Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Melhus

Melhus is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 4,593 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 churches and 29 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jarlshola (2 km), Vassfjellet (6 km) and Stor-Leirsjøen (14 km).

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

Melhus at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 4,593
Coordinates
63.2856° N, 10.2781° E
Places within 50 km
203 (61 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Melhus

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Melhus

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melhus. The closest is Furuåsen (3 km); the best-known is Vassfjellet (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vassfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Storheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gråkallen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Go'dagen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Geitfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Iladalen park · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~21 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Melhus

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Melhus. The closest is Djupsjøen (9 km); the best-known is Stor-Leirsjøen (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Stor-Leirsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Malmsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Skjellbreia · lake · Trøndelag · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Benna · lake · Trøndelag · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kyvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Baklidammen · lake · Trøndelag · ~19 km · Must-see

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Churches near Melhus

36 churches within 100 km of Melhus. The closest is Melhus kirke (2 km); the best-known is Nidaros Cathedral (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Melhus

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melhus. The closest is Bakksætra (12 km); the best-known is Sion (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Melhus

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Melhus. The closest is Gaulosen (12 km); the best-known is Byneset (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melhus

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melhus. The closest is Gaulosen marine verneområde (9 km); the best-known is Bymarka naturreservat (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Melhus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melhus
  2. 6 km Vassfjellet · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  3. 18 km Stor-Leirsjøen · lake, Trøndelag
  4. 3 km Skjellbreia · lake, Trøndelag
  5. 25 km Malmsjøen · lake, Trøndelag
  6. 13 km Jarlshola · cave, Trøndelag
  7. 2 km Back to Melhus

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

How to reach Melhus

    All places near Melhus by distance

    Within 15 km of Melhus

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Melhus by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints52Furuåsen (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50Djupsjøen (9 km)
    Churches36Melhus kirke (2 km)
    Forts & heritage32Bakksætra (12 km)
    Beaches & coast16Gaulosen (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Gaulosen marine verneområde (9 km)
    Waterfalls15Stoan (10 km)
    Museums11Klæbu bygdemuseum (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves10Brattøra (23 km)
    Other attractions7Skistua (18 km)
    Parks6Lian (17 km)
    Caves1Jarlshola (2 km)
    Temples1Sri Tiller Ganesha-tempelet (10 km)
    Buddhist sites1Chua Don Hau (10 km)

    Melhus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melhus?

    Jarlshola (cave, about 2 km), Vassfjellet (viewpoint, about 6 km), Stor-Leirsjøen (lake, about 14 km), Malmsjøen (lake, about 14 km), Skjellbreia (lake, about 15 km), Benna (lake, about 16 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 10 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Melhus?

    Furuåsen, about 3 km by road; Gammelåsen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Melhus?

    Djupsjøen, about 9 km by road; Hestsjøen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Melhus?

    Melhus kirke, about 2 km by road; Leinstrand kirke (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melhus?

    Start in Melhus, visit Vassfjellet, then Stor-Leirsjøen, then Skjellbreia, then Malmsjøen, then Jarlshola, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melhus?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Melhus

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