Nord-Trondelag

The lowlands around the Trondheim Fjord are among Norway's most fertile farmlands. The country surrounding Lake Snåsavatnet, the flat regions of Namdal and the island of Jöa, are all fertile agricultural areas. In general, the entire county is characterised by agriculture, beautiful landscapes and well-kept farms.

Fishing has always played a major role in the coastal municipalities of western Namdal. The Vikna area is the largest fishing community in the county, and each year many tourists visit the old, scenic fishing village of Sör-Gjæslingan in the Vikna archipelago.

In summer, North Trøndelag sees a considerable flow of tourists pass through on their way to the North Cape. But the county can also offer tourists many of its own attractions. Since the 1830s, salmon fishing in the Namsen river – The Queen of Rivers – has attracted anglers from both Norway and abroad.

North Trøndelag County has a varied natural landscape with abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoor life. The county's coast offers many fjords and islands with excellent possibilities for fishing and boat excursions.

The countryside and wilderness areas are also home to a large variety of animals, birds and plants. When walking through the forests, you will often encounter hares, foxes, deer and Norwegian moose. Large predators also roam these areas, but meeting a bear, a wolverine or a lynx is not a daily occurrence for hikers.

On the other hand it is quite common to spot reindeer, but these are domestic animals which the Sami people leave to graze in the mountains.