Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Sortland

Sortland is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 4,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 beaches & coast, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Vikosen Naturreservat (11 km), Vikeid (12 km) and Hinnøya (22 km).

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

Sortland at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 4,620
Coordinates
68.6957° N, 15.4050° E
Places within 50 km
209 (23 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 Sortland

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

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sortland. The closest is Steiroheia (4 km); the best-known is Vikeid (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vikeid · viewpoint · Nordland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Snøkolla · viewpoint · Nordland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Møysalen · viewpoint · Nordland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Steiroheia · viewpoint · Nordland · ~4 km
  • Vardhumpen · viewpoint · Nordland · ~4 km
  • Nova · viewpoint · Nordland · ~4 km

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Beaches & coast near Sortland

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sortland. The closest is Hognfjorden - Onafierda (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sortland

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sortland. The closest is Kjerringnesdalsvatnet - Gernášjávri (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sortland

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sortland. The closest is Åserøya (9 km); the best-known is Hinnøya (22 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hinnøya · river spot · Troms · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Børøya · river spot · Nordland · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Åserøya · river spot · Nordland · ~9 km
  • Langøya · river spot · Nordland · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Brottøya · river spot · Nordland · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Dyrøya · river spot · Nordland · ~34 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sortland

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sortland. The closest is Vikosen Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Sortland

14 churches within 100 km of Sortland. The closest is Sortland Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sortland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sortland
  2. 1 km Sortland Kirke · church, Nordland
  3. 10 km Vikosen Naturreservat · nature spot, Nordland
  4. 3 km Vikeid · viewpoint, Nordland
  5. 12 km Snøkolla · viewpoint, Nordland
  6. 42 km Hinnøya · river spot, Troms
  7. 22 km Back to Sortland

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How to reach Sortland

    All places near Sortland by distance

    Within 15 km of Sortland

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sortland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7178Steiroheia (4 km)
    Beaches & coast4650Hognfjorden - Onafierda (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3243Kjerringnesdalsvatnet - Gernášjávri (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1531Åserøya (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1517Vikosen Naturreservat (11 km)
    Churches1214Sortland Kirke (1 km)
    Waterfalls1212Storforsen (12 km)
    Museums47Jennestad Handelssted (9 km)
    Forts & heritage23MS Finnmarken 1956 (30 km)
    Other attractions02Rotvær Lighthouse (53 km)

    Sortland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sortland?

    Vikosen Naturreservat (nature spot, about 11 km), Vikeid (viewpoint, about 12 km), Sortland Kirke (church, about 1 km), Hinnøya (river spot, about 22 km), Snøkolla (viewpoint, about 23 km), Møysalen (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 beaches & coast, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sortland?

    Steiroheia, about 4 km by road; Vardhumpen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sortland?

    Hognfjorden - Onafierda, about 9 km by road; Djupfjorden - Dihpafierda (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sortland?

    Kjerringnesdalsvatnet - Gernášjávri, about 8 km by road; Valfjordvatnet (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sortland?

    Start in Sortland, visit Sortland Kirke, then Vikosen Naturreservat, then Vikeid, then Snøkolla, then Hinnøya, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sortland?

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

    Towns near Sortland

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