávrre (lake, about 14 km), Straumvatnet - Strávvejávrre (lake, about 17 km), Fauske Kirke (church, about 1 km), Blodveimuseet (museum, about 22 km), Fauskevika (beach, about 3 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 72 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 53 waterfalls, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fauske?

    Nervatnet, about 5 km by road; Stengvatnet (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Fauske?

    Lappgammforsen, about 11 km by road; Tjuvdalsforsen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fauske?

    Kvalhornet, about 20 km by road; Heggvassbotn – Heakkavuobme (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fauske?

    Start in Fauske, visit Fauske Kirke, then Blodveimuseet, then Øvervatnet, then Røyrvatnet - Rávddojávrre, then Straumvatnet - Strávvejávrre, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fauske?

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

    Towns near Fauske

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