Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Hommelvik

Hommelvik is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 4,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 beaches & coast, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jonsvatnet (14 km), Ranheim kirke (16 km) and Forbordsfjellet (17 km).

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Hommelvik, Trøndelag
Hommelvik, Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hommelvik at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 4,000
Coordinates
63.4108° N, 10.7942° E
Places within 50 km
221 (62 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Hommelvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hommelvik: 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 Hommelvik, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hommelvik

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hommelvik. The closest is Stavsjøen (3 km); the best-known is Jonsvatnet (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Hommelvik

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hommelvik. The closest is Kardusdammen (2 km); the best-known is Fættenfjorden (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hommelvik

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hommelvik. The closest is Prekestolen (5 km); the best-known is Forbordsfjellet (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hommelvik

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hommelvik. The closest is Bjørnrommet (4 km); the best-known is Steinvikholm Castle (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hommelvik

26 churches within 100 km of Hommelvik. The closest is Hommelvik kirke (1 km); the best-known is Ranheim kirke (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hommelvik

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hommelvik. The closest is Homla naturreservat (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hommelvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hommelvik
  2. 14 km Jonsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  3. 7 km Estenstad · heritage site, Trøndelag
  4. 6 km Ranheim kirke · church, Trøndelag
  5. 23 km Steinvikholm Castle · heritage site, Trøndelag
  6. 5 km Forbordsfjellet · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  7. 17 km Back to Hommelvik

Plan a longer trip from Hommelvik — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Hommelvik

    All places near Hommelvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Hommelvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Malmsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Meltingvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ytterøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Botn · lake · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalsfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Munkeby Mariakloster · fort · Trøndelag · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Funnsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Fongen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Verrasundet · beach · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Rinnleiret naturreservat · sanctuary · Trøndelag · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Sørfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Gauldalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ormsetvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Svorksjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Feren · lake · Trøndelag · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Øyangsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter · museum · Trøndelag · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Gangåsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fjergen · lake · Trøndelag · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Stene skanse · fort · Trøndelag · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Børgin · beach · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Våvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Austrått Fort · fort · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Beitstadfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Orkla industrimuseum · museum · Trøndelag · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Leksdalsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Selavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Hostovatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Stordalsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Bjugnfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Ilfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Garten · river spot · Trøndelag · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Hessdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Snillfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Lauvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Øyungen · lake · Trøndelag · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Nesjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Storfosna · river spot · Trøndelag · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Holden · lake · Trøndelag · ~93 km · Must-see

    Count by type

    Places near Hommelvik by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Stavsjøen (3 km)
    Beaches & coast42Kardusdammen (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Prekestolen (5 km)
    Forts & heritage30Bjørnrommet (4 km)
    Churches26Hommelvik kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Homla naturreservat (3 km)
    Waterfalls21Dølanfossen (5 km)
    Museums15Fjølstadtrøa Museum (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves9Saltøya (21 km)
    Other attractions7Reina (23 km)
    Parks5Kuhaugen (23 km)
    Caves2Finnpålstuggu (14 km)
    Treks1St. Olavsleden dagsetapp Sul - Vuku (17 km)

    Hommelvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hommelvik?

    Jonsvatnet (lake, about 14 km), Ranheim kirke (church, about 16 km), Forbordsfjellet (viewpoint, about 17 km), Steinvikholm Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Estenstad (heritage site, about 19 km), Hommelvik kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 beaches & coast, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 26 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hommelvik?

    Stavsjøen, about 3 km by road; Oppsjøen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Hommelvik?

    Kardusdammen, about 2 km by road; Muruvika (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hommelvik?

    Prekestolen, about 5 km by road; Svulluskaret (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hommelvik?

    Start in Hommelvik, visit Jonsvatnet, then Estenstad, then Ranheim kirke, then Steinvikholm Castle, then Forbordsfjellet, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hommelvik?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Hommelvik

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