The beautiful renovation of Seløy’s old school has been described in an article in "The Norwegian Review of Architecture". Today, travellers can find accommodation here, drink quality coffee, eat pizza, browse books and buy artworks in the shop – and enjoy the panoramic view of The Seven Sisters mountains
The school renovation was important for the local community. Today Skolo serves as a cultural centre, pizzeria, coffee bar, bookstore and gallery for local artists. Skolo also offers accommodation, and as a guest you are making an important contribution to the community. Read More
Leirfjord Museum is located in the old Bergh-brygga at Leland. Also, make sure to visit the beautiful Gammelskolen, which was in operation until the mid-1950s. Welcome to a journey through time!
The Bergh warehouse is located at Lower Leland and served as a trading post as early as 1847. Unfortunately, the building has been ravaged by fire several times, with the last one occurring in 1898. The current building was erected in the year 1900. Read More
Right at the southern tip of Helgeland, amidst towering mountains, long fjords, and forest-covered slopes, lies the beautiful Heilhorn Kingdom around Bindal. Vast natural and hiking areas await your exploration. 9B90F6E9-A618-4114-B1E8-8CD36ADE8FA7 Created with sketchtool. How to travel to Bindal… Read More
Would you like to contribute to eco-friendly and sustainable tourism? Here are 10 good tips.
What is sustainable tourism?
Eco-friendly tourism is a high priority for many travellers, as well as the local communities of Helgeland. The goal is to ensure that the tourism is sustainable, that an area doesn’t receive more travellers than it can handle, and that travellers make a positive contribution to the community by shopping locally and by being considerate to local residents
Here are 10 tips if you want to contribute to this:
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Selsøyvik Trading Post is one of Helgeland's oldest and most esteemed accommodation options. The island of Selsøyvik is beautifully situated along the shipping lane, surrounded by Rødøyløva, Hestmannen, and Svartisen. Here you will find accommodation, a large and beautiful guest harbor, a general store, and a café.
Since 1777, Selsøyvik has been a trading post and inn, and its long history imbues the place with a rich and pleasant atmosphere to this day. At the same time, the place has the feeling of timelessness that is characteristic of these small island communities, and you can feel it as you wander among the historic buildings. Whether you're staying in the magnificent "Rødstua," in your own boat at the guest pier, or just visiting for the day at the café and trading post, you'll notice that this is a place where time is your own. Read More
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
