Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Hol

Hol is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 30 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tjeldøya (12 km), Langvatnet (28 km) and Hinnøya (32 km).

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

Hol at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Coordinates
68.5490° N, 16.3922° E
Places within 50 km
176 (19 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

Top places to visit near Hol

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hol: 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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Things to see near Hol, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hol

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hol. The closest is Sáttiidjávri - Sandsvatnet (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hol

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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hol

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hol. The closest is Tjeldøya (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Tjeldøya · river spot · Troms · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hinnøya · river spot · Troms · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kveøya · river spot · Troms · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Gapøya · river spot · Troms · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Rolla · river spot · Troms · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Store Rogla · river spot · Troms · ~28 km

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Waterfalls near Hol

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Hol. The closest is Strifossen (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hol

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hol. The closest is Fjelldalslia naturreservat (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Hol

19 churches within 100 km of Hol. The closest is Tjeldsund kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hol
  2. 1 km Tjeldsund kirke · church, Troms
  3. 4 km Hårberget · viewpoint, Troms
  4. 6 km Sætertinden · viewpoint, Troms
  5. 8 km Sáttiidjávri - Sandsvatnet · lake, Troms
  6. 9 km Tjeldøya · river spot, Troms
  7. 12 km Back to Hol

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How to reach Hol

    All places near Hol by distance

    Within 15 km of Hol

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Hol by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs65Sáttiidjávri - Sandsvatnet (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints51Hårberget (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves30Tjeldøya (12 km)
    Waterfalls30Strifossen (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Fjelldalslia naturreservat (9 km)
    Churches19Tjeldsund kirke (1 km)
    Beaches & coast15Loabák - Lavangsfjorden (10 km)
    Museums5Gállogieddi (20 km)
    Other attractions3Barøy Lighthouse (31 km)
    Forts & heritage3Ramnes Battery (15 km)
    Caves1Trollkirka (15 km)

    Hol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hol?

    Tjeldøya (river spot, about 12 km), Tjeldsund kirke (church, about 1 km), Sáttiidjávri - Sandsvatnet (lake, about 3 km), Hårberget (viewpoint, about 4 km), Sætertinden (viewpoint, about 5 km), Čáhppesoaivvijávri - Trollvatnet (lake, about 6 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 waterfalls, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hol?

    Sáttiidjávri - Sandsvatnet, about 3 km by road; Čáhppesoaivvijávri - Trollvatnet (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hol?

    Hårberget, about 4 km by road; Sætertinden (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hol?

    Tjeldøya, about 12 km by road; Store Rogla (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hol?

    Start in Hol, visit Tjeldsund kirke, then Hårberget, then Sætertinden, then Sáttiidjávri - Sandsvatnet, then Tjeldøya, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hol?

    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.

    Towns near Hol

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