Making the most of Rorvik
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
The dock is within walking distance of town.
This port is mainly used by the daily Hurtigruten ships, for a short stop.
Printable map to take along.
The busy fishing community of Rørvik lies at the center of a group of 6000 islands, islets and skerries known as Vikna. Situated on the Namdal coast of Northern Trøndelag on the north west coast of Norway to the north of Trondheim and south of Bronnoysund, this area is alive, teeming with birds and several species of fish. Vikna is the place for wildlife enthusiasts as well as deep-sea fishing, diving, canoeing or kayaking.
Getting around
Stroll through the town center to enjoy local shops, boutiques, and cozy cafés. Rørvik has a charming, small-town atmosphere with friendly local businesses.
Nearby places
Island Hopping: Rørvik is a gateway to the Vikna Archipelago, a collection of islands with stunning landscapes, quaint villages, and beautiful nature. You can take local ferries or boat tours to explore these islands.
Money
The Norwegian currency is the Norwegian crown (norske krone), abbreviated kr. A 1/100th krone is called øre. 1.00 EUR = about 8 NOK
ATMs in Norway are called Minibank.
Nearly all stores accept major credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa (Bring your passport/driver's license, as you are required to identify yourself when using a credit card).
Staying connected
Norwegian is the official language of Norway. The language is very close and mutually intelligible with the two other Scandinavian languages, English widely spoken.
Most Norwegian households are connected to the internet in some way (often broadband), making Cybercafés hard to find outside major cities, due to a relatively small market. Most public libraries have free public access to the internet. WiFi is in many spots (not free).
Opening Hours and
Opening hours in Norway are better than they used to be, but many smaller stores still close early on Saturday (1 PM or 3 PM is typical) and nearly everything is closed on Sundays. You'll often see opening hours written as "9-21 (9-18)" on doors, meaning 9 AM to 9 PM weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday.