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Lierne is Trøndelag’s wilderness cathedral - a municipality where brown bears roam beneath alpine lakes, Sami legends echo through pine forests, and geology museums sit beside predator exhibitions. With around 1,300 residents and a landscape shaped by Lierne National Park, Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella, and the Swedish border, Lierne is the kind of place where you can hike through bogs and birch, fish in 2,000 lakes, and still catch a local kebab made with reindeer and lingonberry sour cream. It’s got solitude, science, and a name that may stem from “mountainside” or “Sami slope.”
Top Attractions
Lierne National Park
vast wilderness with bears, lakes & alpine terrain
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Blåfjella
Skjækerfjella National Park-one of Norway’s largest protected areas
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Lierne National Park Visitor Centre
predator exhibition & geology park
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Sisselfossen
dramatic waterfall with rappelling tours
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Sørli Church
historic wooden church with cultural significance
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Unique Experiences
Li-bab
local reindeer kebab with lingonberry sour cream & soft flatbread
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Bear Safari
guided hikes in Muru, one of Norway’s bear densest areas
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Rappelling at Sisselfossen
adrenaline tours beside a roaring cascade
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Fishing in 2,000 Lakes
trout, char, and record-sized Canadian char
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Pe-Torsa Theater
outdoor folk comedy rooted in local dialect & lore
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Where to Stay in Lierne
Getting There
Lierne lies in Namdalen, with Sandvika as its administrative center. The RV74 and RV773 roads connect to Snåsa, Røyrvik, and Sweden. Buses run to Nordli, Sørli, and Mebygda. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or boat - especially if you’re chasing bear tracks, geology tales, or the hush of pine needles under a midnight sun.