Vågaholmen: Guest Harbour and Fjordruta

The harbour of Vågaholmen lies east of the shipping route through Rødøyfjord, near Sleipnesodden at the entrance to Tjongsfjord. Vågaholmen itself is also east of this route and northeast of Rødøya and Klokkergården. The guest harbour and the start of the Fjordruta are two specific points of reference for planning your trip.

Guest Harbour and Connections

The guest harbour has 200 metres of floating concrete pontoons serving as a guest quay. Vågaholmen is one of four NEX-I stops in Rødøy. A local express boat service connects Vågaholmen with Rødøy, Gjerøy, Selsøyvik, Sundøy, Gjersvikgrenda, Storselsøy and Nordnesøy. The harbour entrance is very well marked and is used, among others, by scheduled express boats every day. Check current timetables and route details before travelling.

There is a café with outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi at the quay; the guest harbour also has a bathing area. Businesses in Vågaholmen include Bunnpris, the building supplies store XL-BYGG and Arnulf Hansen, a supplier of boat equipment. There is also a post office in the A.Hansen trading house. Operator information and business hours may change; check current opening hours and service details before visiting.

The Fjordruta by Bike and Express Boat

The Fjordruta begins at the quay in Vågaholmen and combines cycling with express boat journeys. It can be completed in two days or, with more time for experiences along the way, in four to six days. From Vågaholmen, the route can follow the quiet local road through Sleipnes or the busier road via Tjong and FV 17. Check road and route conditions before setting out.

For easier logistics involving the express boat and overnight stays, it is recommended that you start the Fjordruta in Vågaholmen and finish in Sørarnøy in Gildeskål. The two time options offer different amounts of flexibility: two days is the shorter option, while four to six days leave more time for experiences along the way. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, consider the starting point and planned stages when making your choice.

Rødøy in the Regional Context

Nearby on Rødøya is Rødøyløva, a striking mountain massif and landmark on the Helgeland coast. The island is also home to Rødøy Church, a large cruciform church dating from the 1880s; the local church tradition goes back to the Middle Ages.

In the wider destination of Rødøy, the Rødøyløva route is designated a National Tourist Route; it is the sixth such route and the first in Northern Norway. At Selvågen along the route, a service building has facilities for refilling water bottles, a shower, a toilet, lockers and mobile phone charging. Bårstua on Rødøya also offers a cultural and historical connection: the building was constructed in 1861 and is the oldest surviving building of the original vicarage on the island. Today it houses Bamsehuset, with its large collection of teddy bears.

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