Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Rindal

Rindal is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are Foldsjøen (14 km), Ruten (17 km) and Vasslivatnet (22 km).

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Rindal at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 649
Coordinates
63.0555° N, 9.2115° E
Places within 50 km
102 (22 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 Rindal

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Rindal

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rindal. The closest is Skåkleiva (7 km); the best-known is Ruten (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ruten · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Skåkleiva · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~7 km
  • Rindalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~8 km
  • Trollhetta · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Tifjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~9 km
  • Snota · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~30 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rindal

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rindal. The closest is Skrommelvatna (12 km); the best-known is Foldsjøen (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rindal

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rindal. The closest is Rottøya (51 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rottøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Ruøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Ertvågsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Skardsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Grisvågøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Stabblandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Rindal

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Rindal. The closest is Storstoen (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rindal

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rindal. The closest is Svorkalia Naturreservat (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Rindal

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rindal. The closest is Vinjefjorden (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Rindal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rindal
  2. 22 km Vasslivatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  3. 10 km Ruten · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  4. 29 km Foldsjøen · lake, Møre og Romsdal
  5. 11 km Gråsjøen · lake, Møre og Romsdal
  6. 23 km Rindal Bygdemuseum · church, Møre og Romsdal
  7. 0 km Back to Rindal

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From travellers near Rindal

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How to reach Rindal

    All places near Rindal by distance

    Within 15 km of Rindal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Rottøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vassnebba · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ångardsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ruøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Innerdalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Ertvågsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Skardsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Foldfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Skarfjell · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalsfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Trongfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Såtbakkollen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Nordre Trolla · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Malmsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Melland Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Dronningkrona · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Grisvågøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kongskrona · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Terningen Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vinnufjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Stabblandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Øyangsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Vinnu · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Jørnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Benna · lake · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Halsafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Solskjelsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Kyrhaug Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Børøyholmen Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Jarlshola · cave · Trøndelag · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Edøyfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Edøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Allmannberget · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Mørkdalstuva · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Byneset · beach · Trøndelag · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Tustna · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Svøufallet · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Vassfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Storheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rindal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3365Skåkleiva (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2545Skrommelvatna (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves025Rottøya (51 km)
    Waterfalls1417Storstoen (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Svorkalia Naturreservat (7 km)
    Beaches & coast415Vinjefjorden (32 km)
    Forts & heritage814Aunsetra (9 km)
    Churches511Rindal Bygdemuseum (1 km)
    Museums18Orkla Industrimuseum (33 km)
    Other attractions05Terningen Lighthouse (62 km)
    Caves12Limåskjerka (16 km)
    Parks02Ilaparken (89 km)

    Rindal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rindal?

    Foldsjøen (lake, about 14 km), Ruten (viewpoint, about 17 km), Rindal Bygdemuseum (church, about 1 km), Vasslivatnet (lake, about 22 km), Gråsjøen (lake, about 23 km), Storstoen (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 waterfalls, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rindal?

    Skåkleiva, about 7 km by road; Rindalen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rindal?

    Skrommelvatna, about 12 km by road; Foldsjøen (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Rindal?

    Rottøya, about 51 km by road; Ruøya (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rindal?

    Start in Rindal, visit Vasslivatnet, then Ruten, then Foldsjøen, then Gråsjøen, then Rindal Bygdemuseum, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rindal?

    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 Rindal

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