Brønnøysund: Coastal paths, views and culture

Brønnøysund offers several distinct options for a stay: walks and viewpoints around town, play areas in the centre, and an audio guide to historic buildings, old cemeteries and coastal landscapes. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether your trip will focus mainly on local experiences or also on the wider destination of Brønnøy.

Walks and viewpoints

The illuminated gravel path network around the airport and extending to Klubben is 9 km long in total. Klubben is at the southern tip of Brønnøysund and offers views of Torghatten and the Nordlandsleia. The area around Klubben is easily accessible and is used on weekdays and weekends throughout the year.

The Brønnøysund recreation area includes at least eight circular routes or sub-areas. Short walking paths run along the waterfront from Sørbyen to Brønnøysundregistrene. The 9 km gravel path network and the short waterfront paths offer different options for walks.

Play areas and town history

Lille Brønnøya Folkepark is in the centre of Brønnøysund. It has a mini zip line, a Tarzan course, a Rampline and a climbing sail, as well as play equipment for different age groups.

The Brønnøysund audio guide takes you to ten important places. These include historic buildings, old cemeteries, modern landmarks and coastal landscapes. It features stories about Brønnøy Church, the old bridge and views of the town. The tour runs through the centre and nearby surroundings and can be started at any point along the route. It is available in Norwegian, English and German.

The tourist information office in Brønnøysund offers travel tips and advice for Helgeland and rents out bicycles. You can buy fresh prawns at Kongebrygga in the centre when the prawn boats arrive.

Transport and regional connections

Brønnøysund is on Route 17, the Helgeland Coast National Tourist Route, also known as Kystriksveien, and is a port of call for the Hurtigruten. In the wider destination of Brønnøy, Brønnøysund port offers connections to regional and national destinations by bus, train, plane and coastal express. Check the timetables before travelling.

Brønnøy: Nature and excursions in the wider destination

In the wider destination of Brønnøy, on the island of Torget, you’ll find Torghatten, a 258-metre-high, hat-shaped mountain with a hole running through it. It is considered the municipality’s biggest attraction. The path through Torghatten is designated as a National Tourist Hike and is well developed for hikers of all ages; check local conditions before setting out.

The cycling trip to Torghatten starts in the centre of Brønnøysund and crosses the Brønnøy Bridge. The Torghatten RIB excursion starts from Kongebrygga quay in Brønnøysund and lasts about an hour and a half.

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See the overview of the wider destination: Brønnøy.