Sámi art and culture
OKSTINDAN – with a view of the glacier from Rabothytta
- Attractions
Attractions
Some of our most special attractions. - Experiences
Experiences
“There are many adventures and insights waiting for you in the Okstindan Nature & Culture Park, regardless of whether you prefer activities in the great outdoors or would rather immerse yourself in cultural experiences. And then again, some of prefer to give Winnie the Pooh’s answer: “Can I have both, please…” Our magnificent natural surroundings have so much to offer. - Food and Drinks
Food & Drinks
You should eat well during you stay here with us, whether it is the local “kamkaka” or a full dinner. - Accommodation
Accomodations
You should of course sleep well when you are with us. You can choose between soft hotel beds with a view of the fjord, or soft bunk beds far to the mountains at Rabothytta. - Travel
Travel
It is easy to visit Okstindan nature and culture park, both by public transportation and your own car.Okstindan nature and culture park is located in the middle of Helgeland, one hour drive from both Mo i Rana, Mosjøen and Sandnessjøen. We have our own train station at Bjerka, the E6 runs through large parts of the municipality and the nearest airport is Røssvoll in Mo i Rana.
Here you can read more about how to get to us.
Buerestbåhtieme! Welcome to get to know us better..
Events in Hemnes
Juli 2025
31julAll Day03augThe Hemnesjazz Festival 2025Jazz joy on Hemnesberget
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Perhaps one of Norway’s coziest jazz festivals! The club Hemnesjazz, up and running for over 30 years in the service of jazz, offers great music and cultural experiences on the
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Perhaps one of Norway’s coziest jazz festivals! The club Hemnesjazz, up and running for over 30 years in the service of jazz, offers great music and cultural experiences on the idyllic Hemnesberget!
Tidspunkt
31. Juli 2025 - 3. August 2025 (All Day)(GMT+02:00)
November 2025
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In 2025, you can once again experience a real Christmas atmosphere at Hemnesberget and Lapphella. Here, in cozy surroundings, you can walk around the Christmas market and experience the atmospheric
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In 2025, you can once again experience a real Christmas atmosphere at Hemnesberget and Lapphella. Here, in cozy surroundings, you can walk around the Christmas market and experience the atmospheric pre-Christmas period with delicious scents of mulled wine and freshly baked donuts. The market is based on old and new traditions, and here you will find exhibitors in e.g. local food, Christmas baking, Christmas sheaves and high quality arts and crafts. In addition to stalls full of goods and dining in cozy cafes, restaurants and lavvos, both young and old can experience horses and sleigh rides, Christmas workshops, performances and concerts.
Welcome to the Christmas village on Helgeland!
Se mer...
Tidspunkt
22. November 2025 - 23. November 2025 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
The Okstindan nature and cultural Park - not an ordinary park

The Okstindan Nature and Culture Park is located on Indre Helgeland and encompasses the entire municipality of Hemnes, from crumbling sea at Hemnesberget to eternal snow in Okstindan. The concept of park originates from the European regional parks, and involves working to safeguard and promote distinctive natural and cultural values in a defined area. We are committed to working with volunteers, businesses and the public to best manage our cultural and natural heritage. Together with the partners in the park that you can get to know on these websites, we work continuously to make sure that you who visit us, and we who live and work here, will enjoy and have good service and leisure services. Welcome to us!