Discover Namdalseid

Explore Namdalseid through its natural landscapes, mountain destinations and nearby Namdalseid Church. The broader Namsos destination also offers cultural and leisure activities, giving you a distinct regional perspective.

Natural landscapes and elevations

Hemna Nature Reserve stretches from Hemnåa in the municipality of Namdalseid in the west to the Løgnin fjord arm in the municipality of Namsos in the east. It covers 12,886 decares and extends from sea level up to an elevation of 650 metres. It therefore spans elevations from sea level to the mountains and covers two municipalities.

Våttåheia is a 396-metre-high mountain in Namdalseid. Nearby is Øyensskavlen in Øyenskavlen Nature Reserve. Together, the mountain destination in Namdalseid and the nearby nature reserve offer a way to get your bearings in the landscape.

Namdalseid Church

Namdalseid Church is about 0.6 km southwest of the village of Namdalseid. Built in 1858, the wooden church has a long-plan layout and 290 seats. It has the Norwegian heritage status “listeført” (listed) for buildings dating from after 1850. Its year of construction therefore falls within the period covered by this status. Its year of construction, architectural form and seating capacity give the church a clearly defined architectural profile.

Jektheia: elevation and activities

The area around Jektheia is well suited to family outings and cross-country skiing in winter. Jektheia is nearby and stands 478 metres high. The ascent is popular with people who prefer randonnée skiing. To get your bearings by elevation, compare the two mountains mentioned: Jektheia is 82 metres higher than Våttåheia.

Namsos in the regional context

In the broader Namsos destination, the Namsen River flows into the fjord. Kunstmuseet NordTrøndelag is located in the Kulturhuset in Namsos and presents Norwegian contemporary art in a varied exhibition programme. The museum also offers an open workshop with activities for adults and children. The exhibition and workshop programme may change. During the summer season, the free Stolpejakten also takes place in Namsos from 1 June; it is an accessible way to combine navigation and exercise.

The Klompen Pavilion offers a viewpoint overlooking the city of Namsos. Bjørmunslumpen, usually called Klompen, is Namsos’s town mountain. Several paths lead from the centre to the summit; the walk usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Another activity listed is the 26 km Namsos–Namsos cycling loop via Vemundvik.

A fast boat operating year-round connects Namsos, Rørvik and Gutvik. Bicycles are carried, but cars are not. Check the latest departures before travelling. This helps distinguish Namdalseid’s local natural features and mountain destinations from the separate cultural, leisure and transport offerings in Namsos.

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