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10/03/2022

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Ski touring in Helgeland

With its steep and rugged peaks as well as its more gentle and welcoming summits, Helgeland offers ski touring opportunities for adventurers of all abilities. No matter your level of skill or fitness, you're sure to find a summit that suits you here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esQD91KFSRw Tips for a safe and rewarding ski trip Read More

The Northern Lights in Helgeland

In Helgeland, we witness the Northern Lights every winter, between August and April. It’s an amazing experience to see the heavenly dance of the aurora borealis! But to catch this performance requires good planning and a bit of luck. If you hope to see the Northern lights while you are in Helgeland, here are some good tips The vast expanses of mountain wilderness and the long and pristine Helgeland coast give us many ideal places from which to see the Northern Lights. You need a viewpoint with minimal light pollution, well away from the towns and villages. Since most of Helgeland is south of the Arctic Circle, our days are usually brighter here, even during the Arctic Night. This gives you the perfect opportunity to enjoy activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and winter kayaking during the day, while hopefully catching the Northern Lights in the evening. Read More

Dining in Helgeland – Restaurants and cafés