Drive it Yourself: The Coastal Road Day 2 – Namsos to Brønnøysund
This is part two of Norway’s coastal road.
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Population 4,995 / 65.2 degrees north
Brønnøysund, Norway
Located in the geographic centre of Norway, Brønnøysund is the beginning of the Coastal Road – one of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads. It’s a sleep little town on an archipelago, but the surrounding nature is beautiful. The famous mountain Torghatten is also located here.
Fun Facts About Brønnøysund
Latitude: 60.5 degrees north
Population: 1,766
Hottest Month: July
Coldest Month: January
Wettest Month: November
Windiest Month: January
Annual Precipitation: 588.3mm
Brønnøy Municipality
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Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Brønnøysund.
Vangen Church
The church was built in 1202 in the early Gothic style and is influenced by English architecture. A document from 1714 says that English merchants used to stay in Aurland during long periods to buy different articles and they probably took part in building the church. In 1725, the Danish-Norwegian government was experiencing financial problems and the church was sold into private hands. It was private property until the late 19th century.
Aabelheim Garden
In the centre of Aurland there’s an old house called Aabelheim. It’s named after the minister who lived there in the 1830s. The garden surrounding the house is lovely, but if you want to see it you have to visit Vangsgaarden Gastropub as they own the buildings.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
Torghatten
Torghatten is a unique mountain with a hole going through it. The walk isn’t too tricky and only takes around 20 minutes to reach the hole.
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Brønnøysund.
Norway's Coastal Tourist Road (Fv17)
The Coastal Road is the longest of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads, and covers the length from Trondheim to Bodø.
Self-Guided Walks
We currently do not have any self-guided walks available in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund on YouTube
Watch our YouTube videos featuring Brønnøysund
Brønnøysund to Sandnessjøen
Follow us past the famous Seven Sisters mountain range.
Uniquely Brønnøysund
Here are some things that you must try in Brønnøysund
Hildurs Urterarium
Located just outside the town centre, this farm has around 400 types of herb, 100 varieties of rose, and 1000 species of cactus. The old farm buildings have a gallery and shop. There’s a place to have lunch, too.
History of Brønnøysund
Brønnøysund has been inhabited for a long time, but was only established as a town in the early 20th century. The first mention of the place is from the early 14th century.
The area around the mountain, Torghatten, has been inhabited since the Viking Age and was considered an important chieftain seat.
Brønnøysund Today
The largest employer in Brønnøysund is the Brønnøysund Register, a department of the government used to register businesses. There’s also a large seafood company and the largest limestone mine in Northern Europe.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: Widerøe operates flights out of Brønnøysund airport, linking the town to Trondheim, Oslo and Bergen.
Drive: Brønnøysund is located on the Fv17, otherwise known as Norway’s coastal road.
Train: No train access.
Ferry: The coastal ferry calls at Brønnøysund.
Getting Around
Brønnøysund is walkable.
Shops
Places to Eat
There are some good options in Brønnøysund, but variety is fairly limited.
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
The restaurant at Hildurs Urterarium is called Restaurant Sagastua and is one of the top picks in Central Norway.
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Camping
Torghatten Camping is located close to the Torghatten mountain.
Lodges
Chains & Mid-Range
Thon Hotel Brønnøysund is a great option for the centre of the town.
High End & Unique Properties
Norsk Havbruksenter is half fish farm and half cabins for rent. The location is gorgeous, but you will need a car to reach there. This is where I stayed and I loved it!
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Sunrise: 9:56am
Sunset: 2:44pm
Average Temperature: 1C (34F)
February
Sunrise: 8:14am
Sunset: 4:37pm
Average Temperature: 0.4C (32.7F)
March
Sunrise: 6:31am
Sunset: 6:10pm
Average Temperature: 1.4C (34.5F)
April
Sunrise: 5:35am
Sunset: 8:49pm
Average Temperature: 4.7C (40.5F)
May
Sunrise: 3:41am
Sunset: 10:36pm
Average Temperature: 8.1C (46.6F)
June
Sunrise: 1:56am
Sunset: 12:26am
Average Temperature: 11.2C (52F)
July
Sunrise: 2:58am
Sunset: 11:33pm
Average Temperature: 14.3C (57.7F)
August
Sunrise: 4:51am
Sunset: 9:37pm
Average Temperature: 14C (57F)
September
Sunrise: 6:30am
Sunset: 7:40pm
Average Temperature: 11.1C (52F)
October
Sunrise: 8:04am
Sunset: 5:48pm
Average Temperature: 6.8C (44.2F)
November
Sunrise: 8:51am
Sunset: 2:59pm
Average Temperature: -4C (39F)
December
Sunrise: 10:24am
Sunset: 1:47pm
Average Temperature: 1.9C (35.4F)
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