Kart over helgeland Visit Helgeland

Right on the edge of the Arctic Circle, beneath Svartisen glacier and the Saltfjellet mountains, lies Mo i Rana — Helgeland’s largest town. Its history stretches from its early days as a trading post, through its time as an industrial hub during the “ironworks era”, to the modern mini-metropolis it is today. With cafés and a theatre, shopping malls and science centre, museums and concert venues, Mo i Rana has a lot to offer.

The town’s Tourist Information Office is situated at Jernbanegata 15, in the middle of the pedestrian street in the city center.

Telephone: +47 75 01 80 00

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Mo i Rana is located along the E6 highway and has both a train station and an airport.

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Bus connections:

  • Mosjøen
  • Tonnes
  • Nesna

Distance and driving time by car:
From Mosjøen: 87 km, 1 hour and 15 minutes
From Sandnessjøen: 109 km, 1 hour and 35 minutes
From Brønnøysund: 243 km, 3 hours and 30 minutes

From Bodø: 228 km, 3 hours and 10 minutes
From Trondheim: 474 km, 6 hours and 45 minutes

Accommodation and dining

Highlights and adventures

When you’re in Mo i Rana, make sure to explore the spectacular and unique nature around the town, as well as exciting attractions in the centre — like the Science Centre and Rana Museum.

Great winter hikes and tours

Great summer hikes and daytrips

Practical information

Hauknesstranda
A beach and recreational area on the south side of Ranfjorden, with walking trails, benches, barbecue areas, a volleyball court, and spots for fishing from the rocks. About a 10-minute drive or 20-minute bike ride on a cycle path from Mo i Rana.
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Alternstranda
A popular sandy beach on the north side of Ranfjorden, about a 20-minute drive from Mo i Rana.
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Mjølanstranda
A beach close to town with benches — about a 5-minute drive or 10–15 minutes by bike from the centre.
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Surrounded by tall mountains, you’ll need to head up high to see the midnight sun — but its light can be seen from anywhere, high or low. And with vast hiking and wilderness areas nearby and little light pollution, you’ll find several great spots to watch the northern lights.

Sjøfronten
On the walkway along the Sjøfronten waterfront in the town centre, you’ll get a beautiful view of the evening sun over the fjord in summer, and the northern lights in autumn and winter.
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Tjuvtrappa
Tjuvtrappa is an easy hike on a well-maintained trail, offering great views of the sunset or northern lights toward the northwest.
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Fageråsen Ski Jumps
From the ski jumps in Fageråsen, you’ll get a great view of the fjord and the town. The trail to Appelsinhaugen starts nearby — a good option if you’re looking for a slightly longer hike.
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Mofjellet
In summer, you can drive almost all the way up Mofjellet to go hiking or simply enjoy the view from the car park near the top.
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The Right to Roam allows you to camp in the open countryside throughout Norway, as long as you keep at least 150 metres away from cabins and houses.

We recommend staying at a campsite, where you’ll have access to showers and toilets, waste disposal, parking, and activities.

If you still prefer wild camping or travelling with a motorhome, we suggest these spots:

Motorhome Parking in Mo i Rana
A parking area with overnight motorhome parking just outside the town centre.
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Umskardtjønna
A mountain fishing spot with wheelchair-accessible toilet and a lean-to shelter.
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Hauknes Marina
Paid motorhome parking at Hauknes Marina, just south of Mo i Rana.
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LAD OPP in Utskarpen
Charging station from Lad Opp with up to 180 kW ultra-fast charging, located at the Joker store in Utskarpen — about 35 kilometres from Mo i Rana, on the way to Nesna and the Coastal Route (Kystriksveien).
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LAD OPP Umbukta
Charging station from Lad Opp with up to 180 kW ultra-fast charging, about 35 kilometres from Mo i Rana along the E12 towards Sweden.
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Tesla Supercharger
Large charging station located near Circle K, Obs Hypermarked, XXL, and other shops.
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Langneset
Seasonal waste disposal station along the E6 on the south side of Mo i Rana.
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Mo i Rana Camping
Campsite east of Mo i Rana town centre.
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Krokstrand Fjellpark
Café, accommodation, and climbing park with spots for motorhomes and tents — located along the E6 about 50 minutes north of Mo i Rana.
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