Discover Rødøy: Hiking, Beaches and Art

Discover Rødøy through several distinct highlights: the hike to Rødøyløva, beaches, outdoor art and cultural attractions. When planning, consider whether you want to spend most of your time hiking, staying at the beach, or enjoying art and exhibitions.

Hiking and getting your bearings

The hike to Rødøyløva starts at the ferry and express-boat quay on Rødøya and is 7.5 km in total. Rødøyløva is an approved National Tourist Trail and the first of its kind in Northern Norway. If you plan to hike it, check the latest route information before setting out.

At the service building for the Rødøyløva trail in Selvågen, you can refill water bottles. There is also a shower, toilet, lockers and mobile phone charging facilities. This gives you access to several practical amenities at this point along the trail.

Beaches and outdoor activities

Below Rødøyløva are four brilliant white beaches, with views of sunsets and the open sea. Storsand and the other beaches are about 2 km from Klokkergården and can be reached over easy terrain.

At the main beach, Storsand, there are sun loungers, a volleyball net, an outdoor shower, a toy box, a barbecue hut and a water tap. If you want to use specific facilities, check their condition on site before your visit.

There is also a seasonal way to experience the area on the water: the sailing trip aboard the four-oared boat Raudeyar takes you between islands and islets. The boat can sail, be rowed or use an electric motor. Check whether the trip is available before you travel.

For a break on land, Eventyrskogen has the Hans and Gretel hut. Visitors can stop there for a meal and barbecue over a fire bowl. This gives you a choice of outdoor activities, from a hike or boat trip to a visit to the hut.

The Bear House, museum and local history

Bamsehuset is Norway’s first bear house, an exhibition and activity centre with around 1,500 teddy bears. It includes a bear town, Bjørneskogen, a bear museum and a café; the café may operate seasonally. Bamsehuset is open seasonally, and groups can visit by prior arrangement. Check the current visiting options before your trip.

Havdurbygga is a museum on Rødøya with a large private collection of old objects from the Helgeland coast. Those interested in everyday life and coastal history will find a different focus here from the teddy bear exhibition.

Beside Rødøy Church, in the middle of Rødøya, there is a park with a monument to Edvard Havnø and a memorial plaque for Hjalmar “Hjallis” Andersen. The sculpture “Indre følger ytre” by Per Inge Bjørlo stands at Storsand and was unveiled in 2010.

On the way to Storsand, Naturgalleri displays ten works of art. They are mounted together in a hexagonal frame and inspired by the sea and plant life. Together with the sculpture at Storsand, they offer art at two different locations; the works also differ in their arrangement and relationship to their surroundings.

Further around the Rødøy destination

Beyond Rødøya, the Rødøy destination offers other points of interest. The Nordland express boat travels to Rødøy from several places between Sandnessjøen and Bodø; the local express boat route also stops at Myken and Tonnes. Check the schedules before your trip. Typical routes from Rødøy to Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park are either by boat into Nordfjord or via Melfjordbotn; you should also check transport availability in advance.

Falch Gamle Handelssted is operated by Helgeland Museum as its branch in Rødøy. Nordland boats and other boating equipment offer an insight into coastal culture and fishing history. During the summer season, Café Mathilde serves coffee, ice cream and light snacks.

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