Bessaker: Coast, Harbor and Trails to Vettan

Bessaker combines sea views with a small, sheltered boat harbor and trails leading to two different destinations at higher elevations. Islands, skerries and reefs protect the coast from the force of the sea. This raises a practical question as you plan your holiday: should your stay focus mainly on the harbor and recreational boats, a trip to Vettan, or a hike through the wind farm? The answer can help you choose Bessaker as your holiday destination and decide what to focus on during your trip.

Harbor, Coast and a Link to the Center

The small harbor is well sheltered and suitable for yachts, sailboats and other recreational boats. From the harbor, a well-lit path for cyclists and pedestrians leads directly to the center of Bessaker. If you want to explore the village from the harbor, this provides a direct route to the center that you can use on foot or by bike.

The sea views are also part of Bessaker’s character. Together with the islands, skerries and reefs, they create a coastal landscape in which the sheltered location is closely linked to the shape of the coast. If you are looking for a holiday destination for your apartment stay that combines recreational boating and coastal scenery, these are useful factors to consider when choosing where to travel. If, on the other hand, you mainly want to plan a hike with a clearly defined destination, the Vettan Steps and the trail on Bessakerfjellet offer different ideas.

Vettan and the Bessakerfjellet Wind Farm

The Vettan Steps start at the shop in Bessaker and lead to the summit of Vettan. It lies 145 meters above sea level. From there, the view stretches north to Flatanger and south to Frøya. This makes Vettan a destination for anyone who wants to combine a hike with a viewpoint offering specific views in two directions.

Another hiking option follows Bessakerfjellet through the wind farm and ends at Møllestua. The route is listed as taking about an hour and covering 2.9 kilometers. Møllestua is a small cabin at the highest point of the wind farm and a popular destination for hikers. The wind farm consists of 25 wind turbines; Trønder Energi built it during the summers of 2007 and 2008. When choosing your outings, you can therefore opt for the summit of Vettan, with its views in two directions, or a hike that passes through the wind farm to Møllestua.

Fish Festival and Coastal Experiences

The fish festival takes place every year on the third weekend of July and is organized by local residents. It offers numerous activities for adults and children. When the festival began in the summer of 1980, it included a fishing competition and a dance party. Its origins provide a local context for today’s event; for travel planning, the annual July weekend is the main practical date to keep in mind.

Fishing and coastal experiences are also among the activities on offer in Bessaker: Bessaker Liv og Røre, together with Håheim, offers a guided fishing trip departing from Bessaker. Coastal Host offers local guidance as well as activities, events and experiences along the coast. If you are choosing between visiting the festival, taking a guided fishing trip and going hiking, these options suit different interests. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore start by considering what kind of holiday you would like to have in Bessaker.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to explore destinations beyond Bessaker, you can also discover Brandsfjord and Roan.

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