Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Klæbu

Klæbu is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vassfjellet (9 km), Jonsvatnet (12 km) and Estenstad (13 km).

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

Klæbu at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates
63.2976° N, 10.4826° E
Places within 50 km
210 (58 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 Klæbu

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Klæbu

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Klæbu. The closest is Bjørsjøen (7 km); the best-known is Jonsvatnet (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Klæbu

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Klæbu. The closest is Svartåsen (6 km); the best-known is Vassfjellet (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vassfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Tyholttårnet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Go'dagen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Iladalen park · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ladehammeren · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kjerringberget · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~22 km · Must-see

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Churches near Klæbu

33 churches within 100 km of Klæbu. The closest is Klæbu kirke (1 km); the best-known is Ranheim kirke (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Klæbu

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Klæbu. The closest is Ancient burial place (10 km); the best-known is Estenstad (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Klæbu

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Klæbu. The closest is Breivikbukta (8 km); the best-known is Korsvika (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Klæbu

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

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A one-day trip from Klæbu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Klæbu
  2. 9 km Vassfjellet · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  3. 6 km Jarlshola · cave, Trøndelag
  4. 15 km Stor-Leirsjøen · lake, Trøndelag
  5. 13 km Estenstad · heritage site, Trøndelag
  6. 7 km Jonsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  7. 12 km Back to Klæbu

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

How to reach Klæbu

    All places near Klæbu by distance

    Within 15 km of Klæbu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Klæbu by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Bjørsjøen (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Svartåsen (6 km)
    Churches33Klæbu kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage30Ancient burial place (10 km)
    Beaches & coast26Breivikbukta (8 km)
    Waterfalls22Fjæremsfossen (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Nideng naturreservat (5 km)
    Museums14Klæbu bygdemuseum (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves9Brattøra (20 km)
    Other attractions8Rosenborg BK (17 km)
    Parks8Lian (18 km)
    Caves2Finnpålstuggu (13 km)
    Temples1Sri Tiller Ganesha-tempelet (10 km)
    Buddhist sites1Chua Don Hau (10 km)

    Klæbu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Klæbu?

    Vassfjellet (viewpoint, about 9 km), Jonsvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Estenstad (heritage site, about 13 km), Jarlshola (cave, about 14 km), Stor-Leirsjøen (lake, about 17 km), Kyvatnet (lake, about 17 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Klæbu?

    Bjørsjøen, about 7 km by road; Målsjøen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Klæbu?

    Svartåsen, about 6 km by road; Steinslættåsen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Klæbu?

    Klæbu kirke, about 1 km by road; Vassfjellkapellet (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Klæbu?

    Start in Klæbu, visit Vassfjellet, then Jarlshola, then Stor-Leirsjøen, then Estenstad, then Jonsvatnet, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Klæbu?

    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 Klæbu

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