Bergh-brygga and Gammelskolen in Leirfjord
Leirfjord Museum is located in the old Bergh-brygga at Leland. Also, make sure to visit the beautiful Gammelskolen, which was in operation until the mid-1950s. Welcome to a journey through time!
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
The Bergh warehouse is located at Lower Leland and served as a trading post as early as 1847. Unfortunately, the building has been ravaged by fire several times, with the last one occurring in 1898. The current building was erected in the year 1900.
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
In the trading house, time seems to have stood still, and a glance at the store shelves is a journey through time and memories. The old stockrooms also feature various exhibitions with cultural-historical content. In addition to the store and rotating exhibits, you’ll also find an exciting selection of books, toys, kitchen utensils, sou’westers, and much more.
Gammelskolen (The old school)
Ketil Born/Helgeland museum
The beautiful old school, located in the heart of Leland, is now a museum. The building boasts intricate carvings and lovely colors, holding a unique position both in terms of educational history and architecture. Gammelskolen was built in 1884 and was in operation until the mid-1950s. In the 1970s, the building was converted into a museum.
Contact
In the period between June 26th and August 11th 2024, Bergh-brygga is open wednesday to sunday, from 11:00 to 15:00.
The enterance fee is 60 NOK, while children are free.
Visit Helgeland Museum’s website for updated opening hours outside of this spesific period.
Leirfjord Museum is by the marina in the village of Leland in Leirfjord, just a short drive from Sandnessjøen, along the Coastal Route in central Helgeland.