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Helgeland is the most southerly district in Northern Norway. Generally speaking, Helgeland refers to the part of Nordland county that is located south of the Arctic Circle. It is bordered in the north by the Saltfjellet mountains and Svartisen glacier, which form a natural border with the Salten district. In the south, Helgeland borders ...
Helgeland is a coastal and mountainous paradise in the southern parts of Northern Norway. Spend your time between 2,000 meters high mountains and a coast with one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos, with a unique coastal culture that got Helgeland on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
… and to hear the stories of Petter Dass, a local Lutheran priest and beloved poet, at one of Helgeland’s most impressive museums. Or to learn about the ancient common eider traditions at the Vega islands. A bird’s eye view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sure thing if you follow the Vegatrappa stairs to the top.
- Stunning landscapes and breathtaking nature. Helgeland stretches like a paradise in the southern part of Nordland, with the Arctic Circle as a belt straight through it.
- Helgeland’s amazing diversity; from kayaking to skiing in the same day. Kristoffer Møllevik / Visit Helgeland. The large natural diversity provides almost endless hiking opportunities and activities.
- Endless opportunities under the midnight sun. Emilie Solbakken / Visit Helgeland. And not only can you do what you want, but you can also do it almost whenever you want.
- Escape the crowds and roam freely. Terje Rakke, Nordic Life / Visit Helgeland. Compared to many popular destinations in Northern Norway, Helgeland is still somewhat undiscovered.
Helgeland is the southern part of Nordland county in Norway between Trøndelag and the Arctic Circle right in the centre of Norway. The Helgeland coast is characterised by a wide belt of islands stretching some 50 km into the Atlantic and fjords that cut deep into the mainland.
Helgeland is the southern part of Nordland county in Norway between Trøndelag and the Arctic Circle right in the centre of Norway. The Helgeland coast is characterised by a wide belt of islands stretching some 50 km into the Atlantic and fjords that cut deep into the mainland.
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The poet-priest Petter Dass and the Viking skald Øyvind Skaldespiller, three medieval churches in idyllic locations, the trading posts out on the islands, the “Down village s” where eider ducks and humans cohabitate for mutual benefit and enjoyment – Helgeland has a visible history.
