Discover Korgen

Korgen brings together nature and local and wartime history. When planning your trip, you can first consider whether routes along the Røssåga, buildings in the town or other cultural attractions in the wider destination of Hemnes are your priority.

Town centre and practical information

Korgensenteret is in the centre of Korgen and has a charging station for electric vehicles. At Korgensenteret, Coop Byggmix sells, among other things, fishing supplies and equipment for hiking and camping. As commercial tenants and facilities can change, it is advisable to check the information before visiting.

The route from Korgen to Sjøforsen follows the salmon river Røssåga through boreal rainforest. This means the river landscape, as well as the town centre, is a focus for trip planning. The route connects the place name Korgen with the stated destination of Sjøforsen; no walking time is specified.

Routes and places to spend time near Svartebukta

Svartebukta is a starting point for a marked walking route along the salmon-bearing Røssåga or to Sjøforsen. Signposted circular routes are 6 or 8 kilometres long. Check the signs before setting out so you can plan the route option that suits you.

Nearby Svartebukta Park has paths, seating, barbecue areas, a playground, exercise equipment and an outdoor stage. The park therefore offers a range of places to relax and enjoy activities. Public facilities can change, so it is advisable to check current information before visiting.

Buildings and history

Korgen Church is a wooden cruciform church built in 1863. Nearby is Sjøforsbrua, a protected stone arch bridge made of hand-dressed stone. It was built for traffic in 1905 and is one kilometre from the centre of Korgen.

The history of the Second World War is also part of the character of the town and region. During the war, Korgen had a prisoner camp for Yugoslav prisoners, where more than 400 people died. On Korgfjellet, as many as 640 Yugoslav prisoners of war, including young men and boys, died between June 1942 and May 1944 while working for the German occupying forces.

The road across Korgfjellet is one of two road sections in Nordland that together make up the Blodveien. Six information boards about wartime history were installed along the road in 2017. If you plan to include these stops in your trip, check their condition on site.

Culture in the wider destination of Hemnes

The wider destination of Hemnes also has cultural attractions of its own. Hemnes bygdetun in Bjerka showcases a typical regional farm, with an Årestue dating from 1830 and a main house from 1750. The two historic buildings give a museum visit a tangible connection to the region’s building and farming history.

Hemnesjazz, a three-day festival, takes place in Hemnesberget every year in early August. The festival includes open-air concerts in Lapphella. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the current dates in advance.

At the Ume-Sámi Resource Centre, visitors can learn about Sámi culture, heritage, history, language and way of life by appointment. The programme includes stories told in a lavvu and insights into recognising Sámi traces in the local landscape. The experience also includes homemade local and Sámi specialities, as well as coffee prepared over an open fire. Arrange your visit in advance.

Discover more destinations: Hemnesberget, Bleikvasslia.

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