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Summer adventures and activities in Helgeland

For great adventures and fun activities, you’ve come to the right place. Here you see an overview of adventures and activities for your summer holiday in Helgeland. Meløy Adventure Accommodation at Glomfjord Overnatting… Read More

Himmelblå Brygge: Dining and accommodation at Ylvingen

To Norwegians, Himmelblå Brygge and the island of Ylvingen is well known from a popular TV programme. Fortunately, all visitors are welcome to dine and enjoy an overnight stay here. Some of the accommodation is unusual and the scenic surroundings are magnificent. And for young and old, Himmelblå Brygge offers lots of activities and great adventures! Accommodation When you want a room for the night, why not choose one with real style? Himmelblå lodge is open year round. Himmelblå Brygge offers three different room types, but no matter what you choose, you are close to the sea. Read More

An idyllic Helgeland holiday on Rangsundøya

Just north of the Arctic Circle, in Rødøy municipality, lies Rangsundøya. At Helgelandsidyll on Rangsundøya, you stay in a glamping tent, apartment, or the "Eagle Dome." Rent a boat, kayak, or SUP and spend your days on the water or in the mountains of the island, and relax in the evenings in the sauna. Here, you can find peace and quiet, away from the crowds. Soveplass i ørnedomen With over a thousand islands and islets, the municipality of Rødøy is a holiday paradise for kayaking, fishing and skin-diving. At Helgelandsidyll, you can rent a boat, kayak or stand-up paddle board (SUP). After a day out on the water or a long mountain hike, you can relax in the wood-fired sauna followed by a refreshing plunge into the sea. If you come by boat, you can dock at the floating raft that holds the sauna. Read More

Kayaking trips in the Meløy and Rødøy area

Meløy Adventure offers guided kayaking trips on the Glomfjord, to the Svartisen glacier, and on the waters near Rødøyløva (443 m), as well as longer excursions around the island of Mesøy. The company also rents out kayaks, and its experienced instructors offer a variety of kayaking courses. Helgeland is deal for kayaking, and Meløy Adventure will gladly take you on a guided trip to some of the most beautiful destinations along this magnificent coast. By kayak, you can head for any number of beautiful white-sand beaches, peer up at the impressive mountain called Rødøyløva, or enjoy views of the dazzling Svartisen glacier. Read More

Good tips for your cycling holiday in Helgeland

Yttervik

Yttervik, situated in idyllic surroundings by the Ranfjord, offers accommodation a short distance from Mo i Rana’s town centre. The cabins and campsite and the surrounding area is well suited for varied activities for the whole family. At Yttervik you can spend the night in their great cabins or cozy igloos, right by Ranfjorden. They also have nice spots for motorhomes and caravans. During the summer, you can rent a boat and go fishing, go hiking in the surrounding mountains, or simply enjoy the day by the fjord, relaxing and watching the birds. Read More

Winter Activities

Helgeland is perfect for winter adventures! Snow-capped peaks that tower over the Helgeland coast, and the unspoiled expanses of the inland mountain wilderness, make Helgeland ideal for your winter holiday activities. Here are a few suggestions for things to enjoy when you get here. Explore the summits… Read More

Spectacular landscapes

The caves of Helgeland Roger Brendhagen / Visit Helgeland Mountains that inspired legends and fairytales Kristoffer Møllevik… Read More

Outdoor activities

One of the most appreciated qualities of Helgeland is how varied its landscape is. Here is something for every traveller: narrow fjords surrounded by towering mountains, uninhabited islands and vast tracts of wilderness. We also have calm and tranquil landscapes: foothills that beckon you to relaxed… Read More

Mountains that inspired legends and fairytales

There are thousands of mountains in Helgeland, some more distinctive than others. A few have been important landmarks for seafarers since time immemorial. Some of the mountains are mentioned in the legend of the Seven Sisters. Other mountains just look like they emerged from a fairytale. The Seven Sisters… Read More