Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands
Nærøya: The island of the Gods
Excursion
Price from €239
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 for you as you step off the ship. Dressed in a Viking costume, they will take you to the Coastal Museum of Norveg, from where it’s a 15-minute boat ride to Nærøya island.
Named after Njord, the Norse god of the sea, Nærøya was a place of power long before Christianity reached Norway. From the 12th to the 17th century, it served as the religious, political and administrative heart of Ytre Namdal – and Nærøykirka, its medieval church, stood at the centre of it all.
On this tour, you’ll be an authentic pioneer, visiting a privately own island where a family farms the land in the company of their sheep and dogs, by the shadows of a medieval church with its stories and ghosts of past times. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the church itself, discovering traces of those who once built it, as well as making the short walk to the baptismal fountain – another site of importance on the island, full of magic and myths from ancient times.
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 3km roundtrip walk from the boat to the church.
Wheelchair accessible: No.