Discover Malvik: Trails, Water and History

Malvik can be explored in many different ways: along its rocky seashore, on trails through forest and marshland, at swimming spots, and at historic sites. If you’re looking for a holiday rental for your stay, you can start by asking which of the area’s features you want to shape your holiday.

Trails between the seashore, forest and waterfall

The 2.5-kilometre Malvikstien connects Hommelvik and Muruvik in the municipality of Malvik. It is designed to be accessible and follows a disused section of the Nordlandsbanen railway. There are several fishing spots along the rocky seashore. If you’re planning a hike with a specific destination, another route starts in the centre of Hommelvik: a developed out-and-back trail to Storfossen is 6 kilometres in total. The waterfall on the Holma River drops 40 metres and is Trøndelag’s second-highest waterfall.

In the Høybydalen outdoor recreation area, options range from several loop trails through forest and marshland to a gravel track. The Pilgrim’s Path also passes through the area. This offers a clear choice of route type: loop trails or a route that passes through the outdoor recreation area. For Malvikstien and Høybydalen, checking trail conditions before your outing is a good idea.

Winter trails and activities by the water

For winter sports, Malvikmarka has a network of ski trails about 35 kilometres long. Trails and ski trails lead from Stavsjøen into Malvikmarka. Before setting out, check how many routes are open or groomed. The Stavsjøen outdoor recreation area also has a car park, toilets, a shelter and a rest area that is accessible to wheelchair users; check current accessibility and facilities in advance.

At Stavsjøen, Malvik Idrettslag invites visitors to go kayaking. Those interested should meet there or contact the club. Check the current participation arrangements with the club in advance.

Midtsand-Haugmarka near Midtsandtangen is registered as a valuable area for seabirds; seasonal bird use varies. For Midtsandtangen, a municipal management plan for 2021–2024 lists a car park for 250 cars and a bus stop on the E6. Check these details before setting out.

Swimming spots and recreation

The places by the water differ in their stated uses. Stasjonsfjæra Hommelvik is a bathing beach and has a bathing mat accessible to wheelchair users; check before your visit whether the equipment is available. Flatholman is a swimming and recreation area and was acquired as a public recreation area in 2011. Vikhammerløkka in Malvik is a swimming and sunbathing area with a car park and toilets. The Langneset and Foldsjøen outdoor recreation area is a swimming spot on Foldsjøen.

The Homla outdoor recreation area also offers a range of options: a hiking trail accessible to wheelchair users, two fishing spots accessible to wheelchair users, and an activity area in Hommelvik. Check the current trail conditions and access to the fishing spots on site. These different details can help you choose an outing based on what you’re looking for, rather than treating all the water and trail options as the same.

Churches and history in Hommelvik

Malvik kirke is a wooden church that was put into use in 1846. It preserves an altarpiece, a pulpit and a baptismal font from Gammelkirka. Hommelvik kirke is a separate historic site: it was built in 1886 and consecrated on 25 May 1887.

A specific local story is also associated with Johan Nygaardsvold. The Johan Nygaardsvold Museum is in Hommelvik, in the house where he grew up. The house was converted into a museum, which contains important historical material. The churches and museum add a cultural focus to experiences by the water and on the trails.

Getting here and choosing a holiday rental

Trains from Hommelvik station run towards Trondheim, Lerkendal, Steinkjer, Meråker and Östersund. As train destinations and connections may change, it’s a good idea to check the current timetable. When looking for a holiday rental in Malvik, use your planned holiday activities as a guide: swimming areas, trails through forest and marshland, winter ski trails or cultural history offer different focuses.

Discover more destinations: Hommelvik, Midtsandan, Vikhammer, Hitra, Selbu, Hemne, Trondheim, Agdenes.

For the main travel overview: Sor-Trondelag.