Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Rissa

Rissa is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 213 places to visit — 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 beaches & coast and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Botn (1 km), Storvatnet (16 km) and Sørfjorden (23 km).

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

Rissa at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates
63.5837° N, 9.9599° E
Places within 50 km
213 (62 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 Rissa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rissa: 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 Rissa

  • Permyran · sanctuary · Trøndelag · ~5 km
  • Sagfossen · waterfall · Trøndelag · ~6 km
  • Garten · river spot · Trøndelag · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Byneset · beach · Trøndelag · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Råfossen · waterfall · Trøndelag · ~8 km
  • Sørvikvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~8 km
  • Seterdjupna · beach · Trøndelag · ~8 km
  • Nydammen · lake · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gråkallen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bjugnfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Storheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Råmyran · sanctuary · Trøndelag · ~9 km

Things to see near Rissa, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rissa

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rissa. The closest is Botn (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Botn · lake · Trøndelag · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Storvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Øyangsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Sørvikvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~8 km
  • Nydammen · lake · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Lauga · lake · Trøndelag · ~9 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rissa

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rissa. The closest is Fallet (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fallet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~0 km
  • Gråkallen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Storheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Geitfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Lyngåsen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~11 km
  • Granskardmyra · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~11 km

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Beaches & coast near Rissa

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rissa. The closest is Seterdjupna (8 km); the best-known is Sørfjorden (23 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Sørfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Byneset · beach · Trøndelag · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Seterdjupna · beach · Trøndelag · ~8 km
  • Bjugnfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Orkdalsfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Korsvika · beach · Trøndelag · ~35 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rissa

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rissa. The closest is Strømmen Fuglefredningsområde (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rissa

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rissa. The closest is Rein Kloster (4 km); the best-known is Austrått Fort (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rissa

20 churches within 100 km of Rissa. The closest is Rein Kirke (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rissa

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

  1. Start in Rissa
  2. 1 km Strømmen Fuglefredningsområde · nature spot, Trøndelag
  3. 2 km Botn · lake, Trøndelag
  4. 15 km Storvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  5. 19 km Sørfjorden · beach, Trøndelag
  6. 23 km Fallet · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  7. 0 km Back to Rissa

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From travellers near Rissa

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How to reach Rissa

    All places near Rissa by distance

    Within 15 km of Rissa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Vassfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Steinvikholm Castle · fort · Trøndelag · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Fjellværsøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ulvøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Meltingvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Forbordsfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Terningen Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Stordalsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Fættenfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Benna · lake · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Hostovatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ormsetvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Linesøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Verrasundet · beach · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Svorksjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Hammervatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Orkla Industrimuseum · museum · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Stokkøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vasslivatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Falstadsenteret · museum · Trøndelag · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Selbusjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Hoklingen · lake · Trøndelag · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Dolmøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sauøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Ytterøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Ruten · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Movatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Besselvassheia · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Selavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Hanafjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Samsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Sørungen · lake · Trøndelag · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Hellfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Halten · river spot · Trøndelag · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Frøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Ilfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Beitstadfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Vinjefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~89 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rissa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4765Botn (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3847Fallet (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2128Seterdjupna (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2224Strømmen Fuglefredningsområde (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2022Rein Kloster (4 km)
    Churches2020Rein Kirke (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves920Litlkorga (16 km)
    Waterfalls1818Sagfossen (6 km)
    Museums1012Kystens Arv (13 km)
    Other attractions56Agdenes Lighthouse (15 km)
    Parks22Ilaparken (33 km)
    Caves11Jarlshola (47 km)

    Rissa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rissa?

    Botn (lake, about 1 km), Storvatnet (lake, about 16 km), Fallet (viewpoint, about 1 km), Strømmen Fuglefredningsområde (nature spot, about 1 km), Sørfjorden (beach, about 23 km), Austrått Fort (fort, about 23 km).

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

    213 places on Spotwander: 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 beaches & coast, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rissa?

    Botn, about 1 km by road; Sørvikvatnet (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rissa?

    Fallet, about 1 km by road; Lyngåsen (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Rissa?

    Seterdjupna, about 8 km by road; Arnfjæra (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rissa?

    Start in Rissa, visit Strømmen Fuglefredningsområde, then Botn, then Storvatnet, then Sørfjorden, then Fallet, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rissa?

    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 Rissa

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