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Stokkvågen to Storvik
Ifyoudoonlyonesegmentofthecoastalhighway,makeitthelengthbetweenStokkvågen,
west of Mo i Rana, and the broad sandy beach at Storvik, 100km south of Bodø. This
stretch isaNational Tourist Route, adesignation awarded onlytothemost scenic ofscenic
roads.
From Mo i Rana to the coast, it's a dramatic run in its own right alongside pretty Rana-
fjord , where you can roam around the Nazi coastal fort of Grønsvik , one of more than
350 defences built along Norway's coastline.
The vistas will drain you of superlatives as you follow the coast northwards, cross the
Arctic Circle and run within sight of islands, islets and skerries too numerous to count,
while sea eagles wheel and peer for prey above you. Wildflowers show off their best in
the relatively mild climate, warmed by the very last of the Gulf Stream's flow and for
long stretches the highway rolls right beside the water. You catch enticing glimpses of the
SvartisenglacierfromtheKilboghamn-JektvikandÅgskardet-Forøyferries,supplemented
by magnificent views from the road alongside Holandsfjorden.
From Holand, a ferry ( 47 99 40 30; adult/child return Nkr90/50) makes the
10-minute trip across Holandsfjorden roughly hourly. You can hire a bike (three/six hours
Nkr40/60) to travel the 3km gravel track between the jetty and the tip of the Engebreen
glacial tongue.
A 15-minute walk from the ferry landing takes you to the Svartisen Turistsenter (
75 75 10 00; http://svartisen.com/ ; Jun-mid-Aug) with its cafe, shop and restaurant.
It does guided one- to two-hour glacier walks (Nkr400) and longer four- to five-hour treks
(Nkr800) from the end of Engabrevatnet lake. Reserve in advance. You can also slog inde-
pendently up the steep route along the glacier's edge to the Tåkeheimen hut (1171m), near
the summit of Helgelandsbukken (1454m). Follow the 'T' markers and allow eight hours
out and back.
Holand Hytter ( 415 76 528; walterjoh@combitel.no; cabin Nkr600-900) hastwo
attractivecabins,eachwithbathroomandkitchen.BothareashortwalkfromtheSvartisen
ferry jetty and the larger one can accommodate up to eight.
Furøy Camping ( 75 75 05 25; www.furoycamp.no ; Forøy; tent/caravan site
Nkr150/180, cabin Nkr500-900, room from Nkr600) Keep the children quiet as you
work your way along the Kystriksveien with the promise of the five-star playground, com-
pletewithtrampolineandminicabins,atthiscampground,barely1kmfromtheÅgskardet-
Føroy ferry terminal. Adults can soak in the hot tub (Nkr100 for up to six people) and
everyone can savour the magnificent views of the Startisen glacier across the fjord. Do re-
serve your cabin in advance; a trail of vehicles heads from the ferry towards reception.
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