Helgeland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region in Northern Norway
About Helgeland
Rainfall varies considerably by elevation and distance from the ocean. On the outer islands there is little rainfall (about 600 millimeters annually), while coastal mountains is relatively wet with some 2000 millimeters annually. Inner secluded valleys are relatively dry with annual rainfall down to 500 millimeters. On the coast May is the driest month and October the rainiest, while in the secluded inner valleys there is most rain in summer. Helgeland coast has a mild climate for such a northern latitude. In Brønnøysund the average temperature is above 0°C for most months, only January-February has an average of below freezing. The inner areas such as near the border january temperatures are on average -5°C to -10°C, while summers are mild at about 15°C in July. The pine forest on Helgela
Top Attractions in Helgeland
Explore the best things to see and do in Helgeland:
- ★Alstahaug Church
- ★Boat Tours
- ★Børgefjell nasjonalpark
- ★Brønnøy Church
- ★Dolstad church
- ★E-Huset
- ★Grønligrotta
- ★Helgelandstrappa
Where to Eat in Helgeland
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Vega Vertshus
Where to Stay in Helgeland
- 🏨Gårdsøya Rorbuer
- 🏨Thon Hotel Brønnøysund
- 🏨Vega Brygge
- 🏨Vega Havhotell
Helgeland Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: