A hiking adventure: Skarsåsen Fortress in Brønnøy
Kristoffer Møllevik
Skarsåsen Fortress with lean-to-shelter and fire pit
Key info
Difficulty: Easy, family-friendly
Distance: Approx. 1 km
Elevation gain: About 20 metres
Time to reach the site: 5–10 minutes
Season: Year-round
Special note: Be aware of potential rockfall in the tunnels
View starting point on Google Maps
From Brønnøy town centre, take Rv76, then follow Fv17 from Mosheim to Skarsåsen. Drive 1 km to the sign marked “Krigsminne” (war memorial) and follow it to the parking area.
The fortress site is located about 20 metres up a steep slope from the parking lot. Here you’ll find underground tunnels, trenches, and four WWII cannon positions, with information signs explaining the history. If you walk a little past the bunkers, there is a shelter with a fire pit.
Kristoffer Møllevik
Kristoffer Møllevik
Kristoffer Møllevik
The site offers panoramic views of the town, with Torghatten to the south and Vega to the west. It’s a great spot both during the day and in the evening. Perfect for families who want to learn about Brønnøysund’s wartime history — while enjoying a bonfire and a break in the shelter. A bit further uphill, beyond the bunkers, there’s another more hidden shelter as well.
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