Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway

Places to visit near Vinstra

Vinstra is a town in Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway, home to about 2,449 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 churches. The must-see places are Gudbrandsdalen (10 km), Feforvatnet (12 km) and Dale-Gudbrand (16 km).

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Vinstra at a glance

Location
Innlandet district, Innlandet, Norway
Population
about 2,449
Coordinates
61.5950° N, 9.7513° E
Places within 50 km
44 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vinstra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vinstra: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Vinstra

  • Jutulhogget · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Smiukampen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Skeikampen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Rondane National Park · sanctuary · Innlandet · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Ljosåbelgen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Rondvasshøgde · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Rondvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Hoggbeitet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Storronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Øyangen · lake · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Bråkdalsbelgen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Steet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see

Things to see near Vinstra, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Vinstra

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

  • Gudbrandsdalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Saukampen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Thokampen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Pillarguri · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Heidalsmuen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Sjodalen · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~36 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vinstra

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vinstra. The closest is Feforvatnet (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Feforvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Olstappen · lake · Innlandet · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Rondvatnet · lake · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Øyangen · lake · Innlandet · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Losna · lake · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Atnsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vinstra

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vinstra. The closest is Rondane National Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Vinstra

5 churches within 100 km of Vinstra. The closest is Sollia Kirke (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vinstra

5 museums within 100 km of Vinstra. The closest is Aulestad (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vinstra

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vinstra. The closest is Dale-Gudbrand (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Vinstra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vinstra
  2. 10 km Gudbrandsdalen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  3. 6 km Dale-Gudbrand · heritage site, Innlandet
  4. 21 km Feforvatnet · lake, Innlandet
  5. 20 km Saukampen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  6. 18 km Thokampen · viewpoint, Innlandet
  7. 27 km Back to Vinstra

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From travellers near Vinstra

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How to reach Vinstra

    All places near Vinstra by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Svartnuten · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Vinjeronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Storsmeden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Veslsvulten · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Sagtindan · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Veslesmeden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Rondslottet · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Trolltinden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Losna · lake · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Dyrtjørnhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Indre Bråkdalshøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Atnsjøen · lake · Innlandet · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Midtronden Vest · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Vassberget · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Høgronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Gråhøe · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Digerronden · viewpoint · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Sollia Kirke · church · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Kaldfjorden · lake · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Langsua Nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Innlandet · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vinstra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints33186Gudbrandsdalen (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs731Feforvatnet (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Rondane National Park (41 km)
    Churches15Sollia Kirke (50 km)
    Museums05Aulestad (63 km)
    Forts & heritage12Dale-Gudbrand (16 km)
    Waterfalls01Hunderfossen Familiepark (68 km)

    Vinstra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vinstra?

    Gudbrandsdalen (viewpoint, about 10 km), Feforvatnet (lake, about 12 km), Dale-Gudbrand (heritage site, about 16 km), Saukampen (viewpoint, about 21 km), Thokampen (viewpoint, about 27 km), Pillarguri (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 church, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vinstra?

    Gudbrandsdalen, about 10 km by road; Saukampen (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vinstra?

    Feforvatnet, about 12 km by road; Olstappen (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vinstra?

    Rondane National Park, about 41 km by road; Langsua Nasjonalpark (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vinstra?

    Start in Vinstra, visit Gudbrandsdalen, then Dale-Gudbrand, then Feforvatnet, then Saukampen, then Thokampen, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vinstra?

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

    Towns near Vinstra

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