At Solværøyan Birds and Beds, you’ll find unique accommodations and rare nature experiences in one of the Helgeland coast’s finest birdwatching paradises. Sleneset is part of the Solvær archipelago.
Solværøyan Birds & Beds offers accommodation in places off the beaten path. In homelike houses surrounded by nature, peace and the simple life await. Birds & Beds offers two accommodation options, “Smia” and “Hubroheimen”, both beautifully located in the paddling and bird-watching paradise of the Solvær Islands, with Sleneset as the main island – right in the heart of the Helgeland coast. Birds & Beds also offers kayak rentals.
Smia
“Smia” is a charming old log cabin with space for four people divided between two bedrooms. The cabin is located on Lunderøya, a short boat ride from Sleneset. Boat transport to and from Sleneset is included in the rental unless you arrive with your own boat. Read More
A welcoming inn offering comfort and a taste of local culture in the charming village of Vik, Sømna. Here, you can enjoy a pleasant stay and great food in peaceful surroundings, close to nature and a charming cultural landscape.
Accommodation
The inn offers single, double, and triple rooms, all featuring comfortable beds and private bathrooms. Located on the ground floor, many of the larger rooms have direct access to a private veranda, letting you begin and end your day with the refreshing sea air of the Helgeland coast. A delicious breakfast is included, and the reception staff are happy to provide tips for local hikes and attractions, as well as maps and packed lunches for your day’s adventures.
The rooms are accessible for guests with disabilities and are allergy-friendly. Read More
Music festival in SandnessjøenAugust 8th and 9th 2025Locally known simply as “Havna” (the Harbour), this festival takes place in Sandnessjøen during the second weekend of August each year. Havnafestivalen Open… Read More
Music festival in BrønnøysundJuly 16th to 19th 2025In the height of summer, you can enjoy four days of a vibrant mix of local musicians, emerging talents, and well-known national and international artists. Rootsfestivalen… Read More
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
Music festival in Mo i RanaAugust 28th and 29th 2026The Verket music festival is an annual end-of-summer event in Mo i Rana. The festival is held at Revelen, within walking distance of Mo’s town center and just a few hundred meters from Mo Industrial Park, formerly AS Norsk Jernverk—the… Read More
