COSY TRØNDELAG

The Trøndelag region is the very heart of Norway. Placed right in the middle, with veins stretching out in every possible direction. From here, you can travel to the wild west. The Arctic north. The deep east. Or the happy south.

Or you could just stay. For this is the perfect place to learn how to master the noble art of the Norwegian favourite pastime – “kos”.

Time just seems to pass a bit slower here, and many of the locals appear to move at a more laid-back pace. In Trøndelag, “kos” is just a way of life. Like at the cafe Baklandet Skydsstation.

It can also be “kos” to take the kids to experience our historical roots at Stiklestad.

On 29 July 1030, The Battle of Stiklestad played an important part in the conversion of Norway from paganism to Christianity.

History is still very much alive at the Stiklestad National Culture Centre, which every year stages Scandinavia’s largest open-air theatre, the Saint Olav Drama.

Another place with a distinct history is the UNESCO town of Røros – probably the cosiest mining town in the world.

Cuddle up in front of the fireplace in one of the tiny log houses, most of them originals that keep warm even in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius. And yes, it does get that cold in the winter.

Moreover, Røros is famous for its first-class local food.

In the northern part of Trøndelag, a 650-kilometre-long scenic coastal route awaits. Kystriksveien follows the Helgeland coast all the way to Bodø in Nordland, Northern Norway.

It is easy to understand why this landscape is considered one of the most beautiful on earth!

You can drive the whole route in two days, but to ensure enough time for both “kos” and some great adventures, set aside at least five days.

Inland, seven national parks are waiting just for you.

No queues.

The only parties you might find here consist of the kings of the forest – moose – or a heard of the mighty musk oxen at Dovrefjell.

If you prefer, you can enjoy the beautiful nature while waiting for the big catch. Trøndelag is a paradise for anglers that want to measure strength with cod, halibut, or haddock.

Or the pink baron himself. You’ll find him in some of the world’s best salmon rivers – right here in Trøndelag.

And then there are the zen moments. When you breathe in the fresh air and feel the salty wind in your hair.

Spend a night or ten in some of the cute traditional fishing villages dotted about the hundreds of islands on the rugged coastline.