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Enjoy a summer's night on the island of Ylvingen in Helgeland, Norway - Photo: Liv Ask/Mathis Ståle Mathisen
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Enjoy a summer's night on the island of Ylvingen in Helgeland, Norway Photo: Liv Ask/Mathis Ståle Mathisen

Helgeland

Situated right below the Arctic Circle, Helgeland is known for its unique coastline and spectacular mountain formations.
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Enjoy a summer's night on the island of Ylvingen in Helgeland, Norway - Photo: Liv Ask/Mathis Ståle Mathisen

Helgeland

Situated right below the Arctic Circle, Helgeland is known for its unique coastline and spectacular mountain formations.

Helgeland

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Explore Helgeland

What to do in Helgeland

Go island hopping on a bike, paddle in a sea kayak, explore a cave or go hiking in the spectacular mountains dotted along Helgeland.

Attractions in Helgeland

A UNESCO World Heritage site, a Viking long house, a mountain with a hole through it, puffins and eider ducks are among the attractions in Helgeland.

Eating in Helgeland

Helgeland's culinary traditions span fish and seafood, bread, cakes, dairy products and meat. Here are a few places where you can try the local fare.

Getting to Helgeland and around

Getting to Helgeland is easy whether you choose to drive, fly, catch a train or travel by Hurtigruten.

Hiking in Helgeland

Pack your walking boots and explore Helgeland on foot. Hiking options abound, whether you follow marked trails or make a foray into the wilderness.

Paddling in Helgeland

Experience the paddling paradise of the Helgeland Coast, which is regarded as one of Norway’s best areas for sea kayaking.

Shopping in Helgeland

Buy art and handicrafts directly from local artists. The Helgeland region also has several modern shopping centres.

Where to stay in Helgeland

Stay in a traditional Norwegian fisherman's cabin, in an authentic small hotel on the coast or in a historic hotel in Mosjøen or Mo i Rana.

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About Helgeland

Tourist information for Helgeland

You will find four tourist information centres to help you plan your trip to the Helgeland Region.

Key facts about Helgeland

Helgeland is a large and majestic region covering 18,000 square kilometres in the southern part of the county of Nordland.

Tourist information for Kystriksveien

The tourist information centre in Steinkjer will help you book accommodation and plan a tailor-made itinerary for your trip along Kystriksveien.

Featured

Sailing a Viking boat on the Vefsnfjord

- There are 12 Fembøringer in Norway, says captain Steinrud as we leave Mosjøen harbour behind, on what looks like a sailing sculpture.

Hildur's Herb Garden outside Brønnøysund

The friendly hosts will teach you about plants and invite you into their home for dinner and conversations. We got their recommendations for the area.

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Helgeland

What to do in Helgeland What to do
Attractions in Helgeland Attractions
Eating in Helgeland Eating
Getting to Helgeland and around Getting here and around
Hiking in Helgeland Hiking
Key facts about Helgeland Key facts about Helgeland
Paddling in Helgeland Paddling
Shopping in Helgeland Shopping
Tourist information for Helgeland Tourist information for Helgeland
Where to stay in Helgeland Where to stay

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