Bindal Museum at Terråk documents local forestry, boatbuilding and other wood-working traditions. It contrasts past and present practices. The museum also includes Bindal Bygdetun, an open-air museum at an authentic old croft at Vassås, 2.5 km north of Terråk.
A fine example of local boatbuilding traditions is bindalsfæringen, a four-oared wooden boat often outfitted with a square sail. You can also see other traditional boats of the Nordland region. There is also a small collection of Sámi objects that yield insights into the livelihoods and culture of these indigenous people of the Arctic. Read More
Thon Hotel Brønnøysund is situated in the heart of this coastal town in southern Helgeland. The hotel offers attractive new rooms, a restaurant with à la carte dining, and plenty of free parking for guests.
Accommodation in the town centre
Guests may choose between family rooms, spacious double rooms, and suites, all with comfortable beds and excellent WiFi. From the third floor up in the east wing, rooms offer great views, either of the town of Brønnøysund or of the mountains to the east or north. If you take the time to climb the stairs, you will be rewarded with views in every compass direction. Read More
SeilNorge is the country's leading organizer of sailing tours, expeditions, and sailing courses. Join them for an active holiday week up and down along Norway's most beautiful coastline; the Helgeland coast. Set against a backdrop of thousands of islands, islets, and skerries, you will learn the art of sailing, whether you are a beginner or experienced sailor.
Catch the wind in your sails, the saltwater in your hair, and create lifetime memories with SeilNorge.
Using the wind as your propulsion, you can sail through your own food platter and experience the archipelago by sailboat. You'll sail from place to place, playing as much as possible along the way. Combine sailing with hiking, diving, surfing, skiing, festivals, and much more. Play in the wind, water, fjords, the archipelago, and the mountain heights.
Incredibly amazing. All other vacations seem meaningless after this!
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Did you know there is cosy accommodation available within walking distance of the airport as well as the heart of Brønnøysund? It’s ideally situated with its proximity to good outdoor recreation areas, as well as the many excellent cafés and restaurants in this coastal town.
A perfect base – rooms near the heart of town
Brønnøysund Overnatting is situated in a quiet neighbourhood, a ten-minute walk from both the airport as well as the town centre. The building has large rooms with private bathrooms, and common areas that include a lounge, kitchen and laundry room. Read More
Velfjordferie is beautifully situated by the fjord, with great fishing spots and hiking trails nearby! The area lies just south of the Arctic Circle, which means you have daylight virtually round-the-clock, from mid-May to the end of July. Fishing is especially popular at “night”, when the wind dies down and the sea often is calm as a mirror.
Holiday accommodation – and fishing and hiking in the national park
Velfjord offers a multitude of possibilities for outdoor activities and nature experiences. The varied scenery will tempt you with many types of excursions and adventures, in winter as well as summer. Read More
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.
A unique heritage
Each year the bird guardians prepare the nesting huts and seaweed nests for the arrival of the eider ducks. And the guardians protect the nesting ducks from predators such as eagles, otters and mink. When the eider and their hatchlings leave, the bird guardians can harvest their reward from the nests: the world’s finest down! Visitors who come to Vega in June or July have the privilege of witnessing this fascinating interaction. Read More
A cozy place with a focus on local food, suitable for both big and small occasions. At Svang, the hosts warmly welcome you to stop by for a delicious meal, some snacks, or something delightful to drink
A gem in the heart of Brønnøysund
The restaurant is centrally located in Brønnøysund. In a modern setting with a beutiful view of the harbor, you are greeted by hosts who truly care about the ambiance and ensuring you have a pleasant time, whether you drop by for some snacks, à la carte, or an amazing 4-7 course tasting experience. Many hold that a visit to Svang alone is worth the trip to Brønnøysund. Read More
Welcome to fishing, hunting and wilderness adventures on one of the largest private estates in Norway. Plahtes Eiendommer covers 650 km2 of magnificent wilderness in southern Helgeland. Plahtes takes great pride in its environmentally conscious management of its wilderness, as well as the cabins, boats and other facilities that ensure our guests a truly memorable wilderness adventure.
An unforgettable holiday in the wilderness
The estate offers fishing, hunting and adventures in a magnificent wilderness, far removed from the beaten path. It is easy to understand why most guests are satisfied “regulars”. Read More
Halibutskole Vandve offers a holiday stay where you’ll have some really great fishing opportunities. Guests who appreciate the arts and creative crafts will be pleased to know that a glassblower has a workshop nearby.
Adventures and activities
Vandve is a relatively flat island in Dønna municipality – in fact, its highest point rises only 27 metres above sea level. The seas along the scenic Helgeland coast are renowned for offering some of the best fishing in all of Norway. The waters around the island of Vandve are known to offer especially good catches of halibut, turbot and plaice, but also many other fish species. Read More
The old trading post at Nordvika is one of the oldest and most intact in all of Nordland County. The museum is beautifully situated between towering mountains on the island of Dønna, just a ferry ride from its nearest town, Sandnessjøen.
The buildings of the trading post included an inn, a school, a post office, a steamship quay, and a manned telephone station that people would visit to make long-distance calls to other parts of Norway. In its heyday in the 1880s, the trading post played a key role in the coastal trade with Bergen, which was the hub of Norway’s export and import activities. Read More
