Things to do in Nordland, Northern Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

July 25, 2021 Milan Banda

Typified by steep mountains and the flat lowlands where they meet the Norwegian Sea, Nordland is known for its stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands off the mainland are considered among the world's best for travelers and include unique attractions like the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Saltstraumen near Bodo has the world's strongest tidal current. Further south, Vega has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its age-old lifestyle of fishing and eider duck down harvesting.
Restaurants in Nordland

1. Mountain Paths at Vikten

Vikten, Flakstad Municipality 8380 Norway +47 76 09 44 42 [email protected]
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Mountain Paths at Vikten

Vikten has more to offer than artists and architectonic statements. Just a step away from the buildings, you can enjoy the unique nature, with moraines created during the ice melting, and an infinite number of sculptures in stone, shaped by sea and ice. Take a walk along the beach, or a take village tour – notice how green the grass is, pick flowers, breathe in the sea smell, and observe the sheep on the mountain. Would you like more serious challenges? Follow one of the mountain paths.

2. Helvetestinden

Moskenes Municipality Norway
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Helvetestinden

3. Horseid Beach

Norway
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4. Utsikten Hiking Trail

Soervollvegen, Nesna 8700 Norway +47 75 05 65 40
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Utsikten Hiking Trail

5. Oyfjellvarden Hiking Trail

Ytterora, Mosjoen 8650 Norway http://www.turkarthelgeland.no/oyfjellet-opp-trongskaret.5200582-234272.html
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Oyfjellvarden Hiking Trail

6. Hauknestinden

Holmforsveien Demning, Mo i Rana 8618 Norway +47 75 01 80 00 http://www.visithelgeland.com
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7. Justadtinden

Hagskarveien, Leknes 8370 Norway
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8. Festvagtind Hike

Henningsvarveien, Henningsvaer 8312 Norway
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Festvagtind Hike

The hike starts with the parkinglot in Festvag. Walk 100 m in direction Henningsvaer, take a turn to the right and follow the trail. It`s steep, but the view is amazing.

Reviewed By watchviking

Hiking up is definitely worth the effort. If you dont dare to go all the way up: there is incredible views to be seen in the midsection of the trail in ”heiavannet viewpoint” as well. If you are climbing all the way you should still visit this midsection viewpoint and possibly swim in the lake located up there. Locals said that I could also drink the water from the lake beside ”hieavannet” and I did top my bottles there! :) All the way to the top awaits a view that is really worth the trouble of getting up there. To me it took about 2h to climb all the way up. Would probably reserve 3-4h total so you can rest and take in the view as well. There is paid parking at the starting point. From the midsection up the trail is more tricky. If it is raining be extra careful.

9. Bleikstranda

Fiskevaersveien, Bleik, Andoya 8481 Norway
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Reviewed By Summer_angel04 - Oslo, Norway

You should visit Bleik and if the weather is nice, stay, have a picnic, and maybe even go for a swim if you are the tough type!

10. National Tourist Route Andoya

Bjornskinn To Andenes, Andoya Norway http://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/and%C3%B8ya
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National Tourist Route Andoya

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