Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Otta

Otta is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 1,602 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 churches. The must-see places are Pillarguri (2 km), Thokampen (3 km) and Smiukampen (18 km).

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

Otta at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 1,602
Coordinates
61.7712° N, 9.5353° E
Places within 50 km
57 (57 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Otta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Otta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Otta

  • Rondane National Park · sanctuary · Innlandet · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Storsmeden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Trolltinden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sjodalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Simlepiggen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Blåhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Rondvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lalmsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Veslesmeden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Gråhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Svartnuten · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Vassberget · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~27 km · Must-see

Things to see near Otta, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Otta

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

  • Pillarguri · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Thokampen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Smiukampen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bråkdalsbelgen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ljosåbelgen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hoggbeitet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~21 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Otta

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Otta. The closest is Rondvatnet (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Rondvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lalmsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Flatningen · lake · Innlandet · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lemonsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Feforvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Tesse · lake · Innlandet · ~38 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Innlandet →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Otta

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Otta. The closest is Rondane National Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Otta

3 churches within 100 km of Otta. The closest is Garmo Kyrkje (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Otta

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Otta. The closest is Dale-Gudbrand (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Otta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Otta
  2. 3 km Thokampen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  3. 1 km Pillarguri · viewpoint, Innlandet
  4. 20 km Smiukampen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  5. 2 km Ljosåbelgen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  6. 2 km Bråkdalsbelgen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  7. 19 km Back to Otta

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

From travellers near Otta

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How to reach Otta

    All places near Otta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Storronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Vinjeronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Flatningen · lake · Innlandet · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Rondvasshøgde · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Rondslottet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hornflågån · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Lemonsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Digerronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Midtronden Vest · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Stygghøin Vest · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Veslsvulten · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Høgronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Feforvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Gudbrandsdalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Tesse · lake · Innlandet · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Olstappen · lake · Innlandet · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Dyrtjørnhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Sikkilsdalshøa · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Dale-Gudbrand · fort · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Atnsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Liaberget · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Storhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Fokstuguhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Halvfarhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Dovre Nasjonalpark · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Vågåvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Grjothovden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Hindnubban · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Garmo Kyrkje · church · Innlandet · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Heranoshøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Ingulssjøhøi · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Gråvåhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Falketind · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Otta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints45227Pillarguri (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs933Rondvatnet (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Rondane National Park (23 km)
    Churches13Garmo Kyrkje (49 km)
    Forts & heritage12Dale-Gudbrand (42 km)
    Museums01Aulestad (91 km)
    Waterfalls01Hunderfossen Familiepark (96 km)

    Otta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Otta?

    Pillarguri (viewpoint, about 2 km), Thokampen (viewpoint, about 3 km), Smiukampen (viewpoint, about 18 km), Bråkdalsbelgen (viewpoint, about 19 km), Ljosåbelgen (viewpoint, about 20 km), Hoggbeitet (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 1 church, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Otta?

    Pillarguri, about 2 km by road; Thokampen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Otta?

    Rondvatnet, about 24 km by road; Lalmsvatnet (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Otta?

    Rondane National Park, about 23 km by road; Fokstumyra Naturreservat (53 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Otta?

    Start in Otta, visit Thokampen, then Pillarguri, then Smiukampen, then Ljosåbelgen, then Bråkdalsbelgen, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Otta?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Otta

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