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SteinkjerHiking route: the geographical midpoint of Norway
Take a Trip to Norway’s Geographical midpoint. Here, you can enjoy the tranquillity of nature and recharge both body and mind. The trail is slightly uphill, but the terrain is easy to walk through. This is an ideal day trip for those looking for a refreshing outdoor adventure. Day Trip to Norway’s Geographical Centre Park your car at the Lustadvatnet car park, located 40 km from Steinkjer town centre. This is the starting point for reaching Norway’s geographical centre and the Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella National Park. The trail to Norway’s geographical centre is well-marked and consists of wooden railway sleepers. The round trip distance is 20 km, which takes approximately five hours to complete. Along the way, you can take in the stunning views of Skjækerfjella, located within the national park. Upon reaching Norway’s geographical midpoint, we recommend a meal break at the rustic shelter / lean to, where there is a designated fire pit. After a well-deserved rest, the journey continues back to the car park. This trip is also an excellent starting point for multi-day hikes, with several overnight options available near the midpoint. Cabin Rentals Near the Centre Steinkjer Kommuneskoger and Snåsa Fjellstyre offer rental cabins near Norway’s geographical midpoint, which you can easily book through inatur.n. Lustadstua Skjækerhytta Lågvassbua Skækerosstua Experiences nearby If you’re looking for a great meal and an overnight stay, Mokk Farm is located just 3 km from the car park. Upon arrival at Mokk Farm, you’ll have time to shower and relax before dinner. It is also possible to hire a guide to accompany you on the hike. If you’d like to add some extra activities before or after your trip to Norway’s geographical midpoint, Mokk Farm offers guided cave tours, visits to old copper mines, and canoe trips. Norway’s Geographical Centre Declared by the Norwegian Mapping Authority as Norway’s geographical centre of mass, the point is located in Steinkjer Municipality. To calculate the centre, the total area of mainland Norway, including islands but excluding Svalbard and Jan Mayen, is taken into account. This method can be visualised by cutting out a map of Norway along the national borders and coastline, imagining the islands connected by weightless bridges, and balancing the map on the point of a compass. See more about the hike at Ut.no where you also find a zoomable map. Enjoy your trip!
SteinkjerBølareinen rock carvings
Bølareinen (a reindeer) is one of the most famous rock carvings in Norway. It is part of a larger carving, where in addition to Bølareinen, you will see a bear, a seabird and a skier. The Bølarein looms on an almost vertical cliff, where it has been guarding its surroundings for approx. 6000 years. And the reindeer is not alone in this landscape. There are carvings of bears, elk and birds - all naturalistic hunted animals in full size. These are typical motives among our oldest carvings. Quite unusual is the around 150 cm tall human figure with a stick in his hand and skis or snowshoes on his feet. The rock surface with this figure came out of the sea around 6,000 years ago, and the Bøla Man could in theory be as old. At the time, Snåsavatnet was part of the Trondheim Fjord. The sea level went just below where the carvings are located 35-40 m above present sea level. The rich hunting opportunities in the area must have seemed attractive to people of that time. Pitfalls for elks and discovery of charcoal and flint shows that they stayed in the area over time. Although the rock surfaces have weathered the stress of water, wind and rain for thousands of years, it is still possible to see traces of activity from people who lived during the Stone Age at Bøla. Hiking in the Bøla area is a great opportunity to get close to a time that is infinitely distant from ours. Directions The rock carvings are located on the southeast side of Snåsavatnet by Route 763, approx . 30 km southwest of Steinkjer. Good parking facilities and access to the field from a prepared path, also for wheelchair users. Walking distance from the main road, approx. 300 meters. Bøla Cafe Bøla Cafe is open during the summer season.
InderøyInderøy Mosteri
Pure apple juice from one of the world’s northernmost orchards Along the Golden Road in beautiful Inderøy, Maren and Yngve run a small flavour-filled adventure. In close harmony with nature, good friends, and a generous helping of Trøndelag passion, they craft apple juice, cider, and fruit drinks of the highest quality – served with knowledge, warmth, and pride. The World’s Northernmost Commercial Orchard The unique climate in Trøndelag – with long, bright summer nights and a short, intense growing season – gives the apples an extra crispness, acidity, and sweetness. The fruit is harvested from their orchard at the Oppstu’n farm, just below Øyna Kulturlandskapshotell and Husfrua Gårdshotell. Everything is processed on-site in their own facilities – with great respect for the raw ingredients and a keen focus on flavour. Local Ingredients, Natural Taste In addition to their own apples, they also process fruit, berries, and herbs from the region, and press garden apples for locals from the Innherred and Fosen peninsula. Farm Shop Their farm shop is open year-round and features Inderøy Mosteri’s own products – as well as carefully selected goods from local partners that perfectly complement their drinks. It’s the ideal place to find something special, whether for everyday enjoyment or festive occasions. Tastings and Experiences The Mosteri offers tastings – both with and without alcohol – for those eager to learn more about flavour, production, and craftsmanship. In season, you can also join flower walks and guided tours of the facilities. It’s a sensory journey for both your palate and your curiosity. World-Class Expertise Maren and Yngve are among the very first in Norway to become certified pommeliers – experts in apples, apple juice, and cider. They completed Norway’s first pommelier training at Fagskulen Vestland in Hardanger, which is also the world’s most comprehensive course of its kind. With this unique expertise, they elevate the drinking experience to new heights – creating true artisanal beverages that leave a lasting impression. Award-Winning Quality Inderøy Mosteri has received several prestigious awards: 2022: “Zari” named Product of the Year (Open Class) at Trøndersk Food Festival 2023: “Elstar” crowned Norway’s Best Apple Juice and winner of the drinks category at Trøndersk Food Festival 2024: Norway’s Best Drinks 2024: 3 silver medals and 1 bronze 2025: 3 special awards and 2 podium placements at Norway’s Best Drinks: Gold Standard and Bronze for Elstar, Gold Standard and Silver for Elstar Welcome!
SteinkjerSteinkjer Cultural Centre
Steinkjer Cultural Center is a cultural hub that brings together people of all generations in the heart of Steinkjer. Here, you can experience exciting performances, innovative cultural communication in the multimedia room called “Steinkaret,” a state-of-the-art cinema, and the art spaces Jakob and Telegrafen. Additionally, the Egge Museum’s exhibition room, HEIM, is also part of this vibrant centre. Steinkjer library The library spans three floors: First floor: The children and youth section features gaming zones, seating areas, and its own amphitheater with a diverse program. Second floor: This floor offers spaces for deeper study, including meeting rooms, study areas, and several work and seating zones. It’s also home to the People’s Workshop, a creative meeting place with free access to sewing machines, 3D printers, and more. Third floor: Known as Utsikten, the library’s mezzanine provides study spots and the opportunity for smaller events. Steinkjer Cinema The cinema boasts four halls and three unique hall concepts! With cutting-edge technology, Steinkjer Cinema delivers the ultimate movie experience. Whether you’re watching the latest films or enjoying classics, bring your friends along for the best cinematic adventure!. Jacob gallery Kunstrom Jakob is a visual arts exhibition space located within the new Steinkjer Cultural Center. Through rotating exhibitions, it sheds light on the legacy of artist Jakob Weidemann while serving as a vibrant platform for national and local contemporary art. Operated by Nils Aas Kunstverksted, a part of Museene Arven, in collaboration with Steinkjer Municipality12. Telegrafen gallery: Telegrafen is a gallery featuring changing exhibitions of modern contemporary art by both local artists and others. Visitors can explore traveling exhibitions and original displays encompassing various art forms such as photography, painting, sculpture, video art, graphics, textiles, and drawing. The gallery hosts approximately 8-10 exhibitions annually. Beyond exhibitions, Telegrafen also serves as a venue for other events, including book discussions, lectures, and smaller concerts. HEIM - archaeological artefacts HEIM is a collaborative project involving NTNU Vitenskapsmuseet, Steinkjer Municipality, and Museene Arven at Egge Museum. The Steinkjer and Innherred regions boast rich archaeological discoveries, yet today, one must venture beyond the region to experience them. With HEIM, a unique platform for archaeological material is established within Steinkjer Cultural Center. In this new cultural hub, ancient findings finally return home to meet today’s residents and visitors. Steinkaret - Concert and experience room Steinkaret is Norway’s first immersive experience room of its kind. Here, you can participate in four unique events at scheduled times: “Jakob and Neikob-land” by Kari Stai and ablemagic. “BYEN” (The City) by Magne Rygh and ablemagic. “Bloddråpetrall” (Blood Drop Song) by Pekka Stokke, inspired by Jakob Weidemann. “Hilmar i Steinkaret” (Hilmar in Steinkaret) by ablemagic, along with the Hilmar Festival. Petite Famille: Bakery and Café Located in the foyer on the main floor, the house’s café and bakery offer delectable lunch dishes, cakes, and the option to take home bakery goods from the shelves. For updated opening hours, please visit our website. You’ll find Steinkjer Cultural Center in the cultural quarter at the heart of Steinkjer, adjacent to Steinkjer Church and Samfunnshuset.
SnåsaThe Summer Mountain Farm Village of Snåsa
Snåsa's mountain farms invite you to unforgettable experiences in Snåsa's picturesque mountain landscapes! Every summer, between 10 and 15 farms open their doors, offering you the chance to immerse yourself in the unique charm of traditional mountain farm life. The first farms open in early June, while the last remain open until the end of August. Here, cows graze on pure, fresh, and herb-rich mountain grass, which lends a distinctive quality to the milk and traditional farm products. Throughout the summer, you can experience this special way of life and savour authentic, handcrafted farm products. At the farms, you can interact with various animals, enjoy locally sourced, wholesome food, and learn captivating cultural history. Many visitors also find a rare sense of tranquility on the farm meadows and in the mountains—a peace that's hard to encounter elsewhere. The farms are scattered across the municipality, from the forests to the mountains. Some are accessible by car, while others require a short walk, making them suitable for all ages. Mountain farming - a vital part of agriculture In addition to being an attraction for visitors, mountain farming has deep roots in Snåsa's agricultural history. In the 18th and 19th centuries, over 300 farms operated in the area during the summer months. However, as agriculture evolved, mountain farming nearly ceased by 1960. Nevertheless, remnants of old farm meadows and buildings remain as cultural landmarks in the landscape, sparking renewed interest in the mountain farming lifestyle. UNESCO's cultural heritage list This rich tradition received a significant boost when the mountain farming culture of Norway and Sweden was inscribed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2024. This represents global recognition of mountain farming's role in preserving both cultural and ecological heritage. With roots stretching back centuries, mountain farming has been an indispensable part of life in Norway's and Sweden's forest and mountain regions. It has not only sustained food production and sustainability but also fostered a cultural community, particularly for the women who managed and preserved these traditions. From milk production on mountain pastures to the conservation of diverse ecosystems, mountain farming has been a cornerstone in shaping regional identity and ecological balance. Through a six-year collaboration between Norsk Seterkultur and Förbundet Svensk Fäbodkultur och utmarksbruk, the diversity of mountain farming has been highlighted. Over 100 organisations from both countries supported the nomination, motivated by reasons ranging from food security and animal welfare to women's culture and outdoor experiences. This UNESCO recognition is not only a significant achievement for farmers but also for society and the global community. As Siv Beate Eggen from Eggjasetra stated, "This is just the beginning!" Now, it's up to all of us to support and safeguard this invaluable piece of our shared cultural heritage for future generations. Cheers to the mountain farming culture!
SnåsaSaemien Sijte - South Sami Museum and Cultural Centre
Saemien Sijte is a South Sámi Museum and Cultural Center in Snåsa in the heart of the southern Sami area. You do not have to travel any further than Mid Norway to experience Sámi culture. Saemien Sijte is a year‑round museum where you can learn more about Southern Sámi culture and history – past and present. Our guides are happy to offer guided tours of the exhibitions and the Sámi courtyard. Sit in "gamma" (old traditional Sami hut) in the yard, practice your lasso skills and immerse yourself in the Sami feeling. Oral storytelling is an important part of Sámi culture, and a guided tour of the museum is therefore highly recommended. Both permanent and temporary exhibitions are on display throughout the year. Main Exhibition Gïejide goerebe – We Follow the Traces About the exhibition: Most of what has been written about the Southern Sámi throughout history has been told by others. Now we tell our own story. The exhibition takes you back to the time when the ice melted 14,000 years ago, and follows the traces up to the present day. Through archaeological finds and historical sources, as well as objects, stories, language and joik, you encounter a living culture – told from a Southern Sámi perspective, in a Southern Sámi voice. Museum Café In the museum café you can experience Sámi food traditions in a new and modern form and flavour. Respect for nature and the way the seasons shape access to ingredients are central elements of Sámi culture. Museum shop In the museum shop you can purchase duedtie (traditional Sámi handicrafts), Sámi literature, music, gifts and much more. Saemien Sijte also has an online shop – visit it here. <>Saemien Sijte also has an online shop – visit it here. We welcome visitors all year round. Advance booking is recommended for groups and school classes. Guided tours are tailored to group size, age, special needs, and individual wishes. Saemien Sijte is open all year, with extended opening hours in the Summer season (June - August). Tickets and prices: Adults: 100,- | OAP/ students: 80,- Children under 15 years: Free Groups are kindly asked to pre-book. Tickets and prices Summer season (June - August) Adults: 140,- | OAP/ students: 110,- Children under 15 years: Free A guided tour is included in the entrance ticket in the summer season. There are set times for the guided tours. Do you want a guided tour or a tailor made arrangement? Omvisning i 45 minutter med tilpasset tema for opptil 20 pers. pr gruppe. Price: 650,- + entrance ticket Please contact us for more information.
LevangerLevanger Photo Museum
Levanger Photo Museum has a collection of about 600 000 negatives, mainly from professional photographers in Nord-Tröndelag, covering a time span of more than 150 years. PHOTO COLLECTIONS Renbjør, Wiseth, Ingulfsvand, Bjerkan, Larsson, Knoph Berents, Fjellanger/Widerøe, Larsson and more. Of particular interest is the Renbjør collection, which contains some of Norway’s earliest photographic material in color. Harald Renbjör pioneered color photography in Norway, starting as early as 1907 with three color photography and Autochrome. He also explored practically every other way of photographing in color. In 1948 Harald and his son Per founded Norway’s first professional color film lab. Renbjør’s collection of three color images, in which you also find Norway’s oldest existing color print from 1907, is rated as one of the five most important collections of it’s kind in the world. The museum is the only institution in the world to have the complete work flow of the three-colour photography process, from negative to finished print. EXHIBITIONS Permanent exhibition: The Renbjør room - about the chemist Harald Renbjør - pioneer in colour photography. Summer and Autumn exbibition 2025: TBC OLDEST COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS IN NORWAY Levanger Fotomuseum has some of the oldest existing color photographs in the country. The Ingulfsvand collection documents the meeting between Norwegian and Sami culture in the Lierne area at the end of the 1800s, to name a few. PHOTO PRESERVATION The museum is the institution charged with photo conservation in North-Trøndelag, providing advice about photo preservation to both institutions and private individuals. The museum is consolodated under Museene Arven.
EkneFalstadsenteret - museum and war memorial
The Falstadsenteret in Levanger is a museum, war memorial and national human rights centre for the education and documentation of the history of imprisonment during the Second World War, humanitarian international law, and human rights. In addition to permanent and temproary exhibitions, there is a huge collection of photos from the from WW II and the initial period after the liberation. The Falstad Centre is located in buildings that once formed the SS Strafgefangenenlager Falstad. Today, you can learn about and reflect upon the harrowing history contained within Falstad, as well as learn more about human rights. At any time, you can visit various exhibitions, the library, and the centre's museum shop which offers books and other items. You will certainly not leave Falstad unaffected. This visit puts your own life and daily routine into perspective! DIGITAL "GUIDED" TOUR Not all the buildings from the historical prison camp still exist. Therefore, the Falstad Centre has created a digital reconstruction of the camp as it appeared in 1945. Using provided tablets, visitors can experience a unique perspective on history by wandering through the former camp landscape. The virtual tour features numerous eyewitness accounts and other historical materials from the war. This experience is available in Norwegian, English, Russian, and German. EXHIBITIONS "Face to face" ("Ansikt til ansikt") The permanent exhibition "face to face" in the main builing deals with the history of Falstad prison camp (SS Strafgefangenenlager Falstad) during World War II. The story, the fate of the prisoners, and the genocide are conveyed through photographs, texts, interviews, historical artefacts and video clips. It also provides a comprehensive representation of the rise of Nazism, the Holocaust and the Nazi camp system. Furthermore, the exhibition also shows how World War II impacted later periods through the establishment of the UN and the emergence of modern human rights. TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Several changing exhibitions are displayed annually on the ground floor – including borrowed and self-produced exhibitions, art exhibitions, and historical exhibitions, thematically linked to Falstad as a place and to the centre's field of expertise: the history of war prisoners, memory culture, and human rights. Summer Exhibitions 2024 (22 June - 11 August) "Løvnes Meets Hilt": This summer's art exhibition focuses on human dignity and solidarity, featuring portraits drawn by Odd Hilt during his captivity in 1941-42, combined with new works by the renowned artist Håvard Løvnes. "The Birch Tree": For over 100 years, the birch tree stood in the courtyard of Falstad as a silent witness to changing times. In autumn 2023, this symbolic tree had to be felled. This exhibition presents historical sources showing the birch tree from the 1920s to the present day. THE SCULPTURE RE-REMEMBERING Re-Rembering by artist Tore Reisch is displayed In the courtyard. Through this wooden sculpture, Reisch raises questions about whether traumatic events and personal experiences from captivity and deprivation of freedom can be transmitted to new generations. CARD INDEX An open card index contains three thousand cards with the names of prisoners who were held here at some point. These are copies of the actual documents found here (the originals are preserved by the National Archives). Each card includes information such as name, reason for arrest, duration of captivity, and what happened to them after they were sent from here – if they made it out of here alive. COMMANDANT'S RESIDENCE (KOMMANDANTBOLIGEN) The commandant's residence was built by prisoners for the German camp leadership in 1943. Today, the building is used as exhibition space and classrooms for school groups. Faces of Power (Maktens ansikter) In the basement of the commandant's residence, you will find the permanent exhibition "Faces of Power," which stimulates reflection and conversation about power and the perpetrators of war. Every summer, there is also an exhibition on the first floor of the commandant's residence. The exhibition and theme change from year to year. THE FALSTAD FOREST - WAR MEMORIAL 2 minutes by car from Falstadsenteret you arrive at the Falstad Forest with the memorial "Arkbusering" by Odd Hilt. Odd Hilt himself was a prisoner at Falstad and managed to escape to Sweden. The monument shows 3 prisoners with distinct facial features and distinct individual way of behavious up against the anonymous, unassuming war machine hidden behind helmets and rifles. Executions It is believed that over 200 people were executed here in the forest, but there is an uncertainty related to the number and identity. After the war, from the summer of 1945 to 1953, the Norwegian authorities have conducted several excavations here. They have given those who have been found a grave in ordinary cemeteries elsewhere in Norway or in honor cemeteries.
SteinkjerLykkeland - Indoor play area in Steinkjer
Lykkeland Play Centre - bowling - lekepark - lasertag Lykkeland is an indoor play centre and party venue of approx 800 m2, which is filled with physical challenges for children of all ages. No one is as happy as happy children. Children are extra satisfied and happy when they are allowed to move freely in an environment created for their age, and it is reassuring for parents that Lykkeland provide a safe and secure environment. Lykkeland has facilitated activities that increase body mastery-, improves motor skills and stimulates the brain - all during pleasurable playing with other children. Lykkeland gives parents and carers the opportunity to relax in our seating areas or enjoy one of our tasty snacks from our café. You will find, among others, these attractions/play equipment: Mega Slide - velodrome - Spinning Twizzler - Spinning Three - Mini Carousel - Gravity table - Hamster Roll – Worm tunnell - Air hockey. PRICES See our website for prices. Drop-in or you can pre-book here. Birthday Parties Welcome to an unforgettable birthday celebration at Lykkeland. They arrange everything for you! Birthday parties consists of complete packages with entrance to Lykkeland, birthday party and host, food, drinks, dessert and surprise for the birthday child. Lykkeland Steinkjer is Steinkjer's adventure centre for people of all ages In addition to the play centre, we offer bowling and lasertag games - 362 days a year! We also offer nice seating areas, good food and drinks, shuffleboard and various entertainment machines. Opening hours: Every day: 10 - 19 Bank holidays, Christmas period and New Years Eve: 12 - 19 Closed: Christmas Eve, New Years Day og 17. May WELCOME!!
InderøyNils Aas Art Workshop
NILS AAS ARTWORKSHOP A creative and vibrant environment! Nils Aas Art Workshop is located in the town centre of idyllic Straumen in Inderøy, just an hour north of Trondheim, and was founded in close cooperation with Nils Aas himself. A few steps away, you will also find the Muustrø Park with sculptures by Nils Aas. Experience Nils Aas (1933 - 2004), one of Norway's most significant sculpture artists. Nils Aas was a man of few words, but conveyed a very powerful message through his art. His art production range from the intimate to the monumental, from the figurative to the abstract, from paper to steel. Nils Aas was an artis of enormous scope and material control. Inside the art workshop, you will therefore encounter a very special collection of art, where Nils Aas himself has put together the exhibition in its peculiar way. Nils Aas emphasises proximity to material and process, and the exhibition stands almost as a textbook in sculpture. By the same token, the exhibition has strong narrative and biographical elements; where it extends from childhood memories reflected through sculpture, to the breakthrough as an artist represented by a miniature statue of King Haakon VII. A massive wood sculpture, titled "BAUTA" or "GIFT" stands in the middle of the room, as a natural centre of gravity in a varied and exciting showroom. CONTEMPORARY ART In addition to the permanent exhibition of Nils Aas, the gallery show cases exciting Norwegian -and international contemporary art. Nils Aas artworkshop houses five exhibitions a year. Program available on their website. THE WORKSHOP Nils Aas Kunstverksted aim to be a creative space. They have therefore a separate workshop deep within the premises, where visitors can work with different materials. If you have children, or you yourself want to try making a clay sculpture, this is a superb place to visit. There is great danger that you will be inspired by Nils Aas and other exhibitors! In addition, the workshop also offer activities for children and youths every other Sunday, and the workshop can be booked with an art leader for a course for adults or other groups. In the summer season and during other holidays, Nils Aas offer an open workshop where you can just turn up. GALLERY SHOP In the museum shop there is an exciting and varied assortment of products. They offer small sculptures by Nils Aas in terracotta, various Nils Aas products that are only available at the shop, art crafts, graphics, posters, postcards, art books, picture books and comics. Show rounds are held every Sunday during the summer season and by request. You can also experience lectures, concerts and courses on our premises. Please contact us for more information about our offerings. Welcome to Nils Aas Art Workshop! Tickets Adults NOK 70 Seniors NOK 55 Students NOK 50 Groups, min. 10 people NOK 50 Children free Members of the "friends group" free Members of art organisations free Member of the Golden Road. Se our website for opening hours.
