Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Rognan

Rognan is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 2,499 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 waterfalls and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Blodveimuseet (2 km), Øvervatnet (21 km) and Fisklausvatnet - Guoledisjávrre (25 km).

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

Rognan at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 2,499
Coordinates
67.1002° N, 15.3909° E
Places within 50 km
186 (25 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 Rognan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rognan: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rognan

96 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rognan. The closest is Fiskvågvatnet (1 km); the best-known is Øvervatnet (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rognan

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rognan. The closest is St. Olav (26 km); the best-known is Junkerdalsura Naturreservat (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Rognan

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

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Forts & heritage near Rognan

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rognan. The closest is Blesen (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rognan

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rognan. The closest is Fiskvågvatnet Naturreservat (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rognan

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rognan. The closest is Ljønesøya (33 km); the best-known is Knaplundsøya (43 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Knaplundsøya · river spot · Nordland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Straumøya · river spot · Nordland · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Ljønesøya · river spot · Nordland · ~33 km
  • Nyholmen · river spot · Nordland · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Sandhornøya · river spot · Nordland · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Prestmåsøya · river spot · Nordland · ~72 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rognan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rognan
  2. 1 km Fiskvågvatnet · lake, Nordland
  3. 1 km Fiskvågvatnet Naturreservat · nature spot, Nordland
  4. 2 km Saltdal Kirke · church, Nordland
  5. 1 km Blodveimuseet · museum, Nordland
  6. 20 km Øvervatnet · lake, Nordland
  7. 21 km Back to Rognan

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How to reach Rognan

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    Within 15 km of Rognan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rognan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6496Fiskvågvatnet (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3950St. Olav (26 km)
    Waterfalls4141Storkjelforsen (3 km)
    Forts & heritage219Blesen (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1418Fiskvågvatnet Naturreservat (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves211Ljønesøya (33 km)
    Beaches & coast88Saltdalsfjorden (6 km)
    Churches77Saltdal Kirke (1 km)
    Treks44Nordlandsruta Etapp 20: Balvashytta - Tjoarvihytta (32 km)
    Caves33Vikgrotta (3 km)
    Other attractions13Saltstraumen (46 km)
    Museums12Blodveimuseet (2 km)

    Rognan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rognan?

    Blodveimuseet (museum, about 2 km), Øvervatnet (lake, about 21 km), Saltdal Kirke (church, about 1 km), Fiskvågvatnet Naturreservat (nature spot, about 1 km), Fiskvågvatnet (lake, about 1 km), Skansenøyra Naturreservat (nature spot, about 2 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rognan?

    Fiskvågvatnet, about 1 km by road; Knøvelåsvatnet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rognan?

    St. Olav, about 26 km by road; Ájvasnjuonetjåhkkå (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rognan?

    Storkjelforsen, about 3 km by road; Ingeborgforsen (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rognan?

    Start in Rognan, visit Fiskvågvatnet, then Fiskvågvatnet Naturreservat, then Saltdal Kirke, then Blodveimuseet, then Øvervatnet, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rognan?

    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 Rognan

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