The 8 Best Things to do in Grane Municipality, Northern Norway

RiverNorth offers fun and safe whitewater rafting, kayaking and tandem-kayaking on the river Austervefsna in Trofors. Situated in between the cities of Trondheim and Mo i Rana, it is either a convenient stop on your way north or south, or as an adventurous and fun destination in itself. Book by phone or e-mail.

Laksforsen Waterfall is one of Nordland’s most popular tourist attractions. This majestic waterfall has a water volume of 700 m³ per second and a fall of around 17 m. Sit on the rocks beneath the waterfall and let the cascades of water and nature fill you with wonder and joy. If you are lucky you may also see a salmon jumping.

The gateway to Northern Norway indicates the border between the counties of Nord Trondelag and Nordland. The arch signifying the Northern Lights stretches across the E6 highway and is a popular photo subject. Facilities here include self service information kiosks, a rest area and kiosk/souvenir shop with the focus on Sami handicraft. The village of Majavatn is located approx. 8 km north of the gateway. A memorial has been raised near the railway station in memory of the 24 young men who were killed by Germans in the “Majavatn affair” during World War II.

The church was built in the late 1850’s and inaugurated in 1860. The altar piece dates back to 1644 and was once owned by the grandfather of the famous poet Petter Dass. The pulpit is built into the wall with no supports underneath, something which is quite rare. For guided tours, please contact Destination Helgeland. Location: Grane, approx. 8 km north of Trofors on the E6.

The farm buildings were built in the 1830s and 1840’s, and the farm was in operation until 1952. From Lien Gard farm, 4 km south of Laksforsen falls, there is an old, marked, mountain trail up to the Lisetra. The walk takes about 1 hour and is relatively steep. Guided tours on request. Please contact the Lien family

Archaeological finds of hunting pits dating back to 6-700 A.D. have been made at Tromoan. The hunting grounds have been designated as Grane’s “Footprints in the North” monument. There is an 800 metre long nature trail from Grane Bygdetun Folk Museum to the site. For guided tours, please contact the Helgeland Museum, Grane branch.

In the municipal service building you will find a historical photo exhibition with photos from 1910 and later. In the heart of the town centre you will also find what is referred to as the “country’s most beautiful Christmas tree”.

Grane museum is located at Gammelsagmaro, east of Trofors. The collection of buildings consists of moved and rebuilt listed buildings from different part of the municipality. Forest, forest history and old house environment is Grane’s specialty. Lunch and barn concerts all summer through.