Helgeland is beautiful in the autumn and perfect for a short break between the summer holidays and the Christmas rush. It’s a little breathing space away from the time constraints and everyday hustle. And it doesn’t take much. Give yourself a few days of fresh air, good food, rest, and rejuvenation, and you’ll be ready for the next round in no time. Here are our tips for just that.
Enjoy a mountain hike
The mountains are stunning in autumn, and from mid-September to early October, the colors are at their best. Amidst yellow mountain birches, dark red heather, and fiery red rowan berries, you can wander through one of nature’s most magnificent artworks.
A great tip from us is to spend a few nights at mountain lodges or accommodations close to the mountains. For example, you can stay at the new cabins at Korgfjellet Fjellstue, on the mountain farms of Sæterstad or Stekvasselv near Røssvatnet, at Hattfjelldal Hotell in Hattfjelldal or Krokstrand Fjellpark on the border of Saltfjellet National Park.
Treat yourself to a culinary journey
Autumn is a time for food. The chanterelles are picked, the blueberries are cleaned, and many freezers on Helgeland are slowly but surely filled with cod, halibut, reindeer meat, game, and many other delicious treats from nature’s pantry. Treat yourself to an excursion where food enjoyment takes center stage. When you have good drinks, great company, and a meal prepared by hospitable people with a passion for their craft, the autumn weather can be as it may.
Terje Rakke, NordicLife / Visit Helgeland
Hotell Ole Tobias AS
Tommy Sagmoen
Marte Nymo
Mosjøen hotell
Træna Rorbuferie
Carl Johan Utsi
Kitt Grønningsæter / Visit Helgeland
Øystein Torkelsen
Jeanette Johansen
STØTT
Stig Neraas
Havnafestivalen
Kathrine Sørgård/nordnorge.com
Travitude Media
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Hans Petter Sørensen / faroutfocus.no
Kristin Johansen / Visit Helgeland
Bjørn Henrik Ormø
Kathy
Laksforsen
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Sofie Haraldsen
Kjetil Nesje
Hildurs Urterarium
Fiona Hulbert / Dønnes Skolestua
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Sarah Aakerøy
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
CH
Hans Christian Digermul
Sømna Kro og Gjestegård
Gunder Garsmark
RiverNorth
Tore Nyheim
Jon Fogra
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Renee Bjerregaard / Hi North
Lena Knutli
Broadstone
Synnøve Breivik
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Himmelblå
Eric James Ryan
Laila Ingvaldsen
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Julie Luneborg
Scandic Syv Søstre / Geir Edvardsen
Scandic Meyergården Hotell/Leif Karstensen
HEV
Hi North
Lisbeth Tilrem Nilsen
Hans Petter Sørensen/FarOutFocus.no
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Johanne Tysnes
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kathrine Sørgård
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Eva Vatnat
Nataliya Todorova
Julie Luneborg
Johanne Tysnes / Kulturbadet
TP Bowlingsenter
RiverNorth AS
Lena Knutli
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Offersøy Camping
Arnhild Nilsen/ Torgarhaugen
Meløy Adventure
Andreas S J / Glomfjord Alpinsenter
Scandic Meyergården Hotell/Leif Karstensen
Mats Grimsæth
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Kristoffer Møllevik
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Sofie Strand Klausen
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Blomsterbua mat & vin
Verket Musikkfestival
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Torghatten Camping
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Skogmo Familiecamping
Margrethe Jønsson
Paul Egil Henriksen
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Handelsstedet Forvik
Designalkymisten
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Stavseng Gård, Dønna
Løyle Gård
Restauranthuset Tipperary
Porten til Nord-Norge
Korgfjellet Fjellstue
Midttun / Monsen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Simon Fosseim / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Dønnes Gård
Kåre Børli
Bjorg Helene Andersen Sollihøgda
Olav Breen / 3 Kalver
Simen Trælnes
Reidar Eriksen / Kvitneset Camping
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Merethe Kvandal / Hi North
Stig Sæther
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Paul-Egil / Trænafestivalen
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Simon Almås
Petter Røsdal, Hi North
Elfi Leinan
Soprano Mat og Vinhus
Andres Duran
Røssvoll Camping
Gry Fordelsen
Tomas Dopazo
Skolo
Ida Selvær
Velfjordferie
Fabrice Milochau
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Galleri Stokland
Træna Lodge
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
BuildUpHelgeland
Andreas Vang Olsen – Vispro / Dønna Rorbuer Bøteriet
Freke Wilderness
Mads Utstrand/Aernie
Kjell Arild Herstad
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Elisabeth Kulseng / Visit Helgeland
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Mats Grimsæth
Susanne Svartisdal / Svartisdal AS
Janita Zenteno
Simon Fossheim / Visit Helgeland
Bernt Arntsen
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Carl Nordberg
Grannen Lodge
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Vevelstad gjestegård
Henning Karlsen / Herøy Kajakk
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Connie Tindslett
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Ketil Born/Helgeland museum
Arkitektrendring
Meløy Adventure
Fru Haugans Hotel
Ida Knutsen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Simon Fossheim-Visithelgeland
House by the Sea
Kathrine Sørgård
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Moments of North AS
Adventure Helgeland
Oleksii Virych / The Coast Coffee
Carl Filip Olsson
Tømmervika Opplevelsessenter
hoytlavt.no
Mats Grimsæth/Seil Norge
Espen Grønli / Thon Hotels
Verket Musikkfestival
Sea Adventure Helgeland
Doktorgården Lurøy
Bjørn Leirvik
Kristine Kleven / Tjøtta Gjestegård
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Hilde Johansen
Sea Adventure Helgeland
Engen Gård
Øivind Martinsen
Gunnar Almlid
Cyril Ruoso
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Svang Restaurant Og Vinbar / Don’t Be Negative Photo
Corner Hotell
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Fotoriet
Kjersti Aker
Build Up Helgeland
Allan Berg / Vitensenter Nordland
Robert Borge
Tømmervika Opplevelsessenter
Bernt Arntsen
Rune Lund
Lad Opp / Ine Stock og Terje Karstensen
Carl Filip Olsson
Magne Steinsvik
Kred Pub&Cafè
Hans Petter Sørensen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Okstindan
Sæterstad Gård
Kathrine Sørgård / Myken Seng og Suppe
Thon Hotels
Håkon Økland
Eric James Ryan
Andres Duran
Sandnessjøen Camping / Tare Steiro
Thea Markussen / Visit Helgeland
Michael Wenseth
Vebjørn Holmslet Astad
Møteplass Børgefjell
Terje Rakke / Visithelgeland
Paul Nordheim / Himmelblå Brygge
Krokstrand Fjellpark / Vegard Olsen
Hans Christian Digermul / Toppen Panorama
Augustbryggo
Kjell Arild Herstad
Anne Berit Tilrem
Tommy Mathisen
Myken Handel
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Sofie Strand Klausen
OscarBrygga
Moa Bjornson
Stian Floer / Fiskebruket
Rootsfestivalen
Paul Egil Henriksen
Ethel Fjellbakk Wright
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Stig Neraas / Det Romantiske Huset
Troels Rosenkrantz
The Trail Way
Din Tur / dintur.no
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Kathrine Sørgård
Gilles Cafe
Augustbryggo
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Marte J. Åsland / Visit Helgeland
Aspnes Camping
Pekka Tuuri
Roger Brendhagen / Visit Helgeland
Lars Westwig
Støtt
Halibutskole Vandve
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Go on a proper fishing trip
Yngve Ask / www.nordnorge.com
Why not take part in the harvest yourself? Traditionally, it is said that you shouldn’t fish in months without an “r” in their name, and with August behind us, that time is over. Cod, halibut, pollock, and redfish await those who know where to fish. And with good tips and the right equipment from an accommodation with reliable fishing boats, you’ll have everything you need for a successful fishing trip.
And take the train! Children often find trains very exciting, so taking a train trip to Mo i Rana and Mosjøen can be the perfect mini-adventure for families with young children. In Mo i Rana, you can explore the Science Center, the natural history exhibition at Rana Museum, and Høyt og Lavt Adventure Park. In Mosjøen, older children can try the zipline across the river, climb the Mosjøen Via Ferrata, or explore the Øyfjell Cave.
Both Mo i Rana and Mosjøen have nice swimming facilities with water slides and children’s pools, as well as hotels where parents can enjoy good food while the children sleep soundly after an active day.
Note: The zipline is only open for a few days in October, while the Via Ferrata and Øyfjell Cave tours are available upon request.
Explore new areas on a cycling tour
Mountain biking is becoming increasingly popular, and in Helgeland, we have active mountain biking communities that discover and maintain new trails, especially around the cities of Mo i Rana and Mosjøen. This is a perfect excuse to get away and get to know Helgeland better while trying out new biking routes.
If you don’t have a mountain bike of your own or are new to the sport, it can be great to visit Glomfjord in Meløy. Meløy Adventure rents out electric mountain bikes there, providing assistance with uphill sections and helping you find trails that suit your skill level.
Go on a Northern Lights tour
From September to April, there are often good opportunities to see the Northern Lights in Helgeland, and almost everything we have suggested so far can turn into a Northern Lights tour if the conditions are right. However, the chances of experiencing a fantastic Northern Lights display are greater if you plan ahead. Keep an eye on the Northern Lights forecast, for example, using the Aurora Forecast app, where you can view a long-term forecast for up to 27 days and plan your trip accordingly. The best option is to book accommodation in the mountains of Inner Helgeland or on the islands along the Helgeland coast. In these locations, you will have open landscapes and minimal light pollution, providing the best setting for a spectacular Northern Lights show!
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Bernt Arntsen
Tore Nyheim
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Elfi Leinan
Paul-Egil / Trænafestivalen
Porten til Nord-Norge
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Okstindan
Sea Adventure Helgeland
Træna Rorbuferie
Øivind Martinsen
Andreas Vang Olsen – Vispro / Dønna Rorbuer Bøteriet
Doktorgården Lurøy
House by the Sea
Marte Nymo
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kåre Børli
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Eric James Ryan
Hans Christian Digermul / Toppen Panorama
Vevelstad gjestegård
Sarah Aakerøy
Handelsstedet Forvik
Paul Nordheim / Himmelblå Brygge
Midttun / Monsen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Simon Almås
Havnafestivalen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kathrine Sørgård / Myken Seng og Suppe
Aspnes Camping
Ketil Born/Helgeland museum
Johanne Tysnes / Kulturbadet
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Susanne Svartisdal / Svartisdal AS
Carl Filip Olsson
Simon Fossheim-Visithelgeland
Paul Egil Henriksen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
BuildUpHelgeland
Øystein Torkelsen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Anne Berit Tilrem
Kathrine Sørgård
Kjersti Aker
Fotoriet
Hans Petter Sørensen
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Rootsfestivalen
Build Up Helgeland
Roger Brendhagen / Visit Helgeland
Broadstone
Mats Grimsæth
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Merethe Kvandal / Hi North
Bjørn Henrik Ormø
Augustbryggo
HEV
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Engen Gård
Carl Filip Olsson
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Pekka Tuuri
Bjørn Leirvik
Fru Haugans Hotel
Olav Breen / 3 Kalver
Julie Luneborg
Verket Musikkfestival
Michael Wenseth
Bernt Arntsen
Dønnes Gård
Gunder Garsmark
Terje Rakke / Visithelgeland
Verket Musikkfestival
Magne Steinsvik
Simen Trælnes
The Trail Way
Halibutskole Vandve
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Laila Ingvaldsen
OscarBrygga
Sæterstad Gård
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Velfjordferie
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Corner Hotell
Eva Vatnat
Hans Petter Sørensen/FarOutFocus.no
Stig Neraas / Det Romantiske Huset
Stig Sæther
Kristin Johansen / Visit Helgeland
Petter Røsdal, Hi North
Træna Lodge
Meløy Adventure
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Sofie Haraldsen
Korgfjellet Fjellstue
Andreas S J / Glomfjord Alpinsenter
CH
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Cyril Ruoso
Ida Knutsen
TP Bowlingsenter
Moments of North AS
Mads Utstrand/Aernie
Henning Karlsen / Herøy Kajakk
Krokstrand Fjellpark / Vegard Olsen
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Elisabeth Kulseng / Visit Helgeland
Sofie Strand Klausen
Røssvoll Camping
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Kjell Arild Herstad
Scandic Meyergården Hotell/Leif Karstensen
Kred Pub&Cafè
Hotell Ole Tobias AS
Skogmo Familiecamping
Scandic Syv Søstre / Geir Edvardsen
Arkitektrendring
Blomsterbua mat & vin
Restauranthuset Tipperary
Ida Selvær
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Lisbeth Tilrem Nilsen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Myken Handel
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Paul Egil Henriksen
Offersøy Camping
Torghatten Camping
Støtt
Galleri Stokland
Thea Markussen / Visit Helgeland
Stavseng Gård, Dønna
Stian Floer / Fiskebruket
Synnøve Breivik
Simon Fossheim / Visit Helgeland
hoytlavt.no
Kristine Kleven / Tjøtta Gjestegård
Himmelblå
Designalkymisten
Julie Luneborg
Robert Borge
Bjorg Helene Andersen Sollihøgda
Adventure Helgeland
Arnhild Nilsen/ Torgarhaugen
Kathrine Sørgård
Espen Grønli / Thon Hotels
Eric James Ryan
Tomas Dopazo
Tommy Sagmoen
Andres Duran
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Terje Rakke, NordicLife / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Johanne Tysnes
Ethel Fjellbakk Wright
Nataliya Todorova
Marte J. Åsland / Visit Helgeland
Mats Grimsæth
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Fabrice Milochau
Freke Wilderness
Gry Fordelsen
Laksforsen
Løyle Gård
Moa Bjornson
Gilles Cafe
Kathy
Din Tur / dintur.no
Mosjøen hotell
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Rune Lund
Håkon Økland
Augustbryggo
Fiona Hulbert / Dønnes Skolestua
Carl Johan Utsi
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Møteplass Børgefjell
RiverNorth AS
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Tommy Mathisen
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Renee Bjerregaard / Hi North
RiverNorth
Troels Rosenkrantz
Reidar Eriksen / Kvitneset Camping
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kjell Arild Herstad
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Broadstone / Visit Helgeland
Stig Neraas
Connie Tindslett
Ketil Born / Helgeland Museum
Lena Knutli
Tømmervika Opplevelsessenter
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Sandnessjøen Camping / Tare Steiro
Sofie Strand Klausen
Hilde Johansen
Simon Fosseim / Visit Helgeland
Oleksii Virych / The Coast Coffee
Sømna Kro og Gjestegård
Hans Petter Sørensen / faroutfocus.no
Hans Christian Digermul
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Margrethe Jønsson
Carl Nordberg
Kristoffer Møllevik
Meløy Adventure
Andres Duran
Lad Opp / Ine Stock og Terje Karstensen
Scandic Meyergården Hotell/Leif Karstensen
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Thon Hotels
Vebjørn Holmslet Astad
Svang Restaurant Og Vinbar / Don’t Be Negative Photo
Kjetil Nesje
Kitt Grønningsæter / Visit Helgeland
Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland
Gunnar Almlid
Skolo
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Kathrine Sørgård/nordnorge.com
STØTT
Travitude Media
Allan Berg / Vitensenter Nordland
Lars Westwig
Hi North
Mats Grimsæth/Seil Norge
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Jeanette Johansen
Kathrine Sørgård
Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland
Hildurs Urterarium
Sea Adventure Helgeland
Lena Knutli
Grannen Lodge
Jon Fogra
Janita Zenteno
Soprano Mat og Vinhus
Tømmervika Opplevelsessenter
Go on a stormy weather adventure
But what if the good weather doesn’t show up? Fortunately, there’s often no better feeling than being indoors when the autumn storms rage outside. You can see the trees holding on tightly with their roots, the waves crashing over rocks and islets, while seagulls and other storm birds dance ballet between the gusts of wind. There are powerful forces at play when autumn weather hits the Helgeland coast, and it’s an experience to witness. And when the wind finally calms down, it’s even more beautiful to venture out into the fresh, “washed” autumn air.
There are many places along the coast where you can enjoy the experience, but if you’re hoping to witness and feel the raw power of nature, Træna is a great choice. Here, you can experience life far out by the open sea, with the mighty Trænfjellene mountains as a sharp and dramatic backdrop, enhancing the unique atmosphere of this place during the autumn season.




