Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Korgen

Korgen is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 858 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 89 waterfalls, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Luktvatnet (15 km), Stormålvatnet (16 km) and Stormyrbassenget (17 km).

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

Korgen at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 858
Coordinates
66.0766° N, 13.8216° E
Places within 50 km
207 (22 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 Korgen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Korgen: 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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Waterfalls near Korgen

89 waterfalls within 100 km of Korgen. The closest is Sjøforsen Naturreservat (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Korgen

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Korgen. The closest is Krokvatnet (8 km); the best-known is Luktvatnet (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Korgen

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Korgen. The closest is Leirskarddalen (8 km); the best-known is Lukttinden (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Korgen

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Korgen. The closest is Handnesøya (50 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Handnesøya · river spot · Nordland · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Hugla · river spot · Nordland · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Løkta · river spot · Nordland · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Aldra · river spot · Nordland · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Tomma · river spot · Nordland · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Alsta · river spot · Nordland · ~68 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Korgen

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Korgen. The closest is Øverengmoen Naturreservat (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Korgen

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Korgen. The closest is Sørfjorden (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Korgen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Korgen
  2. 15 km Luktvatnet · lake, Nordland
  3. 7 km Lukttinden · viewpoint, Nordland
  4. 15 km Stormyrbassenget · lake, Nordland
  5. 9 km Bleikvatnet · lake, Nordland
  6. 24 km Stormålvatnet · lake, Nordland
  7. 16 km Back to Korgen

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How to reach Korgen

    All places near Korgen by distance

    Within 15 km of Korgen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Korgen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls8989Sjøforsen Naturreservat (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3551Krokvatnet (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2937Leirskarddalen (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves131Handnesøya (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1921Øverengmoen Naturreservat (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1515Sørfjorden (13 km)
    Churches1212Korgen Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage34Bjørnsætra (5 km)
    Caves04Grønligrotta (53 km)
    Treks33Nordlandsruta Etapp 7: Gressvasshytta - Kjennsvatnan (31 km)
    Museums13Stenneset Friluftsmuseum (38 km)

    Korgen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Korgen?

    Luktvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Stormålvatnet (lake, about 16 km), Stormyrbassenget (lake, about 17 km), Lukttinden (viewpoint, about 20 km), Bleikvatnet (lake, about 20 km), Korgen Kirke (church, about 1 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 89 waterfalls, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 river spot, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Korgen?

    Sjøforsen Naturreservat, about 1 km by road; Kvernforsen (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Korgen?

    Krokvatnet, about 8 km by road; Durmålsvatnet (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Korgen?

    Leirskarddalen, about 8 km by road; Korgfjellet (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Korgen?

    Start in Korgen, visit Luktvatnet, then Lukttinden, then Stormyrbassenget, then Bleikvatnet, then Stormålvatnet, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Korgen?

    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 Korgen

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