Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Mosjøen

Mosjøen is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 9,636 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 76 waterfalls, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fustvatnet (14 km), Hundålvatnet (15 km) and Mjåvatnet (20 km).

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

Mosjøen at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 9,636
Coordinates
65.8360° N, 13.1908° E
Places within 50 km
217 (21 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 Mosjøen

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

Waterfalls near Mosjøen

76 waterfalls within 100 km of Mosjøen. The closest is Storforsen (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mosjøen

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mosjøen. The closest is Holmvatnet - Såålejaevrie (14 km); the best-known is Fustvatnet (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mosjøen

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mosjøen. The closest is Alsta (35 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Alsta · river spot · Nordland · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Rødøya · river spot · Nordland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Offersøya · river spot · Nordland · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Tjøtta · river spot · Nordland · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Mindland · river spot · Nordland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Altra · river spot · Nordland · ~50 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mosjøen

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosjøen. The closest is Øyfjellet (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mosjøen

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mosjøen. The closest is Andås Naturreservat (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Mosjøen

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mosjøen. The closest is Vefsnfjorden (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mosjøen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosjøen
  2. 15 km Hundålvatnet · lake, Nordland
  3. 32 km Mjåvatnet · lake, Nordland
  4. 6 km Fustvatnet · lake, Nordland
  5. 13 km Dolstad Kirke · church, Nordland
  6. 2 km Abraham Feidelmann · heritage site, Nordland
  7. 0 km Back to Mosjøen

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How to reach Mosjøen

    All places near Mosjøen by distance

    Within 15 km of Mosjøen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosjøen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls7676Storforsen (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3863Holmvatnet - Såålejaevrie (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1035Alsta (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2528Øyfjellet (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2223Andås Naturreservat (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2323Vefsnfjorden (17 km)
    Churches1010Dolstad Kirke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage77Abraham Feidelmann (1 km)
    Museums35Sandnessjøen Krigsminnesamling (41 km)
    Caves22Grotta I Søvicskaret (42 km)
    Treks11Helgelandstrappa (2 km)

    Mosjøen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosjøen?

    Fustvatnet (lake, about 14 km), Hundålvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Mjåvatnet (lake, about 20 km), Abraham Feidelmann (heritage site, about 1 km), Dolstad Kirke (church, about 1 km), Helgelandstrappa (trek, about 2 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 76 waterfalls, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mosjøen?

    Storforsen, about 9 km by road; Marforsen (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mosjøen?

    Holmvatnet - Såålejaevrie, about 14 km by road; Langvatnet - Guhkiesjaevrie (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mosjøen?

    Alsta, about 35 km by road; Lauvøylandet (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosjøen?

    Start in Mosjøen, visit Hundålvatnet, then Mjåvatnet, then Fustvatnet, then Dolstad Kirke, then Abraham Feidelmann, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosjøen?

    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 Mosjøen

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