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HelGeland - Nordnorge

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Okstindan | photo Svein Arne Brygfjeld Hemnesberget | photo Tore M Furuhatt<br />

Hemnes War History museum<br />

Many dramatic episodes of World War II are still remembered by members of<br />

the local community – and the War History Museum documents the events in<br />

Korgen. Situated in Korgen, about 200 metres from Highway E6, by the turnoff<br />

to Statoil’s petrol station. Tel. +47 414 71 503.<br />

Gullsmed merete mattson<br />

Goldsmith Merete Mattson designs and makes rings, earrings, bracelets, anklets,<br />

tie pins, cufflinks and other jewellery, and accepts commission. She draws inspiration<br />

for her exceptionally beautiful work from the landscape of northern<br />

Norway. Tel. +47 75 19 19 10. www.gullblom.com<br />

kråkeslottet<br />

In Kråkeslottet, four creative women sew garments of striking design. Their work<br />

is of excellent quality and can be adjusted to the needs and desires of their<br />

clients. You may choose the colour, cloth and decoration that strike your fancy.<br />

You’re welcome to visit them at Hemnesberget. Tel. +47 75 19 30 15.<br />

www.krakeslottet.no<br />

faCts in brief<br />

Name of municipality: Hemnes<br />

Population: 4560<br />

Area: 1594 km2 Municipal centre:<br />

Korgen (population 800)<br />

• Træna<br />

•<br />

Vega<br />

• Mosjøen<br />

• Vevelstad<br />

• Brønnøysund<br />

• Hattfjelldal<br />

• Sømna<br />

• Grane<br />

• Bindal<br />

• Rødøy<br />

• Lurøy<br />

• Nesna<br />

• Mo i Rana<br />

Dønna<br />

•<br />

• Leirfjord<br />

Herøy<br />

• • Sandnessjøen • Hemnes<br />

Helgeland<br />

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