Mebonden – Culture, Trails and Water

Mebonden combines a rich cultural history with varied trails and experiences by the water. Selbu Church and the Selbu Bygdemuseum offer insights into the history of the area, while Romboleden and Selbustien appeal to travellers who enjoy spending their days outdoors. When choosing where to stay, you can consider whether you would like to focus on culture, a longer route or a range of activities along a gravel path.

Church and Museum in Mebonden

Selbu Church in Mebonden dates back to 1150 and is one of Norway’s oldest stone churches. The Selbu Bygdemuseum is located in the old vicarage near the church. Its exhibitions cover life, work, crafts, traditions and history in Selbu. A visit therefore goes beyond individual historical dates, exploring different aspects of life in the region, from work and making things to inherited customs and the history of the area.

Travellers who enjoy including culture and local history in their trips will find two different points of interest in Mebonden: Selbu Church, a historic stone church, and the museum, with its wide-ranging themed exhibitions. You can take both of these into account when planning your trip, without having to focus your stay solely on outdoor activities.

Two routes with their own character

A 15-kilometre section of Romboleden runs from Mebonden to Peder Morset folkehøgskole and through the cultural landscape of Mebonden. This gives you a longer route through the area’s landscape. Its stated length is a useful point of reference if you would like to plan a longer outing.

Selbustien is an 8-kilometre gravel path along the Nea River and Selbusjøen. At eight kilometres, it is shorter than the section of Romboleden mentioned above. Along Selbustien, you’ll find places to swim, fishing opportunities, a pump track and a disc golf course, as well as rest areas. There are also toilets and a pizza oven. The range of facilities gives families and other travellers several ways to spend their time along the route, from exercise and play to taking a break or spending time by the water.

Vikaengene, the longest sandy beach in Trøndelag, is also located along Selbustien. Together with the swimming opportunities there, the beach makes the route appealing to visitors who would like to combine an outing with time by the water and on a sandy beach. The route’s length and range of facilities can help you take the preferred distance and your fellow travellers’ interests into account when planning your day.

More options nearby

Årsøya, close to the destination, has a family activity park and an accessible fishing pier. Trolløya is also located there and is intended for young children. A free equipment-lending station adds to the options on Årsøya. Families may also find it useful to know that there is a toilet with a changing room there, open every day throughout the year. When planning, you can distinguish between the facilities in Mebonden and the additional destinations nearby.

Plan your stay in Mebonden

Mebonden has several grocery stores, gift shops and restaurants. These local amenities are another factor to consider when choosing where to stay, alongside the church and museum. Think about which experiences you would like to shape your stay: the cultural history around Selbu Church and the museum, the 15-kilometre section of Romboleden or the shorter Selbustien route and its range of facilities. If you’d like to explore additional destinations, you can also find information about Selbustrand and Selbu.

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