Discover Midtsandan

Around Midtsandan, water, nature and history come together. An important destination nearby is Midtsandtangen: this outdoor recreation area is one of more than 2,000 state-protected outdoor recreation areas. Swimming and walking are welcome there. This combination makes the area interesting for travellers who want to spend time outdoors while also learning more about the place’s history.

Water, landscape and activity

East of Midtsandtangen, a seagrass meadow is registered as a natural habitat type. The Norwegian Environment Agency has proposed it as a priority natural habitat type. Messebygget is also nearby, with views across the Trondheimsfjord. This brings together different impressions of nature and landscape without requiring a particular viewpoint or route.

From late April until sometime in October, Malvik IL organises group paddling on most Wednesdays or Thursdays. The group usually sets out to sea from Midtsandtangen, though trips sometimes take place elsewhere. If you are planning to join this activity, check the current dates and participation arrangements in advance.

Wartime history at Midtsandtangen

During the Second World War, Midtsandtangen was transformed from agricultural land into a defensive installation. At the tip of the headland is a bunker from the war. It is the main destination of the Easter walk and commemorates the “empty grave.” The Easter Monday walk began in 2013; in 2019, it was described as a lovely tradition with good participation. This timeline describes a tradition observed at that time without implying that it continues today.

The site offers more than a backdrop by the water for anyone interested in history: the headland’s former use and the bunker give the walk a tangible historical connection. If you are interested in the Easter walk, you can include its history and the distinctive destination at the end of the headland in your travel plans.

Bakery and café nearby

Brød og sånt is an artisan bakery with a café in Storsand at Midtsandtangen. It is located on the St. Olavsleden and Romboleden routes. The offerings include freshly baked stone-oven bread, locally roasted coffee, cinnamon rolls and cakes. If you are planning a visit, check the current opening hours and what is available at the time.

Getting there and choosing a suitable holiday apartment

AtB bus route 70 serves the Midtsandan stop; from there, travellers can continue on foot to Midtsandtangen. A car park for 250 cars has also been built on Midtsandtangen. When planning your trip, it helps to distinguish between these details: the bus stops in Midtsandan, while the car park described is on Midtsandtangen. Check the timetable for your travel date before setting off.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can decide what you want to shape your stay: swimming and walking, group paddling or the history of the headland. The bus stop and walking route provide a practical guide for getting to nearby Midtsandtangen; however, they do not indicate how long the walk takes or what the route is like.

Malvik as a wider regional setting

The wider Malvik area offers other walking and cultural attractions. Malvikstien is a 2.5-kilometre accessible trail between Hommelvik and Muruvik. It follows a disused section of the Nordlandsbanen railway. Another walking option runs from the centre of Hommelvik to Storfossen and is 6 kilometres there and back. The waterfall on the Holma River is 40 metres high and is considered Trøndelag’s second-highest waterfall. The different route lengths provide a practical guide when choosing a day hike.

Malvik Church and the Johan Nygaardsvold Museum also offer their own historical points of interest in Malvik. The wooden church came into use in 1846; an altarpiece, a pulpit and a baptismal font from the old church, Gammelkirka, have been preserved there. The museum is located in the house in Hommelvik where Johan Nygaardsvold grew up. The house was converted into a museum and contains significant historical material.

Discover more destinations: Vikhammer, Hommelvik.

See the wider travel overview: Malvik.