Discover Halsa

Hiking trails in Halsa lead to a variety of landscapes and cultural experiences: to Halsatuva and Halsavatnet, through the forest on the Åsen–Tjellbærskogen loop, or along the sea to Furøyodden. There is also the distinctive history of Halsa kirke. Which of these aspects you would like to focus on during your stay can also shape your choice of holiday destination and apartment.

Hiking around Halsatuva and through the forest

The hike to Halsatuva is 8.4 km long, takes about 2.5 hours and reaches an elevation of 528 m. It starts at Skogsveien 3 in Halsa; the route continues via Halsavatnet to Halsatuva. There are opportunities to camp and fish by the lake. This makes the route a combination of a hike and time spent by the water. If you plan to visit these destinations, the stated distance and walking time provide practical reference points for planning your day.

The Åsen–Tjellbærskogen route offers a different kind of walk: it starts at Vårtunveien in Halsa and forms a loop through forest terrain. A viewpoint offers views over Halsa. You can choose between a route via Halsavatnet to Halsatuva and a forest loop with a viewpoint, depending on the kind of hike you prefer during your stay.

Furøyodden: sea, trail features and cultural heritage

The hike to Furøyodden starts at Furøy Camping and follows the sea below the campsite. Cultural heritage sites dating from the Viking Age lie along the route. Information boards provide guidance along the way; boardwalks cross wet sections, there are stairs at steep points, and benches at viewpoints. These trail features make the route particularly appealing if you would like to combine exercise with insights into local history. For planning your holiday, it offers a different focus from the forest loop or the hike to Halsatuva.

Local history and other experiences

Halsa kirke was inaugurated in 1962. Its main section was built from the “Tandberg-brakka,” an old German barracks from Bodø. This unusual construction history gives the church building a special connection to the history of the place. Visitors interested in Halsa will find a cultural attraction alongside the hikes; a visit can be included as a separate point of interest in your travel plans.

The hike to Mortenhåla also leads to distinctive features along the trail: at the end, Halsa skole has built a shelter and rope bridges in the forest. The route is described as scenic, easy and dry, and suitable for everyone. If you would like variety in your days, you can choose this additional hiking option and the forest loop, alongside the longer hike to Halsatuva.

Location, accommodation and getting there

Kvitbrygga is right by the sea in Halsa, in southern Meløy, about 500 m from the RV17 and the Forøy ferry terminal. The rorbu complex focuses on fishing tourism and has 52 beds as well as ten boats equipped with four-stroke Suzuki engines, echo sounders and GPS chart plotters.

For getting around locally: In Halsa, next to the grocery store near the Forøy ferry terminal, there is a Lad-Opp charging station with a stated charging capacity of up to 180 kW. A ferry runs from Forøy, outside Halsa, across the Holandsfjorden to Ågskardet. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether hiking, the seaside location at Kvitbrygga or the ferry connection in the area is most important for your trip.

The Myrvoll Kulturgård in Kilvika in Meløy offers a culinary addition to your visit to the area, where you can experience traditional food. Alongside Halsa’s nature and cultural experiences, regional food culture and other places nearby may also be of interest during your trip.

More local pages: Åmnes, Glomfjord, Støtt, Ørnes, Reipå, Engavågen, Meløy, Ågskardet.

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