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Bindal - Fjords of the boatbuilders

Right at the southern tip of Helgeland, amidst towering mountains, long fjords, and forest-covered slopes, lies the beautiful Bindal. Vast natural and hiking areas await your exploration. 9B90F6E9-A618-4114-B1E8-8CD36ADE8FA7 Created with sketchtool. How to travel to Bindal Bindal is… Read More

Sustainable tourism - preserving the scenic beauty of Helgeland

Would you like to contribute to eco-friendly and sustainable tourism? Here are 10 good tips. What is sustainable tourism? Eco-friendly tourism is a high priority for many travellers, as well as the local communities of Helgeland. The goal is to ensure that the tourism is sustainable, that an area doesn’t receive more travellers than it can handle, and that travellers make a positive contribution to the community by shopping locally and by being considerate to local residents Here are 10 tips if you want to contribute to this: Stay longer in one place Read More

Mountain biking in Helgeland

If you have a good off-road bike, you should definitely consider bringing it to Helgeland. Otherwise consider renting one or joining a guided off-road excursion. Helgeland offers great cycling for every taste, whether you prefer to explore the trails of a national park or race downhill on… Read More

Exploring Helgeland by car

During a car holiday in Helgeland you can experience spectacular landscapes of great variety even as you drive short distances. Here is something for every taste – a family holiday, a road trip with friends, or a romantic exploration with your beloved partner. Travel at your own chosen… Read More

A hiking adventure: Culture walk on Husøya

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Selsøyvik Trading Post in Rødøy

Selsøyvik Trading Post is one of Helgeland's oldest and most esteemed accommodation options. The island of Selsøyvik is beautifully situated along the shipping lane, surrounded by Rødøyløva, Hestmannen, and Svartisen. Here you will find accommodation, a large and beautiful guest harbor, a general store, and a café. Since 1777, Selsøyvik has been a trading post and inn, and its long history imbues the place with a rich and pleasant atmosphere to this day. At the same time, the place has the feeling of timelessness that is characteristic of these small island communities, and you can feel it as you wander among the historic buildings. Whether you're staying in the magnificent "Rødstua," in your own boat at the guest pier, or just visiting for the day at the café and trading post, you'll notice that this is a place where time is your own. Read More

The roof of Northern Norway - the Okstindan mountains and Okstindbreen glacier

Visit the recreated Viking chiefdom seat in Sandnessjøen

You are invited to an authentic Viking experience! Bring your family or friends and see the clothes and customs, partake in activities, and enjoy a Viking banquet. Sandnes is one of the best-documented archaeological discoveries of the Viking Age. Come visit the recreated chieftain’s farm, just outside the town of Sandnessjøen, and experience what Viking life was really like. Read More

Korgfjellet Lodge

Come and stay right in the heart of a beautiful mountain area, in the heart of Helgeland. From Korgfjellet Lodge, you have a beautiful hiking area right outside your cabin door, both in summer and winter. Perfect for those who want to go hiking or skiing, fish in mountain lakes, hunt, or pick berries. Korgfjellet Lodge is part of Korgfjellet Fjellstue Lodge, located along the old E6, at the top of Korgfjellet between Mo i Rana and Mosjøen. The beautiful, new cabins are situated at approximately 550 meters above sea level. Here, you'll find beautiful and easily accessible terrain for hiking, fishing, and hunting in the summer and fall, as well as snow-sure, excellent areas for cross-country skiing or backcountry skiing in the winter and spring. Cabins Korgfjellet Lodge has a total of 6 cabins, each accommodating five people spread across two bedrooms. One bedroom has a double bed, and the other bedroom has a family bunk bed with a double bed below and a single bunk above. The cabins feature a private, sheltered veranda, a cozy seating area with a TV, a private bathroom, and a simple but fully equipped kitchen. They are well-suited for families with children, couples, or groups of friends. Read More

Helgeland Havhus - exclusive sea house

Many places can offer you seaside accommodation – Helgeland Havhus actually offers you a holiday home right on the sea! Treat yourself to a very special holiday, where the salty fragrance of the sea, and the sound of waves and seabirds are natural ingredients. These stylish sea-houses are built on rafts that are anchored amidst the beautiful skerries by the island of Tomma, near Nesna. Tomma is a scenic gem with chalk-white beaches and impressive mountains. Visitors are tempted to hike to the summit of Tomskjevelen (922 m) and go kayaking in the sheltered waters around the island. The sea houses Helgeland Havhus offers two different types of sea houses. Both feature a well-equipped kitchen, electricity and running water. Read More