Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Orkanger

Orkanger is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 waterfalls. The must-see places are Orkdalsfjorden (6 km), Gangåsvatnet (13 km) and Våvatnet (17 km).

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Orkanger, Trøndelag
Orkanger, Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Orkanger at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates
63.3067° N, 9.8503° E
Places within 50 km
189 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Orkanger

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Orkanger

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Orkanger. The closest is Fjellkjøsvatnet (8 km); the best-known is Gangåsvatnet (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Orkanger

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

  • Rødåsen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~2 km
  • Rokollen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~4 km
  • Oksbåsen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~4 km
  • Storheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Skjenalddalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~6 km
  • Gråkallen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orkanger

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

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Waterfalls near Orkanger

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

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Forts & heritage near Orkanger

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orkanger. The closest is Torgscenen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Orkanger

21 churches within 100 km of Orkanger. The closest is Den Gode Hyrdes Kapell (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Orkanger

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orkanger
  2. 1 km Torgscenen · heritage site, Trøndelag
  3. 18 km Malmsjøen · lake, Trøndelag
  4. 19 km Orkdalsfjorden · beach, Trøndelag
  5. 20 km Våvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  6. 9 km Gangåsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  7. 13 km Back to Orkanger

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From travellers near Orkanger

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How to reach Orkanger

    All places near Orkanger by distance

    Within 15 km of Orkanger

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Garten · river spot · Trøndelag · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Børøyholmen Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Austrått Fort · fort · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Terningen Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Storfosna · river spot · Trøndelag · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kråkvåg · river spot · Trøndelag · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Samsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Selbusjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Tautra · river spot · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Sørfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bjugnfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fjellværsøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Foldsjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vinjefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Steinvikholm Castle · fort · Trøndelag · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ulvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Gråsjøen · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Trollhetta · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Forbordsfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Sørungen · lake · Trøndelag · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Torsetvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Fættenfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Tarva Kystfort · fort · Trøndelag · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Skardsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Snota · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Dolmøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Gauldalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Blåhøa · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Melland Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Hammervatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Rottøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Ruøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Lauvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Meltingvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Mørkdalstuva · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Arasvikfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Neadalssnota · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~89 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orkanger by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4157Fjellkjøsvatnet (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3547Rødåsen (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2224Almlia Naturreservat (6 km)
    Waterfalls2424Aunfossen (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1922Torgscenen (1 km)
    Churches2121Den Gode Hyrdes Kapell (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves218Munkholmen (39 km)
    Beaches & coast917Orkdalsfjorden (6 km)
    Museums1011Thamspaviljongen (1 km)
    Other attractions35Olav Tryggvason (38 km)
    Parks22Ilaparken (37 km)
    Caves11Jarlshola (26 km)

    Orkanger: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orkanger?

    Orkdalsfjorden (beach, about 6 km), Gangåsvatnet (lake, about 13 km), Våvatnet (lake, about 17 km), Malmsjøen (lake, about 18 km), Torgscenen (heritage site, about 1 km), Den Gode Hyrdes Kapell (church, about 1 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Orkanger?

    Fjellkjøsvatnet, about 8 km by road; Songsjøen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orkanger?

    Rødåsen, about 2 km by road; Rokollen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Orkanger?

    Almlia Naturreservat, about 6 km by road; Verdalan (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orkanger?

    Start in Orkanger, visit Torgscenen, then Malmsjøen, then Orkdalsfjorden, then Våvatnet, then Gangåsvatnet, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orkanger?

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

    Towns near Orkanger

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