Nesna

Nesna muncipality has approximately 1.850 inhabitants and covers a area of 183,1 km2. Nesna town centre lies on the Nesna municipality and it is a good base for Deep-sea fishing trips. The municipality consists of three islands Tomma, Hugla (known as "Hugløy") and Handnesøyaand. The Coastal Steamer (Hurtigruten) has daily departures from Nesna. The principal industries are agriculture, public services and industry. Nesna township is a part of the "Land of the Arctic Circle". This is where Petter Dass began his career as a poet while he worked as a curate from 1672 to 1689. The Coastal Road runs through the municipality.

POLAR CIRCLE

A polar circle is either the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle. On Earth, the Arctic Circle is located at a latitude of 66° 33´ 44" N, and the Antarctic Circle is located at a latitude of 66° 33´ 44" S.

Areas between each polar circle and its associated pole (North Pole or South Pole), known geographically as the frigid zones, would theoretically experience at least one 24 hour period when the sun is continuously above the horizon and at least one 24 hour period when the sun is continuously below the horizon annually. However, atmospheric refraction extends the continuous daylight area while shrinking the continuous darkness area somewhat.

The exact location of the polar circles differs annually as the rotation axis of the earth shifts due to nutation and precession. Therefore the latitudes noted above are an average of those yearly changes.

POLAR NIGHT

The polar night occurs when the night lasts for more than 24 hours. This occurs only inside the polar circles. The opposite phenomenon, the polar day, or midnight sun, occurs when the sun stays above the horizon for more than 24 hours.

COASTAL STEAMER (HURTIGRUTA)

The World´s Most Beautiful Voyage is a voyage like no other. Nothing can compare with it. Nothing about this journey will resemble anything you have ever experienced before. A ticket for the Coastal Steamer is a ticket to the theatre, an 11-day drama in which new acts constantly unfold all around you. See the pictures from the Coastal Steamer taken by one of our passengers.

NESNA LOBBBEN

Nesna is also known for its "Nesna lobben" (traditional winter boots made of felt), which is exported to large parts of the world.

THE ISLAND´S

From Nesna, you can take the ferry to the islands of Hugla, Handnesøy and Tomma. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of activities visit the Litlehaug Perennial and Herb Farm at Hugla, take a trip through breath-taking mountain scenery, or go fishing for strong-willed coalfish until your arms are fit to drop!

VIEWPOINT

From the viewpoint on Sjonfjellet mountain you can gaze at the skerries of Helgeland and find inner peace and serenity.

FISHING

Deep sea fishing enthusiasts can take a fishing trip out on the ocean. You can fish for salmon, cod and halibut. Be aware that there are a number of special rules in regards to fishing. Remember to purchase a fishing licence.