What to do and see in Bindal Municipality, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do

Bøkestadvannet is a superb recreational area for the entire family. There is a roadfee of 30 -50 NOK to drive in to the lake area, but you can stay as long as you want. The lake has ha beach with a small divingboard, barbeque, and seating. There is also indoor seating and an "out-house" toilet. It is possible to borrow rowing boat and canoe. It´s free overnight parking and camping.

Mulingen resembles the muzzle of a horse,hence the Norwegian name.The trail passes through a few bog patches. From the summit, the 360-degree panorama includes Heil-hornet,the Bindalsfjord and the open sea beyond. Should you wish to extend your hike,you can descend to Helstad,following an unmamarked trail in a northeasterly direction. From Helstad,follow the trunk road back to your starting point.

Helgeland Museum section Bindal is one of 18 different district museums within Helgeland Museum. Section Bindal's main exhibition covers 3 topics: Local lumber industry, historical wooden boats built in the region, and boreal (sub-arctic) rain forest. The main building is new and modern, and features a small shop and café in addition to the exhibitions. The museum also offers an open air museum 3 km away from the main building, with several older houses and farm buildings. It is kept as a traditional smallholding where one of the last crofters in Norway lived and worked.

This easy walk, through the forest and marshes to Blafjellstua cabin, is ideal for the entire family. As you approach the cabin, the landscape becomes more open, offering magnificent views of the fjord and mountains. During the winter, Blafjellstua is a popular destination for skiers. On some winter sundays when it´s staffed, you can buy fresh waffles.

Fuglstadfjellet, the highest mountain in Nærøy, straddles Nordland and Trøndelag. The hike follows the forest road and path along Sprangbekken creek. After you pass the falls, the waymarked path will take you to the summit. None of the sections on this hike are particularly challenging. On your way you will pass a stone hut that was once used by local shepherds.