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Klokkergården - Stay in nostalgic surroundings on the island of Rødøy

At the foot of the majestic mountain called Rødøyløva, is the stately Klokkergården, a sexton’s residence that dates back to 1904. Here you can enjoy warm hospitality in surroundings that recall a bygone era. Accommodation Every guestroom at Klokkergården is unique and tells its own story. In the old sexton’s residence you can choose between five different rooms. Two of these have a private bathroom, while the other three share a bathroom in the hallway. If you stay in the building called Kårstua, you have the choice between the upstairs or downstairs apartment. Both offer two bedrooms and a total of five beds, a living room, kitchen and bathroom. Until 1968, Klokkergården served as Rødøy’s boarding school. Later it was even used as a barn, and fell into such disrepair that the reigning opinion was that the smartest thing would be to burn it to the ground. But its fate took an unexpected turn! Malin Arntsen and her family decided to save the once-stately building and restore it to its former glory. Today it stands as splendid testimony to their determination and a symbol of their belief that “nothing is impossible”. Read More

Winter Activities

Helgeland is perfect for winter adventures! Snow-capped peaks that tower over the Helgeland coast, and the unspoiled expanses of the inland mountain wilderness, make Helgeland ideal for your winter holiday activities. Here are a few suggestions for things to enjoy when you get here. Explore the summits… Read More

Trollfjell Global Geopark – explore a unique landscape

Spectacular landscapes

The caves of Helgeland Roger Brendhagen / Visit Helgeland Mountains that inspired legends and fairytales Kristoffer Møllevik… Read More

Vega world heritage

Vega world heritage

10/03/2022

Live like the locals

Here are some tips for you who want a taste of the life of a native Helgelander. That does, of course, mean getting close to the land and the sea, but it also means getting to know the people who have adapted to life here, their culture and their… Read More

Time together

Shared adventures and time together are the best parts of a holiday. When you share experiences, you create unforgettable memories and forge stronger relationships. Are you going on a holiday with the love of your life? A holiday for the whole family? Or is it a trip with… Read More

Outdoor activities

One of the most appreciated qualities of Helgeland is how varied its landscape is. Here is something for every traveller: narrow fjords surrounded by towering mountains, uninhabited islands and vast tracts of wilderness. We also have calm and tranquil landscapes: foothills that beckon you to relaxed… Read More

Mountains that inspired legends and fairytales

There are thousands of mountains in Helgeland, some more distinctive than others. A few have been important landmarks for seafarers since time immemorial. Some of the mountains are mentioned in the legend of the Seven Sisters. Other mountains just look like they emerged from a fairytale. The Seven Sisters… Read More

Ice fishing and winter fishing

The most seasoned anglers know that some of the best fishing can be done in the winter season! The cod is fat and firm in the winter sea. And the frozen lakes are ready for ice fishing among the magnificent mountains of Helgeland. Weather you’re looking for salt water… Read More