Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Places to visit near Midsund

Midsund is a town in Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, home to about 468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Midøya (4 km), Otrøya (9 km) and Dryna (10 km).

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Midsund, Møre og Romsdal
Midsund, Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Midsund at a glance

Location
Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Population
about 468
Coordinates
62.6739° N, 6.6741° E
Places within 50 km
162 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Midsund

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Midsund: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Midsund

  • Sandøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Midsundholmen · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~1 km
  • Flatflesa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Gossa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Bløkallen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km
  • Otrøy Kyrkje · church · Møre og Romsdal · ~4 km
  • Rindarøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Flemsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Spisebrakke · fort · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km
  • Nakken · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km
  • Magerøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~6 km
  • Hestenibba · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~6 km

Things to see near Midsund, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Midsund

66 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Midsund. The closest is Midsundholmen (1 km); the best-known is Midøya (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Midøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Otrøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Dryna · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Orta · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Harøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Fjørtofta · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Midsund

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Midsund. The closest is Bløkallen (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Midsund

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Midsund. The closest is Kjerringvatnet Naturreservat (7 km); the best-known is Malesanden Og Huse Dyrefredningsområde (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Midsund

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Midsund. The closest is Grunnefjorden (14 km); the best-known is Tomrefjorden (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Midsund

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Midsund. The closest is Øvste Langdalsvatnet (10 km); the best-known is Brusdalsvatnet (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Midsund

13 churches within 100 km of Midsund. The closest is Otrøy Kyrkje (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Midsund

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Midsund
  2. 16 km Tomrefjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
  3. 14 km Otrøya · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  4. 14 km Orta · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  5. 20 km Dryna · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  6. 6 km Midøya · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  7. 4 km Back to Midsund

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From travellers near Midsund

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How to reach Midsund

    All places near Midsund by distance

    Within 15 km of Midsund

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Godøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Maifjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Fannefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sulafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Råna · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Skåla · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kolastinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Slogen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hareidlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Valldalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Grasøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Isfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Vartdalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Bondalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Saudehornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Kvernesfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Jakta · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Trollstigfoten · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Skårasalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Store Trolltinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Trollryggen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Averøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~74 km · Must-see
    • 4 Fuglefredningsområder Og Vern Av Fuglelivet På Og Omkring Runde · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Dimnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Romsdalshornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Ørstafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Mannen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Hestskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Leinøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Runde · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Store Venjetinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Goksøyrmyrane Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Storvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Remøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hovdevatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Eika · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Kyrkjetaket · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Yksnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Kvitegga · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~82 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Midsund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4566Midsundholmen (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3162Bløkallen (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3437Kjerringvatnet Naturreservat (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1329Grunnefjorden (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1018Øvste Langdalsvatnet (10 km)
    Churches1313Otrøy Kyrkje (4 km)
    Waterfalls38Haugfossane (25 km)
    Forts & heritage66Spisebrakke (5 km)
    Museums35Landbruksmuseet for Møre Og Romsdal (32 km)
    Parks22Jærmannsburet (26 km)
    Other attractions12Molja Fyr (44 km)
    Caves11Franskhellaren (10 km)

    Midsund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Midsund?

    Midøya (river spot, about 4 km), Otrøya (river spot, about 9 km), Dryna (river spot, about 10 km), Orta (river spot, about 15 km), Tomrefjorden (beach, about 16 km), Malesanden Og Huse Dyrefredningsområde (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 beaches & coast, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Midsund?

    Midsundholmen, about 1 km by road; Midøya (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Midsund?

    Bløkallen, about 3 km by road; Nakken (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Midsund?

    Kjerringvatnet Naturreservat, about 7 km by road; Knausnakken Naturreservat (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Midsund?

    Start in Midsund, visit Tomrefjorden, then Otrøya, then Orta, then Dryna, then Midøya, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Midsund?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Midsund

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