At Lyngvågen Café on the beautiful Gjerdøya in Rødøy, you can enjoy homemade seafood and opt for an overnight stay. Lyngvågen is an excellent base for exploring Gjerdøya and the other islands in Rødøy.

The Café

From the old fish landing station on Gjerdøya, local fisherman and chef Jim serves traditional seafood dishes. Like fish burgers, whale burgers, bacalao, and fried cod tongues, to name a few. Most of the seating is outdoors along the dock, so be sure to dress for the weather.

Guest Pier

If you’re arriving by your own boat, Lyngvågen has a 160-metre floating dock with plenty of space. There is also access to both water and electricity. There’s also a service building in Lyngvågen with toilets, showers, a washing machine, and a dryer.

Gjerdøyhamn

A short boat ride across the sound from Lyngvågen takes you to Gjerdøyhamn. Here, Jonny Losvik has created one of the finest gardens in Northern Norway. You can visit the old sheriff’s farm in Rødøy, now turned into a small museum, explore the art and craft sales exhibition in the restored barn, or simply enjoy the beautiful garden. Jonny has put an incredible amount of work and care into restoring and maintaining his childhood home. Book your ticket for a beautiful experience in the Rødøy archipelago.

Jonny and his remarkable garden at Gjerdøyhamn were featured in the NRK programme “Der ingen skulle tru at nokon kunne bu” in 2023. You can watch the episode here.

Book a ticket and get a beautiful experience in the Rødøy archipelago.

Accommodation

The apartment Lyngvågen Panorama is well-suited for couples or families looking to explore Gjerdøya and the neighboring islands in Rødøy. It offers a bedroom with two double beds, a sofa bed in the living room, and a beautiful view of the sea and the fairytale-like mountain Hestmannen.

Walks around Gjerøy

Gjerdøya also offers scenic, marked hiking trails – including a path up to Gjerdøyfjellet. At just 168 metres above sea level, the mountain is modest in height but still offers beautiful alpine terrain and stunning views of the surrounding islands.

If you want to explore the area from the water, Lyngvågen is a great starting point for kayaking, and the Lyngvågen Café can help arrange boat rentals or RIB tours in the area.

Lyngvågen Panorama is available for rent year-round.

Lyngvågen Café has fixed opening hours in June, July, and August 2024:
Monday to Saturday: 13:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 13:00 – 18:00

Groups can book meals outside the season.

You can reach Lyngvågen by private boat, ferry from Jektvik or Tonnes, the Nordlandsekspressen express boat, or the local express boat traveling between the islands in Rødøy.

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See the ferry- and boat schedules on ReisNordland.no
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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.

Rødøy

In addition to white beaches, majestic mountains, and a spectacular archipelago, other attractions that may be worth a visit include renowned restaurants, one of Nordland’s largest churches, and Norway’s only teddy bear museum.

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