Cycling The Golden Road in Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Cycling The Golden Road in Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Is this the tastiest cycle trip in Norway?
Cycling The Golden Road in Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Cycling The Golden Road in Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
About two hours north of Trondheim, just off the E6 motorway to Bodø,you can experience The Golden Road detour and explore the idyllic Inderøy peninsula by bike or by car!
Inderøy in Trøndelag
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Photo:
Steinar Johansen
Inderøy in Trøndelag
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Photo:
Steinar Johansen
Here are some of the highlights!
Get ready to enjoy world class food and aquavit, arts and crafts, beautiful nature, and true countryside luxury.
The Golden Road, Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway / Tom Gustavsen / trondelag.com / Marius Rua
The Golden Road, Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway / Tom Gustavsen / trondelag.com / Marius Rua
This is the view from "one of the most incredible hotels in the world," according to Fodor's Travel.
Øyna kulturlandskapshotell at Inderøy
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Photo:
Lena Johnsen
Øyna kulturlandskapshotell at Inderøy
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Photo:
Lena Johnsen
If you arrive by plane at Trondheim Airport Værnes, board the northbound Trønderbanen branch line at Værnes Station.
After about 1 hour and 15 minutes, you'll arrive at Røra Station, the starting point for the journey.
Travelling by car? Take the E6 motorway to Inderøy, and you'll see a sign for an exit marked "Den gyldne omvei".
Røra Station in Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Røra Station in Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Bring your own bike or rent one. Visit Innherred rents out both electric and regular bikes, and can arrange to meet youright at the train station.
You can even get your luggage transported to your accommodation if desired – smooth and easy!
Røra Station in Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Røra Station in Inderøy, Trøndelag
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Cycling among soft rolling hills in the countryside is fantastic.
The pedalling feels easy with an electric bike, and it's not far between the highlights. You can get around most places on the peninsula in an hour, and there are many different routes and roads to take.
The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Being on The Golden Road, you find yourself in one of Norway's leading regions forlocally produced food.
You can sample delicious food at numerous farm shops and eateries along the way.
At God Mat Lokalt, at the southernmost end of The Golden Road, just off the E6 in Røra, you will find fruit and vegetables, meat, bread, milk, cheese, honey and other goods from over 70 local food and drink producers.
God Mat Lokalt at Røra in Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
God Mat Lokalt at Røra in Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Experience the wonderful places where the food is made.
Be on the lookout for an old yellow house!
Gulburet, "the yellow cage", has its own bakery, farm shop, café and even a microbrewery.
Gulburet, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Gulburet, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Say hello to the lovely owner, Liv Elin!
Did I mention that the people of Trøndelag are renowned for being extra trivelige= friendly and welcoming?
Gulburet, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Gulburet, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Eat, drink and enjoy each other's company out in their lush yard– or when grey weather sets in, you can move indoors to their intimate loft. It's like being in a museum!
Gulburet, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Visit Norway
Gulburet, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Visit Norway
The route winds between Trønderske farms and historical attractions, and passes, among other things, the beautiful granite Sakshaug old church from the early Middle Ages.
You never know what's waiting around the corner ...
Sakshaug old church, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Sakshaug old church, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
A flock of red deer are grazing outside the Gjørv Farm.
Here in Trøndelag, you will see that deer is a delicacy often served in restaurants.
Gjørv Farm, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Gjørv Farm, The Golden Road, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Sightseeing can make you hungry!
Trøndelag locals like to get together to enjoy the festive dish, sodd– a traditional meatball soup. Served with boiled potatoes and carrots, and traditional skjenning, a sweet flatbread.
Inderøysodd from the butcher shop at Inderøy Slakteri is one of the most famous types of sodd, and is a Geographically Protected Designation.
Sodd from Inderøy Slakteri at Inderøya in Trøndelag
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Photo:
Lena Johnsen
Sodd from Inderøy Slakteri at Inderøya in Trøndelag
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Photo:
Lena Johnsen
Take a break from your bike and explore Straumen, Inderøy's largest village.
The village is named after the tidal current you can see here, which is said to be Norway's second strongest, beaten only by the Saltstraumen outside Bodø.
Straumen, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Straumen, Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Mmm! One of the highlights in Straumen is definitely Marens Bakery.
Treat yourself to heavenly lunch dishes and cakes, together with organic coffee. They also have some very, very good gluten free baked goods from their separate gluten free kitchen!
Another great place to eat is at the café Kjerringa me' Straumen. Here, you can buy both the cup and the furniture after finishing your coffee.
Marens Bakeri along The Golden Road in Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Marens Bakeri along The Golden Road in Inderøy
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Stroll through Muustrøparken Sculpture Park, home to several sculptures by Nils Aas, one of Norway’s foremost sculptors, who was born and raised here in Straumen. A short walk away, you'll find the Nils Aas Kunstverksted, a workshop and gallery space where you can see a unique collection of art.
Muustrøparken, The Golden Road
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Muustrøparken, The Golden Road
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Photo:
Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visit Norway
Patience, tradition, and pure ingredients.
If you have a car, or want a slightly longer cycle trip, visit Gangstad Gårdsysteri, a dairy where they make some of the world's best cheeses!