Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Oppdal

Oppdal is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 6,976 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 waterfalls and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Allmannberget (4 km), Mågålaupet (15 km) and Vinstradalen (19 km).

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Oppdal, Innlandet
Oppdal, Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oppdal at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 6,976
Coordinates
62.5943° N, 9.6912° E
Places within 50 km
89 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Oppdal

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Oppdal

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

  • Allmannberget · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Vinstradalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Drivdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Drivdalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sissihøa · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~9 km
  • Blåhøa · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~32 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oppdal

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oppdal. The closest is Skarvatnet (17 km); the best-known is Innerdalsvatnet (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Oppdal

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Oppdal. The closest is Folfallet (10 km); the best-known is Mågålaupet (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Oppdal

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oppdal. The closest is Russergrava (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oppdal

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oppdal. The closest is Slettestjønna Naturreservat (23 km); the best-known is Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Oppdal

7 churches within 100 km of Oppdal. The closest is Oppdal Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oppdal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oppdal
  2. 4 km Allmannberget · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  3. 16 km Vinstradalen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  4. 11 km Drivdalen · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  5. 6 km Mågålaupet · waterfall, Innlandet
  6. 15 km Russergrava · heritage site, Trøndelag
  7. 1 km Back to Oppdal

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From travellers near Oppdal

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How to reach Oppdal

    All places near Oppdal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ilfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Snota · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bruri · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gråsjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Tverrfjellet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Storstyggesvånåtinden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Salhøa · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Einøvlingseggen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Skredahøin · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Såtbakkollen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Grønliskarstinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Innerdalstårnet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Forollhogna Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Nordre Trolla · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Forollhogna National Park · sanctuary · Innlandet · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Stortverråtinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Skarfjell · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Foldsjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Vesltverråtinden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Blåberget · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Savalen · lake · Innlandet · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Høgtunga · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vinnu · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Falketind · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vinnufonna · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kongskrona · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Dronningkrona · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sjongshøe · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Fokstumyra Naturreservat · sanctuary · Innlandet · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sørhellhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Dovre Nasjonalpark · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Halvfarhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Indre Sula · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnahøi · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ytre Sula · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Fådalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Storhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Orkla Industrimuseum · museum · Trøndelag · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Fokstuguhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Vassnebba · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oppdal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39108Allmannberget (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1027Skarvatnet (17 km)
    Waterfalls1213Folfallet (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1212Russergrava (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Slettestjønna Naturreservat (23 km)
    Churches77Oppdal Church (3 km)
    Beaches & coast24Raudøra (24 km)
    Caves11Trollkyrkja (22 km)
    Museums01Orkla Industrimuseum (74 km)

    Oppdal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oppdal?

    Allmannberget (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mågålaupet (waterfall, about 15 km), Vinstradalen (viewpoint, about 19 km), Drivdalen (viewpoint, about 20 km), Russergrava (heritage site, about 1 km), Drivdalen (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oppdal?

    Allmannberget, about 4 km by road; Sissihøa (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oppdal?

    Skarvatnet, about 17 km by road; Orkelsjøen (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Oppdal?

    Folfallet, about 10 km by road; Trondfossen (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oppdal?

    Start in Oppdal, visit Allmannberget, then Vinstradalen, then Drivdalen, then Mågålaupet, then Russergrava, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oppdal?

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

    Towns near Oppdal

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