Join a relaxed two-day boat trip along the Helgeland coast aboard the yacht Opus One. Departing from Sandnessjøen, the journey takes you out into the island landscape, where you’ll experience Lovund, local seafood, chocolate tasting and an overnight stay by the coast – all at a pace that leaves room for both experiences and relaxation.
This two-day package includes a boat trip aboard the yacht Opus One, overnight accommodation and good meals. It offers a taste of Helgeland and is available in July 2026. Read More
Explore some of Norway’s most contrasting landscapes at your own pace – from historic trading posts and the world’s strongest tidal current to glaciers, island landscapes and the Arctic Circle. You drive yourself, with a set framework that makes it easy to get the most out of each day.
This 5-day self-drive package takes you through the northern part of the Kystriksveien and further into Helgeland, with carefully selected stops, experiences and accommodation along the way.
This is what you will experience
A guided visit to Kjerringøy trading post
Saltstraumen – the world’s strongest tidal current
A ferry crossing across the Arctic Circle
The island landscapes of Dønna and Herøy
Local food and a 5-course dinner by the sea
The scenic coastal landscape of Helgeland
Nordland National Park Centre and Sami culture
Travel itinerary
Day 1: Bodø – Kjerringøy – SaltstraumenMeet coastal history and end the day by the world’s strongest tidal current. Read More
Join a Whisky Tasting with Storytelling on a Guided Tour through Myken’s Own Whisky Cathedral
Myken Distillery is the world’s first Arctic whisky distillery and one of Norway's largest whisky producers. In the Whisky Cathedral, you’ll join a tour of the storage facility and learn how the barrels mature in our Arctic climate. Simultaneously, you’ll hear the story of how the idea for whisky production originated and how it has developed to the present day.
You will also get to taste a selection of their best-received releases.
Deluxe Whisky Tasting
If you come with a group of friends, family, or colleagues, it’s possible to book the Deluxe Whisky Tasting. In addition to tasting a selection of the best-received whisky releases, you will be served finger food specially paired with the whisky and prepared by the chef at Fiskebruket. You’ll also join a tour of the storage facility and taste whisky straight from the barrel. This experience is available for groups of between 6 and 15 people and must be booked at least one week in advance. Read More
In 1922, the old schoolhouse was built to provide a safe and warm shelter for children who had a long way home. Now, a hundred years later, it welcomes those who wish to experience the tranquility and beautiful nature in the northern part of Dønna, right on the Helgeland coast.
Once upon a time, this was one of the many small district schools in Helgeland, from an era before students had school bus transportation. Back then, they arrived on foot, by boat, and in winter, on skis. The journey to school could be long and perilous, especially in autumn and winter when the days were short and the weather unpredictable. In some places, like the Nord-Dønna school, students sometimes had to stay overnight until it was safe to head home again.
Although the schoolhouse is no longer used as a school, it still carries the legacy of those days. You can see it in the former gymnasium, complete with showers and changing rooms, in the old teachers' lounge, and in the art and decorations made from old schoolbooks. The furnishings are simple, but today you are greeted with modern and comfortable standards. In this way, the school building provides you with a pleasant place to stay, whether you're seeking shelter from the weather or just need a break.
The rooms at Skolestua Read More
Be sure to visit Løkta Museum, beautifully located on the west side of the island. Here, you can experience what life was like on a small farm in the old days. The area is open to all and features a picnic area, a fire pit, and a small outhouse.
Løkta Museum hosts exhibitions that reflect the life of fishermen and smallholders. You can also learn about the industrial history from a century ago. Norway's first watercolor painter came from Løkta, and there is a monument dedicated to a woman who was highly influential in the advancement of gender equality in Norway.
The barn building as a whole showcases the scope of a smallholder’s activities, where a cow and a few sheep provided income for a large family. The development of farmers' associations was an important evolution in the farming profession. In the barn, you can explore exhibits about another key income source: fishing. Fishing boats, whaling boats, tools, pictures, and texts provide valuable information. The outbuilding houses a variety of tools and implements that were crucial for the two primary industries. Read More
Kristoffer Møllevik Skarsåsen Fortress with lean-to-shelter and fire pit Key info Difficulty: Easy, family-friendlyDistance: Approx. 1 kmElevation gain: About 20 metresTime to reach the site: 5–10 minutesSeason: Year-roundSpecial note: Be aware of potential rockfall in the tunnelsView starting point on Google Maps… Read More
At the edge of the pier on Indre Kvarøy, you’ll find the bustling life at Tampen Café—a surprisingly urban lunch spot in the midst of an exciting, small coastal community. Read More
Get warm in the wood-fired sauna inside Træna’s oldest boathouse, then cool off with a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear sea just outside.
Træna’s oldest boathouse has been transformed into a cosy sauna and a shared space for gatherings. From the sauna, you can step straight down into the sea. It’s heated with a traditional wood-burning stove. Read More
