Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Hemnesberget

Hemnesberget is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 1,243 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit — 73 waterfalls, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Holmevatn - Nedre Fagervollvatn (18 km), Luktvatnet (26 km) and Nedre Helgåvatnet (26 km).

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Hemnesberget, Nordland
Hemnesberget, Nordland district, Nordland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hemnesberget at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 1,243
Coordinates
66.2249° N, 13.6164° E
Places within 50 km
218 (29 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 Hemnesberget

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Things to see near Hemnesberget, by type

Waterfalls near Hemnesberget

73 waterfalls within 100 km of Hemnesberget. The closest is Reinforsen (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hemnesberget

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hemnesberget. The closest is Mørkvatnet (13 km); the best-known is Holmevatn - Nedre Fagervollvatn (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hemnesberget

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hemnesberget. The closest is Skarfloget (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hemnesberget

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hemnesberget. The closest is Handnesøya (32 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Handnesøya · river spot · Nordland · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Hugla · river spot · Nordland · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Aldra · river spot · Nordland · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Tomma · river spot · Nordland · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Stigen · river spot · Nordland · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Onøya · river spot · Nordland · ~49 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Hemnesberget

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hemnesberget. The closest is Tvertforlandet (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hemnesberget

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hemnesberget. The closest is Sundsbukta Naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hemnesberget

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hemnesberget
  2. 1 km Hemnes Kirke · church, Nordland
  3. 4 km Reinforsen · waterfall, Nordland
  4. 4 km Skarfloget · viewpoint, Nordland
  5. 15 km Holmevatn - Nedre Fagervollvatn · lake, Nordland
  6. 20 km Sundsbukta Naturreservat · nature spot, Nordland
  7. 3 km Back to Hemnesberget

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From travellers near Hemnesberget

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How to reach Hemnesberget

    All places near Hemnesberget by distance

    Within 15 km of Hemnesberget

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hemnesberget by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls7373Reinforsen (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3557Mørkvatnet (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4150Skarfloget (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves934Handnesøya (32 km)
    Beaches & coast2020Tvertforlandet (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1719Sundsbukta Naturreservat (3 km)
    Churches1212Hemnes Kirke (1 km)
    Museums45Stenneset Friluftsmuseum (30 km)
    Forts & heritage55Bjørnsætra (21 km)
    Caves24Grønligrotta (45 km)

    Hemnesberget: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hemnesberget?

    Holmevatn - Nedre Fagervollvatn (lake, about 18 km), Hemnes Kirke (church, about 1 km), Sundsbukta Naturreservat (nature spot, about 3 km), Skarfloget (viewpoint, about 4 km), Reinforsen (waterfall, about 4 km), Tvertforlandet (beach, about 4 km).

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

    218 places on Spotwander: 73 waterfalls, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Hemnesberget?

    Reinforsen, about 4 km by road; Storforsen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hemnesberget?

    Mørkvatnet, about 13 km by road; Svartvatnet (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hemnesberget?

    Skarfloget, about 4 km by road; Svarttjønna (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hemnesberget?

    Start in Hemnesberget, visit Hemnes Kirke, then Reinforsen, then Skarfloget, then Holmevatn - Nedre Fagervollvatn, then Sundsbukta Naturreservat, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hemnesberget?

    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 Hemnesberget

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