Namsos

Introducing Namsos

Namsos is considered the first port town of consequence on the northbound coastal route between Trondheim and Bodøl; it makes a pleasant overnight stop and has a couple of interesting diversions.

The tourist office (74 22 66 04; www.namsosinfo.no; Damskipskaia; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, noon-4pm Sun mid-Jun–mid-Aug; 9am-3.30pm rest-of-year) is at the quayside, co-located with the local bus and ferry company headquarters. It rents cycles (Nkr25/150 per hour/day) and also provides information about the Kystriksveien.

Cyberland Café (74 28 74 55; Kirkegata 11; 11am-10pm Mon-Sat, 1-10pm Sun) has several internet terminals (Nkr36 per hour).

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009