Sømna: Coastal Route, Nature and Culture
Accommodation in Sømna
Sømna brings together the Norwegian coastal road Kystriksveien, hiking destinations, historic sites and experiences centred on nature and regional cuisine. One notable stop along the Helgelandskysten National Tourist Route is Sundshopen, which serves as a rest stop and viewpoint. If you are planning a journey along the coast, you can combine this stop with other interests in Sømna—for example, a hike, a visit to cultural attractions or a trip to sample local specialities.
Getting here and experiencing the landscape
Sømna lies along the Kystriksveien, the coastal road on County Road 17. If you are travelling from Bindal, the ferry from Holm to Vennesund offers another option. This information may help when choosing a holiday apartment based on your travel route: consider whether you plan to visit Sømna as a destination along the coastal road or include the ferry in your journey. Together with Brønnøy, Vega, Vevelstad, Bindal and Leka, the region is part of the Trollfjell UNESCO Global Geopark. Its status is based on a unique geological natural heritage of international significance—an invitation to pay special attention to Sømna’s landscape.
Hikes, viewpoints and water
Kvennvika is the starting point for a hike to Sørfjellet. The beach lies in southern Sømna, on Kvaløya, an island connected to the mainland, and faces south. Toilets, showers and bins are available there. You can consider the hiking destination and the beach as separate interests when planning your trip; no connection between the two locations is implied.
Another specific hiking option is Sømnesfjellet, whose summit can be reached via a 1.3-kilometre hike. From the top, the view stretches across Sømna’s agricultural landscape and the archipelago, with its many islands. If you choose this destination, you can take the distance into account when planning your day. The hike to Ryptind, by contrast, starts in Rørmarka in Dalbotn. Sømna also has two recommended routes for kayaking, starting in Berg and around Sømnesøya. This means there are kayaking options as well as hiking destinations to choose from.
Culture and regional experiences
Rødbergan, north of Vik, is an automatically protected soapstone quarry dating from the Iron Age and the Middle Ages. Near Viksjøen is a historic complex of buildings that includes several old boathouses and quay structures. Sømna bygdetun comprises twelve buildings. Sømna kirke in Vik dates from 1876 and is listed by Riksantikvaren, Norway’s cultural heritage authority. These destinations offer different insights into the area’s history and architectural heritage. If you would like to include culture in your trip, you can consider these stops alongside nature experiences when choosing a base for your stay.
Local products and farm experiences are also part of what Sømna has to offer. The shop at Sømna Kro og Gjestegård sells cheese, honey, spices, sauces and other products from local food producers. Nordgården Pub og Spiseri serves beer brewed with its own malt from Sømna. Humlehagen Kulturgård offers a variety of farm experiences with horses, llamas, alpacas, ducks and pigs. You can add regional food or farm visits to your trip, rather than focusing exclusively on hiking and coastal scenery.
Places to consider when planning the rest of your trip
Kvervet has a lit cross-country ski trail with shelters along the route, and a heated ski hut at the starting area. For further research on the area, you can also include Vik and Sømna. Whether your trip is mainly about the coastal road, hiking, culture or regional experiences can help you choose a suitable holiday apartment as a base for your stay in Sømna.
For the broader travel overview: Nordland.
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