HelGeland - Nordnorge
HelGeland - Nordnorge
HelGeland - Nordnorge
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dønna<br />
Dønna was a cultural and power centre, from the Migration Period<br />
(400–600 CE) and right up to the beginning of the 20 th<br />
century. Here was the chiefdom seat of Dønnes, one of the largest<br />
properties in northern Norway. You may well see roe deer up<br />
close on this island. Dønna has ferry services to Sandnessjøen,<br />
and a bridge connecting it to Herøy.<br />
attraCtions and aCtivities<br />
nordvika old tradinG post<br />
This old trading post lies in the centre of Dønna, about 1.5 km from the municipal<br />
centre Solfjellsjøen. In its heyday in the 1880s, the trading post at<br />
Nordvika comprised 16 buildings. Today it is part of Helgeland Museum, and<br />
in the summer the museum shop and café are open. Also worth a visit is<br />
nearby Nordvika church, built in 1871. For further information, please visit<br />
www.helgelandmuseum.no or call tel. +47 940 36 357.<br />
valHauGen burial mound<br />
This is one of the largest burial mounds in northern Norway, five metres high<br />
and 35 metres in diameter. Its form indicates that the burial mound dates<br />
from the early Iron Age or the Age of Migrations. On top of Valhaugen stands<br />
a marble phallus, 89 cm tall and 50 cm across, one of the largest in Europe,<br />
probably pre-dating the Age of Migrations. Phallic symbols were important in<br />
fertility rites and the worship of Njord, the god of fertility, wealth and seafaring.<br />
Situated at Glein, about 20 km from Bjørn.<br />
breivika<br />
This is Dønna’s finest beach, and the cove is surrounding by great hiking terrain.<br />
If you start your walk up to Dønnamannen from here, you will pass the<br />
ruins of several old houses. Mount Dønnamannen rises high above the beach<br />
and terrain. Situated about 16 km from Bjørn ferry quay.<br />
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Dønnes church | photo Sigrid Haarberg<br />
løkta<br />
Løkta lies on the northeastern shore of Dønna, a lush island with varied scenery<br />
that beckons you to explore on two wheels. Along the way, you can stop at<br />
any number of fine beaches. A ferry runs to Løkta from Bjørn.<br />
dønnesfjellet (mountain)<br />
Dønnesfjellet (127 m) offers a spectacular panorama that spans from Rødøy<br />
in the north to Vega in the south, and includes many distinct mountains that<br />
are the source of legends. You can actually drive your car all the way to the<br />
summit, where there is a restaurant that is open in the summer. If you prefer<br />
hiking to the top, there is a 3 km long cultural trail from Dønnes Farm. Situated<br />
at Dønnes, about 27 km north of Bjørn. Tel. +47 75 05 55 98.<br />
dønnamannen (mountain)<br />
From Breivika and Teigstad, well-marked trails lead to Dønnamannen (858 m).<br />
As you enjoy the view from the summit, you may well experience a touch of<br />
vertigo when you face Breivika. For further information, please contact Tourist<br />
Information Sandnessjøen, tel. +47 75 04 45 00.<br />
dønnes farm<br />
Dønnes Farm was once one of the largest properties in northern Norway.<br />
The landowners, who wielded considerable power, had extensive contact
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