Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Moen

Moen is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway, home to about 840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 102 waterfalls, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Målselvdalen (12 km), Lavangsdalen - Lávvavuovdi (52 km) and Lille Rostavatnet - Vuolit Rostojávri (52 km).

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Moen at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Population
about 840
Coordinates
69.1304° N, 18.6123° E
Places within 50 km
220 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Moen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moen: 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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Waterfalls near Moen

103 waterfalls within 100 km of Moen. The closest is Smalfossen (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moen

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moen. The closest is Andsvatnet - Áisajávri (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moen

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moen. The closest is Storhaugen (10 km); the best-known is Målselvdalen (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moen

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moen. The closest is Stormyra (Rossvoll) Naturreservat (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Moen

22 churches within 100 km of Moen. The closest is Målselv Kirke (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moen

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moen. The closest is Mesterøya (31 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Mesterøya · river spot · Troms · ~31 km
  • Dyrøya · river spot · Troms · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Tranøya · river spot · Troms · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Storholmen · river spot · Troms · ~39 km
  • Senja · river spot · Troms · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Håkøya · river spot · Troms · ~74 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Moen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moen
  2. 2 km Takelvfossen · waterfall, Troms
  3. 1 km Smalfossen · waterfall, Troms
  4. 2 km Kvitbergfossen · waterfall, Troms
  5. 1 km Grytfossen · waterfall, Troms
  6. 11 km Målselvdalen · viewpoint, Troms
  7. 12 km Back to Moen

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How to reach Moen

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    Within 15 km of Moen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls102103Smalfossen (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3743Andsvatnet - Áisajávri (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2642Storhaugen (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2228Stormyra (Rossvoll) Naturreservat (9 km)
    Churches2122Målselv Kirke (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves213Mesterøya (31 km)
    Museums611Midt-Troms Museum (15 km)
    Forts & heritage14Gammelt Stengjerde (35 km)
    Other attractions23Polarbadet (12 km)
    Beaches & coast11Målselvfjorden (27 km)

    Moen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moen?

    Målselvdalen (viewpoint, about 12 km), Smalfossen (waterfall, about 2 km), Takelvfossen (waterfall, about 2 km), Kvitbergfossen (waterfall, about 2 km), Grytfossen (waterfall, about 3 km), Sprutfossen (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 102 waterfalls, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Moen?

    Smalfossen, about 2 km by road; Takelvfossen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moen?

    Andsvatnet - Áisajávri, about 14 km by road; Vegavatnet (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moen?

    Storhaugen, about 10 km by road; Målselvdalen (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moen?

    Start in Moen, visit Takelvfossen, then Smalfossen, then Kvitbergfossen, then Grytfossen, then Målselvdalen, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moen?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Moen

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