A cycling adventure: Mosjøen - Hundåla - Sandnessjøen
Emilie Solbakken
1–2 Day Cycling Trip – the perfect way to experience the Inland and the Coast
Key info
Difficulty: Medium
Distance one way: 116 km (22/66 km by bike)
Time one way: Varies, depending on ferry and express boat schedules, and whether you make it a two-day trip
Season: May – September
Bike rental: Rent bikes at Fru Haugans Hotel
Travel description
This one- to two-day cycling tour includes a ferry ride, an express boat trip, and possibly a bus ride. There are no public toilets along the route except on the ferry and express boat.
In Mosjøen, you can rent bikes from Herøy Kajakk og Sykkel, located at Fru Haugans Hotel. The bikes can be rented for multiple days, making it easy to turn the trip into an overnight adventure.
The trip begins with ferry number 18-211 from Mosjøen ferry terminal to Hundåla — a crossing of about 55 minutes. Ferry departure times from Mosjøen are available [here].
From Hundåla, a 22 km bike ride awaits. You’ll follow County Road 146 to Husvika. In Husvika, you can camp in the open countryside (at least 150 metres from the nearest house or cabin), or you can take the next express boat from Husvika to Tjøtta — just be sure to plan carefully around the boat schedules.
From Husvika, express boats run to both Tjøtta and Forvik. [See the boat schedules here].
If you take the boat to Forvik, you’ll need to continue by express boat or ferry to Tjøtta.
From Tjøtta pier, it’s 40 km to Sandnessjøen. You can either cycle this stretch or take a bus that aligns with the express boat’s arrival. In that case, take bus 23-704, a trip of about 45 minutes.
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Find accommodation, food, and activities nearby
Gildevangen Konditori – Lunch, coffee, and cakes
At Gildevangen Konditori in Olderskog, Mosjøen, you can enjoy a tasty lunch, relax with a coffee or iced tea, and perhaps indulge in a slice of cake—or even three.
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.
The Mosjøen Christmas village
Sjøgata is beautifully decorated for the holidays, and the christmas town Mosjøen welcomes you to enjoy the festive season throughout December with Christmas workshops, concerts, performances, and—most notably—the world’s longest Christmas porridge table, spreading holiday cheer for all ages.
Festspillene Helgeland
Experience a week where culture and the North Norwegian summer meet through over a hundred events, thirty exhibitions, and a vibrant mix of music, art, conversations, and city life. Festspillene Helgeland is one of Northern Norway’s largest cultural festivals, attracting visitors from across the country to Mosjøen.
Gulljorda golf course – 9-hole golf course near Mosjøen
Play golf in picturesque surroundings at this beautiful 9-hole course, just a short drive from Mosjøen.
