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Bindal is Nordland’s southernmost secret - a fjord-framed municipality where Viking burial mounds, granite peaks, and boatbuilding traditions still shape the landscape. With around 1,400 residents and a coastline carved by Bindalsfjorden and Tosenfjorden, Bindal is a nature-rich haven for hikers, anglers, and history buffs. It’s part of the Trollfjell Geopark, and home to Heilhornet - a mountain so iconic it once guided seafarers like a granite lighthouse.
Top Attractions
Heilhornet
1,058m granite peak with panoramic views
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Helgeland Museum Bindal
boatbuilding & lumber heritage
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Bøkestadvannet
family-friendly lake with beach
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Mulingen
short summit hike with fjord views
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Fuglstad
Viking burial mounds & cultural trail
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Unique Experiences
Otto Sverdrup’s birthplace at Horstad Gard
Visit the 1611 estate where polar explorer Otto Sverdrup was born in 1854, now offering accommodation in traditional rooms with views across Bindal’s fjord landscape.
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Hands‑on færing and snekke boatbuilding at a Bindal boatyard
Join local boatwrights restoring Bindal’s traditional wooden coastal craft and learn island‑specific joinery and finishing techniques.
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Traditional net‑mending and ropework workshop in Bindal harbour
Learn coastal knotwork, net repair, and harbour maintenance methods preserved by Bindal’s seafaring communities.
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Sawmill and timber‑heritage workshop
Visit a local historic sawmill to see traditional timber processing and try woodcraft techniques tied to Bindal’s forestry and boatbuilding past.
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Guided skerries and wartime‑heritage walk
Follow a local guide through Bindal’s skerry archipelago to wartime sites, coastal lookout points, and stories unique to the municipality’s shoreline.
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Where to Stay in Bindal
Getting There
Bindal is located along the scenic Kystriksveien (FV17) coastal route. The nearest train station is in Grong, with bus connections to Terråk. Driving from Trondheim or Brønnøysund offers stunning fjord views. Express boats and ferries serve nearby islands and villages like Holm, Åbygda, and Bindalseidet.