Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Verdal

Verdal is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 7,154 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 waterfalls. The must-see places are Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter (5 km), Rinnleiret naturreservat (5 km) and Munkeby Mariakloster (11 km).

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Verdal at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 7,154
Coordinates
63.7933° N, 11.4817° E
Places within 50 km
185 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Verdal

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Verdal

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Verdal. The closest is Bjørkvatnet (10 km); the best-known is Leksdalsvatnet (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Leksdalsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Movatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bjørkvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~10 km
  • Hoklingen · lake · Trøndelag · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~35 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Verdal

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Verdal. The closest is Kausmofjæra bird watching tower (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Verdal

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Verdal. The closest is Langnes naturreservat (2 km); the best-known is Rinnleiret naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Verdal

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Verdal. The closest is Rinnfossen (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Verdal

29 churches within 100 km of Verdal. The closest is Verdalsøra kapell (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Verdal

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Verdal. The closest is Rinnleiret fugletårn (3 km); the best-known is Munkeby Mariakloster (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Verdal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Verdal
  2. 5 km Rinnleiret naturreservat · nature spot, Trøndelag
  3. 6 km Munkeby Mariakloster · heritage site, Trøndelag
  4. 20 km Stene skanse · heritage site, Trøndelag
  5. 18 km Leksdalsvatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  6. 10 km Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter · museum, Trøndelag
  7. 5 km Back to Verdal

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

How to reach Verdal

    All places near Verdal by distance

    Within 15 km of Verdal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Verdal by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50Bjørkvatnet (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Kausmofjæra bird watching tower (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Langnes naturreservat (2 km)
    Waterfalls31Rinnfossen (5 km)
    Churches29Verdalsøra kapell (1 km)
    Forts & heritage28Rinnleiret fugletårn (3 km)
    Museums13Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter (5 km)
    Beaches & coast12Vikaleiret (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8Ytterøya (23 km)
    Other attractions4Helleristningene i Kvennavika (29 km)
    Parks3Kvislaparken (1 km)

    Verdal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Verdal?

    Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter (museum, about 5 km), Rinnleiret naturreservat (nature spot, about 5 km), Munkeby Mariakloster (heritage site, about 11 km), Leksdalsvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Stene skanse (heritage site, about 15 km), Børgin (beach, about 17 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 waterfalls, 22 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Verdal?

    Bjørkvatnet, about 10 km by road; Leksdalsvatnet (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Verdal?

    Kausmofjæra bird watching tower, about 4 km by road; Verdalen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Verdal?

    Langnes naturreservat, about 2 km by road; Ørin naturreservat (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Verdal?

    Start in Verdal, visit Rinnleiret naturreservat, then Munkeby Mariakloster, then Stene skanse, then Leksdalsvatnet, then Stiklestad nasjonale kultursenter, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Verdal?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Verdal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Verdal’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.