Laksforsen nature and cultural gallery tells the history of the Salmon River Vefsna, specifically its use and recreation close to one of Norway’s most fantastic waterfalls. You’ll find the gallery in the lower floor of Laksforsen café, approximately 30 km south of Mosjøen and approximately 8 km north of Trofors in Grane.
You should also take the time to visit Trofors, where Grane Bygdetun lies. Here you’ll find a rich collection of cultural historic buildings from the 18th and the 19th century. Read More
Are you looking for a unique experience? An experience where nature and culture meet and leaves an impression in all your senses? Then you should take a trip to Sæterstad Gård, beautifully situated 400 meters above sea level at the foot of Krutfjellet in Hattfjelldal, an area that has been populated by Sami, Swedes and Norwegians for many centuries.
Accommodation and farm restaurant
Sæterstad is an organic mountain farm located in an area that has been populated by Sami, Swedes and Norwegians for many hundreds of years. In addition to accommodation, you will find a goat barn, a fish barn, its own micro power plant, salt cave, a great farm restaurant and a small shop on the farm. And outside you get entertainment from wild goats. Read More
Hildurs Urterarium is far more than a restaurant. It is a lush oasis imbued with life and personality, offering guests a respite from their busy lives and a unique dining experience shared with friends or family. Restaurant Sagastuen and the old parlour have an ambience that gives visitors a taste of bygone times.
Hildurs Urterarium
Hildurs is situated at Tilrem, about 7 km north of Brønnøysund. It has been in the same family for generations, first as a farm and now as a very special place that attracts visitors from far and wide. There is a year-round restaurant, an impressive herb garden, a summer café, and accommodation. You can spend all day exploring outdoors and indoors, and sleep with a satisfied smile on your face. Read More
OscarBrygga at Tonnes offers accommodation in rorbu cabins or wharf rooms, right on the shore. From your balcony, you can enjoy the sunset or the glow of the midnight sun, to the soothing sound of the surf. Dining is offered in a refurbished old wharf building rich in ambience.
Tonnes is a small village in Lurøy with great hiking opportunities on the mainland and the surrounding islands. Several express boats dock daily, and you can easily plan a day trip to the popular Rødøyløva. If you prefer to stay on land, you can visit "Tonnes-Høla," an easily accessible sea cave, stroll around the lively harbor, swim at beautiful sandy beaches, or simply enjoy an ice cream at OscarBrygga. Read More
In the village of Utskarpen, between Mo i Rana and Nesna, Elise and Marius established a culinary attraction that is drawing a steady stream of foodies. They offer a dining experience where every dish is made from ingredients fresh from the farm and pasture. They also offer accommodation – charming rooms in a countryside setting.
The Norwegian name is “Til Elise fra Marius” (To Elise from Marius). The hosts do their utmost to give you a memorably great dining experience. They take the concept “from farm to table” quite literally, choosing fresh produce from the farm, meat from pasture-raised livestock, ingredients foraged from local forests, and freshly caught seafood.
Book a table today – and look forward to a world-class dining experience! Read More
Visitors are welcome to stay in one of the historic houses on Sjøgata street. The apartments offered are furnished in the old style but fully-equipped. Renting accommodation here will give you a good feel for a time that was less hurried – while enjoying all the comforts and amenities we have come to expect today.
As a guest in one of these old houses, you will find yourself immersed in the town’s historic setting. Take time to visit the wharf museum for insights into Mosjøen’s colourful history; step back into an age when these proud houses had just been built, gentlemen sported handlebar moustaches, and ladies wore long skirts. Read More
Stay in newly renovated and cozy rooms at Hildurs Urterarium outside Brønnøysund. Here you are met by pleasant hosts in homely and good surroundings.
Hildurs Urterarium
Hildurs Urterarium is located on Tilrem, about 6.5 km north of Brønnøysund. The farm has been a gathering place for people since the Viking Age, and people still gather from far and wide to enjoy beautiful nature, tasty food and good company. Read More
The old trading post at Forvik in Vevelstad, which dates back to 1792, is beautifully situated on the sea along route Fv17. Accommodation in charming surroundings is offered in the oldest building, Grålåna. There is a restaurant in Naustloftet, and a coffee roastery in the old general store. People often gather in Brygga, the wharf building, to enjoy the long bright summer evenings.
A historic place on the Helgeland coast
Forvik Old Trading Post has drawn people for more than 200 years. If you stay in Grålåna, its ambience will really give you a sense of this history. This close to the Arctic Circle, the summer evening stays bright almost until midnight. Naustloftet restaurant serves hearty dishes based on local traditions. A visit to the coffee roastery next door is recommended. Read More
With Offersøy Camping as your holiday base, you can easily explore the islands of your choice along the Helgeland coast. You can island hop by kayak, or by bringing your bicycle on the express boat or ferry so you can explore various islands on two wheels. Either way, it’s a delightful way to immerse yourself in the region’s rich cultural heritage and feel close to the magnificent landscape and natural elements.
Cultural history
Offersøy Camping is just a short drive or bike ride away from a museum and the cultural path at Tjøtta. Also nearby is Tjøtta’s International War Cemetery. A must-visit is the Petter Dass Museum, housed in a striking building designed by Norway’s renowned architects, Snøhetta. The museum celebrates Petter Dass, a 17th-century poet-priest. The museum is situated near a medieval church at Alstahaug. Read More
The Vega World Heritage Centre, which is beautifully located at Gardsøy, documents the history and culture of the Vega islanders. Here you can gain fascinating insights into the lives of these fishermen-farmers, and about their centuries-old local tradition of protecting the eider ducks who come to nest here – a tradition that led to Vega being granted UNESCO’s World Heritage status.
A tribute to a unique cultural landscape and to the contribution of women
Vega Archipelago was inscribed on UNESCO's list of world natural and cultural heritage sites in 2004. The rationale states: "Vega Archipelago demonstrates how generations of fishermen and farmers over the past 1,500 years have maintained a sustainable way of life in a harsh environment near the Arctic Circle, based on the now unique tradition of eider farming. The status is also a tribute to women's contributions to the eiderdown process." Read More
