Why You Should Visit Mosjøen on Your Norwegian Road-trip
Here’s a guide to everything I love about Mosjøen!
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 9,800 / 65.8 degrees north
Mosjøen, Norway
Mosjøen is a historic trading port located along the Helgeland coast. Its main street is one of the most charming in Norway, and this hidden gem makes for a perfect stop on your Norwegian roadtrip.
About Molde
Latitude: 65.8 degrees north
Population: 9,800
Vefsn Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Map of Mosjøen
Uniquely Mosjøen
Here are some things that you must do and try in Mosjøen
Historic Centre
Charming Town Centre
Mosjøen is one of the most charming places I’ve been to. Read my guide below.
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Mosjøen
Street
Sjøgata
Mosjøen is one of the most charming places I’ve been to. Read my guide below.
Museum
Vefsn Museum
Vefsn Museum is located in two places in the town. The museum is about the history of Mosjøen and there’s also a small outdoor museum.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
Please note – the links provided are affiliate links. I only recommend experiences that I have researched and/or tested and focus on providing unique, local things to do!
Experience
Snowmobile Safari
Join a guided snowmobile safari around the mountains of Mosjøen!
Experience
Mountain Climbing
Join a guided mountain hike and zipline tour.
Experience
Northern Lights Tour
Go searching for the northern lights on a snowmobile safari.
Hiking
Helgeland Stairs
The Helgeland Stairs (Helgelandtrappa) is one of Norway’s longest staircase, with around 4,000 stairs taking you 818 metres above sea level.
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Mosjøen
Norway's Coastal Tourist Road (Fv17)
The Coastal Road is the longest of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads, and covers the length from Trondheim to Bodø.
The E6 Highway from Trondheim to Narvik
The E6 highway is the longest highway running through Norway, beginning south of Oslo and ending at Kirkenes. This stretch of the E6 covers the long, skinny part of Norway in the middle of the country – the region of central Norway and the lower part of Northern Norway.
Self-Guided Walks
No self-guided walks are currently available for Mosjøen
Mosjøen on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Mosjøen
Mo i Rana to Trondheim (E6 Highway)
The drive includes entering and parking in Mosjoen.
History of Mosjøen
Mosjøen has a history dating back to at least the Viking Age. However, its main history begins around the year 1600 when Norwegians began to settle in the area to establish industry and trade. Wealth farmers, skippers and merchants lived here.
In the 1860s a group of Englishmen who were in the area for salmon fishing established the North of Europe Land & Mining Company, bringing the first industrial period to Mosjøen.
Mosjøen Today
Mosjøen is one of the industrial towns of the region, and the Mosjøen Aluminium Plant is among the largest in Europe. Tourism is also important for the region. Mosjøen also has schools at all levels.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: Mosjøen does have a small airport.
Drive: Mosjøen is located on the E6 highway between Mo i Rana and Sandnessjoen.
Train: Mosjøen has a train station on the Nordland line between Bodo and Trondheim.
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
Mosjøen is very walkable.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Camping
Cabins & B&Bs
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
Fru Haugans Hotel is from 1794, making it the oldest hotel in Northern Norway.
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