Boasting a pristine coastline, plenty of rivers, and three national parks, Namdalen is a natural hub for outdoor activities.
The district of Namdalen is located in Trøndelag in the middle of Norway. The “capital” is Namsos, better known as the “cradle of Trøndelag rock music.” Here you can learn about the region’s music history and create your own tunes at Rock city.
Enjoy the ocean breeze in fishing villages like Sør-Gjæslingan, try kayaking or get your adrenaline pumping when you go rafting or bungee jumping. And you simply cannot visit Namdalen without trying your luck at fishing. The region is wildly known for its salmon rivers, and Namsen is by many anglers considered one of the best salmon rivers in Europe.
Along the coast, you can rent boats and fishing equipment and stay in charming fisherman’s shack. To get a taste of the rich coastal heritage, visit Nordveg, a centre for coastal culture and industry in Rørvik.
If you want to spend more time in the wilderness, the region offers no less than three national parks: Lierne, Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella, and Børgefjell. If you stop by Namsskogan family park, you can also observe animals like moose, bears, lynxes, and wolves – and try zip lining!
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Book nowNordliLierne National Park Visitor Centre
Lierne National Park visitor center is located between tree nationalparks, Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella National Park, Lierne National Park and Børgefjell National Park. The center is the visitor center for both Lierne and Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella Nationa Park. They work with environmental preservation, information about the national parks and also facilitate nature guides. At the visitorcenter you will find information where to go in the parks and what to do. There you will also find an exhibition about nature and wildlife called "Worth preserving".
Book nowRørvikSalmon Center Rørvik
Do you want to experience the fantastic Namdalen coastline with it’s stunning scenery, small islands and learn something new at the same time? SalMar's exhibition centre in Rørvik is housed in the Norveg Coastal Museum, one of the coast's most striking landmark buildings. Here you can immerse yourself in the Norwegian aquaculture industry through our interactive viewing center, which opened in a new look in 2023. With high-tech installations, competent communicators and viewing trips out to the edge of the cage, you will be able to explore and form your own image of the Norwegian aquaculture industry. In the summer, Salmon Center Rørvik, in collaboration with the Norwegian Coastal Museum Norveg, offers the package "A unique time travel in seafood history", which is an adventurous boat trip where you can experience the salmon up close. The trip goes from Norveg, via the fish farming locality Bondøya, to the protected fishing village of Sør-Gjæslingan. Upon arrival in Sør-Gjæslingan, you will hear the stories from the fishing village's heyday, and the trip will not be complete until you are served a warm salmon package in absolutely fantastic surroundings. These tours run from mid-june to mid-august with departures from Kystmuseet Norveg every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. It is also possible to join viewing trips outside of these departures. See Salmon Center Rørvik's website for more information: https://salmarcenter.no/
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Where to stay
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Food and drink
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Getting here and around
Plan your trip to Namdalen with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.
By plane
Namsos Airport has direct flights to and from Bodø, Mosjøen, Rørvik, and Trondheim.
Rørvik Airport has direct flights to and from Mo i Rana, Namsos, and Trondheim.
Trondheim Airport offers flight connections to Norway and much of Europe.
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By car
The main motorway through Norway, the E6, practically runs straight through Namdalen, which makes the region easy to reach by car.
The Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten from Steinkjer to Bodø runs through Namsos and Rørvik.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more on the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
By bus
You can travel by express bus to Namdalen from many destinations in Norway.
There are several local bus services within the Namdalen area as well.
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By boat
You can travel from Namsos on the M/S Namdalingen to places such as Rørvik and Leka.
The Norwegian Coastal Express Hurtigruten calls daily at Rørvik.
By train
Daily train services between Trondheim and Bodø serve many destinations in Namdalen, including Snåsa, Grong, Harran, Lassemoen, and Namsskogan.
Experience it for yourself!
From forests and salmon rivers to fishing villages and coastal culture – this is Namdalen.
