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The roof of Northern Norway - the Okstindan mountains and Okstindbreen glacier

Korgfjellet Lodge

Come and stay right in the heart of a beautiful mountain area, in the heart of Helgeland. From Korgfjellet Lodge, you have a beautiful hiking area right outside your cabin door, both in summer and winter. Perfect for those who want to go hiking or skiing, fish in mountain lakes, hunt, or pick berries. Korgfjellet Lodge is part of Korgfjellet Fjellstue Lodge, located along the old E6, at the top of Korgfjellet between Mo i Rana and Mosjøen. The beautiful, new cabins are situated at approximately 550 meters above sea level. Here, you'll find beautiful and easily accessible terrain for hiking, fishing, and hunting in the summer and fall, as well as snow-sure, excellent areas for cross-country skiing or backcountry skiing in the winter and spring. Cabins Korgfjellet Lodge has a total of 6 cabins, each accommodating five people spread across two bedrooms. One bedroom has a double bed, and the other bedroom has a family bunk bed with a double bed below and a single bunk above. The cabins feature a private, sheltered veranda, a cozy seating area with a TV, a private bathroom, and a simple but fully equipped kitchen. They are well-suited for families with children, couples, or groups of friends. Read More

Velfjord Museum

The Brønnøy and Velfjord districts share an ancient history of fishing and farming, as well as a proud indigenous Sámi culture. You can gain many cultural insights by visiting the exhibitions in the old supermarket at Minnetun, as well as in the goahti (reconstructed turf hut) near here. The Velfjord rural museum highlights life on a farm in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum comprises 13 buildings and 10,000 objects, including objects that reveal the culture of the indigenous Sámi people. Read More

Rana Museum, Stenneset open-air Museum and Bredek Mountain Farm

Rana municipality has a fascinating and varied history, which the exhibitions at MOment, the new museum in Mo i Rana’s town centre, reveals in the form of a multi-sensory experience.In addition, at Stenneset's open-air museum, you can stroll amongst 20 historic buildings, while the mountain farm at Brenek is a popular hiking destination. Industrial history, war history, and natural history MOment is a striking building in the heart of Mo I Rana that houses the Rana Museum. While there is a special focus on industrial history. You will also find a luminous wall that highlights the wildlife of Nordland, Arctic animals, and much more. Read More

Fiskebruket Restaurant - A dining adventure at Myken

You will find Fiskebruket Restaurant on an island situated far from the mainland. With brunch and dinner prepared from freshly-caught seafood and produce and meat supplied by local farms, the chef offers a world-class culinary experience. Myken is a small fishing community 32 km off the Helgeland coast. Key features in the amazing view include the jagged peaks of the Lofoten Islands, Svartisen glacier, the Seven Sisters mountain range, and the islands of Lovund and Træna. While here, do visit the whiskey distillery, consider a deep-sea fishing trip, or just sit back and listen to the sound of the surf and the seabirds. Read More

Dønnesfjellstua - Dining on a mountain top overlooking the Helgeland coast!

You are invited to enjoy an incredible 360-degree panorama, while dining on dishes made with locally-produced ingredients. Dønnesfjellet is only 128 metres high, but the view is magnificent. The information board on the summit shows you the direction of the various legendary mountains in your vista as well as other features of the beautiful Helgeland coast. Read More

Winter dream at Støtt

Do you dream of going from the hustle of the big city to "winter world" where the polar lights and the northern lights create magic? Visit the island Støtt and be close to nature, culture and history. Hos «Støtt - Top of Helgeland» får du oppleve et kjøkken med særlig fokus på havets delikatesser Welcome to the exotic winter season with the magical polar lights, the blue hour and the exotic winter storms. Here you can hunt for the northern lights and paddle in a kayak between snow-capped mountains, islets and reefs. Did you know that the sea is extremely clear during the winter months? You will experience a rich wildlife both below and above water. Read More

Grønsvik coastal fortress, Lurøy

If you want to see an unusual attraction and gain insights into World War II history, we recommend a visit to the old German coastal fortress at Grønsvik, which is now a museum. As you walk from the attractive parking lot and picnic area, you enter a dark chapter of European history. After Nazi Germany surrendered and ended its occupation of Norway, Grønsvik coastal fortress, like many others along the coast, was subjected to major damage. Today, Grønsvik has been partially restored and turned into a museum. Exhibitions cast light on the war in general, and especially on the role the coastal fortresses played during the German occupation. Read More

Plura Valley in Rana - A divers paradise!

Many experienced divers consider Plura Valley to offer world-class diving. Their facility offers everything you need for a perfect diving holiday. Moreover, they are situated right by the entrance of the underwater cave, Pluragrotta. Plura offers exotic holiday adventures. They are situated near the town of Mo i Rana. In addition to their well-equipped diving centre, the Pluragrotta cave, and its popular Lounge, Plura Valley offers accommodation year round. For good reason, the 3-kilometre-long Pluragrotta cave system attracts more divers than any other cave in Scandinavia. Read More

The Zahl building and the old sexton´s residence in Nesna

The main facility of the Nesna Museum is the building that once housed the business of the local Zahl family. This large and stately commercial building, which dates from 1907 and has Swiss-style decorations, has been expanded both in width and towards the rear. Nesna is amongst other things known for “Nesnalobben”, and an exhibition in the museum is dedicated to this footwear. The Zahl family was active as merchants throughout most of the 20th century. While the ground floor was used for their shop, offices and postal services, the family and its servants lived on the top two floors. There is still a small post office in the building. The museum’s permanent exhibitions document the Zahls’ merchant activities and household, as well as local farming practices, fisheries and other sectors, including various other trades and handicrafts. Read More