Mileperlen – gallery hotel with an atmosphere
Thanks to her persistence, creativity and courage, Yvonne Rosten has transformed a former bank into an art gallery and a home for herself, her family and guests. The impressive refurbishment has taken the artist 15 years. If you’re feeling social, Yvonne will gladly invite you into her world. If you
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Kråkeslottet – beautiful local handicrafts
The shop offers everything from impressive festive outfits to everyday clothes that are well-suited for both warm and cold days. In the Crow’s Nest, children as well as adults can have great garments tailor-made! Anne Lise is an expert seamstress and a fashion designer who takes delight in creating one-of-a-kind
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Our valued partners
The Okstindan Nature & Culture Park works on behalf of and collaborates closely with the local business community, local organisations and the public sector. To learn more about each of our valued partners, just click their names below. (More links are being added.) Atelier Grete Langseth Velsvåg Atelier Hilde Strand
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Korgen Camping
Korgen Camping is idyllically situated by the Røssåga river, a few minutes drive from Korgen village and highway E6. In the distance you see large farm fields and lush green mountains. Here you can stay in a simple, small and affordable summer cabin or choose a larger winter-insulated cabin. There
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Bjerka Camping
Bjerka Camping is idyllically situated in tranquil surroundings right by the Bjerka river. Even so, it is conveniently accessible, being only a few hundred metres from highway E6 and the Bjerka Railway Station. In the summer of 2023, new local drivers took over the campsite and gave it a real
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HUSET Café & Motel
At the heart of Korgen village, you will find HUSET Café & Motel. The pleasant venue is a gathering place for locals and travellers alike, and on warm summer days, the terrace is a great place to be. The nearest neighbours are Korgensenteret shopping centre and the Circle K petrol
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Circle K in Korgen
Whether you need fuel for your car or to energise yourself, you will find what you need at Circle K in Korgen! Depending on your preference, Tom and his friendly team will serve you burgers or “homemade” pizza, sandwiches or salads, from early in the morning until late in the
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Inderdalen Farm
Inderdalen Farm is a treasure chest for visitors who appreciate a farm holiday and the countryside heritage of Northern Norway. The owners have diligently restored their farm, as well as tools and other objects that have been used by previous generations through the centuries. What better way to honour this
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Coop Korgen
Coop Korgen is conveniently situated by highway E6 in Korgen. Here at Korgensenteret shopping centre, you will find Coop Extra, Coop Byggmix, and other assorted shops and services. The store has recently been expanded in order to offer a larger selection of groceries and other things you need for your
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Sjøfors bridge
Just 1 km outside Korgen village centre is a beautiful stone-built bridge, with a nearby picnic area. From Korgen, if you head towards Bleikvasslia along Fv806, you will soon arrive at the arched stone bridge. It’s a fine example of the craftsmanship of the stonemasons and bridge engineers of the
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Creative joy
We are fortunate to have so many talented artists in our community. They enrich our culture and add colour to our lives. Explore their works online and see them displayed locally. Perhaps you will soon have your own favourite!
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Joyous musicians
When a curious art critic inquired how there could be so many creative musicians in the village of Hemnesberget (population 1260), one of the locals quipped: “It must be something in the water.” One thing is certain, the residents of Hemnesberget share a keen appreciation of the community’s musicians and
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Blood road of Korgfjellet
The Blood Road was built during World War II, when Hitler aimed to build a road all over Norway. As many as 640 Yugoslav prisoners of war, young men and boys, died on Korgfjellet during the work of the German Occupation Force during the period from June 1942 to May
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Rabot and Klemet – the Frenchman and the Sámi
The story of Charles Rabot and Klemet Person is fascinating. Each of these pioneers has a DNT mountain cabin named after them, and there is a historical play that celebrates their achievements. Rabot’s name is also found on a commemorative plaque on the summit of Oksskolten, the highest peak in
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Boat building through the centuries
The coat of arms of Hemnes Municipality shows a boat-clamp, honouring the area’s strong boatbuilding tradition. The boat-clamp is also featured on the mayor’s ceremonial chain. Boat-clamps are used by the boat-builder to hold boards in place before they are riveted together. Since the 1850s alone, as many as 300,000
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Hiking trails – culture and nature go hand in hand…
In Okstindan nature and culture park, we work to facilitate that you get a good experience in nature, and we love to combine nature and culture. That is why we are now working with art and culture trails where local artists collaborate with children and young people on art projects
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The Røssåga river – a wealth of salmon, trout and hydropower
One of these is the 50-km-long Røssåga river, which flows from Bleikvatnet to Røssvatnet lake before emptying its waters into the Sørfjord. Construction of its hydropower facilities began at the end of the 1940s, and by 1955 the lower Røssåga hydropower plant was supplying electricity to ironworks in the town
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Kamkake – a traditional local bread
Locals take great pleasure in this traditional bread, the origins of which are said to date back to the Viking Age. Today, Kamkake is baked mostly in the villages of Bleikvasslia and Korgen, but is enjoyed in a much wider area. We are quite proud of the fact that Petter
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Hemnes municipal services
All five of our villages have excellent schools and childcare centres. Hemnes also has numerous sports clubs, a popular Cultural School, and a wide array of recreational organisations for young and old. Hemnes is situated at the heart of Helgeland and enjoys excellent communications. Many residents commute to jobs in
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Young farmers and ancient farming traditions
Hemnes is one of the largest agricultural communities in Northern Norway. It has a significant production of sheep, pigs, beef and dairy products. Today a new generation of young people has taken over many family farms, making investments to further modernise their operations and optimise their production. Since 2006, more
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Korgfjellet: a short hike to Murfjellet
If magnificent scenery and great outdoor adventures are a priority on your holiday, then you would be wise to not speed through the Korgfjellet Tunnel. Sadly, if you do, you will miss out on an incredible mountain experience. At Korgfjellet mountain pass, you can take delight in one of our
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A shipwreck that has rested on the seafloor since World War II
The Hurtigruten coastal steamer SS Nordnorge, which was moored at one of the quays, suffered several direct hits and sank. This shipwreck, resting at a depth of 280 metres, was photographed for the first time in the spring of 2021. By 2020, 80 years had passed since those dramatic war
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Illuminated cross-country trails
There are so many lit trails that you have the choice between a fjord view, skiing through forests, or taking trails where you peer up at majestic mountain peaks! Near each of our five villages – Hemnesberget, Finneidfjord, Bjerka, Korgen and Bleikvasslia – you will find excellent illuminated trails. When
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Korgfjellet – miles and miles of ski trails!
Korgfjellet offers many miles of prepared cross-country trails. Starting around Easter every year, you can park your car at the top of this mountain pass by the lodge Korgfjellet Fjellstue (555 m), put on your skis and head out on the trails. You can check snow conditions in advance by
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The slalom slope at Bleikvasslia
During the winter, the mountain hamlet of Bleikvasslia enjoys excellent snow conditions far longer than the lowlands. Here, expert local enthusiasts have established a slalom slope that has become a great joy for downhill skiers, young and old. In the middle of the hill there is a café where you
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The Røssåga meanders through large parts of our district, and the river still offers excellent trout and salmon fishing. When English lords discovered our great river and started coming here every summer to fish in the middle of the 19th century, it was not uncommon for them to land a
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Fishing the rivers and lakes
The largest landowner in Helgeland is Statskog, which manages vast areas of wilderness on behalf of Norwegian society. In Okstindan Nature and Culture Park, Statskog has facilitated public access to the area around the Stormyr reservoir (Stormyrbassenget), a popular recreation area that offers good fishing and birdwatching. Statskog rents out
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Fishing the fjord
A boat will enable you to reach many great fishing spots in the Sørfjord. If you’re sailing the coast in your own boat, there are guest harbours available in Hemnesberget, as well as in the villages Bjerka and Finneidfjord. Fortunately, you don’t really need a boat to catch fish. Try
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Klemetspelet, a sami experience
Klemetspelet is a historical play about the Sami Klemet, performed outdoors in the beautiful Leirskardalen valley which is located at the base of the highest mountain chain in Northern Norway. Enthusiastic locals and talented young people, along with professional actors and musicians, will take you on a journey through Klemet’s
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The Hemnesjazz Festival
At the beginning of August, jazz enthusiasts set up an arena on the waterfront in Hemnesberget. This is preparation for a popular three-day music festival. In 2016, the club Hemnesjazz was named “Jazz Club of the Year” by Norway Jazz Forum. Their clubhouse, which once housed a hardware store, is
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“Jul på Berget” – A village celebration of Christmas
Each year at the end of November, you can experience how the Christmas spirit comes alive along the harbour, from the old wharf buildings of Lapphella to Torget, Hemnesberget market square. Here are stalls full of varied goods, gløgg (the traditional Norwegian hot mulled wine), lit fire bowls, horses shod
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