Overhalla

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Overhalla municipality is located on both sides of the Namsen salmon river. While journeying through Overhalla you may appreciate the idyllic cultural landscapes, well-kept farms, and the timber “Trønderlån” buildings along the river. On an old railway bridge over Namsen there are old NSB train carriages, converted into unique accommodation and a summer café. Here you can wake up on the bridge and revel in the view of the river as salmon jump along. The Sørsivegen road along Namsen is a particularly nice drive, with excellent backdrops for photographing moose, opportunities for fishing and other activities in the Vesterå area. There are plenty of accommodation along the river, most of which sell fishing licenses. A lot of focal foods and beer are produced in Overhalla.

HISTORIC OVERHALLA:

Overhalla is first mentioned in the saga of Harald Hairfair. The name of the municipality originates from the Norse “Æfri Halfa”. There are more than 50 burial grounds, with in excess of 800 burial mounds in Overhalla, mainly along the rivers of Namsen and Bjøra. The rivers were used for transport. The burial mounds at Bertnem almost 7 meters high and nearly 50 meters in diameter. There are also large burial grounds in Skage and Hunn. The medieval church (from 1187) in Ranemsletta is worth a visit.

HIKING SUGGESTION: Koltjønnhytta Cabin, Overhalla

Koltjønnhytta Cabin, Overhalla Koltjønnhytta is a cabin in Overhalla, popular among hikers and skiers all year around. This is an easy walk in beautiful terrain, well suited for families. Drive east on Fv17 from Namsos, then turn left towards Skage on Fv437. Turn right at Reinbjør and drive to the parking area at the end of the road. From the parking area in Reinbjør there are 3 km (one way) of cross-country ski trails in wintertime. If you prefer a longer hike up the mountain, you can ski from Koltjønnhytta towards Liasetran and Liakammen mountain. This trip is approximately 8 km, each way. Koltjønnhytta is open every Sunday from Christmas until Easter, selling coffee, waffles and so on. The campfire area at Koltjønna is available for everyone to use. There are 11 signposted trails in Overhalla.

Namsen Salmon & Train Experience

Sørsivegen 3314, 7863 Overhalla +47 414 52 535 / namsen.train@outlook.com

www.nste.no

Unique experiences in the heart of Namdalen. Stay in a historic sleeping car, on a railway bridge over one of Norway’s best salmon fishing rivers, the Namsen. We offer some guided tours. Please contact us for more information or check our website/Facebook page.

Namsen Salmon & Train Experience

Fru Opdal Gårdshotell

Sørsivegen 2081, 7863 Overhalla +47 909 76 063 / post@fruopdal.no

www.fruopdal.no

Unique experiences in the heart of Namdalen. The 8th Mrs. Opdal invites you to her farm hotel on the bank of the river Namsen. Step across the historic doorstep, into a cultural experience. Mrs. Opdal offers homecooked Norwegian food, a journey through the farm’s history, and notes from her own accordion, in warm, authentic surroundings. We have 6 different double rooms, each with its own name and melody.

FruOpdal.no fru_opdal

See & do

Eldhuset Haugum Gård, Svalivegen 6, 7863 Overhalla E-mail: post@eldhuset-haugum.no; Tel.: +47 992 47 746

Fru Opdal Gårdshotell Sørsivegen 2081, 7863 Overhalla E-mail: post@fruopdal.no Tel.: +47 909 76 063

Namsen Salmon & Train Experience Sørsiveien 3314, 7863 Overhalla E-mail: Namsen.train@outlook.com Tel.: +47 414 52 535

Salmon Fishing Norway Sørsiveien 2412, 7864 Overhalla E-mail: morten.nagelhus@gmail.com Tel.: +47 959 61 195

Shopping

Overhalla Varesenter Namsengata 1786, 7863 Overhalla E-mail: spar.overhalla@spar.no Tel.: +47 742 81 203

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Overhalla Varesenter

Namsengata 1786, Ranemsletta, 7863 Overhalla +47 74 28 12 03

We are a cosy little shopping centre in Overhalla. Shops include Spar, Apotek1, Intersport, hairdresser, bookshop, and café. Welcome to a pleasant shopping experience!