Visit Namdalen Travelguide 2015 by Visit Namdalen

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Traveler’s guide to Namdalen 2015

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Welcome to Namdalen! When visiting Namdalen, strong nature experiences are queuing up: From the majestic mountains to the east, via forested mountain peaks with river valleys providing the very best of superior salmon angling, to the shores of the welcoming archipelagos in the west. Then, add some culinary delights, authentic cultural experiences and the hospitality of the locals. In Namdalen you will come close to most things.

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The landscape stretches from the shores of Flatanger, Vikna and Leka, via Namsos and Grong to Lierne, Røyrvik and Børgefjell on the Swedish border. You can get to Namdalen by boat, air, rail or along the country roads. Routes and timetables can be found on pages 78-79.

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Expectations. That’s what it’s all about. Your next big catch awaits you in Namdalen: in a quiet mountain lake, in the river that runs slowly towards the fjord, in the ocean beyond. You will find all of this in Namdalen. Just one more cast … Namdalen is named after one of the country’s most excellent salmon rivers, the Namsen. Deep-sea and freshwater fishing have formed the basis of human settlement and trade in Namdalen for thousands of years. Today, Namdalen is the preferred destination for sport fishermen at all levels. All of them with one thing in common: Expectations.

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Salmon Fishing in the River Namsen – the Queen of Rivers The Namsen, Queen of Rivers, emerges from Store Namsvatnet lake in the borough of Røyrvik, before meandering 229 kilometres through majestic and magnificent countryside to its estuary in Namsos. Among enthusiasts at home and abroad, the Namsen is one of the country’s most coveted salmon rivers. Fishing from boats and from the banks of the river are long-standing traditions, and landowners along the river offer a wide range of facilities for both passionate anglers and those anticipating their first cast. Along the river you will find an increasing number of places offering you a “complete package” including high standard overnight accommodations, mouth-watering culinary experiences, access to exclusive salmon spots and organized activities, and nature and culture experiences. And should you wish to feel the excitement of the Namsen, you can also purchase reasonably priced fishing permits. The starting signal for salmon fishing in the Namsen goes off on 1 June. From 1-3 August, the Namsen Salmon Festival will be arranged, and the programme includes a fishing competition, a triathlon and concerts.

Nordøyan – where the land ends and the sea begins Westernmost out at sea we find the islands of Nordøyan, three islands that have been an outpost and a haven for fishermen since time immemorial. The people out there have always made a living from the natural resources that surround the islands. In harmony with nature, they have been able to provide for themselves and their families thanks to the blessings of the sea. In this listed fishing hamlet you can spend the night in authentic fishermen’s cabins (rorbu). On the Nordøyan islands, the sea and the abundant fishing grounds of the Namdal coast are just beyond the quayside. In addition to deep-sea fishing, deepsea rafting, guided tours and a number of other activities are also available. Nor do you need to bring your own boat in order to get to Nordøyan. In July and August you can catch the express passenger ferry “Foldafjord” from Namsos. On your safe arrival, a guide, a shop, some home-made fishcakes, and coffee and waffles will await you. And from the old post office, you can send postcards to friends and family stamped with the exclusive Nordøyan postmark. Nordøyan and the islands and their surrounding waters are hard to describe, they have to be experienced. You will not leave this natural gem unmoved. Far from land and folk, but close to the sea, the fish and the forces of nature.

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Lierne National Park – fantastic mountain fishing The low-lying mountain areas of Lierne National Park are renowned for their excellent fishing. Innumerable first rate fishing lakes and miles of river await you here. In most of the mountain lakes there are trout and in some of them also charr. Many of the fishing lakes are easily accessible, and you can be sure to avoid the crowds here. In Lierne, there are, in fact, more lakes than people... The Nordli permit (Nordlikortet) covers parts of the national park and provides *access to attractive fishing in lakes, tarns and rivers. At several spots in the national park cabins are available for rent from the mountain authority (Lierne Fjellstyret). The mountain authority also rents out boats on several of the lakes.

Sør-Gjæslingan – a listed holiday paradise Sør-Gjæslingan is situated far out to sea near the infamous waters of Folla. In former times it was the biggest and most important fishing station south of Lofoten. Today, the island settlement is a listed holiday paradise where you can find peace and quiet in authentic surroundings. You can do as the fishermen do, and stay in charming fishermen’s cabins. Outside, you can enjoy the character and charm of the old fishing hamlet. In addition to the fisherman’s cabins the fish racks, fish landing station, manor house, shop, fisherman’s hostel, saltery and cod-liver oil refinery have all been preserved for posterity, allowing you to explore life as it was when the Vikna fishery was the main source of income among the people on the coast of Namdalen. Sør-Gjæslingan is accessible by express passenger boat from Namsos and Rørvik.

Namsen Salmon Aquarium – close contact with big salmon Looking for an authoritative introduction to wild salmon and salmon fishing in the Namsen? Then you should pay a visit to the Namsen Salmon Aquarium, just off the E6 in the borough of Grong. With the mighty Fiskumfossen Falls as next-door neighbour, you can visit the salmon studio where you will see live salmon on their way up the salmon ladder. And there are specially adapted fishing spots and nature and culture trails in the near vicinity, making the Namsen Salmon Aquarium the perfect starting point for salmon adventures in Namdal. The salmon buffet served in the restaurant is a highlight in its own right. Salmon in all varieties make your meal a delicious culinary experience. Inside the museum you can learn

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Mountain fishing in Børgefjell National Park – the Realm of the Mountain Trout Børgefjell is the realm of the mountain trout. Here, you can wander among innumerable mountain lakes and tarns in search of the trout fisherman’s dream. Simskardvatnet and Orvatnet are among the most significant fishing lakes here, and the sources of the rivers Namsen and Vefsn are also found within the national park. The Børgefjellkortet permit gives you the right to fish with a rod all over the national park and in the Austre Tiplingen landscape conservation area. With only a few exceptions, the national park has not been very well adapted for overnight accommodation in cabins. Børgefjell is therefore more suitable for experienced mountain

Inshore Fishing in Vikna – among 6000 isles At the restored trading post of Løvøen Gård, you can unwind in a maritime and historical atmosphere. With its 10 inviting apartments, Løvøen Gård is also a good starting point for adventures among Vikna’s 6000 isles, islets and skerries. This inshore Eldorado offers mighty nature experiences with its chalk white beaches, narrow straits and open waters. The archipelago is pure paradise for birdwatchers and also offers fantastic fishing. Each of the ten rental boats are equipped with modern navigational gear and echo sounders, making it easy to find the best fishing spots. You will get the best advice from the locals, who always know where the big ones bite. Cast off!

Fiskeveien, the Fishing Route: Krokom – Namsos, from Mountain to Fjord Fiskeveien is an idyllic route between Krokom in Sweden and Namsos in Norway. It offers endless nature experiences, hunting and fishing. It runs along scenic mountain lakes and world famous salmon rivers, from forest village and wilderness in Krokom and Lierne, via luxuriant valleys in Grong and Overhalla, to the magnificent Atlantic coast of Namsos. You can go fishing by boat or on land, using nets or a rod, in still waters or roaring rapids. Overnight accommodations are equally as varied and include great scope for camping, motor homes and caravans, cosy mountain cabins and inviting hotels offering full board.

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Trout Fishing in Grong – one permit, many possibilities The Grongkortet permit allows you access to freshwater fishing in practically the whole of the borough of Grong. Within the municipal borders you will find over 500 fishing lakes and a number of rivers of varying sizes. The commonest species are trout and charr. In the upper parts of the Namsen you may also come across the unique namsblanken, a local species of salmon which spends its entire life in freshwater and is not found anywhere else. The Grongkortet permit includes all private landowners associations, the municipal woods, and the Nordre Bangsjøen and Brennmoen areas of state-owned common land. In addition to fishing with rods, otter boards and nets are also allowed in some of the lakes. The permit does not apply to the salmon inhabited parts of the Namsen, Sanddøla and Nesåa (see “Salmon Fishing in the Namsen”). The borough of Grong offers unusually varied natural

Salmon Fishing in the River Sanddøla – the Princess of the Namsen Watercourse In Grong town centre, two of the country’s finest salmon rivers converge. The Namsen is the best known of the two, but more and more people are becoming aware of the tributary called Sanddøla. The salmon-populated part of the Sanddøla is particularly popular for fishing from the banks. In the lower parts of the river you will also find two mighty waterfalls – the Formofossen and the Tømmeråsfossen, offering exciting and challenging fishing spots. The Sanddøla offers fishing in peace and quiet. Spend some time exploring the river and you will soon discover exciting rapids, pools and deep channels that are not so easy to notice at first glance. This is where the fish bite …

Hasvåg – in close contact with the ocean It is not difficult to see why both passionate deep-sea fishermen and families on holiday come back to Hasvåg year after year. Life goes on here at its own leisurely pace, in a scenic and open coastal landscape. And furthermore, with the infamous Folla as next-door neighbour, you are also in close contact with the ocean. From a boat, you can try fishing for the big cod – or for halibut, saithe, redfish or any of the other delicacies that conceal themselves beneath the surface. Hasvåg Fritid rents out apartments in sheltered surroundings in the near vicinity of the quayside and the idyllic beach. At the floating jetty you will find six rental boats and a roofed over fish gutting table. Each apartment also has a lockable store room for clothing and fishing tackle at your disposal, together with a 400 litre freezer.

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Pike Fishing in Lierne – a varied menu With no less than six species of fish “on the menu”, Kvesjøen Lake in Lierne is a well-preserved secret among impassioned anglers in Scandinavia. Here, you can fish lake charr, charr, trout, grayling, burbot and pike. Those who make the trip to Kvesjøen every year can expect some magnificent specimens among their catch, together with the possibility of record-breaking fish turning up on their hooks. And not to mention a good fisherman’s tale, of course – you should have seen the one that got away …

Salmon Fishing in the Bjøra – idyllic surroundings The Bjøra is a classic salmon river meandering slowly past large farms and delightful cultural landscapes, before merging with the Namsen. This river is the home of the biggest salmon in the Namsenvassdraget watercourse, and is characterized by enthusiasts as one of Norway’s decidedly finest salmon rivers. The river offers a variety of opportunities for fishing, both from the banks or from boats. Many of the anglers who travel to the Børja every year prefer one or two handed fly rods, but it is also possible to fish with lures or worms. The Bjøra is also known for its excellent sea trout fishing.

The Blåfjella and Skjækerfjella Mountains – mountain fishing in spectacular surroundings The Blåfjella and Skjækerfjella National Park is one of the biggest national parks in the country, consisting of a comprehensive landscape including everything from exciting primeval forests to high, untamed mountains. In this vast Eldorado, you can easily wander undisturbed for days on end. Find one of the many mountain lakes, and you will soon find trout and charr that are eager to bite.

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Salmon Fishing in the Høylandsvassdraget Watercourse – varied fishing Høylandet offers more than revue performances and craziness. The area can also boast of a veritable bouquet of first-rate salmon rivers. The Høylandsvassdraget watercourse includes the rivers Søråa, Eida, Flakken and Flåttelva. The Søråa is the longest of the rivers in the Høylandsvassdraget watercourse, with a salmon populated stretch of about 20 kilometres. Large parts of the river run slowly through the local, well-groomed cultural landscape. For the most part the fishing takes place from the banks. The Søråa is a great river for fly fishing, especially for one-handed fly rods. The average salmon in the Søråa weighs between four and five kilos. The Eida includes a salmon populated stretch of about 1 kilometre. This is a very swift river where most people fish with lures or flies from the banks. You can expect salmon weighing between four and five kilos here, too.

The Salmon Visitor Centre – coastal culture in three acts Want to see the coast of Namdalen with its isles and skerries and fantastic natural surroundings – while at the same time learning something new? The Norveg coastal museum and the aquaculture company SalmoNor provide an account of the history of Norwegian aquaculture and demonstrate modern coastal culture in practice. The event starts with an exhibition entitled “The Land and the Ocean Beyond” at the Norveg coastal culture centre, where you will gain insight into eleven thousand years of coastal culture, and modern aquaculture’s role as food manufacturer for discriminating palates all over the world. The subsequent boat trip on board SalmoNor’s new, speedy and comfortable vessel is an adventure in its own right, providing you with an experience of the sea and the impressive and idyllic isles and skerries of the Namdal coast. On your safe arrival at the sea farm, you will be welcomed by the keeper and will have the opportunity of going down to the cages. In this way, you will have a close encounter with life at the salmon farm and the hundreds of thousands of salmon that will be swimming around in the sea beneath you. The keeper will talk about the facility

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River and Fjord Fishing in Fantastic Salen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mountain and ocean Due to active and systematic management in recent years, the Salen area today offers some exciting challenges for anglers. You can try your hand at fishing big mountain trout in the many mountain lakes, and there are also two salmon populated rivers in the area, the Salsvassdraget and the OplĂ¸elva, which are popular among anglers. The latter runs through the town of Salsbruket, and is known for the considerable amount of salmon that drift in, providing exciting experiences for keen fishermen. The lower part of the river has been adapted for angling by way of sills which create fish pools and rapids. To the west, Salen borders on the Follafjord and the ocean. In other words, the surroundings are well-suited to combining freshwater fishing with fjord fishing. The company known as Utmarkscompagniet offers comprehensive fishing adventures in Salen, including overnight accommodation in several specially adapted outlying farms

Trout Fishing in Namsskogan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a wealth of opportunity Uppermost in Namdalen, the outdoor Eldorado of Namsskogan awaits you. With over 800 lakes and tarns and 35 rivers, the area is a Mecca for impassioned anglers, and an ideal starting point for beginners and families with young children. The Namsskogankortet permit gives you access to the whole lot. The source of the Namsen, the Queen of Rivers, is found in the borough. In this part of the river there is an excellent stock of trout, and the unique local species of salmon, namsblanken, can also be found there. Most of this varied area is managed by the Namsskogan Fjellstyre mountain authority, which is among those mountain authorities in Norway that put the most effort into renting out cabins. You will find no less than 17 of their inviting cabins round about in the mountains, in addition to a number of rowing boats.

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The Namsen System of Rivers Jan Olav Tømmerås, Sørsivegen 2313, 7863 Overhalla +47 41 43 83 41 / janolto@online.no www.namsenvassdraget.no The River Namsen is the queen among Norwegian salmon rivers. But in the Namsen system of rivers, there are also a number of princesses to choose from in the form of tributaries like the Sanddøla, the Bjøra, the Høylandsvassdraget and the Nordelva. We offer you unforgettable fishing adventures.

7890 Namsskogan +47 41 55 81 76 / namsskogan@fjellstyrene.no www.namsskogan-fjellstyre.no 550.000 decares of outlying countryside with great scope for trout fishing, summer or winter. 17 mountain cabins for rent. www.inatur.no.

Løvøen Gård Farm Lauvøyvågveien 4, 7900 Rørvik +47 950 83 345 / frode@lovoengard.net www.lovoengard.net Idyllic, traditional farm and trading post at Lauvøya in Vikna. Welcome to an impressive facility with a wonderful atmosphere – perfect for families, couples, cyclists and anglers. from NOK 980 per day/2-8 pers/NOK 3900 per w. NOK 850 per day/NOK 4500 per week Løvøen gård

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Enthusiasts seem to tingle with excitement when talking about Namdalen. No wonder. With its three national parks, spectacular coastline and a wide range of other magnificent areas, there is much that revolves around hunting, fishing and other nature experiences in Namdalen. And yet you do not need to be an impassioned wilderness enthusiast to appreciate everything that Namdalen has to offer. There is more than enough to choose from for both children and adults â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from marked trails and cycling routes along idyllic country lanes, to excellent scope for kayaking, canoeing, rowing and boating. The adventure begins right outside your door.

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Unique Nature Experiences in Salen – virgin countryside Salen is an area of open countryside situated along the Salvassdraget watercourse. It stretches from the inland regions around Høylandet and out towards Salsnes in the west. Here, you will find a fantastic and diverse area practically untouched by human activity. Luxuriant valleys, lakes of all shapes and sizes and untamed mountains are linked together by a number of rivers. A visit to this magnificent area will allow you time and space to unwind and enjoy the outdoor life, undisturbed and at your own pace. Here, everyone can take pleasure in nature’s diversity. Why not take the children out into the country and provide them with experiences they will find hard to forget? The youngest can make their first attempts at paddling a kayak or a canoe across peaceful tarns. Perhaps you will catch a glimpse of a bull or cow moose looking after their calf as it rests in the grass. Salen is also an excellent starting point for hunting moose, roe deer, beaver and small game.The Utmarkscompagniet offers comprehensive nature adventures in the Salen area, including hunting and fishing rights and overnight accommodation in a number of specially adapted outlying farms.

Join the Eagle Man among the Isles and Skerries of Flatanger Join the Eagle Man, Ole Martin Dahle, among the isles and skerries of Flatanger. Follow the shipping lanes that people have used as their main travelling route for hundreds of years. Watch the sun rise above the mountains in the east and enjoy the sight of it as it sinks into the waters of Folla. Your guide will help you discover the joys of life by the sea. Close contact with the white-tailed eagle will take your breath away. Seagulls will follow along, scrounging food which, of course, they are given. The Eagle Man loves gulls. You may also see porpoises frolicking about in pure joy, or swiftly hunting herring or some other small fish. The Eagle Man loves sharing his knowledge with his guests. One day or more will provide an experience that will stay lodged in your heart forever. Welcome to the coast of Namdal. Welcome to the realm of the Eagle Man. A journey you simply have to try.

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Grongtur, Discover Grong – something for everyone Grongtur consists of 20 marked trails that make it easy to discover the magnificent and diverse countryside in the borough of Grong. There are routes here to suit everyone: Some of them are long, others short. Some of them are done on foot, while others are suitable for cycling or skiing. The Grongtur tour package consists of a pocket-size brochure showing the various routes on a map. There are also GPS coordinates, accounts of how to get to the starting points and a description of the routes themselves.

Explore Ytre Namdal – powerful experiences on the coast of Namdalen How about paddling a kayak in the sunset as you follow the flow and feel the swell from the ocean? Want to wake up on an island in the sea and hear the cry of gulls and perhaps watch a white-tailed eagle catch fish? Would you like to climb higher up and look out across the fantastic isles and skerries and the Ytre Namdalen countryside? Or are you happy just listening to the crackling of the campfire on the banks of one of the many fishing lakes? Explore Ytre Namdal offers you all of this and more. The company tailors powerful and active adventure tours for groups of friends, businesses and other parties.

Canoeing in Grong With over 500 lakes and many rivers of varying sizes, Grong is an Eldorado for anyone wishing to experience serenity between the strokes of their oars. Many people choose Finnbursvatnet Fritidsområde or Brusvatnet when it comes to canoeing in magnificent natural surroundings. Both of these lakes are accessible by car and have been specially adapted for a day in the outdoors. Grong Leisure Centre (Grong fritidssenter) rents out a wide range of boats, canoes and buoyancy wear for anglers and other outdoor life enthusiasts.

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Tømmeråshøla – Norway’s most awesome natural bathing facility It is Mother Nature herself who is the architect behind what is possibly Norway’s finest open-air bathing facility. This distinctive bathing spot, Tømmeråshøla, is situated in the River Sanddøla, in the near vicinity of Grong town centre. You can frolic in the rapids here, or surrender to the flow down the spectacular slide which has been formed in the rock. Below the falls you can bathe and sunbathe in calmer surroundings.

Hanshelleren – a paradise for climbers So far, Flatanger has been best known for its sea eagle safaris and angling. But now, several of the world’s best climbers and mountaineers have become aware of the area, or to be more precise, of the enormous climbing wall known as Hanshelleren. Here, you will find a massive overhang which keeps the mountainside dry and free from moss at all times. Several of the world’s best climbers have already made the trip to Strøm, Flatanger, to meet the challenge from one of the toughest climbing routes in the world, a so-called 9a Route. Today, there are about 40 climbing routes of varying degrees of difficulty at Hanshelleren, and you can choose from altogether 150 bouldering and trad climbing routes in the near vicinity.

Pedal Power in Indre Namdal Get close to nature, scenic cultural landscapes and sights worth seeing on our marked cycling routes. You set the pace yourself, and from the bicycle seat you will feel close contact with the diverse and magnificent countryside in Indre Namdal. The routes are from 4 to 25 kilometres in length, and you will find 20 of them in each of the boroughs of Indre Namdal.

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Trollfjell Geopark – spectacular and old as the hills Half a billion years ago, the serpentine and olivine deposits we now refer to as Leka were created in the form an island arc of magma just south of the Equator. The island clung on to the coast of Namdalen when Europe and America later met head on in a giant collision, and today Leka has rightfully been given the title of Norway’s national geology monument. Here, you can see the convergence of the earth’s mantle and crust better than anywhere else in the world. In addition to Leka’s yellowy-red and barren mountain formations, you will find a cultural landscape well worth a look, Norway’s biggest Viking burial mound, a wealth of myths and legends and many other reminders of 10,000 years of settlement. Trollfjell Geopark covers the world’s most beautiful strandflats in the boroughs of Leka, Brønnøy, Vevelstad, Sømna, Vega and Bindal. A wealth of nature experiences await you in Trollfjell Geopark. In addition to walks along the over 70 marked trails, through landscapes of high natural and cultural-historical value, Trollfjell Geopark has also been specially adapted for kayaking, canoeing and cycling.

Island Hopping by Bike along the Coast of Namdalen Explore wonderful and fascinating coastal nature at your own pace. On a bike, you can get very close to the chalky white beaches and crystal clear sea, the fresh green cultural landscapes and the exciting and diverse animal and bird life. Along the coast of Namdalen you will find a number of islands that are perfect for cycling. Furthermore, the area offers excellent scope for transport by express passenger boat, allowing you to adjust distances and destinations yourself. Along the way, you may like to visit the Namdalen Museum and the Norwegian Sawmill Museum, the realm of the famous Norwegian author Olav Duun on the island of Jøa, before heading towards the spectacular coastal museum Norveg and the old trading post Berggården in Rørvik. A visit to the unique island of Leka is also a must.

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Small Game Hunting in Grong The extensive woodland and mountain areas of Grong make it an Eldorado for small game hunters. The borough is well organized into wilderness management groups, and you may also hunt on state-owned common ground. The diversity of nature here means that it should not take you long to find good hunting grounds for capercaillie, black grouse, willow and rock ptarmigan and hare. You and your friends can rent your own hunting grounds for a limited period of time in Grong, or simply purchase ordinary hunting permits.

Børgefjell National Park – rugged yet beautiful High peaks and gentle valleys. Wild rapids and extensive moors. Terrific scope for hunting and fishing. Welcome to Børgefjell National Park. To the east you will find extensive moors and rounded mountaintops, to the west tall peaks and deep valleys with cirque glaciers and mountain lakes, while to the south there are wild rapids and impressive waterfalls. You will also find Norway’s only viable stock of arctic foxes here, together with wolverine, lynx and bears. The hunting is largely dominated by ptarmigan and small game. With its alpine terrain and at times changeable weather conditions, Børgefjell is best suited to impassioned outdoor life enthusiasts. It is no coincidence that seasoned mountaineers travel to Børgefjell in order to find the ultimate peace of mind.

From Rørvik to Brønnøysund by Boat The trip itself is the object of this boat ride, which gives you a wonderful experience of the extensive isles and skerries along the coast of Namdalen, the distinctive geology and eventful history of Leka, and the magical coast of Helgeland. In the summer of 2015, you can join an adventure tour by boat between Brønnøysund, Leka and Rørvik. The tour takes you through a fascinating landscape known for its unique geology, and on the way you can take part in a guided tour of the island of Leka. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon the boat sets off from Brønnøysund, and includes a guided tour of the island of Leka. On Sunday and Monday mornings it starts in Rørvik and includes a stop on Leka. In both cases you can catch the Hurtigruten ship back to

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Blåfjell and Skjækerfjella National Park – the realm of contrast Welcome to one of Norway’s biggest national parks. Welcome to fantastic hiking terrain with a unique flora and fantastic hunting. Welcome to the Blåfjell and Skjækerfjella mountains. The national park is known for its abundant stocks of ptarmigan and woodland game birds. Moose may also be hunted there. The local valleys and hillsides are the domain of red deer and roe deer, and with the help of your camera lens you may also find wolverine, lynx and bears within range. The area is also ideal for birdwatchers, providing the opportunity of observing wetland birds, birds of prey and owls. Large parts of the national park consist of low-lying mountains and otherwise benign terrain, and the wide range of marked trails there make Blåfjell and Skjækerfjella an excellent starting point for family outings. In contrast to this, we find Midtiklumpen, which towers up 1,333 metres above sea level. For those interested in long walks, it is good to know that there are a number of overnight accommodations in the park. The Ramblers’ Association place the self-service

Lierne National Park – abundant and varied Lierne National Park offers a diversity of animal and plant life in untouched surroundings – the perfect spot for eager hunters, fishermen and lovers of the outdoor life. The landscape also constitutes a fantastic exhibition of how the Ice Ages have left their mark on the area. The national park is characterized by low-lying, open mountainous areas, with the exception of the Hestkjølen mountain range, which reaches up to 1,300 metres above sea level. The varied landscape is the habitat of a number of different species of birds, particularly waders, ducks and divers. You may also observe dotterel, red-necked phalarope and long-tailed skua there. Moreover, due to its wilderness-like character, the area offers excellent conditions for species requiring sizeable territories such as wolverine, lynx and bears. There is also a wide range of cultural monuments there, bearing witness to the local Sámi heritage. The national park is also a safe bet for those who appreciate an abundance of mushrooms and berries. The area is well-suited to walking, but there are few marked trails or open cabins. However, the Lierne Fjellstyre mountain authority has cabins for rent both inside and outside the national park. The mountain authority also rents out

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Leka – wild and wonderful Leka, northernmost on the coast of Namdalen, is something quite unique. You will find distinctive mountain formations here that are unlike anything else in Norway. But Norway’s national geology monument has more to offer: You will find innumerable ancient monuments here after 10,000 years of human settlement, a uniquely beautiful cultural landscape, Norway’s biggest Viking burial mound and a wealth of myths and legends. Furthermore, the open sea and abundant fisheries make Leka an Eldorado for anglers from home and abroad, while sheltered coves and crystal clear waters invite you to paddle your kayak or canoe, or take a walk along the shore. Leka is also ideal for cycling in extremely varied surroundings. At Lekemøya Spiseri (eatery) you can hire a bike in addition to enjoying the region’s traditional fare in a distinctive and cosy environment. There is also an increasing number of overnight accommodations to choose from in Leka.

Namsskogan – an outdoor Eldorado northernmost in Namdalen Namsskogan is situated northernmost in Namdalen, on the border with the county of Nordland and 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, the forest roads and trails also provide easily accessible nature experiences. About half of the outlying areas in the borough are on state-owned ground. In these areas it is the Namsskogan Fjellstyre mountain authority that administers the right of use when it comes to small and big game hunting. The mountain authority runs no less than 17 rental cabins, offering you a fantastic starting point for memorable hunting and outdoor experiences.

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Salen The Salen area boasts great nature experiences on land, in rivers and lakes, and at sea. The watercourse Salvassdraget offers opportunities for freshwater fishing for salmon and sea trout. In the midst of this wilderness, you will find our outlying farms, which facilitates a comfortable stay for families and friends looking to experience Mother Nature in her purest form.

Hende Farm, one of the farms in Salen, are suitable for larger groups, such as family parties, business trips, meetings and seminars. Here you will find a good venue as the proximity and collaboration where one can be undisturbed in the middle of a pure and beautiful scenery. Booking by telephone. Elgåa Apartment, located by the beautiful Oplø fjord in the small town of Salsbruket, includes three residential units with eight, six and two beds, respectively. The surroundings are ideal for a variety of activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, tours the bay and salmon fishing in the river Opløelva at Salsbruket. Book your stay at www.jakt-og-fiske.no

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Explore Ytre Namdal v/Christian Haugerøy, 7950 Abelvær +47 95 99 78 11 / post@exploreyn.no www.exploreyn.no Join us on a trip around the archipelago. Explore Ytre Namdal offers guided tours in authentic and varied natural surroundings. • Guided kayak expeditions of 4-8 hours duration, from NOK 590 per person • Eagle Safaris, 3-4 hours duration, from NOK 490 p.p. • Deep-Sea Rafting, from NOK 490 per person • Kayak hire • Kayak lessons • Guided mountain tours

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What will you remember most? The magnificent scenery? The serenity of bright summer nights? Or the people you met? In Namdalen, you will have time to breathe freely, to take a break from everyday demands on your time. In this way, you will find time to nurture togetherness with your friends and family. In Namdalen you will get to know the locals. Throughout the year they arrange exciting cultural events, prepare local and appetizing culinary experiences, and add a sizeable dash of good old-fashioned craziness.

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Norveg – a beacon of coastal culture The distinctive design of the Norveg coastal culture centre sends out a signal that the coastal town of Rørvik has zestful coastal culture as its foremost trademark. Here, you can learn about the main trends of our history and about how proximity to the sea and its resources has formed Norway as a nation – since the first inhabitants followed the receding edge of the glacier northwards, up until todays opportunities and challenges as one of the world’s leading seafood nations. At Norveg you can, for instance, learn more about modern aquaculture by following the journey from sea cage to the table. Don’t miss the old trading post at Berggården, or the other historical buildings in Rørvik town centre that contribute towards the indisputable charm of this small coastal town. You might even meet up with Pernille the maid, or Johan Berg himself, who will take you 100 years back in time. In such a way, you will gain an insight into life in this coastal town and the development of Rørvik as the hub of activity on the busy Nærøysundet strait.

Rock City – the home of Trønder Rock How could a sawmill town in Namdalen possibly become the irrefutable City of Rock? You will find the answer to this when you visit the Rock City resource centre in Namsos. Join us on a journey back in time to a typical boy’s room in the 1970’s, where music permeates all aspects of life. Take the plunge into the sphere of the songwriter, where you can visit Hans Rotmo’s bedsit and Åge Aleksandersen’s workroom, which he called Verdensrommet (Space). You can try your hand at songwriting here, too. Test your lyrics and music out in the studio, the result may well be something you would like to send to those back home? “Life on the road is lonely,” sang Åge Aleksandersen, but after your visit to the studio, you can share life on tour with others and test out your new song where it really counts: on the stage. In the process you will, of course, become familiar with many other details from the history of Trønder Rock, while you learn, play and perhaps even discover that even the impossible is possible.

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Namsskogan Family Park – close proximity to nature Namsskogan Family Park is packed with activities for young and old. You will find a good 30 different species of Nordic animals here, in spacious true to nature enclosures, including wolverine, lynx, wolves and bears. For many people, such an encounter with these large predators constitutes the memory of a lifetime. At Namsskogan Family Park you may also find yourself fascinated by the interaction between children and animals at Barnas Seter – the children’s mountain farm. Namsskogan Family Park offers a wealth of fun and excitement for everyone between the ages of 1 and 100. Bumper boats, the awesome Alpineracer roller coaster, bungee trampolining, horseback riding, gold-digging and canoeing are just some of the activities that await you a stone’s throw away from the E6. The bravest among visitors always try the Tøffingtårnet – “Tough Guy Tower”: The climb ends with a 350 metre long zipline that carries you at high speed across a lake. Don’t miss the box office hit Rebella Hex. This rock musical performance is suitable for children of all ages and is staged throughout the entire summer. There are several places where you can have a meal at Namsskogan Family Park, and arrangements have also been made for those who prefer to barbecue delicacies they

The Refugee Triple (Flyktningetrippelen) – unlimited nature experiences Every spring the people of Nordli arrange a mass meeting for thousands of skiing enthusiasts. The cross-country event known as the Refugee Race (Flyktningerennet) is organized in memory of those who were forced to flee from Norway to Sweden during World War II. The race starts in Nordli, Norway and ends up in Gäddede, Sweden, following for the most part the route used by refugees during the War. Under the motto of “In the refugees’ footsteps for peace and freedom,” the race helps maintain the strong Swedish-Norwegian comradeship that was so important during the War Years. The Refugee Ride (Flyktningenrittet) takes place in June, and goes in the opposite direction, from Sweden to Norway. The most demanding route (61.5 km) follows country roads and leads through rugged terrain in the border areas, and is most suitable for impassioned off-road cyclists. The 35 kilometre route is a pure country road ride suitable for anyone with a bike and a taste for magnificent mountain scenery. In 2015 the Refugee Ride will be a seeding event for the Birkebeiner Ride. The Refugee Triple is rounded off with the Portfjellløpet Race in June.

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This is a combined mountain and woodland race suitable for both competitive runners and joggers alike. The 16 kilometre long route runs through scenic surroundings from Lindal Fjällgård farm in Sweden, via mountain and woodland trails to Tunnsjø on the Norwegian side of the border

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Li-Martnan Market – the genuine article At the Li-Martnan Market you can experience the original market atmosphere as it was in the days when local villagers met to exchange wares and a tall tale. Local culture together with proud handicraft and culinary traditions are at the heart of events. Furthermore, the youngsters can take part in a number of exciting and educational activities. Li-Martnan is arranged in Sørli from 24 - 26 July.

Namsosmartnan Market – public festivities in the City of Rock Namsosmartnan combines trade, fun and powerful cultural events with a view to creating public festivities in the regional capital. In addition to the extensive market, you can enjoy theatre performances, visit exhibitions and go to concerts with some of our most famous and popular musicians. The fun fair is also a safe bet for all the families visiting Namsos during the market. Popular Norwegian artists will guarantee a festive atmosphere in the evenings. Here in the cradle of the Trønder Rock genre you will, of course, also experience a number of local performers who contribute towards making the Namsos of today a prominent city of culture.

Pe-Torsa – complications and zaniness in Lierne The listed farm Oppgården in Kvelia sets the scene for the outdoor theatre performance and cultural festival Pe-Torsa. The plot takes place in the 1950s and revolves around Pe-Torsa, the mayor of Nordli Borough and the rather self-righteous owner and manager of Oppgården Farm. The play has been a massive box office success since the turn of the century, and every year the plot is developed by new intrigues and humorous capers. There is also considerable excitement with regard to who will be this year’s guest actor. Previously, Harald Heide-Steen jr., Elsa Lystad and Kristen Gislefoss have contributed towards fits of laughter among the audience.

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Rørvikdagan Festival – top-notch musical experiences Take a trip to Rørvik in July and enjoy good, old-fashioned market atmosphere and coastal culture in combination with top-notch musical experiences. The idyllic Pollen in the town centre will be converted into a concert arena for thousands of music lovers when Dum Dum Boys, Norway’s biggest rock band, enter the stage. Additionally, the popular Hellbillies, Silya, Marion Ravn, Narum and Bjørn Eidsvåg will also be performing on the same stage. The Rørvikdagan Festival also has a lot to offer for the younger audience. Children’s TV favourite Øistein Kristiansen, from “Øistein’s Pencil”, will be one of the entertainers in the children’s show, and the fun fair will ensure excitement and a tingling in most young stomachs.

The Kolvereiddagene Festival – big atmosphere, small town Kolvereid is Norway’s smallest city, but this doesn’t affect the breadth of activity there when societies, associations and trade and industry present their work in the district’s longest market street in Kolvereid town centre. Most important, however, is the creation of an arena where people can congregate and enjoy themselves – whether it’s at a dance with well-known musicians, a show for the whole family, the fun fair, or at one of the many stalls on Sentrumsgata street. During the Kolvereiddagene Festival there will also be a Quiz, a political debate and Norway’s one and only binocular football tournament.

Skjenkestova Pub in Skorovatn – an “Ale Dorado” The Skjenkestova in Skorovatn is one of Norway’s more distinctive pubs. Here, in scenic surroundings in the middle of the mountains, you will find over 500 brands of beer from all over the world. Skjenkestova also has one of the country’s best assortments of aquavit and malt whisky, and it is by no means a coincidence that people from all over the country travel to the Skjenkestova to learn more about the culture of food and drink. On the table we find homemade fare from the proprietor’s own production of smoked meats, in addition to a number of other delicacies from the local flora and fauna. A visit to Skjenkestova is also the perfect conclusion to your day after exploring the magnificent countryside in the Skorovasfjella mountains. There are a number of

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The Norwegian Revue Festival – fun in the country! In 1987 a handful of “village idiots” got together at Høylandet intent on arranging the first national revue festival in the history of Norway. Over the past 25 years the Norwegian Revue Festival has undergone a process of massive growth when it comes to participation and audience size – but the craziness, laughter, inspiration, and not least the rustic sing-along “håloinnsola”, are most certainly still intact. Are you one of those who has yet to take part in the silliness, then you should set aside the first five days of July. This year’s festival includes seven revue performances, a stand-up show, talks and a children’s revue. In the evenings a good, old-fashioned village dance will get your feet tapping and your spirits high. Overnight accommodation is offered at festival camp, newly mown and professionally prepared in honour of the occasion by the most excellent representatives of the local agricultural trade. Food and drink of all kinds will be available within the festival area.

The Winter Cod Festival – a tribute to coastal culture Late every winter something magical occurs in the sea off the shores of Namdalen. Millions of lovesick cod congregate on the spawning grounds intent on ensuring the survival of the species. At the same time the Viknaværene communities become a hive of activity, since cod has formed the basis for all trade and settlement here since time immemorial. The Cod Festival is a tribute to coastal culture, while at the same time presenting the biggest cod fishery south of Lofoten. During the Cod Festival you can join a trip to idyllic Vandsøya and sample the atmosphere at a fish landing station far out at sea. In Rørvik you can stroll around the pleasant market street and perhaps find a bargain among all the providers of traditional handicrafts. You can also buy locally caught cod, liver and roes here at very reasonable prices. Be sure to try the award-winning fishcakes from Rørvik, you won’t regret it. The Cod Festival also offers a number of cultural events, and, of course, cod served in both traditional and more innovative ways.

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The Norwegian Sawmill Museum – a journey back in time Spillum Dampsag & Høvleri (steamsaw & planing mill), just south of Namsos, is the country’s only major listed steamsaw mill, and one of fourteen technicalindustrial cultural monuments of national importance in Norway. The Norwegian Sawmill Museum (Norsk Sagbruksmuseum) has preserved Spillum Dampsag & Høvleri as a time bubble where visitors travel back in time to the late 1800s. From time to time the old saw and planning mill are put into operation, thus helping create an authentic atmosphere. When visiting the sawmill museum you can choose between taking a tour on your own,

Namdal Museum – a fascinating presentation Want to learn more about Namdal’s eventful cultural history? The Namdal Museum is situated just outside of Namsos town centre, and consists of 24 buildings and over 13,000 exhibits and photographs. As a museum of cultural history, Namdal Museum presents a range of exhibits divided among a number of different themes. The main emphasis of the collection is on the old farming culture, the history of the forests and outlying districts and the history of the hospital. At Namdal Museum you can take part in a range of exciting and educational activities, like the culture market (kulturmartna), the Christmas market and a number of theatre performances.

Grong Ski Centre – a paradise for active people Just by the E6 in Grong you will find Nord-Trøndelag’s biggest alpine skiing centre. Grong Skisenter has a total of 15 slopes of varying degrees of difficulty, 4 ski lifts and a dedicated skiing area for the children. There is also a snowboard park with halfpipe, quarterpipe, a cross-country piste and rails. The snowboard park and large parts of the alpine facility are floodlit. With Mount Geitfjellet (872 masl) as the main arena, there are unique winter opportunities here for those who enjoy slalom, snowboarding or Telemark skiing. Conditions are also excellent for those who prefer to don a rucksack and cross-country skis and set off into the mountains.

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Winter Games – public festivities in the snow The Winter Games in Lierne place togetherness, the joy of sports and personal development in the high seat. Every year, this sports and outdoor event attracts disabled people to exhilarating and fun days in the Mecca of winter sports, Lierne. Skiing, snowmobiling, shooting, nature trails and a bowls tournament are on the agenda. Many people consider the great banquet to be the major highlight of the event. Here, you are bound to make new acquaintances from all over the county of Nord-Trøndelag.

Namdal Landhandel General Store – local and appetizing At Namdal Landhandel, the general store in Kolvereid, they live and breathe for local fare and small-scale produce. Here, you will find locally made meat products, juice, fruit, vegetables, fish, beer, cheese, honey and chocolate, all from Mid Norway. And lots, lots more. This is how the tiny country shop in Norway’s smallest city makes its own contribution towards promoting the local culinary culture. Namdal Landhandel also offers a fascinating assortment of antiques and can also boast of having its own dressmaker’s shop and studio. Welcome to a shopping

Melamartnan Market – shopping in historical surroundings For almost 300 years, from 1620 to 1900, the Melamartnan was an important market in Trøndelag. Fishermen, farmers, mountain folk, merchants and peddlers came here to sell their wares, pick up their winter supplies, and not least enjoy the lively atmosphere that characterized the market. With the help of trade, historical tableaux, fun and games and music, the atmosphere of the old traditional market has been kept alive in the new version. Here, you may find a bargain at one of the many stalls offering traditional handicrafts and local fare, while the children frolic at their own children’s market, romp in the hay, or take part in the many other activities that really bring out wonderment and laughter among the youngsters.

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Ferjekroa Inn

Hofles, 7970 Kolvereid +47 74 39 42 88 / post@ferjekroa.no www.ferjekroa.no One-minute food while you wait, and fruit and confectionery for your trip? Or a meal at a fully licensed seaside restaurant? We have it all! OPENING TIMES: Mon - fri 08:00 - 21:30 sat - Sun 13:00 - 22:00

Kysthotellet Rørvik (Coastal Hotel) Storgata 20, N-7900 Rørvik +47 74 36 66 00 / post@kysthotellet.no www.kysthotellet.no Welcome to Kysthotellet Rørvik, a small hotel with a big heart. You will rest comfortably here, and will only be a short distance away from all the sights. Kysthotellet Rørvik

Namsos Storsenter / +47 74 27 25 55 Amfisenteret Namsos / +47 74 27 00 20 Welcome to our cosy bakery cafés centrally situated in Namsos’ two shopping malls, where we will tempt you with fresh baking, mouth-watering cakes, soft ice-cream and lots more tasty morsels. Namsos Storsenter Branch mon-fri 08:00-17:00, sat 09:00-17:00 Amfisenteret Namsos Branch mon-fri 08:00-19:00, sat 09:00-17:00

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Namsos Storsenter shopping mall, first floor. +47 74 27 21 50 The city’s popular eatery on the first floor of the Namsos Storsenter shopping mall, with a spacious patio and a fantastic view of the Namsenfjord. We serve Dinner of the Day, burgers, wok and salads, sandwiches, soft ice-cream, cakes and lots more. mon-fri

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Krus Coffee Bar Namsos Storsenter shopping mall, ground floor. +47 74 27 49 10 Namsos’ own coffee bar, located near the main entrance to the Namsos Storsenter shopping mall. We serve all types of coffee, milkshakes, delicious cakes and light meals. mon-fri

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The Norwegian Sawmill Museum (Norsk Sagbruksmuseum)

Linbergvegen 16, 7820 Spillum +47 74 27 13 00 / sagbruksmuseet@museetmidt.no www.sagbruksmuseet.no The Norwegian Sawmill Museum, Spillum Steam Saw and Planing Mill (Dampsag & HĂ¸vleri), is one of 15 national technical-industrial cultural monuments, and a time bubble taking you back in time to the sawmill industry of the 1800s. OPENING TIMES: mon-fri

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Overhalla Hotel Svenningsvn 11, N-7863 Overhalla +47 74 28 15 00 / oddvar@overhalla-hotel.no www.overhalla-hotel.no Overhalla Hotel is next-door to the majestic River Namsen. At our restaurant you can enjoy salmon, moose, ptarmigan and other local specialities.

Hotellplan 2, 830 90 GĂ¤ddede +46(0)672-104 20 / info@pilgrimshotellet.se www.pilgrimshotellet.se The Pilgrim Hotel. Overnight accommodation in the vicinity of protected wilderness and world class nature experiences. Visit three national parks and a number of nature reserves. Pleasant drives, mountain biking, pilgrimages and mountain walks. Fishing and snowmobile safaris. We offer guides and good advice. Fully licensed restaurant serving local fare and ecological produce. Check in/out: 7:00-21:00/ Restaurant: 17:00-20:00

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Skorovasmat Skjenkestova - Farm Fare and Tavern

7893 Skorovatn/+47 41 31 35 11/post@skorovasmat.no www.skorovasmat.no Local and national food and drink traditions, combined with new impulses for a tastier experience. Skjenkestova is one of Norwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most distinctive public houses and offers a wide and unique assortment. OPENING TIMES: SAT /SUN 21:00-01:00 Skjenkestova i Skorovas

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Sentrumsgata 1 7970 Kolvereid +47 74 39 51 75 haugkenneth@yahoo.no

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Li-vert’n Heggvollveien 4, NO-7882 Nordli +47 74 34 34 95 / 97 - 918 88 694 / post@liverten.no www.liverten.no Service, pride and character! Delicious menus for groups of all sizes, based on local seasonal ingredients. OPENING TIMES: Open

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Aglen Camping

Aglen, 7819 Fosslandsosen / +47 47 97 39 11 booking@aglencamping.no/www.aglencamping.no Aglen Camping in Otterøya is right next-door to the ocean, and only 40 km from Namsos. Fantastic scope for fishing and diving. The surrounding area is a paradise for anyone who enjoys walking in forests and mountains with varied animal and bird life. The youngsters will enjoy a visit to our troll park with its characters from Norwegian folk tales. SEASON:

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Namsentunet Laksevegen-Fossland, 7870 Grong / +47 74 33 00 00 post@namsentunet.no / www.namsentunet.no The River Namsen is the queen of salmon rivers. But in the Namsen system of rivers, there are also a number of princesses to choose from in the form of tributaries like the SanddĂ¸la, the BjĂ¸ra and the HĂ¸ylandsvassdraget. Book your overnight accommodations, food and drink and fishing adventures here. The Namsentunet is a unique, distinctive, reasonably priced and cosy guesthouse suitable for the whole family.

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Nord-Trøndelag Museum of Art (Kunstmuseet) Stasjonsgata 3, 7800 Namsos / +47 400 39 240 kunstmuseet@museetmidt.no / www.kunstmuseet.no Nord-Trøndelag Museum of Art offers exciting sales exhibitions featuring contemporary artists, exhibitions from the museum’s permanent collection, and exhibitions of Johs Rian’s art in the Rian Gallery. Art shop with an excellent assortment of art and handicrafts, postcards, catalogues and books.

OPENING TIMES: Tue. - Thurs. 11:00 - 16:00 FRiday 11:00 - 15:30 sat - SuN 11:00 - 14:00 CLOSED ON MONDAYS

(From 01.08.15: MONDAY 11-16, Closes on SUNDAYS)

Scandic Rock City

Scandic Rock City +47 74 22 40 00 / rockcity@scandichotels.com www.scandichotels.no/rockcity In Namsos you will find the only Trønder Rock hotel in the country. Scandic Rock City is a full service hotel suitable for the whole family, where you will find furnishings that reflect the city’s rock ‘n’ roll history. Situated in magnificent surroundings in the immediate vicinity of Rock City.

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Coop Kolvereid +47 74 38 97 50 www.coop.no 11 shops including a grocer’s, off-licence, clothing store, shoe shop, electronics store, goldsmith’s, pharmacy, hairdresser’s and florist’s, all under the same roof in Norway’s smallest city. Pleasant café serving hot and cold meals. OPENING TIMES: 09:00-17:00_Grocer’s

07:00-22:00 (09:00-20:00)

Kleiva Camping Evenstad N-7900 Rørvik / +47 90 19 05 16 alfebbe@kleivacamping.no / www.kleivacamping.no Kleiva Camping is pleasantly situated on the coast of Namdalen, approx. 9 km from Rørvik town centre. from NOK 700-1490 NOK 160

NOK 200

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Kolvereid Family Camping N-7970 Kolvereid / +47 97 65 27 27 / alfebbe@online.no www.kolvereidfamiliecamping.no

NOK 185-220 NOK 550-1450 (2-5 p.) Basic- and high standard cabins

Kolvereid Family Camping is the natural stop for everyone travelling along the Coastal Route (Kystriksveien). Explore nature and culinary experiences on the beautiful coast of Namdalen, before settling down and relaxing in new high standard cabins. Kolvereid Family Camping has been specially adapted for cyclists.

Kolvereid Familiecamping

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Kystmuseet Norveg

Nord-Trøndelag Coastal Museum, Norveg Strandgata 7, 7900 Rørvik / +47 74 36 07 70 post@museetmidt.no www.kystmuseetnorveg.no

At spectacular Norveg and the old trading post of Berggården, historical tours and narrative theatre will provide you with a vibrant experience of Norwegian coastal culture, past and present. At Norveg you can join a boat trip taking you via the isles and skerries to Sør-Gjæslingan and the visitors’ centre for salmon farming. OPENING TIMES:

Museum Norveg: JUNE - AUG. 10-17 Restaurant Norveg: JUNE & AUG. 10-17 coffee, cakes, light meals JULY 10-21 dinners served from 16:00 For fisherman’s cabin rental in Sør-Gjæslingan, please contact the museum.

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Routes

Timetable Updated timetables for bus, train, plane and boat are available here: www.trondelag.com/hvordan-reise-til-namdalen/

Travel to Namdalen by car

The European route E6 runs straight through Namdalen, so here you will easily by car, both from the south and north. The highway takes you to Grong and Namsskogan, and you can take detours to a large number og destinations, including Lierne (FV route 74), Vikna (FV route 17) and Røyrvik (FV route 773).

Travel to Namdalen by plane

Namdalen has two airports, in Namsos and Rørvik. Both airports have frequent direct flights to and from Trondheim airport. Trondheim Airport has connecting flights to all over Norway and large parts of Europe.

Travel to Namdalen by train

The Nordland Line, which runs between Trondheim and Bodø, has stops in several locations in Namdalen, including Grong, Harran, Lassemoen and Namsskogan.

Travel to Namdalen by bus

Trønderekspressen, operated by NorWay Busekspress, has frequent departures from Trondheim. On the trip north, the bus takes you to Namdalseid and Namsos in the Namdalen region. From Namsos you can travel by boat to Abelvær, Rørvik and Leka. Trønderbilene operates several local routes in Namdalen, including Namsos Flatanger, Namsos - Grong, Namsos - Grong - Nordli - Sorli, Namsos - Lund / Hofles Salsbruket / Kolvereid and Rørvik - Kolvereid - Grong / Namsos. The table shows the distance along the fastest route From Oslo: From Trondheim: From Bodø: From Kristiansund: From Sundsvall, Sweden: From Østersund, Sweden:

690 km 200 km 509 km 393 km 457 km 272 km

(via Rv.3 og E6) (E6) (E6) (E39 og E6) (E14) (Rv.74)

8 timer og 45 minutter 2 timer og 45 minutter 6 timer og 45 minutter 5 timer og 45 minutter 6 timer og 15 minutter 4 timer og 10 minutter

Trondheim lufthavn

Røyrvik

Namsskogan

Nordli

Grong

Namsos

Høylandet

Leka

Kolvereid

Rørvik

60 88 74 111 187 136 184 279 381 800 598

206 184 198 97 140 92 71 48 261 308 785 467

48 212 314 737 463

822 800 817 717 688 694 751 737 785 527 650 1200

Tabellen viser distanse langs raskeste kjørerute.

timetables

Bodø (E6) 620 598 557 511 554 507 520 463 467 675 721 1200

Oslo

Østerund 404 381 395 294 311 271 195 314 308 232 650 721

Trondheim 301 279 293 192 163 169 226 212 261 232 527 675 lufthavn

Røyrvik

Namsskogan 158 136 149 49 92 44 121

77 44 92 169 271 694 507

133 111 124 25 48

209 187 201 100 124 77 121 71 226 195 751 520

Grong

Nordli

48 124 92 140 163 311 688 554

50 25 100 49 97 192 294 717 511

87 74 152 50

Høylandet 109 88 102

82 60 102 152 124 201 149 198 293 395 817 557

Kolvereid 22

Namsos

Østersund

Leka

Oslo

22 82 109 87 133 209 158 206 301 404 822 620

Bodø (E6)

Rørvik

MAP

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