Gildeskål
Gildeskål
Just a short journey from Bodø is the municipality of Gildeskål, which you can experience among islands and mountains, on sandy beaches or on the road by car or bicycle. Gildeskål offers breathing space, so you should allow time to relax.
In Gildeskål, you will discover a proud coastal culture, award-winning architecture, a unique medieval stone church, welcoming locals and wonderful hiking terrain. Welcome!
Recommended activities and experiences in Gildeskål:
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Gildeskål church site
Situated by the sea right outside Inndyr is a medieval stone church dating from the 12th century. On a guided tour with knowledgeable guides from Nordland Museum, you can visit the church and learn about the poet Elias Blix.
> Read more about the Gildeskål church site.
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The Arctic Hideaway Fleinvær
A village of small buildings designed to push you out into the nature, disconnect from everyday stress or enjoy with your family. Memorable nature-based experiences await by the open sea, from starry nights with the Northern Lights to relaxing inside while the storm rages outside.
> Book your stay here.
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Følvika Northern Retreat
At a beautiful location by the sea at Sandhornøya, you can spend the night in the Følvika Eye dome and enjoy a close-up experience with the weather and animal life.
> Book your stay here.
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Guided island-hopping trips by boat
Explore some of the hundreds of islands in Gildeskål in the realm of the white-tailed eagle. Local guides can take you on a boat trip and share their stories. Trips are arranged by Aasgardr Services and Arnøy Brygge.
> Read more about the trips.
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Lahko National Park
Lahko National park has unique geology that has created caves, cracks and fascinating formations. Marked trails in the summer enable you to hike from Langvatnet lake on the mountain Sundsfjordfjellet.
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Summit hike up Sandhornet
Sandhornet is a landmark in Gildeskål. Hiking to the summit (993 m above sea level) offers amazing views of Helgeland in the south, the islands in west and Lofoten in the north.
> Read more about the hike up Sandhornet.
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Langsanden Beach on Sandhornøy
Perhaps one of Norway’s most beautiful sandy beaches, this beach on Sandhornøy island stretches more than 2 km. Facilities include a car park and service building with toilets and shower. The art project SALT was arranged here in 2014 and 2015.
> Read more about Langsanden Beach.
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Coastal fort on the Arnøy islands
This coastal fort was one of 13 forts in the German defence “Festung Bodø” established in 1941-42. The coastal fort is situated at Nordarnøy, 6 km north of the ferry pier at Sørarnøy. The site includes three original canons, a command tower, bunkers and remains from the camp. A digital tour is available.
> Read more about the coastal fort.
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Ureddplassen
Along the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten, you will discover Ureddplassen, a war memorial with a beautiful terrace facing the sea and a wave-shaped toilet beautifully lit in the dark.
> Read more about Ureddplassen.
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The Forgotten Town and the Thai House
Another time, another place – little do passers-by know about what is hidden only a few hundred meters from The Coastal Route. An old settlement, a Thai landscape and a Sami building – or is it really that?
> Read more about The Forgotten Town.
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