Discover Glomfjord

Glomfjord is located in the municipality of Meløy, along Kystriksveien, County Road 17. The town brings together several themes that can be considered separately when planning a trip: a historic route, trails around bodies of water and viewpoints, winter activities, and cultural and leisure facilities. If you are looking for a hotel in Glomfjord, your choice may depend on which of these themes you want to explore during your stay.

History and Hiking Trails in Glomfjord

The historic route through Glomfjord runs from Meløy kulturhus through Hylla and Jæra, passes Gammelkontoret and ends at the outlet house by Glomen. It is part of Industristedet Glomfjord. The sequence of stops gives the route its historical context and identifies its starting point, intermediate stops and endpoint.

At Lille Glomvann, by Meløy kulturhus, there is a shelter along the hiking trail that goes around the body of water. This offers a different focus alongside the historic route: a circular trail by the water. You can decide whether to focus on the named sites of industrial heritage or the trail around Lille Glomvann.

The Sentrumsrunden hiking route is also in Glomfjord; it is a collaboration between the Meløy Cultural Office and Meløy frisklivssentral. A trail starting at Glomfjord skole offers views of Svartisen, Glombreen and the fjord. In the area around Glomfjord, Fykantrappa also offers views of the fjord and mountains.

Winter Sports and Events

Glomfjord Alpinsenter has a chairlift and varied downhill runs with views of the fjord and glaciers. The ski area provides easy access to tours towards Istinden and Tverrfjellet, including ski tours and summit hikes with views over Glomfjord. Downhill runs, ski tours and summit hikes offer different kinds of activity.

Glomfjord Vinterfestival is volunteer-run and combines winter activities with cultural and social events in Glomfjord. If you would like to include an event in your trip, check the dates for your planned days before arranging your stay around it.

Getting There and Leisure Facilities

Bus services to Glomfjord run daily from Bodø and places in southern Nordland. Timetables may change, so check current departure times with the journey planner before travelling. Its location along Kystriksveien and the bus connections offer two different points of reference for planning your journey.

At Meløy Fritidsbad in Glomfjord, the changing rooms and heated pool have been adapted for people with reduced mobility. This information applies specifically to the areas of the facility mentioned and may be useful when planning a visit.

Meløy: Glacial Landscapes in the Wider Destination

In the wider destination of Meløy, Svartisen is Norway’s second-largest glacier and the lowest-lying glacier on the European mainland. Engabreen, also called Engenbreen, is a glacier tongue of Svartisen that extends towards Holandsfjord in Meløy. The route to Engabreen begins with a boat trip across Holandsfjord to the landing point at Engen. Boat services are seasonal; check the timetables before your trip. This glacier route is part of the wider destination of Meløy and is a separate focus from the trails and activities located directly in Glomfjord.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Meløy.