Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Rena

Rena is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 2,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 waterfalls, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 38 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Krismesjøen (15 km), Ryssjøen (16 km) and Holmsjøen (17 km).

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

Rena at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 2,009
Coordinates
61.1322° N, 11.3716° E
Places within 50 km
224 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Rena

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rena

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rena. The closest is Brattegga (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Rena

48 waterfalls within 100 km of Rena. The closest is Skynnfallet (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rena

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rena. The closest is Østersjøen (6 km); the best-known is Krismesjøen (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rena

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rena. The closest is Kildeøyene Naturreservat (3 km); the best-known is Hedmarksvidda (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rena

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rena. The closest is Bergesætra (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rena

16 churches within 100 km of Rena. The closest is Åmot Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rena
  2. 1 km Åmot Kirke · church, Innlandet
  3. 17 km Holmsjøen · lake, Innlandet
  4. 3 km Krismesjøen · lake, Innlandet
  5. 9 km Ryssjøen · lake, Innlandet
  6. 24 km Hedmarksvidda · nature spot, Innlandet
  7. 21 km Back to Rena

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    Within 15 km of Rena

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5766Brattegga (5 km)
    Waterfalls4748Skynnfallet (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2539Østersjøen (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3839Kildeøyene Naturreservat (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Bergesætra (7 km)
    Churches1516Åmot Kirke (1 km)
    Museums511Sørlistua Fløtermuseum (33 km)
    Caves11Tjuvolahula (38 km)

    Rena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rena?

    Krismesjøen (lake, about 15 km), Ryssjøen (lake, about 16 km), Holmsjøen (lake, about 17 km), Åmot Kirke (church, about 1 km), Hedmarksvidda (nature spot, about 21 km), Kildeøyene Naturreservat (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 waterfalls, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 36 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rena?

    Brattegga, about 5 km by road; Engulvsfjellet (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rena?

    Skynnfallet, about 5 km by road; Nystedfossen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rena?

    Østersjøen, about 6 km by road; Hemsjøen (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rena?

    Start in Rena, visit Åmot Kirke, then Holmsjøen, then Krismesjøen, then Ryssjøen, then Hedmarksvidda, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rena?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Rena

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