Bindal - the kingdom of Heilhornet
Right at the southern tip of Helgeland, amidst towering mountains, long fjords, and forest-covered slopes, lies the beautiful Heilhorn Kingdom around Bindal. Vast natural and hiking areas await your exploration.
There are many mountains in Bindal, but Heilhornet is the mountain! In its near solitary majesty, it towers high above the lower terrain around, and if you’re arriving by car from the south, it’s a clear marker that you’ve finally reached Helgeland. If you’re in good hiking shape, a trip to the top is recommended. It’s a demanding hike with many vertical meters in relatively steep terrain, but the view over Bindal, the fjords, and the surrounding areas is formidable.
Bindal has a lot to offer for those who enjoy being outdoors. With deep fjords and open stretches of sea. High, pointed mountains as well as long, rounded ones. Islands and islets. Forests and rivers, fishing lakes, and swimming spots. Here, you’ll find something for every outdoorsy preference, whether you come with a fishing rod and hiking boots, mountain bikes and kayaks, or kids in the backseat and an inflatable crocodile strapped to the roof rack.
Bindal has a proud boatbuilding history. Most famous is probably the Bindal færing; an open, and relatively small, yet very seaworthy Nordland boat. With room for cargo, two rowers, and a small sail, this was a versatile and important vessel for fishing, trading, and travelers along the Helgeland coast. In Bindal, they have an annual Nordland boat regatta, where you can see many of these boats as they should be seen: with full sails in beautiful scenery!
If you don’t catch the regatta, or just want to learn even more about boatbuilding and Bindal’s cultural history, you should visit Bindal Bygdetun. This is a department of Helgeland Museum where you can learn more about the boatbuilding tradition, forestry, and life on the crofter’s farm Solheim.
Bindal has a lot to offer for those who enjoy being outdoors. With deep fjords and open stretches of sea. High, pointed mountains as well as long, rounded ones. Islands and islets. Forests and rivers, fishing lakes, and swimming spots. Here, you’ll find something for every outdoorsy preference, whether you come with a fishing rod and hiking boots, mountain bikes and kayaks, or kids in the backseat and an inflatable crocodile strapped to the roof rack.
Bindal has a proud boatbuilding history. Most famous is probably the Bindal færing; an open, and relatively small, yet very seaworthy Nordland boat. With room for cargo, two rowers, and a small sail, this was a versatile and important vessel for fishing, trading, and travelers along the Helgeland coast. In Bindal, they have an annual Nordland boat regatta, where you can see many of these boats as they should be seen: with full sails in beautiful scenery!
If you don’t catch the regatta, or just want to learn even more about boatbuilding and Bindal’s cultural history, you should visit Bindal Bygdetun. This is a department of Helgeland Museum where you can learn more about the boatbuilding tradition, forestry, and life on the crofter’s farm Solheim.
Source: Helgeland Reiseliv as
Bindal - the kingdom of Heilhornet