Namsos, Norway

Cruise Port

Namsos

1940 military campaign in Namsos, Norway.

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Overview

Namsos is a cruise port in Norway. It lies on the coast at approximately 64.469, 11.495.

About Namsos

The Namsos campaign, in Namsos, Norway, and vicinity took place between Anglo-French and Norwegian naval and military forces against German military, naval and air forces in April and early May 1940. It was one of the first occasions during the Second World War when British and French land forces fought the German Army.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Namsos — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Namsos

Troops pick through the ruins of Namsos in Norway after a German air raid, April 1940. N97
Troops pick through the ruins of Namsos in Norway after a German air raid, April 1940. N97
Bundesarchiv Bild 183-L03926, Drontheim, britische Kriegsgefangene
Bundesarchiv Bild 183-L03926, Drontheim, britische Kriegsgefangene
Steinkjer after German bombing
Steinkjer after German bombing
Boatnamsos
Boatnamsos

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 19°C in Jul and coolest around -2°C in Dec (average daytime highs).

Jan
-1°
-5°
Feb
0°
-6°
Mar
3°
-4°
Apr
7°
-2°
May
12°
3°
Jun
18°
8°
Jul
19°
11°
Aug
17°
10°
Sep
14°
7°
Oct
7°
3°
Nov
2°
-3°
Dec
-2°
-8°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Namsos the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Namsos, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →