Rødøy

Rødøy is a coastal municipality under the Arctic Circle, the famous landmark which you cross on the Kilboghamn - Jektvik ferry, is marked by a globe. People live on 6-7 of the biggest islands along the fjords on the mainland. Rødøy municipality has approximately 1.300 inhabitants and covers a area of 711,9 km2. The principal industries are fishing, sea farming and agriculture. The administration centre is Vågaholmen. Both the World´s most beautiful Tourist Road (Kystriksveien) the Coastal Route and the World´s Most Beautiful Voyage (Hurtigruten) the Coastal Express passes through a varying and inviting landscape.

Rødøyløva and Hestmannen are located at strategic points in the shipping lane and have been landmarks for seamen since times immemorial.

A little southwest of Vågaholmen stands Rødøyløva, a 400 metre high red serpentine sphinx. The county coad-of arms is based on this famous landmark. In the east, the municipality is divided by deep fjords; Sørfjord, Melfjord, Nordfjord, Værangfjord and Tjongsfjord. In its position in the Saltfjellet / Svartisen National Park, the Nordfjord can offer fantastic natural experiences. To the west is the archipelago, consisting of 986 islands and some 1.176 skerries.

RØDØYLØVA

The majestic Rødøyløva, a 440 metres high sphinx with a hue of reddish serpentine, is the motif for Rødøy local authority’s coat of arms. The mountains are easy to climb for hikers, and there is a sign-posted route to Rødøyløva. Both Mount Rødøyløva and Mount Hestmannen (the Horseman) lies near the shipping lanes and has always been an identification mark for sailers.

THE HORSEMAN

From Norfjorden in Melfjorden one can easily visit the glacier Svartisen. Just north of Hestmannen is the old trading centre of Selsøyvik. Founded in the 1770´s Selsøyvik is still a thriving community with a grocery store, fish farms, shipping agency and tanker facilities. Another restored trading post (Falch Gamle Handelssted) can be found in Tjogsfjorden which has a unique antique collection from the 1930's.

MYKEN

At Myken you will find a tiny fishing community, which exists almost in spite of the forces of nature. Nordfjorden, situated within the Saltfjellet / Svartisen National Park, is a wonderful nature experience.

RØDØY CHURCH

Rødøy also has a beautiful and unusual 100-yearold church built in the shape of a cross. Rødøy´s church history dates back to the 12th century.

FISHING

The sea attracts boating enthusiasts, while anglers can choose between ocean and fresh-water fishing. Many of the hotels and camping sites offer boat rentals and tours for fishing or sightseeing. You also can rent speed boats, join sail-boat trips and at not at least experience "peace of mind".