Kjerknesvågen – Jekta Pauline and Cultural Trails

Kjerknesvågen combines maritime history with marked trails and seasonal offerings at the quay. When looking for a hotel for your trip, you can first consider whether Jekta Pauline, specific trail destinations or the coastal culture of the Boat Gathering will shape your stay. The following topics will help you plan your travel dates around your interests.

Jekta Pauline and coastal culture

The clinker-built Jekta Pauline is the last sailing jekt in the world and has its home port in Kjerknesvågen. On selected Sundays in summer, visitors can join a sailing trip aboard her. Check the dates and availability for the relevant season. The Boat Gathering takes place in Kjerknesvågen on the first weekend of July. It brings together coastal culture, dance and seafood, attracting boating enthusiasts from Inderøy and across Trøndelag. Individual programme items may vary.

Marked trails and specific destinations

The trails can be distinguished by their starting points and destinations. From Bøl, a marked trail leads to the shelter at Stormyra and continues to Glømstad and Skjemstadvatnet; another marked trail leads from Ingjalshålån to Bøl. The circular trail around Kjerknestangen runs along the sea, through forest and across fields to Brunsberget, where there is a usable shelter. There is also a usable shelter at Skjemstadvatnet.

The route from Lilleby to Skjemstadvatnet is just under four kilometres long. A marked cultural trail at Svemyra has several benches and information boards. There is also a usable barbecue area at Svemyra, and the cultural trails in Kjerknesvågen offer several places to rest.

Planning a visit to the quay and during the season

Kjerknesvågen Kai is a stop on the Golden Road on Inderøy. During the summer season, there is a kiosk and a café serving coffee, ice cream and light snacks; from there, you can enjoy views of the fjord. Check local opening days before planning your visit.

More cultural and culinary destinations in Inderøy

Across the Inderøy destination, distinctive cultural sites complement the themes of Kjerknesvågen. In the centre of Straumen, Muustrøparken lies by the Granaelva River; it features eleven sculptures by artist Nils Aas. Straumen is also home to Nils Aas Kunstverksted. It houses an art collection arranged by Nils Aas himself and has a workshop where visitors can work with various materials.

Hustad Church is set in the cultural landscape of Inderøy and dates from the mid-12th century. It is surrounded by Kjerkeplanken, a rare log-built fence in Norway. Gangstad Gårdsysteri in Sandvollan on Inderøy is a source of regional produce: the farm shop is open year-round, and visitors can sample and buy award-winning cheese and ice cream made on the farm. Check the farm shop’s opening details before you travel.

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