Beiarn
Beiarn
Beiarn is a paradise for outdoor recreation enthusiasts during both the summer and winter. You can hike in the national parks and nature reserve and fish in one of the country’s best salmon rivers.
Beiarn offers typical Norwegian inland nature in a lush valley surrounded by high mountain peaks. Glacial meltwater runs down in one of the country’s best salmon rivers, which flows through the valley out to an idyllic fjord. In Beiarn, you can explore exciting caves and visit Scandinavia’s northernmost stave church, which dates back more than 1,000 years. Savour the taste of exciting local food and buy traditional handicrafts and beautiful art. Experience the vibrant agriculture culture. Find your own Beiarpulse.
Recommended activities and experiences in Beiarn:
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Salmon fishing in the Beiarn river
One of the country’s best salmon rivers attracts fishing enthusiasts from around the world to Beiarn. The river is open to everyone and can be the site of a once-in-a-lifetime fishing adventure.
> Read more about fishing in the Beiarn river.
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Experience the Middle Ages at the stave church at Savjord
With timber from his own forest and a postcard as a working drawing, pensioner Magnus Stensland built his own miniature stave church. More than 7,000 roofing shingles are among the impressive details.
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Spectacular hiking and skiing
You are virtually guaranteed wonderful conditions during the amazing ski season in Beiarn. Put on your skis or hiking boots and head up a mountain. You will be rewarded with spectacular views at the top. If you are really lucky, you will experience the Midnight Sun or Northern Lights on your mountain adventure.
> Discover the mountain Beiarfjellet.
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Try local food products
Ingredients produced by local farmers is transformed into exciting food. Keen to try locally baked lefse that will melt on your tongue or chilli-marinated feta cheese?
> Read more about Beiarn’s focus on local food.
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Hike in a national park (Saltfjellet-Svartisen or Láhko)
The national parks, nature reserves and protected landscapes in Beiarn offer varied and majestic nature. Find your favourite in this outdoor recreation paradise.
> Saltfjellet-Svartisen and Láhko national parks are in Beiarn.
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Go sailing in the spectacular Beiarfjord
The spectacular approach through the narrow strait Ferjesund is something you won’t forget. The spectacular mountain Seglfjellet and welcomed skippers into the field since time immemorial.
> Read more about the Ferjesund.
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Nordland’s largest collection of caves
Welcome to the interior of the earth. By visiting the open cave park or exploring narrow caves with a guide, you can have an adventurous experience in one of Beiarn’s caves.
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Admire handicrafts at Laftehytta
More than 80 local producers supply high quality handicrafts made from wool, material, wood, glass and more. How about a beautiful goatskin with wilderness prints?
> Find quality products made with care.
How to travel to Beiarn:
Bus
Daily bus connection from Bodø with airport, train station, Hurtigruten and ferries.
Daily bus connection with Saltstraumen on Rv 17 Kystriksveien. Distance 70 km.
> See route information on reisnordland.no
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