Namsos

Namsos is a town in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway.

Understand
At the start of World War 2 Namsos was Norway's Dunkirk. After a failed campaign against the invading German forces, Several thousand British and French troops were stranded on the shore in and around Namsos. Lord Mountbatten lead a small fleet that in a daring operation evacuated the exhausted troops from the devastated town.

Namsos has produced some great musicians. Among the best known is Åge Aleksandersen, often referred to as Norway's Bruce Springsteen. Rock singer Terje Tysland and the band D.D.E. have also achieved national fame in Norway.

By bus
TrønderBilene operates buses from Trondheim (kr 410, 3 hr 45 min). Departures from Trondheim: M–F 08:00 11:00 16:00 20:00, Sa 16:00, Su 14:00 20:00.

By car

 * Route E6 then 17 via Steinkjer (1 hr 15 min, 75 km) from Trondheim (3 hr, 200 km).
 * Route 80, E6 and eventually 17 via Mo i Rana (5 hr, 330 km) from Bodø (8 hr, 550 km).
 * Route 770 then 769 from Rørvik (2 hr, 90 km). The ferry Hofles - Lund is on the way (kr 113 for a car, 20 min). Very beautiful route between Lund and Namsos, highly recommended.
 * Route 770 then 17 via Kolvereid (2 hr 15 min, 140 km) from Rørvik (2 hr 30 min, 160 km).

By boat
Foldafjord is an express boat running daily from Rørvik (kr 220, 1 hr 30 min).