Hemnes

Hemnes municipality has approximately 4.500 inhabitants and covers a area of 1.588,8 km2. The region's administrative centre, Korgen, lies along the E6, halfway between Mosjøen og Mo i Rana. Korgen includes a church, camping sites and a petrol station with RV toilet facilities.

Travelling from Korgen, through Leirskardalen, one can marvel at both Okstindan and Okstind glaciers. Guided tours are recommended. Several tourist cabins. Should you continue on through Bleikvasslia, you will be able to admire Røsvatnet, the second largest lake in Norway. Camping, rooms to let and boat rentals.

At the mouth of Sørfjorden, which is the region's northernmost point, lies Hemnesberget, one of the oldest church communities in Helgeland. Here one finds a hotel, camping near the town centre, a marina, boat rentals and ferries. Come and experience Lapphella (ancient church monument). Sørfjorden is an idyllic site for boat and cottage enthusiasts. Don't forget the small towns of Finneidfjord and Bjerka on Sørfjorden. Both have bathing facilities. Bjerka also has a camping place and a diner/motel with restaurant and dancing.

FISHING

You can fish for salmon, trout and sea char in the many rivers and lakes make indre Helgeland. Fishing permits are available for purchase from the landowners, petrol stations and camping sites. At some of the lakes it is possible to hire boats and nets.