Join MAD Mountain Guides for a dream ski adventure along the stunning and dramatic Helgeland coast. With unique accommodations, untouched slopes, and experienced professional guides, you’ll enjoy a custom-tailored ski vacation like no other.
If you’ve ever dreamed of skiing in breathtaking landscapes, this is the experience for you. Helgeland offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable ski week, hosted by MAD Mountain Guides, whose ski guides are certified by Nortind. Read More
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
Hi North takes you into the wilderness just outside Mosjøen to the snowmobile trails and excellent lighting conditions. Skilled guides will train you and take you on a fun and thrilling snowmobile safari in spectacular surroundings.
The Hunt for the Northern Lights
Have you dreamed of a snowmobile ride while the northern lights dance above you? Hi North will take you to the best spots to witness this phenomenon. The Northern Lights Hunt is a 3-hour snowmobile tour suitable for most people, whether you're trying driving for the first time or are accustomed to speed and excitement. While they can't guarantee the northern lights, the silence of nature, the clear starry sky, and the warmth from the campfire will make the experience magical regardless.
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In the first weekend of December, the town of Mosjøen invites you to a warm‑hearted Christmas experience! The friendly town decorates the charming wooden houses of its historic centre with lights, and fills its streets with music and elves. Explore booths where craftsmen and merchants offer their wares, warm yourself by the fire in a lavvo, and dine on traditional Norwegian Christmas fare.
Når snøen har lagt seg finnes det knapt en finere julegate enn Sjøgata
It all starts with a Wilderness Evening on Friday, where you are invited to savour a hearty wilderness stew in a lavvo, the tent of the Sámi reindeer herders. The evening is spicy with storytelling, and dessert is served with coffee brewed over the fire.
Saturday is celebrated with a Christmas market, where stalls are filled with goods from local craftsmen, artists, farmers and food producers. It’s a great opportunity to find a unique gift for someone you love, or to treat yourself to something special. The real joy, however, is simply strolling through the historic Sjøgata street — lined with 19th‑century wooden houses — soaking up the atmosphere, visiting the gingerbread‑house exhibition, sipping a mug or two of gløgg (traditional mulled wine), or perhaps catching a movie at the outdoor cinema. Read More
Come along for a wilderness adventure in Helgeland. With the moon and perhaps the glow of the Northern Lights illuminating our way, and equipped with headlights if needed, Hi North will guide you on a magical adventure!
Sjåmoen is a recreation area at the threshold of the wilderness, situated a short distance from the town of Mosjøen. This site has been used by many generations of Sámi reindeer herders for gathering and sorting their flocks. Grateful to be away from the noise and light disturbances of the city, visitors often speak of experiencing a deep tranquillity at Sjåmoen.
Your guide will equip you with snowshoes and then we’ll go on a short trek to our destination, a nearby lavvo. This tipi-shaped tent is a portable traditional dwelling that is used by the nomadic Sámi reindeer herders. Away from the lights of the city, you will be amazed at how many stars there are. If we’re lucky, we may even see the Northern Lights dancing across the skies above! Read More
Are you and your car ready for winter driving in Helgeland and Northern Norway? Here’s what you need to know and what gear to bring. Before you start your drive Check the weather forecast and heed the weather warnings Winter roads demand extra caution due to heavy snow, icy… Read More
Christmas Market in SandnessjøenDecember 6th 2025Join us in the countryside for a day filled with Christmas spirit. Christmas in the Countryside just outside of the cozy coastal town of Sandnessjøen is free for everyone, with activities like a hobby horse course, face painting, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and much more. Read More
