Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Måløy

Måløy is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 3,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 beaches & coast, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Deknepollvatnet (3 km), Husevågøy (5 km) and Hendanes Lighthouse (7 km).

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Måløy, Vestland
Måløy, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Måløy at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 3,062
Coordinates
61.9353° N, 5.1136° E
Places within 50 km
179 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Måløy

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Måløy

60 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Måløy. The closest is Måløyna (1 km); the best-known is Husevågøy (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Husevågøy · river spot · Vestland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Vågsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Silda · river spot · Vestland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bremangerlandet · river spot · Vestland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Måløyna · river spot · Vestland · ~1 km
  • Gangsøya · river spot · Vestland · ~7 km

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Beaches & coast near Måløy

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Måløy. The closest is Vågsfjorden (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Måløy

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Måløy. The closest is Veten (2 km); the best-known is Hornelen (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hornelen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Veten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~2 km
  • Kjæretoppane · viewpoint · Vestland · ~3 km
  • Brurahornet · viewpoint · Vestland · ~3 km
  • Kletten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~3 km
  • Hesten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~6 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Måløy

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Måløy. The closest is Stallbrekka Naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Måløy

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Måløy. The closest is Deknepollvatnet (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Måløy

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Måløy. The closest is Tverrfossen (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Måløy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Måløy
  2. 3 km Deknepollvatnet · lake, Vestland
  3. 14 km Bremangerlandet · river spot, Vestland
  4. 10 km Husevågøy · river spot, Vestland
  5. 10 km Vågsøy · river spot, Vestland
  6. 9 km Silda · river spot, Vestland
  7. 12 km Back to Måløy

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From travellers near Måløy

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How to reach Måløy

    All places near Måløy by distance

    Within 15 km of Måløy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Gjegnalundsbreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Reksta · river spot · Vestland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Felden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Svinøy Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Endestadvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Gurskøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sagastad · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kinnaklova · river spot · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Rovdefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Dalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Eimhjellevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ytterøyane · river spot · Vestland · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Askrova · river spot · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Herøyfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Skorpa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Svanøya · river spot · Vestland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Nerlandsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Yksnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Eika · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Voldsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kilsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Sivert Aarflot-museet · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Leinøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Dimnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Remøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Hovdevatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ørstafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Rotevatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Runde · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Goksøyrmyrane Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Eidskyrkja · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
    • 4 Fuglefredningsområder Og Vern Av Fuglelivet På Og Omkring Runde · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Nordfjord Folkemuseum · museum · Vestland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Vartdalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Austefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Hareidlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hornindalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Saudehornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Grasøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~80 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Måløy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3660Måløyna (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3646Vågsfjorden (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1828Veten (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2426Stallbrekka Naturreservat (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1624Deknepollvatnet (3 km)
    Waterfalls2121Tverrfossen (17 km)
    Churches1818Sør-Vågsøy Kyrkje (1 km)
    Other attractions56Hendanes Lighthouse (7 km)
    Forts & heritage55Bremanger Kirke (Ruin) (19 km)
    Museums04Sagastad (57 km)

    Måløy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Måløy?

    Deknepollvatnet (lake, about 3 km), Husevågøy (river spot, about 5 km), Hendanes Lighthouse (attraction, about 7 km), Vågsøy (river spot, about 7 km), Silda (river spot, about 12 km), Bremangerlandet (river spot, about 14 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 beaches & coast, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Måløy?

    Måløyna, about 1 km by road; Husevågøy (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Måløy?

    Vågsfjorden, about 3 km by road; Fremstevika (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Måløy?

    Veten, about 2 km by road; Kjæretoppane (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Måløy?

    Start in Måløy, visit Deknepollvatnet, then Bremangerlandet, then Husevågøy, then Vågsøy, then Silda, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Måløy?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Måløy

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