Namsenfjorden

Namsenfjorden is a roughly 35-kilometer fjord in Trøndelag county that flows between Namsos Municipality and Flatanger Municipality. Wooded banks line the sides, and the Namsen river flows into it, creating a varied waterway.

The fjord shaped the rise of Namsos, a town founded in 1845 that became a timber export center. Multiple sawmills built along the waterway turned this area into an important hub for timber processing and shipping.

The fjord connects several settlements whose residents continue traditional ways of life rooted in Norwegian coastal culture. These communities shape the character of the surrounding landscape and show how people have adapted to living by the water.

You can best access the fjord from the north, where it stretches southeast from Folda firth between the mainland and Otterøya island. The waterway reaches a maximum width of about 5 kilometers, making it easy to navigate and offering viewpoints from both shores.

A branch called Løgnin fjord splits off near Namsos and extends toward Sjøåsen village, where fishing for salmon takes place. This more sheltered arm offers anglers and visitors a quieter alternative to the main fjord.

Location: Flatanger

Location: Namsos Municipality

GPS coordinates: 64.54018,11.12091

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04