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Dønna Rorbuer Bøteriet - A charming restaurant and accommodation

Dønna Rorbuer Bøteriet, situated on the quay in beautiful surroundings on the island of Dønna, offers good dining in charming surroundings, accommodation and guided boat trips. Here you will find comfortable accommodation, as well as good food and refreshments. You can sign up for a boat trip in a traditional Nordland boat, rent your own boat and go fishing, or go kayaking. Right outside the door are several hiking trails. If you stay here, you’ll be quite near Dønna’s best-known attractions. Read More

Dønnes Gård - Accommodation in historical surroundings

Dønnes Gård on the island of Dønna, offers a holiday stay in a former vicarage. The historical surroundings actually date back to the 13th century. Guests here can dine on traditional dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients. To hear the colourful history, take a guided tour of the vicarage and the neighbouring medieval church. As a guest, you can choose between a large double room in the stately vicarage or a simpler room in the old schoolhouse next door. The latter is especially suitable for groups that want to share accommodation. The schoolhouse has 11 beds, its own kitchen, living room and bathroom. Outside, there is a barbecue. All guests can order breakfast (included) and dinner in the vicarage. Read More

Grønligrotta Cave near Mo i Rana

Grønligrotta, with its network of passages and beautiful limestone formations, has long been one of the most visited caves in Scandinavia. Electric lighting allows you to more fully appreciate it this natural wonder, which ice and water took 700,000 years to sculpt. Grønligrotta, situated near the town of Mo i Rana, is an extraordinary natural attraction, an experience well-suited for the whole family. A guided tour highlights its features and gives you insight into the powerful forces that carved out the cave and shaped the rock formations inside. Read More

Støtt in Meløy - Top of Helgeland

The picturesque old trading post of Støtt offers some of Helgeland's most beautiful and unique holiday experiences. Many adventures await you here, and you can enjoy charming quarters and great dining in historic buildings steeped in the island’s ancient coastal heritage. From the island of Støtt in Meløy, you can enjoy a wide range of activities year-round. With daily express boat connections to Bodø, Ørnes, and the entire archipelago along the Helgeland coast, it’s the perfect base for exploring some of Northern Norway’s most beautiful destinations—Støtt included! Explore the beautiful Støtt archipelago by kayak, fishing boat, or RIB, or join activities in the area such as glacier hikes on Svartisen, guided kayak tours, and mountain treks to Rødøyløva or the stunning Meløy Alps. If you’d rather unwind on Støtt, take the kids on a bike ride to one of the island’s many sandy beaches, and try snorkeling or diving in the crystal-clear waters of the Helgeland coast. Read more about Støtt Read More

Mosjøen Via Ferrata

At the heart of Nordland County, in the geographic middle of Norway, is the friendly town of Mosjøen. Here you can join Hi North on an exhilarating mountain adventure on the world’s northernmost via ferrata. Take the challenge and feel the satisfaction as you reach the summit! Via ferrata means “iron path”. Clip yourself onto the cable that is securely attached to the mountainside, and ascend safely using the natural holds and steps in the rock. This mountain-climbing adventure doesn’t require any specialised knowledge or prior experience. The route is classified as B/C, easy to moderately difficult, making it a fun and exciting way to climb a mountain that is within most people’s reach. 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

Kayaking trips in the Meløy and Rødøy area

Meløy Adventure offers guided kayaking trips on the Glomfjord, to the Svartisen glacier, and on the waters near Rødøyløva (443 m), as well as longer excursions around the island of Mesøy. The company also rents out kayaks, and its experienced instructors offer a variety of kayaking courses. Helgeland is deal for kayaking, and Meløy Adventure will gladly take you on a guided trip to some of the most beautiful destinations along this magnificent coast. By kayak, you can head for any number of beautiful white-sand beaches, peer up at the impressive mountain called Rødøyløva, or enjoy views of the dazzling Svartisen glacier. 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

Explore Mo i Rana by Kayak – A Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided kayak tour with views of Moholmen’s historic wooden houses, Mjølanstranda beach, Mo i Rana’s industrial landmarks, and the Ranfjord. Krokstrand Fjellpark / Vegard Olsen Open gallery… Read More

Whisky Carthedral at Myken

Join a Whisky Tasting with Storytelling on a Guided Tour through Myken’s Own Whisky Cathedral Myken Distillery is the world’s first Arctic whisky distillery and one of Norway's largest whisky producers. In the Whisky Cathedral, you’ll join a tour of the storage facility and learn how the barrels mature in our Arctic climate. Simultaneously, you’ll hear the story of how the idea for whisky production originated and how it has developed to the present day. You will also get to taste a selection of their best-received releases. Deluxe Whisky Tasting If you come with a group of friends, family, or colleagues, it’s possible to book the Deluxe Whisky Tasting. In addition to tasting a selection of the best-received whisky releases, you will be served finger food specially paired with the whisky and prepared by the chef at Fiskebruket. You’ll also join a tour of the storage facility and taste whisky straight from the barrel. This experience is available for groups of between 6 and 15 people and must be booked at least one week in advance. Read More