Leirfjord

Leirfjord municipality has approximately 2.100 inhabitants and covers a area of 465,3 km2. The principal industries are fishing industry and public service. The administration centre is Leland. Leirfjord is centrally situated on the coast of Helgeland. The Coastal Road runs through the municipality. You can get here via highway Rv 78, from Sandnessjøen via Rv 17 over the Helgelandsbrua bridge, or by ferry.

LELAND OLD SCHOOL

The old school, which is part of Leirfjord’s collection of preserved buildings, has been restored to its original 19th century state. In the bell ringer’s and teacher’s building, the furniture and furnishings have been also been restored to the style of the 19th century. The local authority centre of Leland is situated on the Coastal Route Rv 17. Here you will find services such as restaurants and grocery shops, bank, post office and petrol station.

BARDAL

In Bardal, 16 km from Levang, you will find Wangbrygga (1870) with a complete shop museum, and the gallery "Galleri Bardal".

HIKING

The terrain around Leirfjord offers a challenge to both adults and children. The idyllic Fagervika at the mouth of Ranafjorden is a gem. Here you will find a sign-posted heritage trail with cultural monuments dating back over 1,000 years.

FISHING

The nature is varied and lush, and with its coastline, fjords, mountains and rich fishing rivers, Leirfjord is a paradise for anglers and hikers. The best fishing spots are in the Leirelva river, which flows into Leirosen near the Coastal Route Rv 17. In summer the ocean char returns to the lake at the source of the river to spawn. Fishing permits are available from the Hydro petrol station in Leirosen.