Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Røst

Røst is a town in Nordland, Norway. Within 50 km by road there are 3 places to visit — 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 beaches & coast, 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mosken (46 km), Glåpen (70 km) and Krokvatnet (72 km).

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Røst, Nordland
Røst, Nordland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Røst at a glance

Location
Nordland, Norway
Coordinates
67.5175° N, 12.1176° E
Places within 50 km
3 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Røst

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Røst

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Røst. The closest is Gongskardet (58 km); the best-known is Hermannsdalstinden (73 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Røst

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Røst. The closest is Nordlandsflaget (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Røst

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Røst. The closest is Ågvatnet (67 km); the best-known is Krokvatnet (72 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Røst

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Røst. The closest is Mosken (46 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Mosken · river spot · Nordland · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Moskenes · river spot · Nordland · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Sakrisoy · river spot · Nordland · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Andøya · river spot · Nordland · ~78 km
  • Olenilsøya · river spot · Nordland · ~79 km
  • Litl Toppøya · river spot · Nordland · ~79 km

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Museums near Røst

7 museums within 100 km of Røst. The closest is Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Røst

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Røst. The closest is Skittenskarvholman Naturreservat (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Røst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Røst
  2. 42 km Nordlandsflaget · beach, Nordland
  3. 4 km Mosken · river spot, Nordland
  4. 3 km Skittenskarvholman Naturreservat · nature spot, Nordland
  5. 10 km Buvågen · beach, Nordland
  6. 2 km Lofotodden Naturreservat · nature spot, Nordland
  7. 57 km Back to Røst

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From travellers near Røst

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How to reach Røst

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Røst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints056Gongskardet (58 km)
    Beaches & coast131Nordlandsflaget (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs011Ågvatnet (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Mosken (46 km)
    Museums07Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Skittenskarvholman Naturreservat (47 km)
    Waterfalls03Rostadforsen (80 km)
    Caves02Kollhellaren (57 km)
    Churches02Moskenes Kirke (72 km)
    Other attractions01Glåpen (70 km)

    Røst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Røst?

    Mosken (river spot, about 46 km), Nordlandsflaget (beach, about 42 km), Skittenskarvholman Naturreservat (nature spot, about 47 km), Glåpen (attraction, about 70 km), Krokvatnet (lake, about 72 km), Hermannsdalstinden (viewpoint, about 73 km).

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

    3 places on Spotwander: 1 beach, 1 river spot, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Røst?

    Gongskardet, about 58 km by road; Bjørnskardet (58 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Røst?

    Nordlandsflaget, about 42 km by road; Buvågen (57 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Røst?

    Ågvatnet, about 67 km by road; Tjønntjønna (68 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Røst?

    Start in Røst, visit Nordlandsflaget, then Mosken, then Skittenskarvholman Naturreservat, then Buvågen, then Lofotodden Naturreservat, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Røst?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Røst

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