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.
Find accommodation, food, and activities nearby.
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Corner Hotel
Corner Hotel – Hotel in the center of Brønnøysund, a coastal town in the middle of Norway! Corner Hotel offers affordable accommodation in close proximity to Norway’s perhaps most beautiful coastal stretch. Vega world herritage area is only a 25 minute boat ride away. The motel is perfect for those who want adventure and activity when visiting Helgeland.
Velfjordferie – A holiday stay for guests who love fishing!
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Torgarhaugen Gjestegård is beautifully situated at the foot of Torghatten, the legendary mountain with a hole through it. It offers rooms that are comfortable, bright and cheerful, letting in sunlight from every directions. Here you can relax and just enjoy, taking time to enjoy the tranquillity, the sight and sounds of your natural surrounding, a good cup of coffee and home-baked cake.
KRED Pub & Café in Brønnøysund
This is the most popular venue for local musicians as well as established artists. The pub has a big-city feel to it, and when you’re hungry, the chef offers tasty dishes. KRED is also popular as a stand-up stage, the place to watch the football game, and for its Quiz Evenings.
