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In the cookbook “ØYA Myken Maten Menneskene”, Kerstin Marthinsen and Julie Luneborg write about life on a small island far out at sea. They’ve gathered recipes from island neighbours and chefs from across Helgeland. This recipe comes from chef Marius Martinsen at the restaurant Til Elise Fra Marius.

In the cookbook “ØYA Myken Maten Menneskene”, Kerstin Marthinsen and Julie Luneborg write about life on a small island far out at sea. They’ve collected recipes from both neighbours and chefs on Myken. This one comes from chef Axel Jamtli at the restaurant Bruket Bord & Bar.

In the cookbook “ØYA - Myken Maten Menneskene”, Kerstin Marthinsen and Julie Luneborg write about life on a small island far out at sea, and they’ve collected recipes from both neighbours and chefs on Myken. Here is Petter-Inge Pettersen’s recipe for rødsei—a traditional dish made with long-fermented pollock—prepared in his “Green House” on the island.

«ØYA - Myken Maten Menneskene» is a cookbook about an island, the bounty it offers, and the people who live there. In this excerpt, the authors share four recipes and introduce some of the people featured in the book.

When you arrive in Sandnessjøen from the north, you’ll immediately understand why the town is known as the gateway to the Helgeland coast.

Floating over sunlit roads with summer scents brushing your face, hair flowing free and laughter all around — that is pure bliss. This is genuine summer cycling joy. And we don’t believe there’s a better place to indulge in it — whether with your partner or your closest friends — than the Helgeland coast.

Be sure to visit Løkta Museum, beautifully located on the west side of the island. Here, you can experience what life was like on a small farm in the old days. The area is open to all and features a picnic area, a fire pit, and a small outhouse.

At the edge of the pier on Indre Kvarøy, you'll find the bustling life at Tampen Café—a surprisingly urban lunch spot in the midst of an exciting, small coastal community.

You can't plan a cycling holiday in Norway without considering Helgeland and the Helgeland coast. Island hopping by bike here is an unforgettable experience, something we believe everyone should treat themselves to at least once in their lifetime. Here you'll find bike routes for the whole family, accommodations, and some great tips for your cycling trip.

Explore Helgeland's culinary delights and rich cultural heritage: From Viking history to the unique World Heritage of the Vega Islands, the fascinating history of aquaculture, medieval churches, historical trading places, and exquisite local eateries.