Finnmark district, Finnmark, Norway

Places to visit near Vadsø

Vadsø is a town in Finnmark district, Finnmark, Norway, home to about 5,139 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 143 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 beaches & coast, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vadsøya (1 km), Lille Ekkerøya - Ižžok - Pikku-Ekrea (24 km) and Skogerøytoppen (28 km).

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Vadsø, Finnmark
Vadsø, Finnmark district, Finnmark, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vadsø at a glance

Location
Finnmark district, Finnmark, Norway
Population
about 5,139
Coordinates
70.0735° N, 29.7494° E
Places within 50 km
224 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Vadsø

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Things to see near Vadsø, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vadsø

194 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vadsø. The closest is Byvannet (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Vadsø

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vadsø. The closest is Badestrand (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vadsø

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vadsø. The closest is Vadsøya (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vadsø

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vadsø. The closest is Bugøynes Plantelivsfredning (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Vadsø

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Vadsø. The closest is Fossen (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vadsø

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vadsø. The closest is Melkevarden (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Vadsø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vadsø
  2. 1 km Vadsø Kirke · church, Finnmark
  3. 1 km Vadsø Museum · museum, Finnmark
  4. 1 km Esbensengården · museum, Finnmark
  5. 1 km Vadsø Luftskipsmast · heritage site, Finnmark
  6. 1 km Vadsøya · river spot, Finnmark
  7. 1 km Back to Vadsø

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    Within 15 km of Vadsø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vadsø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs143194Byvannet (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2630Badestrand (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1417Vadsøya (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Bugøynes Plantelivsfredning (15 km)
    Waterfalls1212Fossen (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints810Melkevarden (3 km)
    Churches67Vadsø Kirke (1 km)
    Museums45Vadsø Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage24Vadsø Luftskipsmast (1 km)
    Other attractions01Globus II (77 km)

    Vadsø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vadsø?

    Vadsøya (river spot, about 1 km), Vadsø Kirke (church, about 1 km), Vadsø Museum (museum, about 1 km), Esbensengården (museum, about 1 km), Vadsø Luftskipsmast (heritage site, about 1 km), Fossen (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 143 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 beaches & coast, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vadsø?

    Byvannet, about 5 km by road; Langsmedvannet (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Vadsø?

    Badestrand, about 7 km by road; Pikkukari (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Vadsø?

    Vadsøya, about 1 km by road; Lille Vadsøya (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vadsø?

    Start in Vadsø, visit Vadsø Kirke, then Vadsø Museum, then Esbensengården, then Vadsø Luftskipsmast, then Vadsøya, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vadsø?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Vadsø

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