Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The small coastal settlement of Brønnøysund is flanked on one side by an archipelago of
islets and on the other by rolling farm country.
Sights
Hildurs Urterarium
GARDENS
(
www.urterariet.com
;
Tilrem; adult/child Nkr50/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, about 6km north of Brønnøysund; the team also produces its own
wine. There are some rustic old farm buildings, a small art gallery and a shop that carries
locally grown products. The garden also makes a lovely stop for lunch.
Torghatten
MOUNTAIN
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.
Tours
This one's a real winner. The tourist office sells tickets for a spectacular
mini-cruise
on the
Hurtigruten. Leaving at 5pm, the coastal ferry passes Torghatten on its way south to Rør-
vik 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. Prices vary with the seasons and availability.
Sleeping & Eating
The Brønnøysund tourist office can book private farm cabins and
rorbuer
(Nkr700 to
Nkr1100) accommodating four to eight people.
Torghatten Camping
CAMPGROUND
( 75 02 54 95;
www.visittorghatten.no
;
tent/caravan sites Nkr120/170, 4-6-bed cabins with bath-
room from Nkr950, 6-bed apt from Nkr1100)
