Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Ørnes

Ørnes is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 1,538 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 124 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves and 26 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mesøya (4 km), Markvatnet (6 km) and Lysvatnet (11 km).

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Ørnes, Nordland
Ørnes, Nordland district, Nordland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ørnes at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 1,538
Coordinates
66.8688° N, 13.7058° E
Places within 50 km
204 (25 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 Ørnes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ørnes: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ørnes

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ørnes

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ørnes. The closest is Markvatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ørnes

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ørnes. The closest is Mesøya (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Mesøya · river spot · Nordland · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Meløya · river spot · Nordland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Åmnøya · river spot · Nordland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Teksmona · river spot · Nordland · ~6 km
  • Fugløya · river spot · Nordland · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Bolga · river spot · Nordland · ~28 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Ørnes

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ørnes. The closest is Kalvøyra (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ørnes

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ørnes. The closest is Fonndalen Masseuttak (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ørnes

8 churches within 100 km of Ørnes. The closest is Ørnes Småbåthavn (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ørnes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ørnes
  2. 11 km Lysvatnet · lake, Nordland
  3. 7 km Markvatnet · lake, Nordland
  4. 20 km Meløya · river spot, Nordland
  5. 11 km Mesøya · river spot, Nordland
  6. 4 km Ørnes Småbåthavn · church, Nordland
  7. 0 km Back to Ørnes

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How to reach Ørnes

    All places near Ørnes by distance

    Within 15 km of Ørnes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ørnes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints124133Aspdalen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1632Markvatnet (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1327Mesøya (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2626Kalvøyra (2 km)
    Forts & heritage219Fonndalen Masseuttak (24 km)
    Churches88Ørnes Småbåthavn (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Teksmona Naturreservat (7 km)
    Waterfalls55Lysvassfossen (6 km)
    Museums14Glomfjord Industrimuseums (15 km)
    Other attractions14Støtt Lighthouse (17 km)
    Caves03Setergrotta (69 km)

    Ørnes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ørnes?

    Mesøya (river spot, about 4 km), Markvatnet (lake, about 6 km), Lysvatnet (lake, about 11 km), Meløya (river spot, about 15 km), Ørnes Småbåthavn (church, about 1 km), Aspdalen (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 124 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 beaches & coast, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ørnes?

    Aspdalen, about 1 km by road; Kvithammaren (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ørnes?

    Markvatnet, about 6 km by road; Svartvatnet (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ørnes?

    Mesøya, about 4 km by road; Teksmona (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ørnes?

    Start in Ørnes, visit Lysvatnet, then Markvatnet, then Meløya, then Mesøya, then Ørnes Småbåthavn, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ørnes?

    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 Ørnes

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