Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Nesna

Nesna is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 1,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 42 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Hugla (6 km), Handnesøya (8 km) and Tomma (15 km).

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

Nesna at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 1,211
Coordinates
66.1982° N, 13.0184° E
Places within 50 km
221 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Nesna

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Nesna

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nesna. The closest is Hamkamdalen (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nesna

45 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nesna. The closest is Sauraholmen (3 km); the best-known is Hugla (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hugla · river spot · Nordland · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Handnesøya · river spot · Nordland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Tomma · river spot · Nordland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Løkta · river spot · Nordland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Sauraholmen · river spot · Nordland · ~3 km
  • Handnesholmen · river spot · Nordland · ~7 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nesna

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nesna. The closest is Storvatnet (9 km); the best-known is Drevvatnet (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Nesna

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nesna. The closest is Litlsjona (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Nesna

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Nesna. The closest is Velsvågforsen (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Nesna

17 churches within 100 km of Nesna. The closest is Nesna kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nesna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nesna
  2. 6 km Hugla · river spot, Nordland
  3. 12 km Pilots from USS Ranger · heritage site, Nordland
  4. 8 km Løkta · river spot, Nordland
  5. 13 km Tomma · river spot, Nordland
  6. 14 km Handnesøya · river spot, Nordland
  7. 8 km Back to Nesna

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

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    Within 15 km of Nesna

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    Places near Nesna by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63Hamkamdalen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Sauraholmen (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Storvatnet (9 km)
    Beaches & coast42Litlsjona (7 km)
    Waterfalls41Velsvågforsen (7 km)
    Churches17Nesna kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Dillern / Ørnes naturreservat (6 km)
    Museums5Grønsvik kystfort (21 km)
    Caves4Setergrotta (76 km)
    Forts & heritage3Nesna gamle kirke (ruin) (1 km)

    Nesna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nesna?

    Hugla (river spot, about 6 km), Handnesøya (river spot, about 8 km), Tomma (river spot, about 15 km), Løkta (river spot, about 16 km), Pilots from USS Ranger (heritage site, about 17 km), Grønsvik kystfort (museum, about 21 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 beaches & coast, 41 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nesna?

    Hamkamdalen, about 2 km by road; Hugltinden (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Nesna?

    Sauraholmen, about 3 km by road; Hugla (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nesna?

    Storvatnet, about 9 km by road; Storvatnet (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nesna?

    Start in Nesna, visit Hugla, then Pilots from USS Ranger, then Løkta, then Tomma, then Handnesøya, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nesna?

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

    Towns near Nesna

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