Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Steinkjer

Steinkjer is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 20,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 51 waterfalls, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 churches. The must-see places are Fossemvatnet (11 km), Børgin (19 km) and Leksdalsvatnet (22 km).

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Steinkjer, Trøndelag
Steinkjer, Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Steinkjer at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 20,000
Coordinates
64.0149° N, 11.4954° E
Places within 50 km
182 (17 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 Steinkjer

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

Waterfalls near Steinkjer

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Steinkjer. The closest is Bruemfossen (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Steinkjer

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Steinkjer. The closest is Reinsvatnet (6 km); the best-known is Fossemvatnet (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Steinkjer

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Steinkjer. The closest is Lundleiret fuglefredningsområde (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Steinkjer

23 churches within 100 km of Steinkjer. The closest is Steinkjer kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Steinkjer

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Steinkjer. The closest is Gammelstien (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Steinkjer

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Steinkjer. The closest is Telefon (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Steinkjer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Steinkjer
  2. 1 km Steinkjer kirke · church, Trøndelag
  3. 19 km Børgin · beach, Trøndelag
  4. 16 km Leksdalsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  5. 28 km Fossemvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  6. 11 km Telefon · heritage site, Trøndelag
  7. 0 km Back to Steinkjer

Plan a longer trip from Steinkjer — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Steinkjer

    All places near Steinkjer by distance

    Within 15 km of Steinkjer

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Midter-Bangsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Falstadsenteret · museum · Trøndelag · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ormsetvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Meltingvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Movatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hoklingen · lake · Trøndelag · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Norsk Sagbruksmuseum · museum · Trøndelag · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Veresvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Namsos kirke · church · Trøndelag · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hammervatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hoddøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Feren · lake · Trøndelag · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Stordalsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Fættenfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Funnsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Hanafjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Skäckerfjällen · sanctuary · Jämtland County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Hellfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Forbordsfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Otterøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Steinvikholm Castle · fort · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Øyingen · lake · Trøndelag · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Stjørdalen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Elvalandet · river spot · Trøndelag · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Tautra · river spot · Trøndelag · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Grøningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Eidsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Buholmråsa fyr · beach · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Fjergen · lake · Trøndelag · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Rensjön · lake · Jämtland County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Holdern - Holderen · lake · Jämtland County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Bjørøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Kaura fyr · beach · Trøndelag · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Villa · river spot · Trøndelag · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Jøa · river spot · Trøndelag · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Grungstadvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Torrön · lake · Jämtland County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Stokkøya · river spot · Trøndelag · ~92 km · Must-see

    Count by type

    Places near Steinkjer by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Waterfalls51Bruemfossen (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Reinsvatnet (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Lundleiret fuglefredningsområde (5 km)
    Churches23Steinkjer kirke (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Gammelstien (4 km)
    Forts & heritage15Telefon (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Kalvøya (9 km)
    Beaches & coast13Steinkjerfjorden (9 km)
    Museums6Nils Aas Kunstverksted (23 km)
    Other attractions1Bardal rock carvings (8 km)
    Parks1Kvislaparken (31 km)

    Steinkjer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Steinkjer?

    Fossemvatnet (lake, about 11 km), Børgin (beach, about 19 km), Telefon (heritage site, about 1 km), Steinkjer kirke (church, about 1 km), Leksdalsvatnet (lake, about 22 km), Fylkesmannsgården (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 51 waterfalls, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Steinkjer?

    Bruemfossen, about 6 km by road; Skvallfossen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Steinkjer?

    Reinsvatnet, about 6 km by road; Lundavatnet (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Steinkjer?

    Lundleiret fuglefredningsområde, about 5 km by road; Byhalla naturreservat (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Steinkjer?

    Start in Steinkjer, visit Steinkjer kirke, then Børgin, then Leksdalsvatnet, then Fossemvatnet, then Telefon, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Steinkjer?

    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 Steinkjer

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