HelGeland - Nordnorge
HelGeland - Nordnorge
HelGeland - Nordnorge
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Grane<br />
– Gateway to northern Norway<br />
Grane offers amazing wilderness adventures, and here you can<br />
explore both Børgefjell National Park and Lomsdal-Visten National<br />
Park. The river Vefsnavassdraget is known for its trout,<br />
char and salmon. The main population centres are Majavatn,<br />
Fiplingdal, Svenningdal and Grane.<br />
attraCtions and aCtivities<br />
GateWay to nortHern norWay<br />
This gateway and information kiosk stands on the border between Nord-Trøndelag<br />
and Nordland counties. A popular photo opportunity is the arch, symbolising the<br />
northern lights, that hangs above Highway E6. At the gateway are the self-service<br />
information kiosk, a picnic area, and a souvenir shop with a special focus on Sami<br />
handicrafts. Open during the summer.<br />
<strong>HelGeland</strong> museum Grane – a folk museum<br />
This rural museum in Grane, which is an integral part of Helgeland Museum, consists<br />
of a number of cog-built timber buildings. The museum is beautifully situated<br />
on the bank of Vefsna river, surrounded by a forest of large spruce trees. The<br />
museum is open 5 July – 20 Aug. For further information and guided tours, please<br />
contact Helgeland Museum Grane, tel. +47 911 79 802. Situated 400 m from Highway<br />
E6 at Trofors, on the way to Hattfjelldal.<br />
anCient HuntinG pits<br />
Archaeological finds at Tromoan include hunting pits that date back to 600–700<br />
CE. These ancient hunting pits are Grane’s part of the cultural heritage project<br />
“Northbound Footprints” (Fotefar mot nord). An 800 m nature trail from Grane<br />
folk museum leads visitors to the site. Accessible for disabled persons. Open<br />
5 July – 20 Aug. For guided tours, please contact Helgeland Museum Grane, at<br />
tel. +47 911 79 802. Situated 400 m from Highway E6 at Trofors, on the way to<br />
Hatt fjelldal.<br />
40 Helgeland<br />
photo Orsolya Haarberg<br />
an exHibition of HistoriCal pHotos<br />
In the municipal service building at Trofors, you will find an exhibition of historical<br />
photos dating back to 1910. In the village centre you will also find what is referred<br />
to as “Norway’s most beautiful Christmas tree”.<br />
stavassGården farm<br />
This restored mountain farm is situated at the entrance to Lomsdal-Visten National<br />
Park. Situated 7 km from Trofors, on the western side of the valley. During the<br />
summer, you can drive almost to the farm. You may, however, prefer to hike the<br />
trail that starts at the parking lot about 2 km south of the village centre. A hiking<br />
map of Grane may be purchased from the municipality’s office, or from Tourist<br />
Information.<br />
Grane CHurCH<br />
Built in the late 1850s, Grane church was consecrated in 1860. The altarpiece that<br />
dates back to 1644 was once owned by the grandfather of the famous poet-priest,<br />
Petter Dass. The pulpit is built into the wall itself, with no other support, which is<br />
rare. For a guided tour, please contact the municipality, tel. +47 75 18 22 20. Situated<br />
at Grane along Highway E6, about 8 km from Trofors.<br />
laksforsen – an impressive Waterfall<br />
Grane boasts one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe. Every second,<br />
700 m 3 plummet down 17-metre-high Laksforsen falls. For a memorable moment,<br />
view Laksforsen from the polished rocks below, and listen to the raging waterfall!<br />
Situated about 13 km north of Trofors, and about 30 km south of Mosjøen.
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