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Nærøysund
Nærøysund has fjords, mountains and a wonderful archipelago with thousands of islands and islets. There are also several historic fishing villages, and a lot modern fishing industry in the municipality. The coastal town of Rørvik has shopping centres, a hotel, an airport, and is a daily port of call for Hurtigruten. North of Rørvik is Kolvereid, the smallest town in Norway with just over 1700 inhabitants, a hotel and a camping site. White sand beaches, fiery red sunsets, seaside mountains and excellent hunting and fishing grounds welcome you to have an active vacation. In the area around Salsbruket you can drive along the beautiful Skrøyvdalsveien road, stop at a visitor’s farm or enjoy hunting and salmon fishing. Lush valleys, fishing lakes of all sizes and wild mountains are linked by several rivers. A visit to this magnificent area will allow you time and space to unwind and appreciate the outdoor life, undisturbed, and at your own pace. The vast Norwegian sea surrounds the Nærøysund islands and deep-sea fishing has always been an important part of life in the area. Try fishing with a guide, rent a boat or joining a thrilling rafting tour. At the coastal museum in Rørvik children and adults of all ages can learn about local culture and the life of traditional fishermen. You can also go on a unique journey in the history of sea food by boat, with a fish farming tour and a tour of Sør-Gjæslingan fishing village. There are many renowned sea food specialities in Nærøysund and throughout the year there are several interesting festivals, e.g. the Cod Festival in March.
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