The two islands Lurøy and Onøy are beautiful destinations for both relaxed days and outdoor activities in the summer. In this sheltered archipelago, visitors can experience Helgeland’s genuine and welcoming coastal culture, and just a short boat ride away they’ll find beautiful hiking and excursion areas such as Aldersundet, Kvarøy, and the Solvær Islands.
Lurøy and Onøy is in Lurøy multiplicity, north of Nesna, and south of Rødøy on the Helgeland Coast. You can travel here by ferry, express boat or using your own boat.
Ferry
You can take the ferry going from Stokkvågen, Sleneset, Lovund and Træna to Onøy. The two islands are connected by a bridge. Click on the names to see the ferry ports on Google Maps.
Find the ferry schedule between Stokkvågen – Onøy
Find the ferry schedule between Lovund – Onøy
Express boat
You can take the local express boat to Onøy from Stokkvågen and Lovund, or the regional express boats Nordlandsekspressen and Helgelandsekspressen that travells between Sandnessjøen and Bodø, with multiple stops between the two destinations, Helgelandspendleren also travels between Sandnessjøen and Træna with multiple stops in between the two destinations.
Click the names to see the express boat docks on Google Maps.
Find schedules for Stokkvågen – Onøy
Find schedules for Lovund – Onøy
Find schedules for Sandnessjøen – Onøy
Find schedules for Bodø – Onøy
You can also view local traffic updates at Vegvesen.no
Onøy and Lurøy are connected by a bridge and lie just a short ferry ride from Stokkvågen. Together with the smaller island of Røssøya, they form a sheltered and beautiful archipelago with many islets, narrow sounds, and sheltered coves with good beaches. It’s a lovely area to explore by boat or kayak.
Life here is closely tied to the sea, and generations of weather and wind have shaped the coastal culture that can still be experienced today. Visitors can stop by the Coastal Museum on the island, where traces of life on and by the sea are on display. One example is an old Lovundkutter, a distinctive wooden motorboat that was once widely used in the area. The museum also exhibits several old boat engines, fishing gear, and the skeleton of a sei whale.
On the largest island, Lurøy, the Lurøyfjellet mountain rises high above the sea and the surrounding islets. It’s a popular hiking destination, and its 685 metres of elevation offer broad views of many of Helgeland’s most striking mountains. At the foot of the mountain, visitors can also explore the beautiful Renaissance garden at Lurøygården. More than 200 years old, it features a range of interesting plants, including a large copper beech.
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Other destinations closeby
Beautiful hikes in and around Lurøy
Practical Information
Thank you for respecting the local communities, and for helping us preserve the natural beauty of Helgeland!
Please:
- Strive to leave no trace of your visit. Bring back all your rubbish, including used toilet paper, and discard it in the nearest rubbish bin.
- Plan your toilet visits and use the opportunity when you pass a toilet. In the wilderness, make sure you are not a nuisance to others.
- Respect the local wildlife. Keep a good distance from wildlife, livestock and birds. Keep your dog leashed.
- Respect private property. Keep a respectful distance from houses and cabins.
- Show good boating sense. Keep a good distance from shore and drive at a low speed, especially when you are close to anyone or anything on the water, including birds or animals. Avoid loud and disturbing engine noise. Be aware that some islands and nature reserves are important nesting sites, and that going ashore is prohibited during the nesting season.
- Follow the Norwegian Mountain Code (Fjellvettreglene). Plan your excursion according to the weather forecast, your skills and experience.
- Join a guided excursion or consider hiring an experienced guide, especially when you don’t have sufficient experience or knowledge to guarantee a safe trip.
