Christmas Markets in Helgeland
Bjørnar Pedersen / Helgeland MuseumLooking for a quick way to embrace the holiday cheer? Visit the charming Christmas markets in Helgeland! Wander through streets and squares filled with Santas, festive music, and twinkling lights.
The market stalls are brimming with Christmas gifts crafted by local artisans, artists, and food producers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping while supporting the communities of Helgeland.
Jul på Berget – 22. and 23. november
Kristoffer Møllevik / Jul på BergetIn the cozy fjord village of Hemnesberget, you’ll find a delightful mix of food, music, crafts, and art. Market stalls, old boathouses, and sheds are filled with treats like freshly made doughnuts, traditional lefse, waffles on sticks, cured salmon, and Christmas baking. Local farms offer meat and leather goods, and you can enjoy “Waffle and Vinyl” at Jernvaren or coffee, meals, and pastries at the village’s many cafés.
For gift shopping, browse a selection of beautiful handmade items, including woodwork, figurines, ceramics, and Sámi crafts. You’ll also find warm clothing and wool products at the charming local shop, Kråkeslottet.
Children and adults alike can enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride or meet Nils-Rudolf the reindeer.
Mosjøen Christmas Market – December 5. – 7.
Helgeland EventMosjøen kicks off its holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Saturday, November 29., offering events throughout Advent like concerts, workshops, and Christmas plays. However, if you can only visit once, make it the weekend of December 5. – 7.
That weekend, Mosjøen hosts the world’s longest Christmas porridge table in the historic Sjøgata! The street fills up early, with locals gathering for porridge breakfast before heading off to work, school, or shopping. Throughout the weekend, market stalls sell local food, crafts, and art, making it a perfect time to find unique gifts while supporting the local community.
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a gingerbread house exhibition, pony rides, and workshops for children. The market stalls and Sjøgata’s many cafés are open all weekend, offering a chance to relax and treat yourself after your gift shopping.
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, there may be no cozier place to take a break than the beautifully decorated streets of Sjøgata!
Christmas gifts from Helgeland
The Christmas markets aren’t your only chance to find unique local gifts this year. Helgeland is home to many talented designers, artisans, and shops that create perfect presents for the holiday season. Treat someone to chocolates from Dønna, coffee from Handelsstedet Forvik, wool designs from Kråkeslottet, eiderdown products from Lånan, or artwork and ceramics from Galleri Stokland.
Each of these offers distinctive gifts with a local touch, while supporting the vibrant communities of Helgeland.
The Mosjøen Christmas village
Sjøgata is beautifully decorated for the holidays, and the christmas town Mosjøen welcomes you to enjoy the festive season throughout December with Christmas workshops, concerts, performances, and—most notably—the world’s longest Christmas porridge table, spreading holiday cheer for all ages.
Eider ducks, luxurious down and the bird guardians of Lånan
The largest eider duck nesting site on the Helgeland coast is situated in the Vega World Heritage area. You can join us on a visit to the island of Lånan, where the nesting eider ducks and their bird guardians have a trusting and mutually beneficial relationship.
Etcetera – botaniske utskeielser
Step into a botanical wonderland and a shopping experience of a lifetime, overflowing with flowers and décor, interior design, and creative art. And licorice, chocolate, ice cream, and coffee. This is a treat for all the senses, something you won’t soon forget and definitely won’t want to miss.
Skolo – an architectural gem in Herøy
The beautiful renovation of Seløy’s old school has been described in an article in “The Norwegian Review of Architecture”. Today, travellers can find accommodation here, drink quality coffee, eat pizza, browse books and buy artworks in the shop – and enjoy the panoramic view of The Seven Sisters mountains
The Coast Coffee
At the coffee roastery The Coast Coffee at Lovund, the lively coastal culture and urban coffee culture meet at their best. Here you can enjoy an exquisite cup of coffee in what is the island’s own coffee bar and roastery, with a great atmosphere by the sea.
