Flatanger

The municipality of Flatanger consists of some mainland, several smaller fjords and 1084 islands of varying sizes. The bountiful fishing banks off the coast lend themselves to excellent deep­sea fishing, with or without a guide. You may catch cod, pollock, mackerel and halibut while fishing here. Kayaking and diving are also popular aquatic activities in Flatanger. In Lauvsnes and nearby villages you can stay overnight in traditional rorbu, holiday houses or camp sites.

The aquaculture industry plays an important role in the area. At Bjørøya you can get a tour of the fish farm facilities and learn about modern salmon production. The tour includes a thrilling RIB rafting trip to the fish farm. If you are a history­buff, local guides can bring you by boat to Villa lighthouse, Norway’s last coal­burning lighthouse. The WWII Utvorda fortress represents a thought­provoking part of the war history in the area.

HANSHELLEREN – A UNIQUE CLIMBING PARADISE

During the summer the archipelago is teeming with birdlife and the majestic white tailed eagle is a popular photo motif. «The Eagle Man» brings eager photographers into the archipelago to experience Northern Europe’s largest bird of prey up close. Seagulls follow and beg for fish, which they get of course. In scenic Flatanger you can have active days, fresh air, peace and quiet.

Several of the world’s best climbers have visited and explored Flatanger’s enormous natural climbing wall, the Hanshelleren cave. The massive overhang means the climbing surface always remains dry and free from moss. The world’s climbing elite travel to Strøm in Flatanger to challenge themselves the world’s toughest climbing route– a so­called 9c route. But you don’t need to be a world­class climber to be attracted to Flatanger. There are now approx. 40 climbing routes of varying levels in the Hanshelleren cave, a via ferrata, and many other climbing routes in the nearby area.