Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Løpsmarka

Løpsmarka is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 2,308 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage and 22 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Keiservarden (2 km), Pollfjellet (3 km) and MIM-14 Nike-Hercules (5 km).

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

Løpsmarka at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 2,308
Coordinates
67.3134° N, 14.4493° E
Places within 50 km
192 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Løpsmarka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Løpsmarka: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Løpsmarka

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Løpsmarka. The closest is Keiservarden (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Løpsmarka

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Løpsmarka. The closest is Vågøyvatnet - Vággejávvre (3 km); the best-known is Soløyvatnet - Suolojjávvre (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Løpsmarka

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Løpsmarka. The closest is Bremnes Fort (1 km); the best-known is MIM-14 Nike-Hercules (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Løpsmarka

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Løpsmarka. The closest is Bremnesstranda (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Løpsmarka

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Løpsmarka. The closest is Myrnesset Naturreservat (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Løpsmarka

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Løpsmarka. The closest is Nyholmen (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nyholmen · river spot · Nordland · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Straumøya · river spot · Nordland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Landegode · river spot · Nordland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Knaplundsøya · river spot · Nordland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nordarnøya · river spot · Nordland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Sandhornøya · river spot · Nordland · ~33 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Løpsmarka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Løpsmarka
  2. 2 km Keiservarden · viewpoint, Nordland
  3. 6 km Canadair CF-104 Starfighter · heritage site, Nordland
  4. 1 km Lockheed U–2 · heritage site, Nordland
  5. 1 km MIM-14 Nike-Hercules · heritage site, Nordland
  6. 4 km Pollfjellet · viewpoint, Nordland
  7. 3 km Back to Løpsmarka

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How to reach Løpsmarka

    All places near Løpsmarka by distance

    Within 15 km of Løpsmarka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Løpsmarka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5864Keiservarden (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2663Vågøyvatnet - Vággejávvre (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3030Bremnes Fort (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2222Bremnesstranda (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Myrnesset Naturreservat (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1016Nyholmen (6 km)
    Churches1111Rønvik Kirke (3 km)
    Waterfalls1011Brattforsan (10 km)
    Other attractions45Cessna T-37B Tweet (5 km)
    Museums34Bodø Krigshistoriske Museum (5 km)
    Parks33Rensåsparken (5 km)

    Løpsmarka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Løpsmarka?

    Keiservarden (viewpoint, about 2 km), Pollfjellet (viewpoint, about 3 km), MIM-14 Nike-Hercules (heritage site, about 5 km), Lockheed U–2 (heritage site, about 5 km), Canadair CF-104 Starfighter (heritage site, about 5 km), Westland Lynx (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage, 22 beaches & coast, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Løpsmarka?

    Keiservarden, about 2 km by road; Rønvikfjellet (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Løpsmarka?

    Vågøyvatnet - Vággejávvre, about 3 km by road; Soløyvatnet - Suolojjávvre (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Løpsmarka?

    Bremnes Fort, about 1 km by road; Telefon (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Løpsmarka?

    Start in Løpsmarka, visit Keiservarden, then Canadair CF-104 Starfighter, then Lockheed U–2, then MIM-14 Nike-Hercules, then Pollfjellet, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Løpsmarka?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Løpsmarka

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