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
The Brønnøy and Velfjord districts share an ancient history of fishing and farming, as well as a proud indigenous Sámi culture. You can gain many cultural insights by visiting the exhibitions in the old supermarket at Minnetun, as well as in the goahti (reconstructed turf hut) near here.
The Velfjord rural museum highlights life on a farm in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum comprises 13 buildings and 10,000 objects, including objects that reveal the culture of the indigenous Sámi people. Read More
Rana municipality has a fascinating and varied history, which the exhibitions at MOment, the new museum in Mo i Rana’s town centre, reveals in the form of a multi-sensory experience.In addition, at Stenneset's open-air museum, you can stroll amongst 20 historic buildings, while the mountain farm at Brenek is a popular hiking destination.
Industrial history, war history, and natural history
MOment is a striking building in the heart of Mo I Rana that houses the Rana Museum. While there is a special focus on industrial history. You will also find a luminous wall that highlights the wildlife of Nordland, Arctic animals, and much more. Read More
Do you dream of going from the hustle of the big city to "winter world" where the polar lights and the northern lights create magic? Visit the island Støtt and be close to nature, culture and history.
Hos «Støtt - Top of Helgeland» får du oppleve et kjøkken med særlig fokus på havets delikatesser
Welcome to the exotic winter season with the magical polar lights, the blue hour and the exotic winter storms. Here you can hunt for the northern lights and paddle in a kayak between snow-capped mountains, islets and reefs. Did you know that the sea is extremely clear during the winter months? You will experience a rich wildlife both below and above water. Read More
If you want to see an unusual attraction and gain insights into World War II history, we recommend a visit to the old German coastal fortress at Grønsvik, which is now a museum. As you walk from the attractive parking lot and picnic area, you enter a dark chapter of European history.
After Nazi Germany surrendered and ended its occupation of Norway, Grønsvik coastal fortress, like many others along the coast, was subjected to major damage. Today, Grønsvik has been partially restored and turned into a museum. Exhibitions cast light on the war in general, and especially on the role the coastal fortresses played during the German occupation. Read More
Many experienced divers consider Plura Valley to offer world-class diving. Their facility offers everything you need for a perfect diving holiday. Moreover, they are situated right by the entrance of the underwater cave, Pluragrotta.
Plura offers exotic holiday adventures. They are situated near the town of Mo i Rana. In addition to their well-equipped diving centre, the Pluragrotta cave, and its popular Lounge, Plura Valley offers accommodation year round. For good reason, the 3-kilometre-long Pluragrotta cave system attracts more divers than any other cave in Scandinavia. Read More
The main facility of the Nesna Museum is the building that once housed the business of the local Zahl family. This large and stately commercial building, which dates from 1907 and has Swiss-style decorations, has been expanded both in width and towards the rear. Nesna is amongst other things known for “Nesnalobben”, and an exhibition in the museum is dedicated to this footwear.
The Zahl family was active as merchants throughout most of the 20th century. While the ground floor was used for their shop, offices and postal services, the family and its servants lived on the top two floors. There is still a small post office in the building. The museum’s permanent exhibitions document the Zahls’ merchant activities and household, as well as local farming practices, fisheries and other sectors, including various other trades and handicrafts. Read More
Meløy is a beautiful area for a wide range of holiday activities, year round. With a comfortable base at Glomfjord Overnatting, you have easy access to adventures on the sea and in the mountains.
Depending on your preference and needs, you can book a room or rent a whole house from Glomfjord Overnatting, also called Gulbrakka Basecamp. The house is situated right on the fjord, near route Fv17. Read More
At Mo i Rana’s science centre, Vitensenter Nordland, you can experiment, explore, and learn about the natural world, technology and mathematics. The interactive exhibition encourages you to touch and be active, not just to see. And the centre offers activities for the whole family.
The science centre invites you into the world of mathematics, science and technology, and the centre is designed to let you experiment yourself. The main themes are the natural resources of Nordland County, technology, digital data and virtual modelling. The exhibition is designed to let you try various activities and see for yourself how different phenomena work in practice. Read More
Hemnes Bygdetun consists of a beautifully situated farm that can be just glimpsed from highway E6. The farm has a 500 year history, so its buildings and collections offer many insights into how our ancestors, both rich and poor, lived.
Lillebjerka Farm probably dates back to around 1550. The impressive main house was built in 1750. The parlour is beautifully decorated and can be visited by museum guests. A log house with an open hearth in the middle of the floor gives a strong impression of how poor people lived, and dates from the 1830s. This loghouse, the stately farmhouse, the storehouse (stabburet) and cookhouse contain many objects used on the farm, and others collected from nearby farms. Read More
