Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Places to visit near Ørsta

Ørsta is a town in Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, home to about 6,337 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 waterfalls and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Saudehornet (5 km), Hovdevatnet (6 km) and Ørstafjorden (7 km).

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Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal
Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ørsta at a glance

Location
Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Population
about 6,337
Coordinates
62.1998° N, 6.1290° E
Places within 50 km
141 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Ørsta

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

  • Dalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bondalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ørsta Kyrkje · church · Møre og Romsdal · ~0 km
  • Rovdefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hareidlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Vallahornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km
  • Olsokbreen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km
  • Brekkeheida · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km
  • Skårasalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Eidskyrkja · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Melshornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~4 km
  • Jonsokbreen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~4 km

Things to see near Ørsta, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ørsta

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ørsta. The closest is Vallahornet (3 km); the best-known is Saudehornet (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Saudehornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Kolastinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bondalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Vallahornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km
  • Olsokbreen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km
  • Brekkeheida · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ørsta

49 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ørsta. The closest is Yksnøya (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Yksnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Eika · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hareidlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Dimnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Gurskøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Sula · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~32 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Ørsta

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Ørsta. The closest is Støylefossen (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Støylefossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km
  • Fossane · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km
  • Leitafossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~6 km
  • Moafossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~7 km
  • Geitafossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~8 km
  • Donkafossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~8 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ørsta

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ørsta. The closest is Dinglavatnet (4 km); the best-known is Hovdevatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ørsta

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ørsta. The closest is Skorgeura Naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ørsta

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ørsta. The closest is Ørstafjorden (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Ørstafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Voldsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Vartdalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kilsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Austefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Dalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ørsta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ørsta
  2. 5 km Saudehornet · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
  3. 8 km Ørstafjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
  4. 4 km Hovdevatnet · lake, Møre og Romsdal
  5. 3 km Sivert Aarflot-museet · museum, Møre og Romsdal
  6. 6 km Rotevatnet · lake, Møre og Romsdal
  7. 8 km Back to Ørsta

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From travellers near Ørsta

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How to reach Ørsta

    All places near Ørsta by distance

    Within 15 km of Ørsta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Dimnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Sulafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Felden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Vardane, Tverrfjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Gurskøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Råna · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Sula · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Jakta · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Leinøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Slogen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Tørla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Humla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Dalsfjord Kyrkje · church · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km
    • Alstranda Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km
    • Romedalstinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km
    • Hessa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Fossane · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Grøtdalstindene · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Middagshornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Vartdal Kyrkje · church · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Blatind · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Nordre Sætretind · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Kongsvollen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Sætretindane · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~17 km
    • Aspøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Jugendstilsenteret · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Hornindalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Sunnmøre Museum · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Molja Fyr · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Herøyfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Havågane Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km
    • Littledalshornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km
    • Masdalskloven · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km
    • Storfossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km
    • Fossane · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km
    • Kvanndalsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~18 km
    • Nørve · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hornindalsrokken · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~39 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ørsta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4472Vallahornet (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2949Yksnøya (16 km)
    Waterfalls2327Støylefossen (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1124Dinglavatnet (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1220Skorgeura Naturreservat (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1017Ørstafjorden (7 km)
    Museums57Brudavolltunet (4 km)
    Churches55Ørsta Kyrkje (1 km)
    Other attractions14Molja Fyr (38 km)
    Forts & heritage11Abraham Bernhard Mahler (8 km)
    Parks01Fredslunden (99 km)

    Ørsta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ørsta?

    Saudehornet (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hovdevatnet (lake, about 6 km), Ørstafjorden (beach, about 7 km), Sivert Aarflot-museet (museum, about 8 km), Rotevatnet (lake, about 8 km), Voldsfjorden (beach, about 10 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ørsta?

    Vallahornet, about 3 km by road; Olsokbreen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ørsta?

    Yksnøya, about 16 km by road; Eika (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ørsta?

    Støylefossen, about 5 km by road; Fossane (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ørsta?

    Start in Ørsta, visit Saudehornet, then Ørstafjorden, then Hovdevatnet, then Sivert Aarflot-museet, then Rotevatnet, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ørsta?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Ørsta

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