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ational Tourist Route Helgelandskysten, which Bodø 80 Godøystraumen

is connected by six ferries, offers a wealth of

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contrasts as it passes through a verdant cul-

tural landscape interspersed with craggy peaks, gla-

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Storvika Ørnes Glomfjord

ciers, sweeping coastlines and swirling ocean currents.

Many remarkable natural phenomena are found Tr

along this route. In the south you will pass the peaks

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of the Seven Sisters and the Torghatten mountain

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with is characteristic hole; in the north you can see the Svartisen glacier and the world’s strongest tidal

Sandnessjøen Alstahaug

current, the Saltstraumen.

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The coast of Helgeland is characterised by a unique

fjords are industrial communities based on hydropower generation.

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Brønnøysund

archipelago of more than 14 000 islands and islets.

Long fjords break up the coastline; innermost in the

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Holm

National Tourist Route Helgelandskysten runs from Holm to Godøystraumen over a total distance of 416 kilometres (County Road 17). Several roads connect the tourist route to Euroroute 6, making it easy to alternate between them.

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Varanger

Senja Andøya

Lofoten

18 NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES. Each of these selected routes represents a unique motoring Helgelandskysten experience, and each offers its own distinctive combination of road, scenery and history.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration seeks to enhance your journey by providing Atlanterhavsvegen spectacular viewing platforms, service Geiranger-Trollstigen facilities, car parks, picnic areas, Gamle StryneRondane fjellsvegen walking trails and art installations Sognefjellet GaularValdresflye fjellet along these routes.

Aurlandsfjellet Hardangervidda

Hardanger

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HELLÅGA. Make a stop and try your hand as an angler

at Hellåga. This scenic rest area on the banks of the Sjona fjord offers plenty of opportunities for recreational activities. A flight of steps takes you safely down to the water’s edge. From the comfort of robust benches you can enjoy the view across the fjord. Hellåga also has a dump station for motorhomes. Architect: Nordplan AS – Arild Waage. Landscape architect: Landskapsfabrikken – Inge Dahlman.

2 JEKTVIK. The waiting room at Jektvik ferry quay is built of semi-transparent materials with a fibreglass skin. In the dark season, the service building lights up like a Chinese lantern for travellers arriving at Jektvik by ferry or car. Architect: Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk.

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3 STORVIKA. At Storvika bay, a charming stone-vault bridge has been erected to link the rest area to the long sandy beach just below. This rest area has a sanistation for motorhomes and a separate stop/rest area for heavy vehicles.

GODØYSTRAUMEN. Rest area and information centre where you can read about the four tidal currents Godøystraumen, Saltstraumen, Åselistraumen and Kjellingstraumen.

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BRASET. Enjoy the panoramic view from Braset towards

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the Engabreen glacier and the Holandsfjord.

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OTHER STOPS along this route include Grønsvik coastal fort, Kilboghavn, Forøy, Holand, Reppen rest area and Kleivhalsen viewpoint. The viewing platform and memorial to the submarine KNM Uredd, on the border of Meløy and Gildeskål municipalities, is also worth a visit.

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Photos: Norwegian Public Roads Administration

Statens vegvesen Turistvegseksjonen

Address: Industrigata 17 N-2605 Lillehammer

Postal address: PO Box 1010 N-2605 Lillehammer

Phone: +47 815 22 000

Internet: nasjonaleturistveger.no vegvesen.no/nasjonaleturistveger