Abelvær village by the fjord
Nærøysund · Namdal · Trøndelag

Abelvær

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A belvær is a traditional trading post located at the mouth of Foldafjorden in Trøndelag. The cozy village is perfect for boating, kayaking, diving, and other fun activities on the fjord.

Village Snapshot
Residents 100
Landscape Fjord & Islands
Region Namdal
Municipality Nærøysund
County Trøndelag
Known for Kayaking & boating
White house with picket fence in Abelvær

Photo by Kristin O Karlsen on Unsplash

A Trading Post by the Fjord

Abelvær is located in the heart of Norway, at the crossroads of the Nordic countries. The small village is often referred to as the “southern village” of Trøndelag.

Since the early 1800s, Abelvær has welcomed guests from near and far. Today, just over 100 people live in the village, and trade is still a significant part of their livelihood. The village boasts shops and several businesses have been established in Abelvær. The entrepreneurial spirit is very much alive.

There is also the beautiful Abelvær Manor, with long traditions. They offer accommodation through the rental of rooms and apartments, catering by appointment, meetings, and gatherings for small groups. They organize sea rafting, boat trips, and diving in collaboration with others, and also rent out kayaks.

Abelvær Manor

Abelvær Manor. Photo: McGoose, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Linked to the Mainland

The island is approximately one and a half kilometers long and has a connection to the mainland. Buses run to the mainland, and there is a fast boat to the cities of Rørvik and Namsos. The little village is simply pretty!

Lamp on a brick pillar in Abelvær

Photo by Kristin O Karlsen on Unsplash

Abelvær welcomes both you and your kayak!

Village Services

What’s Here

Services, activities, and amenities available in Abelvær and within a short drive.

Public Services

In the village
  • Bus
  • Kindergarten

Private Services

In the village
  • Fitness center
  • Hotel/guesthouse
  • Pub

Leisure

In the village
  • Sea fishing
  • Small boat harbour

Within 45 min

Regional access
  • Church
  • Dentist
  • Doctor's office
  • High school
  • Junior high school
  • Library
  • Primary school
  • Swimming pool
  • Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)
  • Electric car charging
  • Gas station
  • Grocery store
  • Movie theater
  • Pharmacy
  • Shopping center
  • Choir
  • Game hunting
  • Handball
  • Lake/river fishing
  • Shooting range
  • Soccer club
Location

Where is Abelvær?

Abelvær sits at the mouth of Foldafjorden in Trøndelag, connected to the mainland by road. Fast boats run to Rørvik and Namsos.

Abelvær

Municipality Nærøysund
Region Namdal
County Trøndelag
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Sources & Credits

Photography

Main photo and village photography by Kristin O Karlsen (Unsplash). Abelvær Manor photo by McGoose (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons).

Text

Text by Marion Solheim, journalist and co-founder of Freysta.