Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Oppeid

Oppeid is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 beaches & coast and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hamarøyskaftet (11 km), Finnøya (12 km) and Kaldvågvatnet (12 km).

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

Oppeid at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Coordinates
68.0852° N, 15.6094° E
Places within 50 km
189 (25 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 Oppeid

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Oppeid

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oppeid. The closest is Straumfjellet (10 km); the best-known is Hamarøyskaftet (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oppeid

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oppeid. The closest is Brennvikvatnet (6 km); the best-known is Kaldvågvatnet (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Oppeid

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Oppeid. The closest is Kulfjorden (3 km); the best-known is Tranøy Fyr (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oppeid

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oppeid. The closest is Lilandsvatnet Naturreservat (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Oppeid

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Oppeid. The closest is Finnøya (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Finnøya · river spot · Nordland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lundøya · river spot · Nordland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Engeløya · river spot · Nordland · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hulløya · river spot · Nordland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Tooth Island · river spot · Nordland · ~13 km
  • Stormolla · river spot · Nordland · ~45 km · Must-see

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Churches near Oppeid

10 churches within 100 km of Oppeid. The closest is Hamarøy Kirke (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oppeid

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oppeid
  2. 11 km Hamarøyskaftet · viewpoint, Nordland
  3. 18 km Tranøy Fyr · beach, Nordland
  4. 22 km Skilvatnet · lake, Nordland
  5. 3 km Kaldvågvatnet · lake, Nordland
  6. 11 km Finnøya · river spot, Nordland
  7. 12 km Back to Oppeid

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How to reach Oppeid

    All places near Oppeid by distance

    Within 15 km of Oppeid

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oppeid by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5767Straumfjellet (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3462Brennvikvatnet (6 km)
    Beaches & coast4648Kulfjorden (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1621Lilandsvatnet Naturreservat (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves920Finnøya (12 km)
    Churches1010Hamarøy Kirke (2 km)
    Museums37Knut Hamsun Centre (2 km)
    Waterfalls77Sjylaksforsen (8 km)
    Other attractions44Rotvær Lighthouse (43 km)
    Forts & heritage22Batteri Dietl (36 km)
    Caves11Raggejavreraige (44 km)

    Oppeid: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oppeid?

    Hamarøyskaftet (viewpoint, about 11 km), Finnøya (river spot, about 12 km), Kaldvågvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Tranøy Fyr (beach, about 14 km), Skilvatnet (lake, about 15 km), Veggfjellan (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 beaches & coast, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oppeid?

    Straumfjellet, about 10 km by road; Hamarøyskaftet (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oppeid?

    Brennvikvatnet, about 6 km by road; Lilandsvatnet (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Oppeid?

    Kulfjorden, about 3 km by road; Uteidsjøen (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oppeid?

    Start in Oppeid, visit Hamarøyskaftet, then Tranøy Fyr, then Skilvatnet, then Kaldvågvatnet, then Finnøya, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oppeid?

    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 Oppeid

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