Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Straumen

Straumen is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 1,147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 churches. The must-see places are Børgin (5 km), Beitstadfjorden (15 km) and Rinnleiret naturreservat (16 km).

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

Straumen at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 1,147
Coordinates
63.8716° N, 11.2962° E
Places within 50 km
189 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Straumen

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Straumen

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Straumen. The closest is Leksdalsvatnet (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Leksdalsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Fossemvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Selavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Holden · lake · Trøndelag · ~35 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Straumen

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Straumen. The closest is Vikaleiret fuglefredningsområde (2 km); the best-known is Rinnleiret naturreservat (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Straumen

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Straumen. The closest is Hummeldalen (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Straumen

33 churches within 100 km of Straumen. The closest is Sakshaug kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Straumen

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Straumen. The closest is Nes (1 km); the best-known is Munkeby Mariakloster (20 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Munkeby Mariakloster · fort · Trøndelag · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Nes · fort · Trøndelag · ~0 km
  • Sund · fort · Trøndelag · ~1 km
  • Roel · fort · Trøndelag · ~2 km
  • Vika · fort · Trøndelag · ~3 km
  • Kverkilhaugen · fort · Trøndelag · ~5 km

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Waterfalls near Straumen

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Straumen. The closest is Kårfossen (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Straumen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Straumen
  2. 5 km Børgin · beach, Trøndelag
  3. 16 km Leksdalsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  4. 17 km Rinnleiret naturreservat · nature spot, Trøndelag
  5. 19 km Ytterøya · river spot, Trøndelag
  6. 24 km Beitstadfjorden · beach, Trøndelag
  7. 15 km Back to Straumen

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

How to reach Straumen

    All places near Straumen by distance

    Within 15 km of Straumen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Straumen by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs54Leksdalsvatnet (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Vikaleiret fuglefredningsområde (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Hummeldalen (6 km)
    Churches33Sakshaug kyrkje (1 km)
    Forts & heritage29Nes (1 km)
    Waterfalls29Kårfossen (11 km)
    Beaches & coast17Vikaleiret (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Ytterøya (17 km)
    Museums13Nils Aas Kunstverksted (1 km)
    Other attractions5Helleristningene i Kvennavika (16 km)
    Parks3Kvislaparken (16 km)

    Straumen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Straumen?

    Børgin (beach, about 5 km), Beitstadfjorden (beach, about 15 km), Rinnleiret naturreservat (nature spot, about 16 km), Ytterøya (river spot, about 17 km), Leksdalsvatnet (lake, about 18 km), Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter (museum, about 19 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 21 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Straumen?

    Leksdalsvatnet, about 18 km by road; Langåsdammen (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Straumen?

    Vikaleiret fuglefredningsområde, about 2 km by road; Rolsøya naturreservat (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Straumen?

    Hummeldalen, about 6 km by road; Høgkammen (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Straumen?

    Start in Straumen, visit Børgin, then Leksdalsvatnet, then Rinnleiret naturreservat, then Ytterøya, then Beitstadfjorden, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Straumen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Straumen

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