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. 

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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