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Here are some of the most exciting development projects in Helgeland worth keeping an eye on.

Åkvikfjellet is a beautiful and easily accessible mountain for hiking, located on the border between Dønna and Herøy.

National Geographic Magazine declared the Coastal Highway Fv17 (Kystriksveien) to be one of the world’s most magnificent scenic drives. This road is an official Norwegian Scenic Route Helgeland. UNESCO has recognised the unique coastal culture and given it World Heritage status. The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) has named Helgeland as Norway’s most beautiful coastal gem. It’s high time you too discover the magnificent Helgeland coast!

Join us for a walk through the village and island of Husøy in Norway's oldest fishing village, Træna. With a history dating back to the Stone Age and a vibrant cultural scene today, this is a pleasant stroll through a warm and creative island community

Step into coastal history at Sømna Bygdetun. This local heritage museum brings you close to everyday life on the Helgeland coast in the 1800s, and tells the story of how grain was grown in the north, against the odds.

Are you planning a holiday with friends? Here are some suggested adventures that will make your summer adventurous and filled with healthy doses of adrenaline!

Would you like to see the midnight sun in Helgeland? And experience the surge of energy the locals claim it gives them? In Helgeland we have midnight sun from around 12 June until 10 July. To see the sun rise without ever dipping below the horizon, you need to be on a mountain or on the coast with an unobstructed view.

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Helgeland has several large glaciers. Those most accessible to visitors are Svartisen and Okstindbreen.