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Vikna
Rørvik’s new “highlight” – Norveg –
towers majestically over the harbour
area and represents coastal Norway’s
most spectacular architectural work
and museum. This is also where
the north- and southbound Coastal
Express ships meet up every evening.
Coastal Culture
Experience local history
firsthand and join a guided
excursion through the Coastal
Museum in Nord-Trøndelag
featuring Woxeng’s Collections
and numerous historical buildings
in Rørvik’s city center. At
the Norveg regional museum
and cultural center, 10,000
years of history are presented
through a fascinating exhibition.
The Norwegian Telecom
Museum imparts the history of
telecommunications in Norway.
Make the trip to the municipality’s
two protected fishing
villages; Sør-Gjæslingan and
Nordøyan.
4011 317 km 2 Rørvik
Fisheries, Aquacult., Commerce, Serv./Travel
ing. Regular boat service during
the summer season transports
guests out to the national-heritage
fishing village of Sør-Gjæslingan.
It is also possible to
charter boats.
Special Events
The annual cod spawning
season and ocean-going traffic
along the shipping lanes have
served to shape the history of
this municipality and form the
origins of two yearly events:
”The Cod Festival” in March
and ”Coastal Express Day” during
the transition between June
and July.
Norveg, Coastal Norway's most
spectacular landmark lies
"moored" at Rørvik. Become
familiar with Coastal Norway's
development in the course of
10,000 years through exciting
accounts; learn about living
coastal communities, as well as
the challenges of tomorrow!
The old shop Berggården
Join us on a historical walk among the
museum’s many structures. From building
to building until we end our tour at the old
Berggården Trading Post.
The fishing station
Sør-Gjæslingan
Stay in old fishermen's
shacks, in the home of
the station's owner, or
take a guided day tour.
”Island Hoping”
Norveg - national coast museum.
Vikna’s unique archipelago
Tourist Information - 7900 Rørvik
features 6,000 islands, and
Tel: 74 36 16 70 / 74 39 33 00
offers visitors various activities
Fax: 74 39 00 70
including ocean fishing, canoeing,
kayaking, rafting, diving,
Email: turistkontoret@norveg.info
www.namdalskysten.no
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www.vikna.kommune.no
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