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A summer holiday in Helgeland means enjoying the midnight sun and summer evenings that never end. It means steady steps as you hiking the trails of the mountain wilderness, a refreshing swim in the sea, and the comforting rhythm of oars as you row sheltered waters between the islands. A summer holiday here means slowing down time itself to enjoy adventures with family, good food and refreshments with friends, and the warm hospitality of the Helgelanders. A summer holiday in Helgeland means so much more… Join us and discover the magic that awaits you here!

Are you looking for a unique experience? An experience where nature and culture meet and leaves an impression in all your senses? Then you should take a trip to Sæterstad Gård, beautifully situated 400 meters above sea level at the foot of Krutfjellet in Hattfjelldal, an area that has been populated by Sami, Swedes and Norwegians for many centuries.

Travelling by road can be rewarding and fun, but sometimes also tiring, especially with children. Here is our suggestion for a road trip through Helgeland that has just the right daily distances, with lots of activities that are satisfying for young and old.

Are you looking for a proper mountain challenge? Here are seven peaks that may require you to “up your game” and hone your wilderness skills!

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The Sámi heritage is an integral aspect of today’s Helgeland, and you find very modern as well as highly traditional Sámi cultural expressions. Reindeer herding is still a livelihood, and yet the traditional Sámi chanting, the joik, can sometimes be heard combined with contemporary electronic music.

The Nordlandsruta is 650 kilometers long, divided into eight sections with a total of 43 daily stages. It takes you along the border mountains of Nordland, from Hattfjelldal in the south to the Narvik Mountains in the north. Fifteen of the stages pass through Helgeland, spread across the four southernmost sections of the route.

Wondering where to see the Northern Lights? Here are 13 stunning spots the aurora seasons of 2025 and 2026 are predicted to be especially strong—and Helgeland is truly one of the world’s best places to experience the northern lights. Wide open spaces with little light pollution offer ideal conditions, while the dramatic mountains and thousands of islands along the coast set the stage for unforgettable displays in the sky. Here are 13 exceptional places to catch the aurora in Helgeland.

The Vefsna waterways are the largest river system in Nordland, consisting of a network of rivers and tributaries from Børgefjell, Majavatn, and Lomsdal-Visten National Park, which converge in the Vefsna and Svenningelva rivers. They flow from Hattfjelldal in the east and Majavatn in the southwest, emptying into the Vefsnfjord in Mosjøen in the north. The river system is known for excellent fishing and is a popular salmon river.