Photo: Jørgen Hjelmsøy
THE COASTAL TOWN RØRVIK AND VIKNA ARCHIPELAGO
The coastal town of Rørvik is beautifully located along the shipping lane and serves as the administrative centre of Vikna municipality. Here, you can visit the Norveg Coastal Culture Centre and learn more about the culture and history of this coastline throughout 10,000 years.
The vast archipelago starts here and stretches further north along the coast. The authentic fishing village of Sør-Gjæslingan lies off the coast and was early in the last century the largest fishing village south of Lofoten.
A visit to the Norveg Coastal Culture Centre in Rørvik makes for an exciting way to become familiar with the coast and its culture and history. The unique building was built in 2004 and it was designed by the architecture firm of Gudmundur Jonsson.
As you drive over the Nærøysund bridge, the landscape unfolds before you and you are greeted by the coastal town of Rørvik. Further to the West lies an archipelago consisting of thousands of islands. Take a trip by car or bicycle out toward Ytre Vikna and experience the quaint places and coastal landscape.
Do like many locals and go for a walk down on the pier in Rørvik in the evening. That's when both the north- and southbound Coastal Express or "Hurtigruten" make a stop there. You are welcome to go on board if you want to take a closer look at the ships.
Photos from Nærøysund
Biketrips from Rørvik
Rørvik is a fantastic starting point for island hopping by bike on the Namdal coast whether you come by plane or by the coastal steamer/express boat. From Rørvik you reach spectacular bike destinations like Leka, Abelvær and Skrøyvdalen.
Island hopping by bike in Mid – Norway
Island hopping by bike in Mid – Norway Experience Norway’s most exciting and spectacular island – Leka, beautiful Abelvær, and the protected fishing village of Sør-Gjæslingan. In this suggested tour, which can be done in 4-6 days, you go from highlight to highlight along the Namdal Coast. Details -> Tour description The combination of express … Read more
The cycle ride from Rørvik to Abelvær, and then with the Express boat back to Rørvik again, has to be one of the most beautiful cycling tours on the Namdal coast. It is only 37 kilometers and ends on beautiful Abelvær.
Attractions in Nærøysund
Get to know the Norwegian coastal culture and industry through exhibitions and historic walks in the museum Norveg, the old trading place Berggården and other buildings in Rørvik.
Rent a fisherman's cabin in the historic fishing village Sør-Gjæslingan, or take a day trip via Namsos or Rørvik.
64⁰Nord restaurant is locatede in Rørvik city center and is a cozy café with lunch / light meals during the day and a restaurant in the evening. Homemade food and menus by season.
Accommodation in Nærøysund
Kleiva Camping is a campsite that is located amid scenic and childfriendly surroundings in Nærøysund municipality, 10 minutes by car from Rørvik.
Kysthotellet Rørvik is located right in Rørvik center in Vikna municipality and has 73 rooms divided into single / double / family rooms. The archipelago around Vikna / Rørvik has 6,000 islands with old coastal culture!
Located in Kolvereid town centre, and able to offer accommodation in high standard cottages with 1 – 3 bedrooms. They also have a basic cottage for people seeking inexpensive accommodation. Rental spaces for caravans and motor homes.
Foldereid guesthouse is located about an hour's drive east of Rørvik and two hours south of Brønnøysund, and offers accommodation in single / double / familyrooms. The guesthouse also has a unique restaurant where most foods are processed on site.
Nice, completely renovated hotel in the heart of Kolvereid city centre, just 20 km from Rørvik city centre. There is Wi-Fi and TV in all rooms. Restaurant, bar, 26 rooms, and premises for meetings & events.
