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Meløy is Nordland’s glacier-framed archipelago - a municipality where 755 islands shimmer beside alpine fjords, WWII bunkers overlook the midnight sun, and poppies bloom near the ice fields of Svartisen. With around 6,200 residents and a landscape shaped by Holandsfjorden, Glomfjord, and the Svartisen glacier, Meløy is the kind of place where you can kayak past sea eagles, hike to glacier tongues, and still catch a reindeer kebab beside a lighthouse. It’s got contrasts, calm waters, and a name that may stem from Old Norse Mjǫlva - “flour island,” referring to fine beach sand.

Top Attractions

• Svartisen Glacier

  Norway’s second-largest glacier with guided hikes on Engabreen

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• Glomfjord

  industrial village with alpine skiing, tunnels & WWII history

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• Galleri GC

  black-and-white photo gallery with Unik ReDesign projects

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• Meløy Church

  1867 wooden church on Meløya with Viking-era roots

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• Meløy Adventure

  glacier hikes, sea safaris & jetboard tours

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Unique Experiences

• Engabreen Glacier Trek

  hike on Svartisen’s ice tongue with expert guides

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• Støtt Coastal Battery

  WWII ruins with views of the midnight sun & northern lights

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• Li-bab

  local reindeer kebab with lingonberry sour cream & flatbread

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• Fykantrappa & Rallarbrakka

  1,000-step stairway to mountain café with fjord views

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• Bolga Brygge

  island stay with kayaking, fishing & seafood dining

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Where to Stay in Meløy

Panoramisk leilighet(nær flyplass)9.1 / 10 · ★★★ · 79 reviewsfrom $185 / nightGulbrakka Basecamp8.7 / 10 · 263 reviewsfrom $129 / nightUnique boathouse with a spectacular view0 / 10from $101 / nightAMO Svartisen Guesthouse0 / 10 · ★★★★from $250 / night3 Bedroom Awesome Home In Sandhornøy0 / 10 · ★★★★from $318 / nightModern 5BR House - Central - 2,5 Bathroom - Terrace - Parking0 / 10from $375 / night

Getting There

Meløy lies on the Helgeland coast, with Ørnes as its administrative center. The E6 and FV17 highways connect via ferry from Ågskardet to Forøy. Hurtigruten stops daily at Ørnes, and express boats serve Bolga, Støtt, and Meløya. Buses run to Glomfjord, Reipå, and Halsa. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing glacier echoes, poppy lore, or the hush of birch leaves beside a midnight fjord.