Torghatten, a unique rock formation with a natural hole through its center.
Cycle to the Vega World Heritage Center, continuing on to Vegatrappa for a hike.
Herøy has lightly-trafficked roads, white sandy beaches and views of the Seven Sisters mountains on the mainland.
In Forvik we’ll visit the coffee roastery at Handelsstedet Forvik.
The beautiful coastal town Brønnøysund is in Helgeland.
In the southern part of Nordland lies the picturesque region of Helgeland. Here, you’ll encounter majestic mountains like the Seven Sisters and Torghatten, a unique rock formation with a natural hole through its center. To experience the Helgeland coast authentically, we invite you on a cycling island-hopping adventure. Helgeland enjoys the midnight sun or bright nights throughout the summer, even south of the Arctic Circle. Thousands of untouched islands await, along with towering mountains, the UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago, and a sun that never sets in summer.
This 6-day cycling tour starts and ends in Brønnøysund. You can order extra overnight stays in Brønnøysund the night before and after the cycle tour if you wish. You don’t have to worry about heavy luggage or getting stuck with punctures or other boring obstacles. Your luggage is transported from place to place, and the tour guide is always nearby with an accompanying car. This is a complete package consisting of bicycles, accommodation and several meals. So that you only have to think about enjoying the surroundings from the bicycle seat.
You will be part of a group (approx. 25 people) traveling together, but you will cycle on your own and at your own pace.
Photographer: Olav Breen.
Upon arriving in Brønnøysund, you’ll receive your bicycle as arranged with the tour guide. This takes place outside the Thon Hotel Brønnøysund, where you'll be staying until Tuesday. Many travelers choose to arrive on Sunday to enjoy a full day in Brønnøysund. You can book an extra night at the Thon Hotel via the order form if you wish to extend your stay.
Today’s cycling tour heads out to Torghatten, an easy and pleasant ride. The hike up Torghatten is a memorable experience, especially if you pass through the mountain's famous hole and circle around for the best views.
We recommend a 4 km detour (round trip) to the Norwegian Aquaculture Center in Toft. Here, you can explore a free exhibition and enjoy dining options, upgrading your knowledge about modern aquaculture.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at any spot you like in Brønnøysund. At 9:00 pm, we’ll gather at the Thon Hotel Brønnøysund for a brief information session.
Luggage will be delivered by the support vehicle at 8:30 am. The travel guide drives the support vehicle to the ferry terminal while you enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. We then take the express boat from Brønnøysund to Vega, departing at 10:20 am.
Upon arrival in Rørøy on Vega, our travel guides will greet us, and we’ll begin our cycling route to the Vega World Heritage Center, continuing on to Vegatrappa for a hike up Ravnfloget.
In the evening, we’ll enjoy a 5-course dinner (included in the package) at the Vega Havhotel, where we’ll also spend the night. For those who wish to cycle further today, there are excellent routes available.
After a nice breakfast at Vega Havhotel, you’ll cycle 7 km to Gardsøy and take a speedboat to Herøy, a scenic trip through the expansive archipelago. You’ll land at Flostad on Herøy, a “cycling paradise” known for its flat terrain and numerous bridges linking its islands. In striking contrast to the flat landscape, the majestic Dønnamannen, the Seven Sisters, and Lovund mountains rise on the horizon. We suggest beginning your ride toward Tennvalen on Herøy’s southern tip, then heading north to the charming Etcetera flower shop. For an additional 14 km (round trip), you can also visit Skolo on Seløy to try their amazing Italian pizza.
Our journey continues to Brasøy, where we’ll take the ferry from Flostad pier and spend the evening at Havkanten Gjestehus. Please note that most rooms have shared bathrooms in the hallway, though a few rooms with private baths are available for an extra charge. After check-in and before dinner, you might enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea or a relaxing soak in the hot tub, ready and waiting on the quay.
After a hearty breakfast at Havkanten, we embark on a scenic two-hour boat trip into the archipelago to visit the island of Skålvær.
Upon returning from the boat excursion, we cycle 5 km to catch the ferry back to Flostad. From there, we continue our ride toward Dønna, stopping along the way at the fishing restaurant Augustbryggo on Seløy, at the northernmost point of Herøy. Here, we’ll enjoy a delicious fish soup before continuing the cycling route toward Bjørn ferry station on Dønna. This day’s cycling tour is especially scenic, offering views of the Seven Sisters mountains to the east, Dønnamannen to the north, and Lovund to the west.
In the evening, we’ll stay at Scandic Syv Søstre, conveniently located in the center of Sandnessjøen, where you are free to choose your own spot for dinner.
We cycle along the Seven Sisters mountains toward Tjøtta, stopping midway at the Petter Dass Museum and Alstahaug Church. Near Tjøtta, we’ll also visit the International War Cemetery, a site worth exploring. From Tjøtta, we take the ferry to Forvik, where we’ll visit the coffee roastery at Handelsstedet Forvik.
Some group members will stay overnight at Handelstedet Forvik, while others will stay nearby at Vevelstad Gjestegård. Most rooms have shared bathrooms, though two rooms with private baths are available at Vevelstad Gjestegård for an additional fee. In the evening, we’ll gather for a group dinner at Handelsstedet Forvik, where we’ll enjoy the northern Norwegian specialty, Boknafisk.
On the final day of the tour, we cycle along the Coastal Route (Kystriksveien Fv17) from Forvik to Brønnøysund, including a ferry crossing from Anddalsvåg to Horn. Along the way, we stop at Hildur's Herbarium, where you’ll have the chance to purchase lunch and explore the herb garden. Lunch service is available from June 21 to August 16.
If you’d like to extend your stay, you have two options: an overnight stay at Hildur’s Herbarium in a charming room (without private bath/WC) with a five-course dinner, or a stay at the Thon Hotel Brønnøysund. Unfortunately, this option is unavailable for tours starting on July 14 due to the Roots Festival in Brønnøysund from July 16–19, during which we cannot reserve rooms.
Upon receiving the confirmed booking you will be invoiced NOK 2000 per person. The final invoice will be due 60 days before the trip starts.
Cancellation more than 30 days before the departure date results in a full refund minus the deposit. Cancellation less than 30 days before departure does not give a refund.
We recommend everyone to have travel insurance/cancellation insurance in case of illness or other unforeseen events that prevent you from completing the trip.
