Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Meråker

Meråker is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 961 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Funnsjøen (13 km), Fjergen (15 km) and Feren (22 km).

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

Meråker at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 961
Coordinates
63.4141° N, 11.7430° E
Places within 50 km
181 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Meråker

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Meråker

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Meråker. The closest is Fossvatna (9 km); the best-known is Funnsjøen (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Meråker

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Meråker. The closest is Fonnfjellet (9 km); the best-known is Stjørdalen (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Stjørdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Fonnfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~9 km
  • Dalådalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~10 km
  • Fongen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Funnsjødalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~18 km
  • Tøyta · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~22 km

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Waterfalls near Meråker

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Meråker. The closest is Nustadfossen (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Meråker

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Meråker. The closest is Svarttjønnfloen (13 km); the best-known is Skarvan og Roltdalen nasjonalpark (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Meråker

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Meråker. The closest is Auststuvollen (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Meråker

11 churches within 100 km of Meråker. The closest is Meråker kirke (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Meråker

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meråker
  2. 1 km Nustadfossen · waterfall, Trøndelag
  3. 23 km Stjørdalen · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  4. 24 km Funnsjøen · lake, Trøndelag
  5. 10 km Feren · lake, Trøndelag
  6. 18 km Fjergen · lake, Trøndelag
  7. 15 km Back to Meråker

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

How to reach Meråker

    All places near Meråker by distance

    Within 15 km of Meråker

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    Places near Meråker by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs93Fossvatna (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Fonnfjellet (9 km)
    Waterfalls43Nustadfossen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Svarttjønnfloen (13 km)
    Forts & heritage24Auststuvollen (21 km)
    Churches11Meråker kirke (3 km)
    Beaches & coast11Pullen (5 km)
    Museums10Meråker industrimuseum (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4Ytterøya (64 km)
    Other attractions3Trampe bicycle lift (83 km)
    Parks2Stiftsgårdsparken (84 km)
    Treks1Södra Kungsleden - Stage 20 (35 km)
    Caves1Jarlshola (94 km)

    Meråker: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meråker?

    Funnsjøen (lake, about 13 km), Fjergen (lake, about 15 km), Nustadfossen (waterfall, about 1 km), Feren (lake, about 22 km), Stjørdalen (viewpoint, about 23 km), Meråker kirke (church, about 3 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Meråker?

    Fossvatna, about 9 km by road; Grønbergdammen (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Meråker?

    Fonnfjellet, about 9 km by road; Dalådalen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Meråker?

    Nustadfossen, about 1 km by road; Dalamofossen (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meråker?

    Start in Meråker, visit Nustadfossen, then Stjørdalen, then Funnsjøen, then Feren, then Fjergen, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meråker?

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

    Towns near Meråker

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