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Winter in Helgeland

Helgeland invites you to experience unforgettable winter moments. See how our magnificent coast is transformed as the rose-coloured dawn tints the edge of the dark sky. Stand and marvel as the Northern Lights’ green ribbons dance against the stars above the mountain wilderness! And no matter where you… Read More

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

Velfjord Museum

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 Museum, Stenneset open-air Museum and Bredek Mountain Farm

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

Winter dream at Støtt

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

Grønsvik coastal fortress, Lurøy

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

Plura Valley in Rana - A divers paradise!

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 Zahl building and the old sexton´s residence in Nesna

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