Drive it Yourself: The Coastal Road Day 2 – Namsos to Brønnøysund
This is part two of Norway’s coastal road.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 3,300 / 64.1 degrees north
Rørvik, Norway
Located on the central coast of Norway, Rørvik is a historic communications centre for all shipping traffic.
Fun Facts About Rørvik
Latitude: 64.1 degrees north
Population: 3,300
Nærøysund Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Rørvik
Kystmuseet Norveg
This museum is about coastal culture and ship protection in Rørvik. The museum is critically acclaimed both for its design but also its exhibition.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Rørvik
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
No self-guided walks available for Rørvik
Rørvik on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Rørvik
Uniquely Rørvik
Here are some things that you must do and try in Rørvik
History of Rørvik
Fishing has been an important source of income here for hundreds of years. When steamships began coming at the beginning of the 19th century, Rørvik transformed into a natural port for those crossing the open stretch of sea called Folda. There was great need for weather forecasting, fish sightings and communication, so a telegraph station was established here.
Rørvik Today
Today Telenor, Norway’s major phone provider, has a customer service centre here. Rørvik is still a significant fishing port. Many jobs at Rørvik are also linked to knowledge-intensive business services, such as legal and accounting services, banking and insurance, media, IT and software development. Rørvik has a number of schools as well as InnovArena, a joint office and laboratory centre for teaching, research and development with a focus on aquaculture, fisheries and the maritime industry.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly:Rørvik has an airport with daily flights to Namsos, Trondheim and Oslo.
Drive: Rørvik is connected to the mainland via the Nærøysund Bridge.
Train: No train access.
Ferry:Rørvik is a port-of-call for the coastal ferry.
Getting Around
You’ll need a car to get around to all the major sites.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
Camping
Cabins & B&Bs
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
Nærøysund Rorbuer is located just out of Rørvik but is the main choice for accommodation in town. You can rent a cabin by the water!
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