Grane Museum
Laksforsen nature and cultural gallery tells the history of the Salmon River Vefsna, specifically its use and recreation close to one of Norway’s most fantastic waterfalls. You’ll find the gallery in the lower floor of Laksforsen café, approximately 30 km south of Mosjøen and approximately 8 km north of Trofors in Grane.
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
You should also take the time to visit Trofors, where Grane Bygdetun lies. Here you’ll find a rich collection of cultural historic buildings from the 18th and the 19th century.
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
At Tromoan there are archeological finds of hunting pits dated back to 600-700 A.D. This hunting facility is designated as Grane’s cultural heritage in a collection called “Fotefar mot nord” (Footsteps to the north). An 800 meters long path from Grane Bygdetun leads to the facility.
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
The museum also has exhibitions downstairs at Laksforsen a little further north in Grane municipality. There you can experience the mighty 17 m high Laksforsen and Helgeland Museum’s photo exhibition with a theme from the Vefsna watercourse.
Today, RiverNorth Rafting is also located in the village yard with its wilderness camp and various rafting offers.
Grane Bygdetun is open on request or at different events.
Contact
The village yard is unattended, but can be visited all year round. Guided tours can be booked by calling 91 17 98 02.
Grane Bygdetun is down by the river on the north side of Trofors, just off the E6 in southern Helgeland.