Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands
Nærøya: The island of the Gods
Excursion
Price from $281
Difficulty level
Moderate
Booking code
HRS-RVK2
Duration
3h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Enjoy a boat tour to this remote privately owned island
Embark on a guided visit of medieval Nærøykirka, once the heart of community life
Immerse yourself in the local history through thousands of years with the help of an expert guide
Get acquainted with some of the myths and legends of the island
Your guide will be waiting as you step off the ship. Dressed in traditional Viking attire, they’ll accompany you to the Norveg Coastal Museum, where you'll board a boat for the 15-minute journey to Nærøya Island.
Named after Njord, the Norse god of the sea, Nærøya was a place of power long before Christianity arrived in Norway. From the 12th through the 17th centuries, it served as the religious, political, and administrative center of Ytre Namdal, with the medieval Nærøykirka church at its heart.
On this unique excursion, you'll visit a privately owned island where a local family farms the land alongside their sheep and dogs, beneath the shadow of the historic church and its centuries of stories and legends.
You'll enjoy a guided tour of the church, uncovering traces of the people who built and worshipped there. You'll also take a short walk to the island’s baptismal spring, another site steeped in local folklore, mythology, and history.
Practical information
Language: English.
Included: Boat transfer, entry to church, plus mineral water, coffee, and a light snack.
Clothing: Wear comfortable waterproof shoes and clothes suitable for the weather on the day. In winter, it can be slippery in places, and it may be necessary to use spikes.
Walking information: It is a 1.86-mile (3-km) roundtrip walk from the boat to the church.
Wheelchair accessible: No.