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Fly to Helgeland - bike, hike and kayak!

You will find one of Norway’s most beautiful coastlines in Helgeland - the region north of Trøndelag and south of Bodø. The coast consists of more than 10 000 islands, islets and skerries, bays, coves and beaches together with iconic and legendary mountains. The coastline is ideal for nature-based activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking.

Fly and Bike

When you fly to Brønnøysund or Sandnessjøen, you can pick up your rental bike at the airport and start your biking adventure right away. Bring the bike along on ferries or an express boat and explore the spectacular landscape on the various islands.  Read more 

Book a bike: Fly and bike - Visit Helgeland

Par nyter sol og hav fra bryggekant med sykler i Helgeland. Couple with bikes enjoying the view over ocean and sun in Helgeland.

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Take a rest from the biking and enjoy the view!

Fly and Hike

The mountains along the Helgeland coast are legendary and often called fairytale mountains because of their resemblance to mythical figures.  According to the legend, the mountains were trolls caught by the sun and turned into stones. Here you will find hikes of different difficulty – from easy short hikes everybody can do, till challenging day trips and longer stays for the pros. Common to all are fantastic nature experiences and spectacular views. 

The legend about the Helgeland mountains

Epic mountain hikes in Helgeland.   Learn more.

Torghatten

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Bård Løken

Traditional houses from the Nordland county at the foot of mount Torghatten.

Fly and Kayak

Islands, islets, skerries, bays and shallow seas make the coast of Helgeland an idyllic and perfect area to explore by kayak. Fly to Sandnessjøen, continue by ferry to Herøy to start your kayak adventure. 

Read more about kayaking in Helgeland.

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Kayaking on the Helgeland coast

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Kayaking at Herøy on the coast of Helgeland.