Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Fillan

Fillan is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 105 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fjellværsøya (9 km), Ulvøya (11 km) and Dolmøya (14 km).

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Fillan at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 510
Coordinates
63.6064° N, 8.9696° E
Places within 50 km
167 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Fillan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fillan: 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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Things to see near Fillan, by type

Beaches & coast near Fillan

120 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fillan. The closest is Aurtjørna (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Fillan

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Fillan. The closest is Fillholmen (1 km); the best-known is Fjellværsøya (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Fjellværsøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Ulvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Dolmøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Fillholmen · river spot · Trøndelag · ~1 km
  • Kråkvåg · river spot · Trøndelag · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Storfosna · river spot · Trøndelag · ~28 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fillan

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fillan. The closest is Steinklovdalen (2 km); the best-known is Besselvassheia (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fillan

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fillan. The closest is Hauksjøen (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Fillan

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

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Museums near Fillan

8 museums within 100 km of Fillan. The closest is Kystmuseet I Sør-Trøndelag (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fillan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fillan
  2. 1 km Kystmuseet I Sør-Trøndelag · museum, Møre og Romsdal
  3. 14 km Dolmøya · river spot, Trøndelag
  4. 19 km Ulvøya · river spot, Trøndelag
  5. 5 km Fjellværsøya · river spot, Trøndelag
  6. 9 km Fillan Kirke · church, Trøndelag
  7. 0 km Back to Fillan

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From travellers near Fillan

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How to reach Fillan

    All places near Fillan by distance

    Within 15 km of Fillan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Torsetvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Grisvågøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Våvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ruøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sauøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Rottøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Vasslivatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Vinjefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ruten · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kyrhaug Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Botn · lake · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Foldfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Gangåsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Haugjegla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Ertvågsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Edøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Smøla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Edøyfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hostovatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalsfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Jørnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Arasvikfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sørfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Solskjelsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Stabblandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lauvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Brattværet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Storvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Skalmen Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Byneset · beach · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Orkla Industrimuseum · museum · Trøndelag · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Linesøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Storheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Tustna · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Halten · river spot · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Bymarka Naturreservat · sanctuary · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Gråkallen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Skjellbreia · lake · Trøndelag · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Nydammen · lake · Trøndelag · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Kobberdammen · lake · Trøndelag · ~85 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fillan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast105120Aurtjørna (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1535Fillholmen (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2031Steinklovdalen (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs929Hauksjøen (5 km)
    Churches814Fillan Kirke (1 km)
    Museums18Kystmuseet I Sør-Trøndelag (1 km)
    Forts & heritage38Tarva Kystfort (41 km)
    Other attractions25Terningen Lighthouse (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Sjømyråsen (15 km)
    Parks02Ilaparken (90 km)
    Waterfalls11Litlfossen (5 km)
    Caves01Jarlshola (93 km)

    Fillan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fillan?

    Fjellværsøya (river spot, about 9 km), Ulvøya (river spot, about 11 km), Dolmøya (river spot, about 14 km), Terningen Lighthouse (attraction, about 16 km), Børøyholmen Lighthouse (attraction, about 16 km), Kystmuseet I Sør-Trøndelag (museum, about 1 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 105 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Fillan?

    Aurtjørna, about 1 km by road; Filløyra (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Fillan?

    Fillholmen, about 1 km by road; Fjellværsøya (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fillan?

    Steinklovdalen, about 2 km by road; Salgåsdalen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fillan?

    Start in Fillan, visit Kystmuseet I Sør-Trøndelag, then Dolmøya, then Ulvøya, then Fjellværsøya, then Fillan Kirke, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fillan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Fillan

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