Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Hamnvik

Hamnvik is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 waterfalls and 26 churches. The must-see places are Rolla (9 km), Andørja (13 km) and Langlitinden (16 km).

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Hamnvik, Troms
Hamnvik, Troms district, Troms, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hamnvik at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Coordinates
68.7793° N, 17.1718° E
Places within 50 km
220 (22 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hamnvik

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

68 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hamnvik. The closest is Sulvatnet (7 km); the best-known is Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hamnvik

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hamnvik. The closest is Drangen (7 km); the best-known is Langlitinden (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Hamnvik

44 waterfalls within 100 km of Hamnvik. The closest is Storforsen (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Hamnvik

26 churches within 100 km of Hamnvik. The closest is Ibestad Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hamnvik

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hamnvik. The closest is Lomtjønnmyran Naturreservat (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hamnvik

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hamnvik. The closest is Rolla (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rolla · river spot · Troms · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Andørja · river spot · Troms · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sandsøya · river spot · Troms · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Dyrøya · river spot · Troms · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Grytøya · river spot · Troms · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Bjarkøya · river spot · Troms · ~45 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Hamnvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamnvik
  2. 26 km Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet · lake, Troms
  3. 39 km Langlitinden · viewpoint, Troms
  4. 5 km Andørja · river spot, Troms
  5. 17 km Rolla · river spot, Troms
  6. 8 km Ibestad Kirke · church, Troms
  7. 1 km Back to Hamnvik

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From travellers near Hamnvik

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How to reach Hamnvik

    All places near Hamnvik by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamnvik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5168Sulvatnet (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3344Drangen (7 km)
    Waterfalls4344Storforsen (11 km)
    Churches2626Ibestad Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1924Lomtjønnmyran Naturreservat (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1421Rolla (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1616Skávhlegáddi (9 km)
    Museums78Nordnorsk Fartøyvernsenter (20 km)
    Other attractions67Adolf Gun (31 km)
    Forts & heritage44World War Ii Prisoner Camp Ruins and Memorial (31 km)
    Parks11Folkeparken (34 km)

    Hamnvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamnvik?

    Rolla (river spot, about 9 km), Andørja (river spot, about 13 km), Langlitinden (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ibestad Kirke (church, about 1 km), Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet (lake, about 26 km), Sulvatnet (lake, about 7 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 waterfalls, 26 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hamnvik?

    Sulvatnet, about 7 km by road; Stilkusvatnet (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hamnvik?

    Drangen, about 7 km by road; Vasskartinden (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Hamnvik?

    Storforsen, about 11 km by road; Mølleforsen (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamnvik?

    Start in Hamnvik, visit Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet, then Langlitinden, then Andørja, then Rolla, then Ibestad Kirke, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamnvik?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hamnvik

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