Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Tynset

Tynset is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 2,356 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fådalen (11 km), Tronfjell (15 km) and Savalen (19 km).

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Tynset, Innlandet
Tynset, Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tynset at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 2,356
Coordinates
62.2759° N, 10.7824° E
Places within 50 km
175 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Tynset

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

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tynset. The closest is Bratthøa (7 km); the best-known is Fådalen (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fådalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tronfjell · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Bratthøa · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~7 km
  • Aumåsen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~11 km
  • Brennåsen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~13 km
  • Blåkletten · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~17 km

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Forts & heritage near Tynset

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tynset. The closest is Røstvangen Stoppested (1911-1952) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tynset

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tynset. The closest is Savalen (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tynset

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tynset. The closest is Ripan Naturreservat (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Tynset

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Tynset. The closest is Lonfossen (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Tynset

10 churches within 100 km of Tynset. The closest is Tynset Kirke (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tynset

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tynset
  2. 2 km Tynset Kirke · church, Innlandet
  3. 4 km Røstvangen Stoppested (1911-1952) · heritage site, Innlandet
  4. 7 km Fådalen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  5. 7 km Savalen · lake, Innlandet
  6. 23 km Tronfjell · viewpoint, Innlandet
  7. 15 km Back to Tynset

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How to reach Tynset

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    Within 15 km of Tynset

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tynset by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints66112Bratthøa (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4949Røstvangen Stoppested (1911-1952) (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1034Savalen (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1722Ripan Naturreservat (8 km)
    Waterfalls1819Lonfossen (15 km)
    Churches910Tynset Kirke (2 km)
    Museums44TØYsentralen Galleri (23 km)
    Other attractions22Verdens Største Spark (1 km)
    Treks01Connector Norwegian/Swedish Border - Vasaloppsleden (100 km)

    Tynset: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tynset?

    Fådalen (viewpoint, about 11 km), Tronfjell (viewpoint, about 15 km), Savalen (lake, about 19 km), Verdens Største Spark (attraction, about 1 km), Tynset Kirke (church, about 2 km), Røstvangen Stoppested (1911-1952) (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tynset?

    Bratthøa, about 7 km by road; Fådalen (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tynset?

    Røstvangen Stoppested (1911-1952), about 5 km by road; Bondåsvangen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tynset?

    Savalen, about 19 km by road; Nedre Tallsjøen (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tynset?

    Start in Tynset, visit Tynset Kirke, then Røstvangen Stoppested (1911-1952), then Fådalen, then Savalen, then Tronfjell, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tynset?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Tynset

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