Kart over helgeland Visit Helgeland

The town of Sandnessjøen is situated roughly at the geographic centre of the magnificent Helgeland coast. It sits midway between mighty mountains and beautiful islands. Here you are near the Seven Sisters mountain range, the kayaking paradise of Herøy, the recreated Viking chieftain seat Sandnes, the museum that celebrates the 17th-century poet-priest Petter Dass, and the island of Dønna which is wonderful to explore on two wheels.

You can find our digital tourist information inside the hotel Scandic Syv Søstre, conveniently located near the express boat and ferry docks in the center of Sandnessjøen.

Telephone: +47 75 01 80 00

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The town of Sandnessjøen lies along the Coastal Highway, Fv17, which is the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgeland. This coastal town has its own airport, and is a port of call for the Hurtigruten coastal steamers and numerous ferries and express boats.

For driving directions, see Google Maps

To plan your journey here by train (to Mosjøen, taking a bus from there), by bus or airplane, visit Entur.no.

Bus connections:

  • Levang (take the ferry to or from Nesna)
  • Mo i Rana
  • Mosjøen
  • Brønnøysund

Boat connections:

  • Brønnøysund
  • Vega
  • Herøy
  • Dønna
  • Nesna
  • Lovund
  • Træna
  • Rødøy
  • Støtt
  • Bodø

Distances and driving times:

From Mosjøen: 64 km, 1 hour
From Mo i Rana: 109 km, 1 hour and 35 minutes
From Brønnøysund: 92 km, 2 hours and 30 minutes

From Bodø (highway E6 / Fv17): 337 km, 4 hours and 35 minutes / 364 km, 7 hours and 15 minutes
/ 364 km, 7 timer og 15 minutter

From Trondheim (E6/Fv.17): 451 km, 6 hours og 15 minutes
/ 477 km, 9 hours

Accommodation and dining

Sandnessjøen, Dønna and Herøy offer a wide selection of comfortable accommodation, good restaurants and friendly cafés

Highlights and adventures

You can visit impressive medieval churches, gain insights into the life and work of a celebrated 17th-centure poet-priest at the Petter Dass Museum, take an exciting RIB sea-rafting safari, go on boat trip to old fishing villages, hike to the summit of legendary mountains, and explore Dønna and Herøy by kayak or bicycle.

Botn havsbad
Botn Havsbad offers a well-organized beach with shallow waters, a shelter, a volleyball court, and a playground. It’s about a 20-30 minute bike ride or a 10-minute drive from the center of Sandnessjøen.

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From the mountains and hills around Sandnessjøen, you have numerous opportunities to witness the midnight sun over the ocean or the northern lights above the thousands of islands along the Helgeland coast.

The Seven Sisters (De Syv Søstre)
From the peaks of The Seven Sisters, you enjoy stunning views of the Helgeland coast and the ocean beyond. A midnight sun hike to one or more of the summits is delightful for those in good hiking shape. For a gentler option, consider a trek to the pass between Skjæringen and Tvillingan. In the fall, you can also experience beautiful northern lights tours here, but remember to bring a headlamp and crampons if it’s slippery.

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Kulturbadet
There are toilets available on both the first and second floors of the Kulturbadet in Sandnessjøen’s town center.
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Ferry Terminal Waiting Room, Narvesen
Toilets connected to the waiting room for the fast boat terminal are located near Narvesen.
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Alti Sandnessjøen Shopping Center
Toilets are available in the Alti Sandnessjøen shopping center in the center of Sandnessjøen.
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Sandnessjøen Boat Association Motorhome Camp
There is a septic tank emptying facility immediately adjacent to the campsite, near the town hall.
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Sandnessjøen Camping
Campsite located along the Coastal Route / County Road 17, approximately 10 kilometers south of Sandnessjøen.
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The Right of Access (“Allemannsretten”) in Norway allows you to camp in tents in all uncultivated land, as long as you keep a distance of 150 meters from cabins and houses.

We recommend using a designated camping site where you’ll have access to showers, toilets, waste disposal, parking, and activities.

However, if you still wish to tent camp or engage in wild camping, we recommend the following places:

Sandnessjøen Boat Association caravan parking
The site offers 32 parking spaces for motorhomes and caravans, including electricity and a water post. It’s also possible to park your car while camping on the surrounding rocks. During the summer, waste bins are provided, making it easy to clean up after yourself. However, there are no toilets on-site, so plan your restroom visits accordingly.
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