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Things to see in Mo i Rana (Norway): 23 places and when to go
Mo i Rana is a town in Norway, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Temples (6), Hiking (6). The best known are Grønnligrotta, Jordbrugrotta and Mo Church. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: October to April. In June there are 22 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 66.3166, 14.1667
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Temples (6) · Hiking (6) · Wildlife (4) · History (2) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 424 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sauvasshytta, at 960 m.
What to see in Mo i Rana
The places in and around Mo i Rana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- GrønnligrottaCave in Rana, Norway12 km
- JordbrugrottaCave system in Norway27 km
- Mo ChurchChurch in Mo i Rana, Norway1.2 km
- SetergrottaCave in Norway12 km
- Gruben ChurchChurch in Mo i Rana1.3 km
- Nevernes ChurchChurch in Rana, Norway20 km
- Røssvoll ChurchChurch in Rana, Norway8.4 km
- Ytteren ChurchChurch in Rana, Norway3.6 km
- Hemnes ChurchChurch in Hemnes, Norway27 km
- PluragrottaFlooded cave in Norway25 km
- GlomådeltaetProtected area in Norway16 km
- UmbuktaNorwegian part of the lake Över-Uman26 km
- BlakkådalenProtected area in Norway29 km
- FisktjønnaProtected area in Norway23 km
- MarmorslottetNature24 km
- Vallabotn, Breivika og RøssåaurenProtected area in Norway24 km
- BlakkådalshyttaHiking28 km
- Hemnes MikrobryggeriBrewery26 km
- KjennsvasshyttaHiking28 km
- Nordlandsruta Etapp 8: Kjennsvatnan - Umbukta fjellstueStage of the Nordlandruta hiking trail26 km
- Nordlandsruta Etapp 9: Umbukta fjellstue - SauvasshyttaStage of the Nordlandruta hiking trail27 km
- SauvasshyttaHiking30 km
- Umbukta fjellstueMountains · Hiking25 km
When to go to Mo i Rana
The best time to visit Mo i Rana is May to September; also possible: October to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible3:40
- FebPossible7:39
- MarPossible11:08
- AprPossible14:58
- MayBest time18:47
- JunBest time22:33
- JulBest time20:32
- AugBest time16:32
- SepBest time12:40
- OctPossible8:59
- NovPossible5:02
- DecPossible1:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 25. In May, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mo i Rana
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 424 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bodø21 places107 km
- Rørvik15 places211 km
- Svolvær28 places214 km
- Namsos Municipality10 places239 km
- Narvik32 places266 km
- Steinkjer Municipality39 places285 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mo i Rana?
The best known: Grønnligrotta, Jordbrugrotta, Mo Church, Setergrotta, Gruben Church. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mo i Rana?
May to September; also possible: October to April. In June there are 22 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 25.
How do you get to Mo i Rana?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 424 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mo i Rana as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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