Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Melbu

Melbu is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 2,161 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 beaches & coast, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum (1 km), Hadseløya (5 km) and Børøya (12 km).

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

Melbu at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 2,161
Coordinates
68.5025° N, 14.7996° E
Places within 50 km
217 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Melbu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Melbu: 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 Melbu

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melbu. The closest is Barheia (3 km); the best-known is Higravtind (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Melbu

64 beaches & coast within 100 km of Melbu. The closest is Sløverfjorden (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Melbu

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Melbu. The closest is Jarsteinvatnet (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Melbu

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Melbu. The closest is Siløya (1 km); the best-known is Hadseløya (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hadseløya · river spot · Nordland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Børøya · river spot · Nordland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Brottøya · river spot · Nordland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Siløya · river spot · Nordland · ~1 km
  • Austvågøya · river spot · Nordland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Litløya · river spot · Nordland · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melbu

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

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Churches near Melbu

17 churches within 100 km of Melbu. The closest is Melbu Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Melbu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melbu
  2. 1 km Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum · museum, Nordland
  3. 19 km Higravtind · viewpoint, Nordland
  4. 26 km Brottøya · river spot, Nordland
  5. 16 km Børøya · river spot, Nordland
  6. 9 km Hadseløya · river spot, Nordland
  7. 5 km Back to Melbu

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How to reach Melbu

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    Within 15 km of Melbu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melbu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6775Barheia (3 km)
    Beaches & coast6164Sløverfjorden (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2733Jarsteinvatnet (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1528Siløya (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1419Seløya Naturreservat (7 km)
    Churches1517Melbu Kirke (1 km)
    Waterfalls88Storfossen (22 km)
    Museums57Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum (1 km)
    Other attractions24Lofoten (24 km)
    Forts & heritage3322. Juli Monument Melbu (1 km)

    Melbu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melbu?

    Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum (museum, about 1 km), Hadseløya (river spot, about 5 km), Børøya (river spot, about 12 km), Brottøya (river spot, about 19 km), Higravtind (viewpoint, about 20 km), 22. Juli Monument Melbu (monument, about 1 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 beaches & coast, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Melbu?

    Barheia, about 3 km by road; Andstadnyken (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Melbu?

    Sløverfjorden, about 11 km by road; Kollvika (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Melbu?

    Jarsteinvatnet, about 19 km by road; Fallvatnet (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melbu?

    Start in Melbu, visit Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum, then Higravtind, then Brottøya, then Børøya, then Hadseløya, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melbu?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Melbu

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