Visit Helgeland
Just below the “broad-shouldered” Øyfjellet, where the rivers Vefsna and Skjerva meet and flow into Vefsnfjorden, lies the colorful town of Mosjøen, the oldest town in Helgeland. Mosjøen is a city known for its music, culture, and cafés, and offers attractions such as the historic 19th-century district of Sjøgata, Helgelandstrappa with its zipline and via ferrata, Øyfjellgrotta, beautiful hiking areas, and its own city beach.
In 2025, the city will mark its 150th anniversary with a full year of events and celebrations
You can find the tourist information office at Sjøgata 2, at the northern end of the street, within walking distance from the parking lot at the Sjøsiden shopping center.
Phone: +47 75 01 80 00
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Møsjøen is situated along the E6, and has a trainstation and airport.
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Bus connections:
- Mo i Rana
- Sandnessjøen
- Brønnøysund
Distance and driving time by car:
From Mo i Rana: 87 km, 1 hour and 15 minutes
From Sandnessjøen: 64 km, 1 hour
From Brønnøysund: 154 km, 2 hours and 30 minutes
From Bodø (E6): 315 km, 4 hours and 20 minutes
From Trondheim (E6): 389 km, 5 hours and 35 minutes
Places to eat and sleep well
Mosjøen offers a wide variety of excellent dining options and cozy cafés, most of which are located in or near Sjøgata. The town also has several accommodation options, ranging from historic hotels to guesthouses and campgrounds.
Things to see and do
Mosjøen has activities to suit every taste, whether you prefer a leisurely stroll between the cafés in historic Sjøgata, an exhilarating nature experience on Øyfjellet, or a true winter adventure in the snow-covered mountains.
Great winter hikes and tours from Mosjøen
Great summer hikes and daytrips from Mosjøen
Among the high mountains surrounding Vefsnfjorden and Mosjøen, you must climb to higher altitudes to see the midnight sun. However, the light from it can be seen regardless of elevation. With vast hiking and wilderness areas nearby, offering little light pollution, you’ll find several excellent spots for viewing the northern lights.
Up Helgelandstrappa to Øyfjellet 818 meters above sea level.
At the top of Helgelandstrappa and Øyfjellet (818 meters above sea level), you’ll enjoy a stunning view of Mosjøen, the fjord, and the surrounding mountains. It’s a great spot to watch the midnight sun in the summer. In the fall, before the snow arrives, it’s also a beautiful place to watch the northern lights.
Read more about the hike up Helgelandstrappa.
Panorama
Panorama is a hiking destination in the forested hill on the northeast side of Mosjøen. As the name suggests, it offers a beautiful view of the town, the fjord, the Vefsna river, and Øyfjellet. Although you won’t see the midnight sun from here, it’s a great spot to watch the sunset. In the fall and winter, you can also get a beautiful view of the northern lights from here.
Read about the hike to Panorama here.
Mostjønna in Mosåsen
Along this trail through a forested hill on the south side of Mosjøen, you’ll find a great vantage point for watching the sunset in the west, just before you reach Mostjønna. In the fall and winter, there are also many excellent spots to see the northern lights dancing over the forest.
Read more about the hike to Mostjønna here.
Pålgarden Marina
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Sjøgata guest harbor
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Fru Haugans Hotells guest harbor
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Marsøra public bathrooms
Bathrooms in Marsøra hiking area
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Bathrooms by the parking for Helgelandstrappa and Marsøra
The bathrooms are in the same building as Hi North, by the starting point for the hikes to Helgelandstrappa and Marsøra.
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Baågneset
Public bathroom at Baågneset, along E6 just north of Mosjøen
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Topcamp Mosjøen
Campsite along E6, just south of Mosjøen.
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Shell Halsøy
Disposal station at the gas station just north of Mosjøen.
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Esso Halsøy
A Lad Opp charging station located at Esso on the north side of Mosjøen, near several grocery stores.
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Topcamp Mosjøen
A Lad Opp charging station situated at Topcamp Mosjøen on the south side of the city, close to Pizzabakeren, Topcamp Mosjøen with a playground, and the sports facility at Kippermoen.
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