In the marina on Hemnesberget lies the protected area of Lapphella, which consists of several small piers and wooden houses. In the old days, these served as shelters for churchgoers from Korgen and the inland villages. Today, people live in some of the piers, while the association Lapphella's friends makes a great effort to take care of other of the old houses.
Helgeland Museum Hemnes branch also has two houses in the area: Per-Smedstua and Kirkebua. Per-Smedstua has a permanent toy exhibition. For information and tours, contact Helgeland Museum Hemnes branch.
The name Lapphella has no documented history, but it probably comes from the time when the Lapps lived here. This was previously a nice plain where the Lapps could camp. Finds in the area support this.
Treat yourself to a pleasant stroll along the marina, through Lapphella and further out onto the pier where you get a great view of the piers, the fjord and the surrounding mountains.
If you are here during Hemnesjazz, we recommend an outdoor concert at Lapphella…it is a long tradition over many years. The Friends of Lapphella, together with skilled architects at Tanken Arkitektur, have worked to ensure that Lapphella gets its own stage. After intense volunteer efforts, the Lapphella Kulturarena was officially opened on August 4, 2021 and put into use for several concerts during the 25th anniversary of Hemnesjazz.
