Mountain food at Korgfjellet Mountain Lodge

On the mountain pass between the villages lies Korgfjellet – a place where people have stopped for generations. What began as a small mountain lodge in 1972 has grown into a complete mountain retreat with cabins, a sauna, and a seasonal restaurant. Still, the core remains the same: warmth, good food, and welcoming hosts in the heart of the mountains.

Today, Korgfjellet is run by Asgeir and his family, who have developed the place into a natural stop for mountain travellers, tourists, and anyone crossing the pass. It is just as natural to stop for a break as it is to stay a little longer – whether guests come for the views, the quiet, or the food.

All food at Korgfjellet is made from scratch, with a clear connection to local ingredients and traditions. The menu includes high-quality salmon from Helgeland, tender lamb, and homemade desserts. Still, there are two things guests talk about most: the stone-baked pizza and the kamkake.

The pizza is baked in a stone oven and has earned a reputation well beyond Hemnes. Many people cross the mountain just for this. The kamkake is baked in a wood-fired oven, following an old family tradition from Leirskardalen. Made with rye flour and sourdough, no two are ever quite the same. It is a baked good that carries the taste of time, warmth, and craftsmanship – just as mountain food should.

Korgfjellet is more than a place to eat. Guests can stay in cabins, enjoy a sauna after a day outdoors, rent a bike, or simply take in the calm and the views. The restaurant is especially lively at weekends, when mountain folk and passers-by gather around the tables for a good meal.

As part of “A taste of Hemnes”, Korgfjellet represents the meeting point between local food and the destination itself. Here, ingredients and traditions are given new life in a mountain setting that invites both activity and rest. For some, Korgfjellet is a highlight of the journey. For others, it is a regular stop. Either way, it is a place where the mountains, the food, and the people naturally belong together.

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Korgfjellet Fjellstue Lodge

At the top of Korgfjellet pass, midway between the towns of Mo i Rana and Mosjøen, is Korgfjellet Fjellstue, a lodge that offers hearty meals. Tired travellers will be pleased to find good options for an overnight stay.