Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Hamar

Hamar is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 29,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 15 museums. The must-see places are Anno Museum (2 km), Mjøsa (15 km) and Mjøsa (18 km).

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

Hamar at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 29,479
Coordinates
60.7945° N, 11.0680° E
Places within 50 km
115 (10 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Hamar

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

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hamar. The closest is Mjøsa (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mjøsa · lake · Innlandet · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mjøsa · lake · Akershus · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Stavsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~16 km
  • Einavatnet · lake · Akershus · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Ryssjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Lisjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~53 km · Must-see

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Churches near Hamar

29 churches within 100 km of Hamar. The closest is Hamar Domkirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hamar

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamar. The closest is Basarene (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hamar

25 museums within 100 km of Hamar. The closest is Kirsten Flagstad Museum (1 km); the best-known is Anno Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hamar

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hamar. The closest is Liberget (14 km); the best-known is Skreikampen (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hamar

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hamar. The closest is Domkirkeodden Naturminne (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hamar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamar
  2. 1 km Anerkjennelse Og Respekt for Veteraner Fra Internasjonale Operasjoner · heritage site, Innlandet
  3. 18 km Mjøsa · lake, Akershus
  4. 16 km Mjøsa · lake, Innlandet
  5. 13 km Anno Museum · museum, Akershus
  6. 2 km Basarene · heritage site, Innlandet
  7. 0 km Back to Hamar

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From travellers near Hamar

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How to reach Hamar

    All places near Hamar by distance

    Within 15 km of Hamar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs434Mjøsa (15 km)
    Churches2729Hamar Domkirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2526Basarene (1 km)
    Museums1525Kirsten Flagstad Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints724Liberget (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1517Domkirkeodden Naturminne (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1010Ridehusstranda (1 km)
    Other attractions66Hulda Garborg (1 km)
    Waterfalls36Klevfossen (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Helgøya (10 km)
    Parks11Hamar Park (1 km)

    Hamar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamar?

    Anno Museum (museum, about 2 km), Mjøsa (lake, about 15 km), Mjøsa (lake, about 18 km), Basarene (heritage site, about 1 km), Hulda Garborg (attraction, about 1 km), Anerkjennelse Og Respekt for Veteraner Fra Internasjonale Operasjoner (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hamar?

    Mjøsa, about 15 km by road; Stavsjøen (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hamar?

    Hamar Domkirke, about 1 km by road; Hamar Frikirke (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hamar?

    Basarene, about 1 km by road; Anerkjennelse Og Respekt for Veteraner Fra Internasjonale Operasjoner (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamar?

    Start in Hamar, visit Anerkjennelse Og Respekt for Veteraner Fra Internasjonale Operasjoner, then Mjøsa, then Mjøsa, then Anno Museum, then Basarene, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamar?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Hamar

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