The Golden Road
A tasty detour
Stay inone of "The 101 Most Incredible Hotels in the World".
Visit cosy farm shops.
Cycle around in one of the premiere destinations for foodies in Norway.
Scroll down for more tips on local culinary experiences, and unique accommodation and activities.
The Golden Road makes an excellent addition to a Trondheim trip for anyone who wants an authentic cultural experience outside the city.
This fun detour in the middle of Norway has an idyllic location just off the E6 motorway to Inderøy, a peninsula 2 hours north of Trondheim.
The Golden Road (Den gyldne omvei, in Norwegian) is a group of over 20 small-scale destinations, with strict requirements to its membersto create a first-rate culinary and cultural tour of the small peninsula.
Visit one of the country's most innovative aquavit producers, Inderøy Brenneri at Berg Gård farm, meet the farmers and sample award-winning cheeses at Gangstad Gårdsysteri, or enjoy traditional Inderøysodd (a type of meatball soup) in relaxing surroundings.
If you love unique accommodation, you're in for a real treat. At the internationally renowned Øyna Cultural Landscape Hotel you have panoramic views from your bed, rooms nestled into the hillside, top notch local produce on your plate, and a cool sky bar overlooking the rural countryside and the Trondheimsfjord. No wonder Fodor's Travel named it one of the101 Most Incredible Hotels in the World.
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The perfect adventure on two wheels
Den gyldne omvei may be the tastiest bike trip in Norway!
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on The Golden Road’s official website.
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By train
The Nordland Line between Trondheim and Bodø stops at Levanger, Verdal, and Steinkjer. You can switch trains at the Steinkjer train station, and take the Trønderbanen branch line to Røra. From Røra, you can pre-order transport to Inderøy.
By bus
Daily express buses between Trondheim and Namsos stop in Steinkjer and Røra. Buses from Steinkjer, Levanger and Vanvikan take you to Mosvik and Straumen.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in July (5 - 28 July) you can take a bus tour of the Golden Road destinations.
By car
Inderøy and The Golden Road is located just off Norway’s main E6 motorway, which connects the country from south to north. The detour is only 8 minutes longer than the main route.
Local transport
From Røra station, you can arrange for 'taxi for bus' transport to your destination, which is a taxi ride for the price of an ordinary bus ticket. Note that this service must be booked 3 hours in advance.
Inderøy has beautiful scenery and relatively flat terrain, which makes the area excellent for cycling. Contact Innherred Tourist Office at Steinkjer to rent a bicycle or e-bike.
By plane
Trondheim airport, located only 50 kilometres south of the nearby city of Levanger, has connections to most Norwegian cities and several international destinations.
From the airport, you can take the Trønderbanen branch line to Røra station, and from there book the 'taxi for bus' service.
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