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Discover the wild and beautiful Namdal coast just 3 hours north of Trondheim. Hop on and off the expressboat…
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Island hopping in mid-Norway
NAMSOSDiscover the wild and beautiful Namdal coast just 3 hours north of Trondheim. Hop on and off the expressboat…
Visit the old fishing village Sør-Gjæslingan, a cultural heritage since 2010. In the summertime you may visit…
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Visit the fishing-village Sør Gjæslingan
RØRVIKVisit the old fishing village Sør-Gjæslingan, a cultural heritage since 2010. In the summertime you may visit…
10 reviews
Get to know the Norwegian coastal culture and industry through exhibitions and historic walks in the museum…
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Kystmuseet Rørvik
RØRVIKGet to know the Norwegian coastal culture and industry through exhibitions and historic walks in the museum…
Leka roundtrip is an easily biked roundtrip. The route follows then main road on Leka, around the island. On…
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Leka roundtrip by bike
LEKALeka roundtrip is an easily biked roundtrip. The route follows then main road on Leka, around the island. On…
Heilhornet a 1058 meter over sea leval, one of the tallest mountains along Kystriksveien. Located on the…
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Mount Heilhornet
BINDALSEIDETHeilhornet a 1058 meter over sea leval, one of the tallest mountains along Kystriksveien. Located on the…
It's only a 20 minute walk up to coastal Norway's most famous landmark. The 160 m long, 35 m high and 15 m…
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Torghatten mountain walk
BRØNNØYSUNDIt's only a 20 minute walk up to coastal Norway's most famous landmark. The 160 m long, 35 m high and 15 m…
41 reviews
One of Northern-Norway’s oldest trading places, from 1792. Forvik trading place is located at the ferry port…
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Forvik old trading place
VEVELSTADOne of Northern-Norway’s oldest trading places, from 1792. Forvik trading place is located at the ferry port…
This is our most populare cycling route. Starting in Brønnøysund and ending up in Sandnessjøen (or return to…
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Cycling trip on the Helgeland coastline
BRØNNØYSUNDThis is our most populare cycling route. Starting in Brønnøysund and ending up in Sandnessjøen (or return to…
Travelling with the express boat between Bodø and Sandnessjøen allows you to visit a number of islands. You…
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Boat trip between Bodø and Sandnessjøen
SANDNESSJØENTravelling with the express boat between Bodø and Sandnessjøen allows you to visit a number of islands. You…
At Nesna, just north of Sandnessjøen - along road 17, you can see the majestic sea eagel. Visit Nesna offers a…
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Visit Nesna - sea eagle safari and more
NESNAAt Nesna, just north of Sandnessjøen - along road 17, you can see the majestic sea eagel. Visit Nesna offers a…
There are about 200 000 puffins on the island Lovund during the summer. They arrive on the 14.April every…
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Lovund and the puffin
LOVUNDThere are about 200 000 puffins on the island Lovund during the summer. They arrive on the 14.April every…
An interesting local museum on the island Træna covering history going back 9000 years. The exhibition Træna…
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Træna Museum
TRÆNAAn interesting local museum on the island Træna covering history going back 9000 years. The exhibition Træna…
Engenbreen, part of Svartisen, is a popular hiking destination when traveling along Kystriksveien. You will…
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Svartisen glacier
STEINKJEREngenbreen, part of Svartisen, is a popular hiking destination when traveling along Kystriksveien. You will…
Welcome to an unforgettable stay right under the tree tops. Himmelhøy ("Sky high") is located only 30 minutes…
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Himmelhøy Treetop Cabin
NAMSOSWelcome to an unforgettable stay right under the tree tops. Himmelhøy ("Sky high") is located only 30 minutes…
8 reviews
Located in Kolvereid town centre, and able to offer accommodation in high standard cottages with 1 – 3…
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Kolvereid Familiecamping
KOLVEREIDLocated in Kolvereid town centre, and able to offer accommodation in high standard cottages with 1 – 3…
13 reviews
Three fisherman's cabins of high standard. 14 cabins, of which six are high standard. Playground with the…
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Vennesund Brygge & Camping
SØMNAThree fisherman's cabins of high standard. 14 cabins, of which six are high standard. Playground with the…
At the foot of the mountain Torghatten, beautifully situated. About 15-20 min by car to Brønnøysund city…
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Torghatten Camping
BRØNNØYSUNDAt the foot of the mountain Torghatten, beautifully situated. About 15-20 min by car to Brønnøysund city…
159 reviews
Full service hotel in downtown Brønnøysund. Only 2 km to Bronnoy Airport. Large free parking area outside the…
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Thon hotel Brønnøysund
BRØNNØYSUNDFull service hotel in downtown Brønnøysund. Only 2 km to Bronnoy Airport. Large free parking area outside the…
21 reviews
Stay in historic surroundings at Vevelstad Gjestegård between Brønnøysund and Sandnessjøen. Accommodation in…
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Vevelstad Guesthouse
VEVELSTADStay in historic surroundings at Vevelstad Gjestegård between Brønnøysund and Sandnessjøen. Accommodation in…
41 reviews
One of Northern-Norway’s oldest trading places, from 1792. Forvik trading place is located at the ferry port…
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Forvik old trading place
VEVELSTADOne of Northern-Norway’s oldest trading places, from 1792. Forvik trading place is located at the ferry port…
24 reviews
Elfis Sjøstuer (seahouses) is located by the sea and is a small and cosy place to stay to explore the island…
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Elfis Sjøstuer
HERØYElfis Sjøstuer (seahouses) is located by the sea and is a small and cosy place to stay to explore the island…
10 reviews
North on the island Dønna lies this historic farm. Once a powerful farm, today a pleasant place for…
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Dønnes farm
DØNNANorth on the island Dønna lies this historic farm. Once a powerful farm, today a pleasant place for…
Big camping with cabins, apartments and room with high and basic standard. Child friendly campingsite, with…
Go to: Havblikk camping, Nesna
Havblikk camping, Nesna
NesnaBig camping with cabins, apartments and room with high and basic standard. Child friendly campingsite, with…
96 reviews
Lovund is one of Norway's most vibrant island communities, beautifully located on the outskirts of the…
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Lovund Hotell
LOVUNDLovund is one of Norway's most vibrant island communities, beautifully located on the outskirts of the…
5 reviews
Træna Rorbuferie is located at Træna, specifically on the island Husøy. Here is the Adventure Camp Træna…
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Træna Rorbuferie
TRÆNATræna Rorbuferie is located at Træna, specifically on the island Husøy. Here is the Adventure Camp Træna…
47 reviews
Furøy Camping offers cabins of different standards and sizes. Sites for mobile homes, caravans and a large…
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Furøy Camping
HALSAFurøy Camping offers cabins of different standards and sizes. Sites for mobile homes, caravans and a large…
64 reviews
Welcome to Svang Restaurant and Wine Bar right in the heart of Brønnøysund city center. Svang serves Norwegian…
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Svang
BRØNNØYSUNDWelcome to Svang Restaurant and Wine Bar right in the heart of Brønnøysund city center. Svang serves Norwegian…
Fine dining restaurant at the waterfront. Customised menu each evening based on fresh fish from the Helgeland…
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Torghatten StrandRestaurant
BRØNNØYSUNDFine dining restaurant at the waterfront. Customised menu each evening based on fresh fish from the Helgeland…
26 reviews
Vega Havhotell is one of the best restaurants along Kystriksveien. Customized menu based on local produce.
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Vega havhotell - Restaurant
VEGAVega Havhotell is one of the best restaurants along Kystriksveien. Customized menu based on local produce.
41 reviews
One of Northern-Norway’s oldest trading places, from 1792. Forvik trading place is located at the ferry port…
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Forvik old trading place
VEVELSTADOne of Northern-Norway’s oldest trading places, from 1792. Forvik trading place is located at the ferry port…
Augstbryggo is a cosy and intimate quayside restaurant where the features seafood. Austbryggo, an old wharf to…
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Augustbryggo and Kaikanten Restaurant
HerøyAugstbryggo is a cosy and intimate quayside restaurant where the features seafood. Austbryggo, an old wharf to…
6 reviews
The farm cafe 3 Kalver (3 calfs) on the island Dønna serves food base don local traditions and with local…
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3 Kalver - Restaurant/Cafe on Dønna
DØNNAThe farm cafe 3 Kalver (3 calfs) on the island Dønna serves food base don local traditions and with local…
44 reviews
Camping with cabins, apartments and room with high and basic standard. Child friendly campingsite, with…
Go to: Havblikk Helgeland
Havblikk Helgeland
NESNACamping with cabins, apartments and room with high and basic standard. Child friendly campingsite, with…
Til Elise fra Marius "From pasture to the table" a food destination located in Helgeland! This great…
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Restaurant Til Elise fra Marius
UtskarpenTil Elise fra Marius "From pasture to the table" a food destination located in Helgeland! This great…
38 reviews
On the small island Støtt, the northern point of the Helgeland coastline, you will find one of Kystriksveiens…
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The old trade post restaurant at Støtt
STØTTOn the small island Støtt, the northern point of the Helgeland coastline, you will find one of Kystriksveiens…
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Visit the old fishing village Sør-Gjæslingan, a cultural heritage since 2010. In the summertime you may visit the islands by boat.
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Get to know the Norwegian coastal culture and industry through exhibitions and historic walks in the museum Norveg, the old trading place Berggården…
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Leka roundtrip is an easily biked roundtrip. The route follows then main road on Leka, around the island. On this trip, the route is done in a…
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It's only a 20 minute walk up to coastal Norway's most famous landmark. The 160 m long, 35 m high and 15 m wide hole through the Torghatten mountain…
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This is our most populare cycling route. Starting in Brønnøysund and ending up in Sandnessjøen (or return to Brønnøysund), after visiting 3 different…
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At Nesna, just north of Sandnessjøen - along road 17, you can see the majestic sea eagel. Visit Nesna offers a 2 hour trip which takes you close to…
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There are about 200 000 puffins on the island Lovund during the summer. They arrive on the 14.April every year. After months at sea it is time to…
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An interesting local museum on the island Træna covering history going back 9000 years. The exhibition Træna Hawaii is telling the story of a brother…
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A detour from road 17 and to the island Sandhornøya and further on to Inndyr. A great choice if you want to experiences nature and culture / history.…
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The Norwegian Jekt Trade Museum in Bodø takes you on board a voyage into the exciting history of maritime navigation and trade along the Norwegian…
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The UNESCO-protected islands of Vega, just south of the Arctic Circle, is named one of the world’s top undiscovered island gems.
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Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track.…
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Far above the Arctic Circle, the North Cape offers arctic adventures like dog-sledding in the winter and months of never-ending sunlight in…
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Get ready for an Arctic adventure with whale watching, cool museums, hiking and snowshoeing. In Vesterålen, you can combine wow experiences with…
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Teeming bird rocks in Hornøya, a snow hotel, dramatic war stories and a witch monument in Vardø are among the attractions awaiting…
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The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and…
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Join a dogsled expedition, learn to throw a lasso, and experience the Sami culture first hand in Karasjok and Kautokeino.
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Go kayaking and hiking in the midnight sun, or skiing and dog sledding under the northern lights. Or simply kick back and enjoy some of the most…
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An urban surprise along a barren, mostly uninhabited coast, Hammerfest is an arctic town full of life and outdoor adventurous.
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The Lyngenfjord and the Lyngsalpene mountain range form an Arctic area of exotic and family-friendly outdoor activities based on pure fun…
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Kystriksveien is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Along the road you can climb the mountains Torghatten and De syv søstre,…
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Local travel
You can travel Kystriksveien by busses, express boats and ferries.
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By train
The Nordland Line from Trondheim stops at several stations between Steinkjer and Bodø.
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By car
From the south, turn off the E6 a few kilometres north of Steinkjer, around 120 kilometres north of Trondheim.
From the north, turn off the E6 at Fauske and head west on Rv80 to the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten (Fv17).
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By boat
From Lofoten, you can take the ferry from Moskenes to Bodø and drive eastwards to Fv17.
An extensive network of express boats, as well as the coastal express Hurtigruten, take you to many destinations along the Coastal Route.
On the Kystriksveien itself, you’ll make six ferry crossings. Reservations are not necessary, but in the high season, you should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time.
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By plane
Trondheim Airport is located 100 kilometres south of Steinkjer and has good domestic and international flight connections.
If you want to start in the north, Bodø Airport has good domestic flight connections.
You can also fly to the airports Namsos, Rørvik, Brønnøysund and Sandnessjøen.
Workation in Norway
Is it really possible to combine work and vacation? YES! Workation, or "remote work", allows you to work and travel, without having to use your vacation days.
Exciting caves and caverns
A hole through a mountain, underground labyrinths, and a mysterious cave by the sea! Explore Norway’s most impressive caves – with or without a guide.
Go island hopping along the Helgeland coast
From car- and shop-free Fleinvær to uber-cool Træna, here are the places you don't want to miss when island hopping in Northern Norway.
13 scenic bike rides
Cycling is definitely one of the best ways to see the spectacular Norwegian nature in your own pace. Here are 13 of the most stunning bike routes in the country.
Top 10 places to paddle in Norway
The Norwegian coastline is varied, spectacular, and a paradise for everyone who loves the ocean breeze. If you really want to get close to nature, grab an ore and explore some of the ten best places to go kayaking in Norway, according to Olympic medallist Eirik Verås Larsen.
Plan your trip with Hurtigruten
With Hurtigruten as your basecamp, you’ll have the best possible starting point for exploring everything the Norwegian coast has to offer – from fjords and iconic towns to northern lights and midnight sun.
11 stairways to heaven
Check out some of Norway’s most spectacular hiking steps! Man-made mountain stairways make it both easier and safer to reach the top – although many are demanding and will give you a good workout.
These are Norway’s UNESCO sites
From ancient petroglyphs to mighty fjord landscapes and early industrial sites: Eight Norwegian landmarks and areas are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of the world’s most important natural and cultural sites.
Where Norwegians go
Ask Norwegians where you should spend your holiday, and you will get extremely diverse answers. Find your new favourite destination in this list.
10 lesser-known Instagram-friendly spots
Want your holiday to stand out on Instagram? Let professional hiker Andreas Orset introduce you to some of Norway’s most photogenic spots – that not so many people know about.
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