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Photo: Freeform©Bård Selforswelcome to saltdal...one of the most magnificent outdoor recreational areas nature has to offer.Saltdal is located in the heart of Nordland County. Rognan is the shopping and administrativecenter of Saltdalen, although Røkland, 15 km south of Rognan, provides many services as well.Both routes E6 and Rv 77 pass through the area, and the train stops at Lønsdal, Røkland andRognan. If you are arriving by hurtigrute, Norway’s “coastal steamer”, or by air, then Bodø, willbe your first stop.For more information contact:Saltdal Tourist information, Nordnes, 8255 Røkland, tlf. 454 23 300, fax: 454 23 400e-post: post@nordnescamp.no. Homepage: www.nordnescamp.no. www.visitsaltdal.no.Saltdal kommune, Servicetorget, 8250 Rognan, tlf. 75 68 20 00 ore-mail: postmottak@saltdal.kommune.no. Homepage: www.saltdal.kommune.no

sights and attractionsNordlandsmuséet, SaltdalLocated at Saltnes, about 1 km east of Rognan, this village is a collection of originalrural buildings, moved to the site of the old Skippergården Farm. The main buildingis from about 1750. The original owners were sailors and traders, as well as farmers.They sailed their ships to Bergen loaded with fish and furs, and returned loaded withcorn and consumer goods for the people of Saltdal. Photo exhibit on the 2nd floor.Small coffee shop and museum kiosk open during the tourist season.The «Blood Road» MuseumThis museum is located on the same site as Nordlandsmuséet, Saltdal. Located in anoriginal German barrack, the museum helps to show how the prisoners of war livedand worked from the time of their arrival in 1942, until the end of the war in 1945. Themuseum was opened by the Minister of Transport in May 1995, as part of the 50th Anniversarycelebration of Norway’s liberation. Some parts of the museum are accessiblefor wheelchairs. The film, “Blodsvägen”, is shown every day during the season. (thefilm is shown in the building called “Bøtten-Trøa”)Visiting hours at The «Blood Road» Museum:During the summer season, ca. June 19th - August 15th. : Daily 11.00-17.00. Outsidethe season, on request only. Admission: Adults – kr 35. Groups over 10 persons, kr 30per person. Children and students, kr 10,-. For tours call Salten Museum, Saltdal, 8250Rognan, 75 50 35 37 (summer season), 75 50 35 35 (all year).E-mail: post@nordlandsmuseet.no. Information: www.nordlandsmuseet.no.Photo: Freeform©Bård Selfors

Photo: Bjørn S. Fridtjofsen www.norstock.comPhoto: Erik Fastvold, Saltdal fotoklubbThe War Cemetery in BotnBotn lies 5 km east of Rognan. Of the 2,368Yugoslavian prisoners of war who died inNorway during the war, 1,657 of them areburied at the Botn War Cemetery. The GermanRegional Cemetery, with 2,730 soldiers,is also located here, along with a MemorialPlaque dedicated to the 2,000 Germans whodied when the battleship Scharnhorst sank.Near the two cemeteries stands a Memorialfor the 111 Russians who were buried here,but who were later moved to another locationin Nordland County.The Blood RoadThe road from Saltnes to Saksenvik got itsname from the prisoners of war who workedbuilding the road. A Memorial Plaque, dedicatedto the Yugoslavs who died while buildingthe “Blood Road,” is located 1 km fromthe bridge which crosses the Saltdal River.There are also war memorials at Stamnes,Sundby, Røkland, Storjord and at the ArcticCircle.Old millstone quarry, SaksenvikThis old quarry has been dated to aroundyear 1000. Production in this quarry endedin the 1800’s. It is estimated that around3000 to 5000 millstones was made here.Traces from the youngest millstone productionis what we see on the quarry site today.Follow the sign from the main road, E6.Information and parking are located off themain road. Walk along the road from theparking area, on the south side from theSaksenvik tunnel, about 500 meter. Followthe marked path to Hestgarden andVassheia. The quarry site in Vassliheia islocated at an elevation of 450 meter, aboveSaksenvik. The path is steep but the view isremarkable.For more information: www.saltdal.kommune.noPhoto: Freeform©Bård Selfors

Photo: Artic lys & designArctic Lys AS, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 68 07 00.The only Candlemaker´s centre in the north of Norway. Fabulous exhibitionsover special themes - made of candles. You can also see how thecandles are manufactured. E-mail: info@arcticlys.no.Homepage: www.arcticlys.noVensmoenVensmoen is worth a visit, for its beautiful buildings from 1913-1916.Vensmoen was until 1960 a TB Sanatorium and had Scandinavians longestwooden building, approximately 280 m long. The building was builtin mainly two different styles.Photo: Erik Fastvold, Saltdal fotoklubb

Photo: Freeform©Bård Selforsthe great outdoorsNordland Nasjonalparksenter (Nordland National Park Center)An information and exhibition centre for the national parks in Nordland County: Junkerdal,Saltfjellet-Svartisen, Børgefjell, Rago and Møysalen. The centre includes film and photographicpresentations, exhibitions, a library and a shop. An outdoors recreational area contains a botanicalgarden displaying mountain plants. The centre is surrounded by walking paths, an arboretum, andfascinating natural and cultural history. Close by are the Junkerdal Gorge nature reserve and theJunkerdal and Saltfjellet- Svartisen national parks where there are unique possibilities for openair recreation. NordlandNasjonalparksenter (Nordland National Park Center) is an obvious place to begin for all who seekto understand and experience Nordland’s nature.Address: Nordland Nasjonalparksenter, Storjord, 8255 Røkland. Tlf. 75 69 24 00E-mail: post@nordlandsnaturen.no. Homepage: www.nordlandsnaturen.no.The Junkerdalsura CanyonSituated near Storjord, about 38 km south of Rognan. A magnificent place for hiking and experiencingnature. The canyon has innumerable twists and turns, and the gushing Junkerdal Riverwinds its way through the narrow gorge of the canyon. The highest mountain is Solvågtind, at1.559 metres above sea level. Junkerdalsura is also known as a botanical paradise and a permanentlyprotected area.

«Culture and Nature» pathIn the Storjord area there is a network of paths in picturesque surroundings. Many ofthese paths are wheelchair accessible. Nordland Nasjonalparksenter (Nordland NationalPark Center), Saltdal Turistsenter (Saltdal Turist Center) and Polar Camping are all connectedto the pathnetwork and are good starting points for walking tours.Bike pathTake a bike ride along the old E6 from Bleiknes, at the south end of the valley, toSaksenvik, at the north end of the valley. A brochure describing this path is availableat Saltdal Tourist information, Nordnes, Saltdal Museum, Rognan and local hotels andcampsites.Storjord “nature and culture” pathIn the Storjord area there is a network of paths in picturesque surroundings. Many ofthese paths are wheelchair accessible. Nordland National Park Center, Storjord TouristCenter, Polar Camping and Storjord Hotel are all connected to the path network and aregood startin points for walking tours.Arctic Circle pathThe old road over Saltfjellet, between Sukkertoppen and Bolna, is a 12 km long tour andbiking path. Information about nature and cultural sites are posted.The Storjord ArboretumOnce you reach the arboretum you will find an information board and picnic area. Everytree species has its own identification plaque. Many of the trees are nearly one hundredyears old. The arboretum is now easily accessible, thanks to The Norwegian Departmentof Forestry in Salten.Photo: Freeform©Sander Ø. Selfors

The Storjord Forrest Rangers’ Lodge (Skogvoktergården)Situated west of Polar Camping, where the Lønsdal and Junkerdal Rivers meet. The natural beautyof this area is outstanding. The Lodge, completed in 1866, was the first residence of the StateForest Service. Today it stands fully restored and is often used by groups of outdoor enthusiastsfor overnight accommodation.GraddisGraddis Fjellstue is situated 56 km south of Rognan. Established in 1867 it is the oldest travellershostel in Saltdal. Now, 130 years later, Graddis Fjellstue is operated by the fifth generation of thesame family. Ca. 200 m from the hostel, heading towards the main road, you can see a pine tree,more than 1000 years old; one of the biggest and oldest in Scandinavia. Because of its age it hasbeen named Methuselah. Tel.: 75694341. E-mail: graddis@c2i.net.Protected AreasThe natural beauty of the Saltdal region is most impressive and holds many possibilities foradventure. But... please note that much of Saltdal’s mountainous terrain has been designated asa permanently protected area. This preservation is important in order to protect the delicate andvulnerable nature of many of the plants and animals that exist here. The principle aim of preservationof the parks are as a clean and natural environment for the future enjoyment of all who liketo participate in outdoor life.Photo: Freeform©Bård Selfors

HikingHiking in the mountains of Saltdal will bring you to unspoiled nature. There are severalmarked paths, which together constitute the greater part of a comprehensive network ofpaths, tying several districts together. Good points of departure for hiking are the followinglocations: Graddis Fjellstue or the Junkerdal Turistsenter, both along route 77,the Polarsirkelen Høyfjellshotell, Polar Camping, Nordland Nasjonalparksenter, SaltdalTuristsenter and Nordnes Camp og Bygdesenter, all along the E6 Road. Other startingpoints for hiking: Semska (“Annas Plass”), Lønsdal, Graddis, Junkerdal, Langånes(Tretnes – old trainstation), Fossegård and Storengstua in Evenesdal. Along the markedpaths you will find a series of cabins that are owned by Bodø & Omegns Hiking Association(BOT). These cabins can be used for overnight accommodation. If you are inRognan then Rognan Fjordcamp is the starting point for a hiking trail along the westside of the fjord to the Tangodden lighthouse. Another trail leads to the Storflåget viewpoint,about 400 metres above sea level, while yet another trail goes up the Saltdal Rivertowards Medby Camping and then loops down through Osøyra to Rognan. From SaltdalMuseum a trail will lead you up the Saltnesfjellet Mountain.Fjord FishingFish in the Saltdal Fjord are abundant, especially herring and cod, and the fame of thisfishing region has spread far and wide. Herring is particularly good during the autumnseason, but at any time of year you can also catch pollack, haddock, wolfish and seatrout.There is good fishing from the shore, but for the best results you might like to takea boat out on the fjord. Fishing in the fjord is free. Rognan Fjordcamp has a boat rentaland a wharf with a cleaning station and a freezer is available. They can give you adviceabout equipment and good fishing places.Photo: Trond Loge, Saltdal fotoklubb

Photo: Freeform©Bård SelforsSaltdal Turistsenter, Storjord, 8255 Røkland tel. 75 68 24 50 arranges also many activities forsmall and larger groups. www.saltdal-turistsenter.no.BoatingExplore the Saltdal Fjord! Rognan Fjordcamp has 15 boats for rent, Rowboats and Canoes. Formore information contact Rognan Fjordcamp, 8250 Rognan, tel. 75 69 00 88.www.fjordcamp.comHalsdammen, 8250 Rognan. Tel. 480 07687. Salmon fishing by the fjord. The fish in the pondare farmed fish and weigh 2- 4 kilos. All necessary tackle available. A barbeque hut (gamme) withroom for 25 people. E-mail: pgukarls@online.no. Homepage: www.halsdammen.no.HikingThe Bodø Regional Hiking Association (BOT) has a network of 600 km of T-marked wildernessroutes. See www. bot.noBicycle and heritage trail: Bicycling along the old E6 from Bleiknes in the south to Saksenvikin the north.

Photo: Erik Fastvold, Saltdal fotoklubborganized festivitiesSummer-Rognan June 24. - 25.Festivities and activities at Rognan.Storjord Festival July 2.Crafts for sale, exhibitions, entertainment, food and more.Soccer- tournament for children, Rognan June 18. - 19.Rognan country- festival July 9. - 10.Wooden Boats Festival/ Rognan Festival August 25. - 28.Sale booths, entertainment, amusement park. Demonstrations of traditional handicrafts,activities on land and water. Gathering of traditional wooden boats. Rowing race withNordlandsboats.For more information: www.saltdal.kommune.nowww.altforrognan.no, www.kulturisalten.no

Photo: Hanna Monsen, Saltdal fotoklubbsale of norwegian art and craftsArctic Lys AS, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 68 07 00.Experiences in candles and candle supplies.Lisbeth Monsen, 8250 Rognan, tel. 75 69 09 02 or mobile 941 27 851.Her knitting workshop and displayed items can be found in the old school house.Open by arrangement.Henning Ramsvik, wood carver, Rønningveien 6, 8250 Rognan, tel. 75 69 06 29.Marit Aase. Knitwear. Artic Honey. Bakkemo Gård, 8250 Rognan tel. 75 69 02 72.Birk Design, feltmaker Linda BorkamoSale of garments and textiles made of ”nunofelt” and traditional felt. Workshop and sale at Pila9, 8250 Rognan. Tlf. 473 72 281. www.birkdesign.no

Photo: Freeform©Bård Selforsaccommodation• Rognan Fjord Camp, 8250 Rognan, tel. 75 69 00 88/481 54 795.E-mail: admin@fjordcamp.com. www.fjordcamp.no• Norlandia Rognan Hotel, 8250 Rognan, tel. 75 69 00 11.E-mail: rognan@norlandia.no. www.rognanhotell.no• Halsdammen, Hals, 8250 Rognan, tel. 480 07 687. E-post: pgukarls@online.no.www.halsdammen.no• Medby Camping, 8250 Rognan, tel. 75 69 03 15/951 70 050.E-post: inge.jansen@sbnett.no• Skogly Naturgård, Storengan, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 69 38 83.E-post: sven.kisch@hotmail.com. www.arctivity.com• Nordnes Camp & Bygdesenter, Nordnes, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 69 38 55.E-mail: post@nordnescamp.no. www.nordnescamp.no• Polar Camping, Storjord, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 69 41 03. www.polarcamping.no• Saltdal Turistsenter, Storjord, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 68 24 50.E-mail: firmapost@saltdal-turistsener.no. www.saltdal-turistsenter.no• Storjord Hotel, Storjord, 8255 Røkland, tel. 951 72 673E-post: camilla@storjordhotel.no.www.storjordhotel.no• Junkerdal Turistsenter AS, Junkerdal, 8255 Røkland,tlf. 75 69 40 40 / 901 15 345. E-post: nkolberg@online.no.www.junkerdal-turistsenter.no• Junkerdal opplevelser, Junkerdal, 8255 Røkland. Tel. 990 31067.E-mail: rantor@online.no. www.junkerdalsopplevelser.no• Graddis Fjellstue, Graddis, 8255 Røkland, tel. 75 69 43 41.E-mail: graddis@c2i.net. www.polar-bobilutleie.no• Polarsirkelen Høyfjellshotell AS, Lønsdal, 8255 Røkland. Tlf: 75 69 41 22E-post: post@hotelpolar. www.hotelpolar.no