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Kvarøy activity hall

Activity hall with shuffleboard, billiards, golf and hunting simulator, and much more fun for the whole family! Ida Knutsen Open gallery… Read More

The Petter Dass Museum

At Alstahaug you will find a museum and a church that highlight centuries of the cultural and architectural history of Northern Norway. Moreover, the area is rich in cultural monuments and is a popular hiking area for both locals and tourists. The Petter Dass Museum and Alstahaug were chosen as Nordland County’s venues to celebrate the dawning of a new millennium. Petter Dass Petter Dass was a 17th-century poet-priest who wrote many psalms. In 1689, at the age of 42, he became the parish priest at Alstahaug, where he worked until his death in 1707. His most famous work was Nordlands Trompet (the Trumpet of Nordland) a poetic celebration of Northern Norway’s magnificent landscape, its people, wildlife and seasons. He gained prominence and a wide audience for his writings. Generations of fishermen attached patches of black cloth to the sails on their boats to mourn his passing. Read More

Fertility Exhibition at Fallosen on Dønna

At Glein on Dønna, you can see Northern Europe's largest marble phallus and take a tour of the Fertility Exhibition, a collection of fertility symbols from around the world dating back 25,000 to 30,000 years. At Glein on Dønna, you can visit Northern Europe's largest Marble Phallus and a rich fertility exhibition nearby. The marble phallus dates back to the Migration Period around 1600 years ago. It may appear roughly carved by today's standards, but back then, it was a painstaking work that attests to the importance of fertility for the people who lived here at that time. Read More

South Sámi food experiences at Aernie

Join an authentic South Sámi food experience with either an outdoor lunch or a three-course dinner hosted by Toamma and Anne Berit at Aernie. In a warm and relaxed setting by the river, guests are introduced to South Sámi food traditions and culture through shared meals and personal… Read More

Myrvoll Kulturgård – traditional food, art and time to slow down

In Kilvika along the Coastal Route in Meløy, where rugged coastal nature meets modern industry, you’ll find Myrvoll Kulturgård – a small farm from the early 1900s, carefully preserved and given new life. Here, visitors are invited to experience traditional food, art and local history in a setting where the pace is a little slower. Myrvoll Kulturgård is a small farm with buildings that reflect its long history. The old barn has been converted into a café, library and gallery, while the larger barn is used as a venue for groups and private events. Together, the buildings create a warm and authentic setting, where the original farm environment is preserved and used in new ways. Read More

Explore Sandnessjøen town centre with an audio guide – a cultural and historical walk

Sandnessjøen and Alstahaug have a rich cultural history, from Sigrid at Sandnes and Petter Dass to a lively harbour industry and its role as a base for the oil and energy sector. This audio guide takes you through the centre of Sandnessjøen, introducing sculptures and sharing stories from… Read More

Restaurant Gammelbutikken at Støtt - authentic local seafood

Restaurant Gammelbutikken is Støtt's grand locale and exudes authentic coastal culture. Here, you can taste the best that the island and the sea have to offer in terms of local culinary treasures. They follow the entire value chain, from harvesting ingredients in the island's natural surroundings and catching fish in the Vestfjorden, to serving it in the restaurant. Located in the beautiful surroundings, nestled along the fairway, is the old trading post of Støtt in the picturesque Støttvær, at the northern tip of the Helgeland coast. If you love great seafood, this is the place for you. The restaurant embodies the authentic coastal culture of Støtt. Read More

Nesna guest harbour

Nesna Guest Harbour is beautifully located in the heart of this welcoming fjord village, with easy access to the island communities along the Helgeland coast. The harbour offers a modern guest pier with electricity, fresh water and internet, as well as access to a service building with showers,… Read More

Exhibition: The Life and Work of Ole Edvart Rølvaag

Ole Edvart Rølvaag emigrated from Dønna to the USA in the late 1800s. There, he wrote several novels about emigrating from Norway and being an immigrant in the USA during that time. At the Dønna exhibition, you can learn more about the author's life and work and see the complete collection of Ole Edvart Rølvaag's first editions. The exhibition at Dønna Library is beautifully set up with information about the author's upbringing in Dønna, his journey to the USA, and his life as an emigrant and immigrant. It provides an interesting glimpse into a time when life in Norway could be hard, while the American Dream shone brightly with the promise of land and wealth in the distance. Read More

Onkel Oskar – Pub, Food, and Beer Tasting

Step inside Onkel Oskar, where new faces are met with the same warm hospitality as the regulars. Here you can enjoy hot meals and cold drinks, live sports on the big screen, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Or join in on the monthly beer tasting, where you can… Read More