Helgelandskysten
National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten is connected by six ferries, and offers a contrast-filled motoring experience through a verdant cultural landscape, peaks, glaciers, coasts and ocean currents.
Various natural phenomena are found along the route. In the south you pass the Torghatten mountain with is characteristic hole and the peaks of The Seven Sisters, and in the north you can see the Svartisen glacier and the world's strongest tidal current, the Saltstraumen.
The coast of Helgeland is characterised by a unique archipelago of more than 14 000 islands and islets. Long fjords break up the coastline; at their ends lie industrial communities based on hydropower generation.
From the tourist route a dozen or so ferries go out to the larger islands, from the World Heritage Site of Vega in the south up to Sørnarøy in Gildeskål in the north. In addition, a network of speedboats links the archipelago to the mainland. This provides untold opportunities for island-hopping, on foot, by bicycle or by car. Several roads connect the tourist route to Euroroute 6, allowing to switch easily between them.
National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten runs from Holm to Godøystraumen over a total distance of 416 kilometres.
Information about National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten, download pdf.
Various natural phenomena are found along the route. In the south you pass the Torghatten mountain with is characteristic hole and the peaks of The Seven Sisters, and in the north you can see the Svartisen glacier and the world's strongest tidal current, the Saltstraumen.
The coast of Helgeland is characterised by a unique archipelago of more than 14 000 islands and islets. Long fjords break up the coastline; at their ends lie industrial communities based on hydropower generation.
From the tourist route a dozen or so ferries go out to the larger islands, from the World Heritage Site of Vega in the south up to Sørnarøy in Gildeskål in the north. In addition, a network of speedboats links the archipelago to the mainland. This provides untold opportunities for island-hopping, on foot, by bicycle or by car. Several roads connect the tourist route to Euroroute 6, allowing to switch easily between them.
National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten runs from Holm to Godøystraumen over a total distance of 416 kilometres.
Information about National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten, download pdf.
Travel info Helgelandskysten
Ferries must be used on parts of the route. Clicking on the ferry routes indicated will bring you to an information site for the chosen route.
Ferries operate the routes Vennesund - Holm , Horn - Anddalsvåg , Tjøtta - Forvik , Levang - Nesna , Jektvik - Kilboghamn , Forøy - Ågskardet .
More information on the ferries can be obtained by clicking on the links in the menu on the left.
Questions concerning places to stay, places to eat, itineraries etc. should be addressed to local and regional tourist agencies and enterprises. In the menu on the left you will find some links that may be helpful.
Have a good trip!
Vennesund in Sømna, the end point of National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten in south.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
A couple of kilometres north of Vennesund in Sømna.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
At Rodal, with the characteristic Torghatten peak in the centre of the picture.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Torghatten peak with its hole, a familiar attraction on National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
The hole through Torghatten peak.
Photo: Bjørn Andresen
Photo: Bjørn Andresen
Helgeland bridge near the town Sandnessjøen.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Cyclists on county road no. 17 near Stokkvågen.
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Photo: Steinar Skaar
Wievpoint Braset. View of the Engabreen, glacier Svartisen. Landscape architects: Landskapsfabrikken - Inge Dahlmann
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Wievpoint Braset. View of the Engabreen, glacier Svartisen.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
The tourist routes along the Helgeland coast include several ferry trips through breathtaking fjord landscapes. Here from Værangfjord between Jektvik and Kilboghamn.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Evening sun near Mevik, at Storvika in Gildeskål.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
At Holandsfjord, with a magnificent view of the peaks around the Svartisen Glacier.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Summer evening at Saltstraumen. The bridge on road 17 connects the region of Salten and Bodø with the northern part of Helgeland.
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Overview map of the southern part of the stretch with locations described under the "Architecture" menu.
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
Overview map of the northern part of the stretch with locations described under the "Architecture" menu.
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
Overview map of the stretch, with locations described under the "Architecture" menu.
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten is connected by six ferries, and offers a contrast-filled motoring experience through a verdant cultural landscape, peaks, glaciers, coasts and ocean currents. Various natural phenomena are found along the route. In the south you pass the Torghatten mountain with is characteristic hole and the peaks of The Seven Sisters, and in the north you can see the Svartisen glacier and the world's strongest tidal current, the Saltstraumen.
Here you can find a simple map providing a geographical overview of the route. If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
Helgelandskysten