Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Setermoen

Setermoen is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway, home to about 2,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 101 waterfalls, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 churches. The must-see places are Salangsdalen (20 km), Polar Park (27 km) and Innsetfossen (37 km).

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Setermoen, Troms
Setermoen, Troms district, Troms, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Setermoen at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Population
about 2,410
Coordinates
68.8610° N, 18.3486° E
Places within 50 km
215 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Setermoen

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

Waterfalls near Setermoen

101 waterfalls within 100 km of Setermoen. The closest is Myrlandfossen (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Setermoen

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Setermoen. The closest is Nedre Sætervatnet (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Setermoen

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Setermoen. The closest is Gråhøgda - Ápmunoaivi (8 km); the best-known is Salangsdalen (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Setermoen

18 churches within 100 km of Setermoen. The closest is Bardu Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Setermoen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Setermoen. The closest is Blåberget Naturreservat (10 km); the best-known is Polar Park (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Setermoen

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Setermoen. The closest is Finnlandsholmen (48 km); the best-known is Dyrøya (51 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Dyrøya · river spot · Troms · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Andørja · river spot · Troms · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Tranøya · river spot · Troms · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Rolla · river spot · Troms · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Finnlandsholmen · river spot · Troms · ~48 km
  • Senja · river spot · Troms · ~76 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Setermoen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Setermoen
  2. 1 km Bardu Kirke · church, Troms
  3. 2 km Øvre Sætervatnet · lake, Troms
  4. 18 km Salangsdalen · viewpoint, Troms
  5. 18 km Nedre Sætervatnet · lake, Troms
  6. 1 km Troms Forsvarsmuseum · museum, Troms
  7. 0 km Back to Setermoen

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From travellers near Setermoen

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How to reach Setermoen

    All places near Setermoen by distance

    Within 15 km of Setermoen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Setermoen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls101101Myrlandfossen (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3447Nedre Sætervatnet (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3746Gråhøgda - Ápmunoaivi (8 km)
    Churches1718Bardu Kirke (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1317Blåberget Naturreservat (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Finnlandsholmen (48 km)
    Museums45Troms Forsvarsmuseum (1 km)
    Other attractions23Setermoen (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Sagfjorden (28 km)
    Forts & heritage13Gammelt Stengjerde (49 km)
    Treks22Nordkalottruta Etapp 19: Gaskashytta - Altevasshytta (42 km)

    Setermoen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Setermoen?

    Salangsdalen (viewpoint, about 20 km), Setermoen (attraction, about 1 km), Troms Forsvarsmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Bardu Kirke (church, about 1 km), Nedre Sætervatnet (lake, about 2 km), Øvre Sætervatnet (lake, about 2 km).

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

    215 places on Spotwander: 101 waterfalls, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Setermoen?

    Myrlandfossen, about 4 km by road; Brudesløret (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Setermoen?

    Nedre Sætervatnet, about 2 km by road; Øvre Sætervatnet (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Setermoen?

    Gråhøgda - Ápmunoaivi, about 8 km by road; Bardudalen (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Setermoen?

    Start in Setermoen, visit Bardu Kirke, then Øvre Sætervatnet, then Salangsdalen, then Nedre Sætervatnet, then Troms Forsvarsmuseum, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Setermoen?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Setermoen

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