Namsos

At the start of World War 2 Namsos was Norway's Dunkirk. After a failed campaign against the invading German forces, Several thousand British and French troops were stranded on the shore in and around Namsos. Lord Mountbatten lead a small fleet that in a daring operation evacuated the exhausted troops from the devastated town.
Namsos has produced some great musicians. Among the best known is Åge Aleksandersen, often referred to as Norway's Bruce Springsteen. Rock singer Terje Tysland and the band D.D.E. have also achieved national fame in Norway.

By plane

Namsos Airport

Widerøe operates flights from Trondheim (M–F Su: twice a day, Sa: once, from kr 469, 30 min), Rørvik (M–F: three times a day, Sa: once, Su: twice, from kr 449, 15 min), Mosjøen (M–Sa: once a day, from kr 489, 35 min) and Bodø (M–Sa: once a day, from kr 559, 1 hr 30 min).

By bus

TrønderBilene operates buses from Trondheim (kr 410, 3 hr 45 min). Departures from Trondheim: M–F 08:00 11:00 16:00 20:00, Sa 16:00, Su 14:00 20:00.

By car

• Route E6 then 17 via Steinkjer (1 hr 15 min, 75 km) from Trondheim (3 hr, 200 km).
• Route 80, E6 and eventually 17 via Mo i Rana (5 hr, 330 km) from Bodø (8 hr, 550 km).
• Route 770 then 769 from Rørvik (2 hr, 90 km). The ferry Hofles - Lund is on the way (kr 113 for a car, 20 min). Very beautiful route between Lund and Namsos, highly recommended.
• Route 770 then 17 via Kolvereid (2 hr 15 min, 140 km) from Rørvik (2 hr 30 min, 160 km).

By boat

Foldafjord is an express boat running daily from Rørvik (kr 220, 1 hr 30 min).

• Rock City

  phone: +47 950 84 939
  address: Sverres Gate 37
  A center for rock and pop music, established by parliament. The building also houses the tourist office.

• Norsk Sagbruksmuseum

  phone: +47 74 27 13 00
  address: Linbergvegen 16, Spillum
  Tells the history about the Norwegian sawmill industry. This was, around the start of the 19th century, one of Norway’s largest industries with several hundred steam powered sawmills, one of which is the base for this museum. The mill is still occasionally used today to produce high quality replicas for restoration projects. Also at the museum is the M/B "Hauka", a 1934 ship used for towing logs to the mill in summer, and icebreaking in the winter.

• Namdalsmuseet

  phone: +47 74 27 40 72
  address: Kjærlighetsstien 1
  Cultural history of the area. Guided tours every hour.

• KlompenWalk to this 114 m (374 ft) high viewpoint overlooking the whole town. It's an easy 20 min walk from the church but you can also drive to the top.

• Kunstmuseet Nord-Trøndelag

  phone: +47 400 39 240
  address: Stasjonsgata 3

• Namsos Kirke

  address: Abel Meyers gate 10
  This large, rectangular, brick church, designed by architect Ola B. Aasness and seating about 622 people, was built in 1960 to replace the previous one, which was bombed and burned during World War II. It also has a free-standing bell tower, on the south side of the main building.

• Trolley rideCycle with a trolley the old abandoned railway for 13 km (8 mi) from Namsos Camping to Skage. Contact the camping for more information.

• Tinos Hotell

  phone: +47 74 21 80 00
  address: Verftsgata 5

• Rica Rock City Hotel

  phone: +47 74 22 40 00
  address: Sverres gate 35

• Børstad Hotel

  phone: +47 74 21 80 90
  address: Carl Gulbransons gate 19

• Namsos Camping

  phone: +47 74 27 53 44
  address: Flyplassveien 10

• Namsos library

  phone: +47 979 76 977
  address: Stasjonsgata 3
  Free usage of computers. Printing is also available for a small fee.