Namsskogan

Namsskogan is situated furthers north in Namdalen, with a branch stretching into Børgefjell National Park. Here, you are met by a varied wilderness consisting of deep valleys, wooded hillsides and high mountain ranges. In Namsskogan experiences in nature are easily accessible from forest roads and trails. Enjoy wild nature, fishing in hundreds of lakes or walk along marked trails. Guided tours on foot or on skis are also available.

About half of the wilderness areas are on state-owned ground. In these areas the local mountain authority administers hunting rights and fishing licenses. The mountain authority also have several rental cabins and shelters, offering you fantastic starting points for memorable hunting and outdoor experiences. In Namsskogan you can visit Namsskogan Wildlife Park and one of only three national «Visitor Centre Carnivore». In the wildlife park you will find Norway’s largest collection of Nordic animals with more than 30 species, among them wolverine, lynx, wolves, and bears who live in large and natural enclosures. The zipline, climbing park and close encounters with farm animals create large smiles on visitors faces. In the winter there are ski trails and recreational tracks for snowmobiles all over Namsskogan.

SKOROVAS - THE MINING VILLAGE IN THE MOUNTAINS

Skorovas (Skorovatn) is an old mining village in the mountains, 450 masl. The mine was shut down in 1984 after decades in operation. Today only a few dozen people live in the little village. One of the residents is Inge Staldvik, owner of Skjenkestova pub. He has more than 500 types of beer from all over the world in stock, and hundreds of different aquavits. Inge grew up in Skorovas and worked in the mine when it was still running. He is happy to tell visitors all about local history and life in the mountains.

Byrkije/Børgefjell National Park

NAMSSKOGAN

Trout fishing

Family fun - Namsskogan Wildlife Park Animal encounters - Namsskogan Wildlife Park

• Meet the animals in

Namsskogan Wildlife Park • Experience the wilderness in, and around,

Børgefjell National Park • Hikes and walks • Rent a wilderness cabin • Fishing in more than 800 lakes and rivers • Pleasant hosts – camping, inn, and hotel • Tasty food and drinks in the café or pub

www.visitnamsskogan.no

Namsskogan Fjellstyre

Turisveien 2, 7890 Namsskogan +47 415 58 176 / namsskogan@fjellstyrene.no

www.namsskogan-fjellstyre

Namsskogan mountain authority manage more than 13 500 acres of forests and mountains with wonderful opportunities for year-round trout fishing. Fishing licenses and cabin booking at www.inatur.no

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Nyheim Camping

Kleist Geddesvei 97, 7890 Namsskogan +47 995 16 558 / postmottak@nyheimcamping.no

www.nyheimcamping.no

Welcome to Nyheim Camping! Close to the mighty Namsen river, surrounded by the grand wilderness of Namsskogan. 30 km north of Namsskogan Wildlife Park. Cabins in all sizes, spaces for campers and caravans, and pitches for tent. Opportunities for fishing. Boats for rent.

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Vertshuset Nams-Inn

7890 Namsskogan +47 74 33 44 99

www.nams-inn.no

Located in the centre of Namsskogan, 30 km north of Namsskogan Wildlife Park! The inn has 18 guest rooms and a fully licensed café serving tasty homemade meals. Situated on the banks of the river Namsen close to hiking trails – a great base for trout fishing and hiking in Børgefjell National Park.

Skjenkestova i Skorovas

7893 Skorovatn /+47 413 13 511 / post@skorovasmat.no

www.skorovasmat.no

Local and traditional Norwegian food and drink, with a touch of new flavours. Unique selection, unique location, unique host. Opening hours: FRIDAY / SATURDAY 21:00-01:00

Sleep & eat

Namsskogan Familiepark & Hotell Parkveien 1, 7892 Trones E-mail: post@familieparken.no Tel.: +47 743 33 700

Namsskogan Fjellstyre Turistveien 2, 7890 Namsskogan E-mail: namsskogan@fjellstyrene.no Tel.: +47 415 58 176

Skjenkestova / Skorovasmat Myra 17, 7893 Skorovatn E-mail: post@skorovasmat.no Tel.: +47 413 13 511

Tundra Tours Skyttarveien 23, 7890 Namsskogan E-mail: booking@tundratours.no Tel.: +47 971 01 130 Vertshuset Nams-Inn Namsskoganveien 17, 7892 Namsskogan E-mail: vertshuset@nams-inn.no Tel.: +47 743 34 499

Lyshaug Gård Stallvika 2213, 7893 Staldvik E-mail: morten@wallervand.no Tel.: +47 928 33 702

Shopping

Elvekanten Ysteri Namsskoganveien 14, 7892 Namsskogan E-mail: bestilling@elvekantenysteri.no Tel.: +47 924 18 113

Visit Namsskogan 7892 Namsskogan E-mail: namsskogan@fjellstyrene.no

Visit Børgefjell

Buenget 11, 7898 Limingen 74335745 / post@visitborgefjell.com

www.visitborgefjell.com

Welcome to Visit Børgefjell, the tourist information in Røyrvik. Localized together with YX gas station and the Arctic Fox Center in Røyrvik. Visit our popular exhibition about Børgefjell and the Arctic Fox.

The tourist information offers and can give you information about:

• Cabins for rent • Fishing • Boats for rent, kayaking and canoeing • Hiking • Cycling • Transport across Namsvatnet lake to Børgefjell • We help you plan your adventure.

Sleep & eat

Limingen Gjestegård Dergaveien 15, 7898 Limingen E-mail: post@limingen.no Tel.: +47 743 35 224

Visit Børgefjell Røyrvik Auto, Buenget 11, 7898 Røyrvik E-mail: post@visitborgefjell.com Tel.: +47 743 35 745