At Holm, history is preserved in the landscape. Follow the cultural heritage trail and discover traces of the people who lived here more than 1,500 years ago.

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Along the 3.3 km cultural heritage trail in outer Bindal, visitors can explore an area where people have lived for more than 1,500 years. The walk starts at the Solvang community hall, follows paths past the old churchyard at Solstad and down towards the shoreline, before winding through a landscape with Iron Age burial mounds – and returning to Holm Camping.

At seven stops with information boards along the route, stories are shared about the burial mounds, wildlife, plant life and what everyday life here once looked like. The Solstad area contains traces of settlement dating back to around the beginning of the Common Era, and the burial mounds point to people of high status – perhaps local chieftains or early community leaders who once shaped life in the area, all experienced at your own pace.

Along the way, you will hear about:

1. Solstad old church and churchyard

2. Langstranda

3. Iron Age burial site

4. Meierivegen

5. Langhaugen

6. Utsikten

The audio guide is available in Norwegian, English and German, and is well suited for both Norwegian and international visitors. No prior knowledge is needed – just a mobile phone, earphones, and a curiosity to explore.

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Holm Cultural Heritage Trail was developed by Nord‑Vedstrand School and Nord‑Vedstrand Activity Group in collaboration with Bindal Municipality, Nordland County Council and the NTNU University Museum in Trondheim. The project is the result of strong local engagement combined with professional support, with the aim of making cultural heritage accessible to anyone who wants to walk, learn and explore.

The trail can be walked year-round, as long as it is free of snow and ice.

Bindal is located along County Road 17, in the southern part of Helgeland.

The easiest way to get to and around Bindal is by car, but it is also possible to reach Terråk by bus from Grong or Brønnøysund.

Read more about Bindal and how to get there.

Thank you for respecting the local communities, and for helping us preserve the natural beauty of Helgeland!

Please:

  • Strive to leave no trace of your visit. Bring back all your rubbish, including used toilet paper, and discard it in the nearest rubbish bin.
  • Plan your toilet visits and use the opportunity when you pass a toilet. In the wilderness, make sure you are not a nuisance to others.
  • Respect the local wildlife. Keep a good distance from wildlife, livestock and birds. Keep your dog leashed.
  • Respect private property. Keep a respectful distance from houses and cabins.
  • Show good boating sense. Keep a good distance from shore and drive at a low speed, especially when you are close to anyone or anything on the water, including birds or animals. Avoid loud and disturbing engine noise. Be aware that some islands and nature reserves are important nesting sites, and that going ashore is prohibited during the nesting season.
  • Follow the Norwegian Mountain Code (Fjellvettreglene). Plan your excursion according to the weather forecast, your skills and experience.
  • Join a guided excursion or consider hiring an experienced guide, especially when you don’t have sufficient experience or knowledge to guarantee a safe trip.

Welcome to the Heilhorn Kingdom – Bindal

Right at the southern tip of Helgeland, amidst towering mountains, long fjords, and forest-covered slopes, lies the beautiful Heilhorn Kingdom around Bindal. Vast natural and hiking areas await your exploration.

Read more about Bindal here

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