Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Places to visit near Hareid

Hareid is a town in Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, home to about 3,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 38 rivers, islands & mangroves, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sulafjorden (5 km), Hareidlandet (6 km) and Vardane, Tverrfjellet (11 km).

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Hareid, Møre og Romsdal
Hareid, Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hareid at a glance

Location
Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Population
about 3,626
Coordinates
62.3704° N, 6.0290° E
Places within 50 km
180 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Hareid

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hareid: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Hareid

  • Nørve · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Giske · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Sunnmøre Museum · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Grasøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Humla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Saudehornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Eika · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Valderøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hareid Kyrkje · church · Møre og Romsdal · ~0 km
  • Tørla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Leinøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Yksnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see

Things to see near Hareid, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hareid

55 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hareid. The closest is Hareidlandet (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hareidlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sula · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hessa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Godøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Aspøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Dimnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hareid

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hareid. The closest is Melshornet (3 km); the best-known is Vardane, Tverrfjellet (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hareid

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hareid. The closest is Grimstadvatn Naturreservat (4 km); the best-known is 4 Fuglefredningsområder Og Vern Av Fuglelivet På Og Omkring Runde (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Hareid

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hareid. The closest is Sulafjorden (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Sulafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Vartdalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ørstafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rovdefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Vigrafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Herøyfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~30 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hareid

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hareid. The closest is Snipsøyrvatnet (6 km); the best-known is Hovdevatnet (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Hareid

12 churches within 100 km of Hareid. The closest is Hareid Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hareid

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hareid
  2. 5 km Sulafjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
  3. 6 km Vardane, Tverrfjellet · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
  4. 8 km Sukkertoppen · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
  5. 19 km Hareidlandet · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  6. 8 km Vartdalsfjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
  7. 12 km Back to Hareid

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From travellers near Hareid

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How to reach Hareid

    All places near Hareid by distance

    Within 15 km of Hareid

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hareid by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3855Hareidlandet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3749Melshornet (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2832Grimstadvatn Naturreservat (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2126Sulafjorden (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1220Snipsøyrvatnet (6 km)
    Churches1212Hareid Kyrkje (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1212Russisk Fangeleir (7 km)
    Museums811Ishavsmuseet «Aarvak» (4 km)
    Waterfalls89Fossane (4 km)
    Other attractions35Alnes Lighthouse (16 km)
    Parks12Byparken (17 km)

    Hareid: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hareid?

    Sulafjorden (beach, about 5 km), Hareidlandet (river spot, about 6 km), Vardane, Tverrfjellet (viewpoint, about 11 km), Vartdalsfjorden (beach, about 12 km), Sukkertoppen (viewpoint, about 13 km), Sula (river spot, about 14 km).

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

    180 places on Spotwander: 38 rivers, islands & mangroves, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 beaches & coast, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hareid?

    Hareidlandet, about 6 km by road; Høgsteinen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hareid?

    Melshornet, about 3 km by road; Bjørnenakken (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hareid?

    Grimstadvatn Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Grimstadvatn Dyrelivsfredning (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hareid?

    Start in Hareid, visit Sulafjorden, then Vardane, Tverrfjellet, then Sukkertoppen, then Hareidlandet, then Vartdalsfjorden, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hareid?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Hareid

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