Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Hildurs Urterarium
GARDENS, RESTAURANT
(
www.urterariet.com
,
in Norwegian; Tilrem; adult/child Nkr40/free; 10am-5pm
mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
. Around 400 types of herb, 100 varieties of rose and 1000 species of
cactus flourish at Hilde's Herb Garden. At Tilrem, about 6km north of Brønnøysund, the
team also produce their own wine. There are some rustic old farm buildings, a small art
gallery and a shop carries locally grown products. The garden also makes a lovely stop for
lunch, where dishes are seasoned with locally grown herbs, of course.
Torghatten
PEAK
A significant local landmark rears up from Torget island, some 15km south of Brøn-
nøysund. The peak, pierced by a hole 160m long, 35m high and 20m wide, is accessed
from its base by a good 20-minute walking track. The best perspective of the gap is from
the southbound Hurtigruten coastal ferry as it rounds the island. For the lowdown on the
legend of Torghatten,
Click here
.
Tours
Thisone'sarealwinner.Thetouristofficesellsticketsforaspectacular
minicruise (adult/
child Nkr363/182)
ontheHurtigruten. Leaving at5pm,thecoastal ferrypassesTorghatten
on its way south to Rørvik in Trøndelag - allowing an hour to explore the town and visit
its splendid Norveg Centre for Coastal Culture and Industries before you hop aboard the
northbound ferry to reach Brønnøysund again at 1am.
Sleeping & Eating
The Brønnøysund tourist office can book private farm cabins and
rorbuer
(Nkr600 to
Nkr900) accommodating four to eight people.
Torghatten Camping
CAMPGROUND €
( 75 02 54 95;
www.visittorghatten.no
; tent/caravan site Nkr100/140, 4-6-bed cabin
with bathroom Nkr900, 6-bed apt from Nkr1000)
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