Namsos

Namsos is a nice small town in the middle of Norway. The campus is placed right by the center of the town.

Namsos is located in the innermost part of the Namsen fjord, seven miles north of Steinkjer.

The municipality has 15 000 inhabitants. The town has a thriving cultural environment and an array of hiking opportunities.

In Namsos, there is a rich musical environment within all genres. Namsos is frequently visited by artists and bands. The highlight of the year is the Namsos Festival, which is organised in June and features top mostly Norwegian artists.

The town also houses a cinema and two shopping centres.

Nature and outdoor activities

Nature has been generous with Namsos and the city has a little bit of everything.

You can follow one of the country's best salmon rivers, Namsen, to the deep forests and little towns, or take a walk to the mountain Klompen and enjoy the sunset.

Hus, bygg, biler og parkeringsplass. Oversiktsbilde tatt fra luften.
  • You can travel to Namsos by train, bus, and airplane.

    The airport is located five minutes from the centre and has regular departures both north and south. This makes travelling to and from the town quick and easy.

    You can reach almost anything else by walking or cycling, or you can hop on the city bus.