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Tjøtta Gjestegaard - Accommodation and café in historical surroundings

Stay close to nature experiences in historic surroundings at Tjøtta Guesthouse, conveniently located near the Seven Sisters mountain range, cultural trails, and historical sites, with excellent ferry connections for day trips to the islands along the Helgeland coast. The venerable 19th-century inn is situated in scenic and historic surroundings of Tjøtta, approximately 40 km from Sandnessjøen along the Coastal Highway. Not far from here, you can visit the Petter Dass Museum and the Alstahaug medieval church, a gallery, Tjøtta International War Cemetery, and the famous mountain range, The Seven Sisters. A ferry ride will take you to the coffee roastery on Forvik and further on to Brønnøysund, or you can take a direct ferry to Vega. Read More

Himmelblå Brygge: Dining and accommodation at Ylvingen

To Norwegians, Himmelblå Brygge and the island of Ylvingen is well known from a popular TV programme. Fortunately, all visitors are welcome to dine and enjoy an overnight stay here. Some of the accommodation is unusual and the scenic surroundings are magnificent. And for young and old, Himmelblå Brygge offers lots of activities and great adventures! Accommodation When you want a room for the night, why not choose one with real style? Himmelblå lodge is open year round. Himmelblå Brygge offers three different room types, but no matter what you choose, you are close to the sea. Read More

Mosjøen Zip-line

At the heart of Nordland County, in the geographic middle of Norway, is the friendly town of Mosjøen. On Storfjellet, right near Øyfjellet just outside town center, is Northern Norway’s most spectacular zip-line. Fly from a perch 70 metres up Storfjellet, savouring a bird’s eye view of the historic Sjøgata Street and the town’s environs, and soar over the Vefsna river before landing safely in the beautiful gardens of Fru Haugans Hotel, the oldest hotel in Northern Norway. Read More

Krokstrand Fjellpark - Accommodation, food and a climbing park!

With holiday accommodation at Krokstrand, young and old can take the challenge in the “High & Low Climbing Park”, play mini-golf, hike the mountains or go fishing. Hunting in the nearby wilderness is also available. Rent a room or an entire holiday home, and dine on delicious home-cooked meals in the café. Nærbilde av mat på høyt og lavt klatrepark Krokstrand Fjellpark sett utenfra en sommerdag Krokstrand Fjellpark is situated in a scenic spot near highway E6, just south of Saltfjellet and the Arctic Circle and about 60 km north of Mo i Rana. Read More

Træna Arctic Fishing

Selvær, the second-biggest island of the Træna archipelago, is a quiet and cosy fishing community. Like the rest of Træna, it faces the open sea and lies far from the mainland. Here, you can stay in a modern quayside holiday apartment, and experience scenic Helgeland at its best. You will find excellent fishing, literally thousands of islets and skerries, amazing birdlife, and skies that glow late into the summer nights. Selvær is an authentic fishing community with a proud heritage. Generations of islanders and a great variety of birds have found their livelihood here; eagles and eider ducks are just two of the more than 200 bird species you may encounter as you explore the archipelago. Read More

An idyllic Helgeland holiday on Rangsundøya

Just north of the Arctic Circle, in Rødøy municipality, lies Rangsundøya. At Helgelandsidyll on Rangsundøya, you stay in a glamping tent, apartment, or the "Eagle Dome." Rent a boat, kayak, or SUP and spend your days on the water or in the mountains of the island, and relax in the evenings in the sauna. Here, you can find peace and quiet, away from the crowds. Soveplass i ørnedomen With over a thousand islands and islets, the municipality of Rødøy is a holiday paradise for kayaking, fishing and skin-diving. At Helgelandsidyll, you can rent a boat, kayak or stand-up paddle board (SUP). After a day out on the water or a long mountain hike, you can relax in the wood-fired sauna followed by a refreshing plunge into the sea. If you come by boat, you can dock at the floating raft that holds the sauna. Read More

Kayaking trips in the Meløy and Rødøy area

Meløy Adventure offers guided kayaking trips on the Glomfjord, to the Svartisen glacier, and on the waters near Rødøyløva (443 m), as well as longer excursions around the island of Mesøy. The company also rents out kayaks, and its experienced instructors offer a variety of kayaking courses. Helgeland is deal for kayaking, and Meløy Adventure will gladly take you on a guided trip to some of the most beautiful destinations along this magnificent coast. By kayak, you can head for any number of beautiful white-sand beaches, peer up at the impressive mountain called Rødøyløva, or enjoy views of the dazzling Svartisen glacier. Read More

Good tips for your cycling holiday in Helgeland
Svartisen glacier – Austerdalsisen and Engabreen

Yttervik

Yttervik, situated in idyllic surroundings by the Ranfjord, offers accommodation a short distance from Mo i Rana’s town centre. The cabins and campsite and the surrounding area is well suited for varied activities for the whole family. At Yttervik you can spend the night in their great cabins or cozy igloos, right by Ranfjorden. They also have nice spots for motorhomes and caravans. During the summer, you can rent a boat and go fishing, go hiking in the surrounding mountains, or simply enjoy the day by the fjord, relaxing and watching the birds. Read More