Sandnessjøen (Nordland)

This place is far up north, where you can often see the northern lights. If the sky is clear, even a low KP index of 1 is enough to spot them.

Aurora forecastToday - 14 Sept. Sandnessjøen

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
02:00 - 03:00	Go	3	11 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	97 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	4	98 %
17:00 - 18:00	Try	4	99 %
18:00 - 19:00	Try	5	88 %
19:00 - 20:00	Try	5	45 %
20:00 - 21:00	Try	5	36 %
21:00 - 22:00	Try	4	60 %
22:00 - 23:00	Try	4	33 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	4	99 %

Sunrise: 06:26Sunset: 19:41

Aurora forecastTomorrow - 15 Sept. Sandnessjøen

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
00:00 - 01:00	Try	4	99 %
01:00 - 02:00	Try	4	100 %
02:00 - 03:00	Try	4	100 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	100 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	2	100 %
17:00 - 18:00	Try	2	100 %
18:00 - 19:00	Try	3	96 %
19:00 - 20:00	Try	3	78 %
20:00 - 21:00	Try	3	43 %
21:00 - 22:00	Go	3	17 %
22:00 - 23:00	Try	3	22 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	3	27 %

Sunrise: 06:30Sunset: 19:37

Aurora forecast16 Sept. Sandnessjøen

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
00:00 - 01:00	Try	3	21 %
01:00 - 02:00	Go	3	16 %
02:00 - 03:00	Go	3	7 %
03:00 - 04:00	Go	4	11 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	2	99 %
17:00 - 18:00	Try	2	99 %
18:00 - 19:00	Try	3	99 %
19:00 - 20:00	Try	3	99 %
20:00 - 21:00	Try	3	99 %
21:00 - 22:00	Try	3	99 %
22:00 - 23:00	Try	3	99 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	3	99 %

Sunrise: 06:33Sunset: 19:33

Aurora forecastToday - 14 Sept. Sandnessjøen

Time Range	Status	Kp	Clouds
02:00 - 03:00	Go	3	11 %
03:00 - 04:00	Try	4	97 %
04:00 - 16:00	Daylight	-	-
16:00 - 17:00	Try	4	98 %
17:00 - 18:00	Try	4	99 %
18:00 - 19:00	Try	5	88 %
19:00 - 20:00	Try	5	45 %
20:00 - 21:00	Try	5	36 %
21:00 - 22:00	Try	4	60 %
22:00 - 23:00	Try	4	33 %
23:00 - 00:00	Try	4	99 %

Sunrise: 06:26Sunset: 19:41

Where to stay

Sandnessjøen

Napoli Restaurant og Hotell

Accommodation: Are you looking for affordable and comfortable accommodation this is the place. The rooms were fully renovated in 2018. Included is a good breakfast. Rooms have a private bathroom and...

Hotel Scandic Syv Søstre – Accommodation and dining in Sandnessjøen

The town of Sandnessjøen is a great base for hiking the trails of the Helgeland coast and its islands, and for exploring this scenic region on two wheels, by car or in a kayak. Within a short walk...

Scandic Syv Søstre

Scandic Syv Søstre hotel (Scandic Seven Sisters hotel) is attached to a large inndor swimming centre with modern facilities. Great fun for the family. The Culture center in Sandnessjøen is also...

Sandnessjøen camping

At Sandessjøen Camping you live in a relaxed atmosphere with fantastic views to both the fjord and the mountains. There are cabins with several bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom, as well as simpler...

Sandnessjøen Camping – Accommodation at the Seven Sisters

Cabin, caravan or tent Cabins are offered in several sizes. Most cabins have a kitchen and bathroom, and some have several bedrooms, making them ideal for families or groups of friends. Simpler...

Idyllic farm retreat on Dønna

Located near the village of Solfjellsjøen on Dønna, 3 Kalver is renowned for its cozy farm restaurant that serves delicious, locally sourced food. With several accommodation options on-site and a...Book

Idyllic Accommodation in a Nordland House on Dønna

The House The old Nordland house was built in 1920 and has been lovingly preserved. The house offers all the modern comforts we expect, such as comfortable beds, a bathtub, and a fully equipped...

Elfis Sjøstuer – An idyllic stay in rorbu cabins

Elfis offers rorbu (traditional fishermen’s cabins), as well as other cabins small and large. All are of high standard and are situated right near the shore, by Elfis Beach. The large cabin Skarven...

Kvitneset Camping – Rorbu cabins and boat rental in scenic surroundings

This is the place for a tranquil holiday far from noise and distractions. Although quiet and peaceful, Kvitneset Camping is situated only a few kilometres from the town of Sandnessjøen. Kvitneset...

Kvitneset camping

The camping Kvitneset is situated close to Mosjøen and Sandnessjøen in Nordland county. Kvitneset Camping offers visitors overnight accommodation in high standard cabins, and spaces for campers and...

Herøy Brygge – Accommodation in Herøy’s island kingdom

Herøy Brygge is beautifully and centrally located in the heart of Herøysundet, making it a perfect destination whether you arrive by car, bike, or boat. Here, you have easy access to everything Herøy...Book

Dønna Rorbuer Bøteriet

Idyllically situated at Åkerøy in Dønna. It is 20 min by car from the ferry dock Bjørn, and 30 min by ferry from Sandnessjøen. Here you will find different types of accommodation and a cosy...Book

Augustbryggo – Accommodation on Seløy in Herøy

Experience the coastal culture of Seløy and stay either in the traditional Nordlandshuset or in the fishing reception facility of Augustbryggo. Nordlandshuset Adjacent to the restaurant, you’ll find...

Augustbryggo

Augustbryggo is located on idyllic Seløy on Herøy outside Sandnessjøen and offers accommodation in two houses for 8 - 10 persons. Here you will also find a restaurant and viewing center for...

Offersøy camping

Accommodation in cabins and camper / caravan / tent Offersøy camping offers accommodation in well-equipped cabins - in total there are 10 cabins of different sizes rented out. There are many places...

Where to eat

Sandnessjøen

Restaurant Soprano – Wining and dining in Sandnessjøen

The menu is varied and the ingredients are always fresh. Choose from starters, salads, light dishes, pizza and pasta, burgers, chicken and other meat dishes. You will also find vegetarian dishes and...

Lamesa - The taste of Asia in Helgeland

By combining Asian dishes with Norwegian ingredients, Lamesa creates new and unique taste experiences you won’t find anywhere else. They prepare both large and small dishes with chicken, beef, duck,...

Hotel Scandic Syv Søstre – Accommodation and dining in Sandnessjøen

Restaurant Syv Søstre

Restaurant Syv Søstre at the Scandic Syv Søstre Hotel collaborates with local suppliers to access fresh, exciting produce from land and sea. The restaurant has a rich lunch and à la carte menu....

3 Kalver – Hearty dining at a farm restaurant

When traveling between Dønna and Sandnessjøen or Herøy, the farm restaurant is a natural stopping point, conveniently located in the center of Dønna. Here, you can enjoy good food in charming...

3 Kalver - Restaurant/Cafe on Dønna

Cafe/Restaurant The farm cafe 3 Kalver (3 calfs) on the island Dønna serves food based on local traditions and with local produce. The menu is adjusted according to the season, but there is always a...

Herøy Brygge – Accommodation in Herøy’s island kingdom

Sjokoladebrygga on Dønna

Sjokoladebrygga is perhaps the world’s smallest chocolate factory, located facing the ocean on the island of Dønna. The chocolate produced here is inspired by the powerful and pure nature we have...

What to do

Sandnessjøen

Visit the recreated Viking chiefdom seat in Sandnessjøen

Sandnes is one of the best-documented archaeological discoveries of the Viking Age. Come visit the recreated chieftain’s farm, just outside the town of Sandnessjøen, and experience what Viking life...

Lovund Skyss – guided boat trips along the Helgeland coast

With Lovund Skyss, you can experience a sightseeing safari to Lovund, with a two-course lunch at Lovund Hotel, as well as a guided visit to the puffin colony. Or how about a boat trip to the Vega...

Experience all of Helgeland with Helgeland Travel Service

Join us as we visit Torghatten, the famous mountain with a hole that passes all the way through, the Seven Sisters mountain range, the island of Lovund, Træna and its surrounding islands, and other...

Kulturbadet in Sandnessjøen

Kulturbadet is located adjacent to the Scandic Syv Søstre Hotel in the center of Sandnessjøen, with a short distance to the pedestrian street, ferry, and express boat terminal. Here you’ll find a...Book

Dønna and its neighbouring islands

Attractions The mediaeval Dønnes church, widely considered the most beautiful in Northern Norway, is situated at the foot of Dønnesfjellet (127 m). The soapstone church has a distinctive architecture...

Hiking: De Syv Søstre (Seven sisters)

If you are going to visit the sisters for the first time, the "Skjæringen" hike as described here is often recommended. Skjæringen 1037 m.a.s.l (+ Tvillingene) Difficulty: Average - considered the...

Guided mountain tours on Dønna and the Seven Sisters

Herøy Kayak & Bike can take you on some of the finest mountain hikes along the Helgeland coast. From easy hikes up Åkvikfjellet in Dønna to Markvollkulpen in the Seven Sisters, to a longer hike to...Book

Elfis Sjøstuer – An idyllic stay in rorbu cabins

The Mount Dønnamannen

Difficulty level: Challenging, suitable only for experienced hikers. Time: 4-6 hours for the return trip Map/signposting: Well-marked trail, map not required Elevation: 0 to 858 metres above sea...

Nordvika Old Trading Post, on Dønna

The buildings of the trading post included an inn, a school, a post office, a steamship quay, and a manned telephone station that people would visit to make long-distance calls to other parts of...

Kvitneset Camping – Rorbu cabins and boat rental in scenic surroundings

This is the place for a tranquil holiday far from noise and distractions. Although quiet and peaceful, Kvitneset Camping is situated only a few kilometres from the town of Sandnessjøen. Kvitneset...

The islands of Herøy

Activities For cyclists, Herøy is ideal for “island hopping” – and the waters are a paradise for kayakers. You will find excellent kayaking facilities at Sandvær and Brasøy on the island of Husvær....

Herøy Bygdesamling – a rural museum

The buildings include the farmhouse “Borgstua”, a storehouse (stabbur), a barn, a root cellar, boathouse, wharf and a fish shed (“Flæsbua”). The museum, which has an extensive collection of old...

Bergh-brygga and Gammelskolen in Leirfjord

The Bergh warehouse is located at Lower Leland and served as a trading post as early as 1847. Unfortunately, the building has been ravaged by fire several times, with the last one occurring in 1898....

Løkta Museum

Løkta Museum hosts exhibitions that reflect the life of fishermen and smallholders. You can also learn about the industrial history from a century ago. Norway’s first watercolor painter came from...

The Petter Dass Museum at Alstahaug

Petter Dass Petter Dass was a 17th-century poet-priest who wrote many psalms. In 1689, at the age of 42, he became the parish priest at Alstahaug, where he worked until his death in 1707. His most...

Island hopping in Helgeland: Offersøy

Experience Vega from Offersøy It is only a few kilometers down to Tjøtta where the direct ferry Tjøtta - Vega goes. The trip can be done as a half-day trip or overnight trip, and can be combined with...

Offersøy Camping – Accommodation with boat and bike rental

Cultural history Offersøy Camping is just a short drive or bike ride away from a museum and the cultural path at Tjøtta. Also nearby is Tjøtta’s International War Cemetery. A must-visit is the Petter...

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