Population 1,902 / 66.1 degrees north

Nesna, Norway

Nesna is a small village on the Helgeland coast that is surrounded by some spectacular scenery. If you are doing Norway’s Coastal Road you can visit this town, and Nesna is a port of call on the coastal ferry. It’s a nice place that’s well worth stopping in.

About Nesna

Latitude: 66.1 degrees north

Population: 1,902

South Sami name: Neasna

Nensa Municipality

In this Travel Guide...

Map of Nesna

Uniquely Nesna

Here are some things that you must do and try in Nesna

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Nesna

Museums

Helgeland Museum Nesna

The Helgeland Museum Nesna is in an old trade building and demonstrates what life was like here in the 19th century.

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!

Hiking

Utsikten Hiking Trail

Kayak

Helgeland Kayak

Road-Trips

Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Nesna

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

Nesna on YouTube

Watch our YouTube videos featuring Nesna

History of Nesna

The name Nesna comes from the farm Nesna, since that is where the first church was built. The current Nesna Church is from 1880. The area was primarily used for trade along the coast of Northern Norway.

The famous poet/priest Petter Dass lived most of his life at Nesna, and it is there that he wrote many of his greatest works.

Nesna has a long tradition with education as one of the first teacher’s colleges in the country was built there.

Nesna Today

Today Nesna has a department of Nord University as well as schooling for all ages.

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport access. 

Drive: Nesna is on the Fv17, which is Norway’s coastal road. 

Train: No train access

Ferry:The northbound coastal ferry stops here at 5:30am, while the southbound stops at around 11:15am.

Getting Around

The town itself is very walkable. 

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

 

Quick Bites

Reasonable Restaurants

High End & Unique Eats

Places to Stay

Camping

Topcamp Havblikk Helgeland

Cabins & B&Bs

 

Chains & Mid-Range

High End & Unique Properties

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