Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Grong

Grong is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 1,052 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 95 waterfalls, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Eidsvatnet (15 km), Grungstadvatnet (17 km) and Storgrønningen (27 km).

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Grong at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 1,052
Coordinates
64.4646° N, 12.3160° E
Places within 50 km
208 (13 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

Top places to visit near Grong

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Waterfalls near Grong

95 waterfalls within 100 km of Grong. The closest is Tømmeråsfossen (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grong

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grong. The closest is Ramsjøen (15 km); the best-known is Eidsvatnet (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grong

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

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Forts & heritage near Grong

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grong. The closest is Namsosbanen (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Grong

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Grong. The closest is Elvalandet (56 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Elvalandet · river spot · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Hoddøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Otterøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Jøa · river spot · Trøndelag · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Nærøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Gjerdinga · river spot · Trøndelag · ~86 km · Must-see

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Churches near Grong

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

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A one-day trip from Grong

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 Grong
  2. 1 km Grong Kirke · church, Trøndelag
  3. 14 km Eidsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  4. 7 km Grungstadvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  5. 17 km Medjåura Naturreservat · nature spot, Trøndelag
  6. 3 km Namsosbanen · heritage site, Trøndelag
  7. 2 km Back to Grong

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How to reach Grong

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    Within 15 km of Grong

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls9595Tømmeråsfossen (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3061Ramsjøen (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4550Medjåura Naturreservat (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1717Namsosbanen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves014Elvalandet (56 km)
    Churches99Grong Kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints89Tuva (2 km)
    Beaches & coast15Vetterhusbotnet (40 km)
    Museums34Grong Bygdamuseum (6 km)

    Grong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grong?

    Eidsvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Grungstadvatnet (lake, about 17 km), Grong Kirke (church, about 1 km), Medjåura Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km), Namsosbanen (heritage site, about 2 km), Tømmeråsfossen (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 95 waterfalls, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Grong?

    Tømmeråsfossen, about 2 km by road; Litlfossen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Grong?

    Ramsjøen, about 15 km by road; Eidsvatnet (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grong?

    Medjåura Naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Memorgotuva Naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grong?

    Start in Grong, visit Grong Kirke, then Eidsvatnet, then Grungstadvatnet, then Medjåura Naturreservat, then Namsosbanen, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grong?

    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.

    Towns near Grong

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grong’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.