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Winter dream at Støtt

Do you dream of going from the hustle of the big city to "winter world" where the polar lights and the northern lights create magic? Visit the island Støtt and be close to nature, culture and history. Hos «Støtt - Top of Helgeland» får du oppleve et kjøkken med særlig fokus på havets delikatesser Welcome to the exotic winter season with the magical polar lights, the blue hour and the exotic winter storms. Here you can hunt for the northern lights and paddle in a kayak between snow-capped mountains, islets and reefs. Did you know that the sea is extremely clear during the winter months? You will experience a rich wildlife both below and above water. Read More

The Ravnfloget Vega Via Ferrata and the Vega Stairs

“Climbing Ravnfloget has been a dream for many people. This rugged mountain was once a lofty playground accessible only to sea eagles and ravens, hence the name.” Today, the Ravnfloget Via Ferrata, a spectacular climbing trail, will take you to the summit of Ravnfloget. The mountain is situated on the western side of the island of Vega. The Sundsvoll recreation area We start our excursion at the Sundsvoll parking lot. After a half-hour walk on a trail through the beautiful landscape and an ascent up to 100 metres on the Vega Stairs, we reach the base of the Ravnfloget Via Ferrata. This climbing route will take us 225 metres straight up the cliff. A via ferrata (Italian for “iron road”) is a climbing route where you secure yourself by a harness to a cable bolted to the mountainside. Read More

The Mountain Way

Join us for a majestic journey to Rabothytta in the Okstindan mountain range, the roof of Northern Norway. You'll be following in the footsteps of the mountaineers and pioneers who first explored and summited these peaks and pinnacles. With local food and pastries in your backpack, you'll be guided on a journey through vast and wild nature, to the peace and quiet found deep within the mountain wilderness. Great natural experiences meet compelling storytelling in this package tour from The Trail Way. In this three-day package from The Trail Way, you're guided on a fabulous journey to Rabothytta, Norway's most awesome tourist cabin, set within the mighty Okstindan mountain massif. The adventure begins at Bjerka rural museum, with local history and food traditions, and in the long, bright summer evenings up north, you have plenty of time to set the pace of the trip yourself. Read More

Guided mountain tours on Dønna and the Seven Sisters

Join a guided mountain tour to three of the finest hiking destinations in Dønna and Sandnessjøen. Herøy Kayak & Bike can guide you on an easy hike to Åkvikfjellet or Markvollkulpen, or join us to the top of the spectacular mountain Dønnamannen. Herøy Kayak & Bike can take you on some of the finest mountain hikes along the Helgeland coast. From easy hikes up Åkvikfjellet in Dønna to Markvollkulpen in the Seven Sisters, to a longer hike to the summit of the tall, steep Dønnamannen. Read More

Light Backpack Hike from Børgefjell to Okstindan

This is one of the most stunning and thrilling hikes Northern Norway has to offer, passing through border mountains and national parks, reindeer grazing areas, open plateaus, wild valleys, and massive mountain ranges. And now, you can hike it with luggage transport from cabin to cabin. The Nordland Trekking Trail is divided into 8 sections with a total of 43 daily stages. All of them are beautiful, but many are long, challenging mountain hikes. For the first time, you now have the opportunity to hike the first daily stages of the route as a light backpack hike. This means that most of your luggage will be transported between the accommodations, along with food for each day. You can enjoy the daily stages with a light pack, carrying only what you need for the hike. You could, for example, hike with around 5 kg in your backpack instead of 15-20 kg. Read More

Glacier hike on Svartisen with Explore Svartisen

Join an adventurous glacier hike on the Engabreen glacier tongue in Svartisen, Meløy. Moments of North AS Open gallery… Read More

The Geopoetic Way

We call it "untouched nature." But when you know what to look for, you'll see that it's full of stories and traces. Geological traces left by glaciers and ancient riverbeds. Archaeological traces and tracks from the people who came before us. On this tour from The Trail Way, you'll learn more about these traces, how we discover them, and how we preserve them. In this two-day package from The Trail Way, you'll learn about and experience the nature and cultural history at the foot of the mighty Saltfjellet, north of the Arctic Circle. Join us at a reconstructed, traditional Sámi settlement, stay at the charming and historic Storjord Hotel, and embark on a guided nature hike from the Nordland National Park Centre. Read More

Guided hikes and courses on Okstinbreen

Experience the beautiful Okstindbreen and Oksskolten with MAD Mountain Guides and join exciting glacier tours and courses in a magnificent glacier landscape. At 1,916 meters above sea level, Oksskolten is Northern Norway's highest mountain and an impressive sight in a wild and beautiful mountain massif. Guided hikes Join an exciting journey through one of Norway's most beautiful mountain areas with experienced guides from MAD Mountain Guides. Together with the guides, trips to Austre Okstindbreen and Oksskolten become a safe and memorable experience. Glacier hike on Austre Okstindbreen Do you dream of walking on a glacier? Then a trip with MAD Mountain Guides to Austre Okstindbreen is an experience you won't forget. Experience deep-blue crevasses in a magnificent glacier landscape and learn how to use crampons and ice axes. The hike up to the glacier from the parking lot takes about an hour and a half, and on the glacier itself. The guides tailor the tour to the participants, weather, and conditions. It's not a very demanding trip, but you need to be in decent hiking shape and be prepared to ascend between 500 and 700 meters in a day. Read More