Attractions along Kystriksveien

The Vega Archipelago

The island of Vega and its surrounding islands were awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004. The islands bear testimony to a distinctive frugal way of life based on fishing and the harvesting of the down of eider ducks. There are fishing villages, quays, warehouses, eider-houses (built for eider ducks to nest in), farming landscapes, lighthouses and beacons for you to visit on the Vega islands.

The Coastal Museum Norveg

In the middle of the shipping lane, in the centre of Rørvik, you will find Norveg. Beside being an interesting building, this is a centre showing Norway’s coastal history. Next to Norveg you will find the old trade post Berggården – also worth a visit.

Torghatten Mountain

This mountain, 166 metres long and 75 metres high, is one of the most famous landmarks in Norway. The mountain, situated just 15 kilometres outside Brønnøysund, has a huge hole that you can walk through. The view from the top is great, it only takes about 30 minutes to walk from the car park to the top.

De syv søstre (The Seven Sisters)

Just outside Sandnessjøen you can visit the mountains De syv søstre. In fact the best view of the mountains is from the island of Herøy.

The island of Dønna

During the summer there is a boat connection between Dønna and Lovund, allowing you to experience the best that Kystriksveien can offer. You leave from Dønna in the morning and return in the afternoon.

While visiting Dønna, you should make sure to visit the mountain Dønnesfjellet where you can enjoy the great view to Lovund and other islands along the coast of Helgeland. Lovund is famous for its many puffins. There is also a very nice museum on the island.

The Svartisen Glacier

Just north of the Arctic Circle, you will find the second largest glacier on mainland Norway, Svartisen. You can spot it from the road rv. 17 at Holand, but to visit the glacier you should take the boat across the Holandsfjord. There are daily guided glacier tours.  

Saltstraumen – the world’s stongest tide current

The sound that connects the Saltenfjord and the Skjerstadfjord with the sea has one of the world’s strongest tidal currents. About 400 million cubic metres of water flows under the Saltstraumen Bridge four times a day. The water forms whirlpools with a diameter of up to 12 metres. Saltstraumen is an excellent place for fishing.