Sørfold is Nordland’s fjord-slashed wilderness basin — a municipality where waterfalls roar through granite valleys, Sami crofts cling to mountain slopes, and a silver turbine wheel spins across the coat of arms. With around 1,900 residents and a landscape shaped by the Sørfolda fjord, Rago National Park, and the villages of Straumen, Røsvik, Mørsvikbotn, and Kobbvatnet, Sørfold is the kind of place where you can hike past glacier-fed lakes, explore WWII tunnels, and still sip spruce tea beside a reindeer pasture. It’s got power, peaks, and a name that simply means “southern Folda.”
Top Attractions
- Rago National Park – wild pine forests, roaring waterfalls & glacier views
- Kjelvik Crofter’s Farm – 18th-century Sami heritage site with preserved buildings
- Gjerdalen Valley – bike or hike past war memorials, waterfalls & berry fields
- Rørstad Church – 1761 wooden church in a roadless summer village
- Trengsel Bridge – scenic E6 crossing with views of WWII railway tunnel
Unique Experiences
- Storskoghytta Cabin – cozy DNT hut beside lake in Rago National Park
- Bjørklund Farm Café – taste Arctic-grown berries & join outdoor cooking classes
- Gjerdalsveien Cycle Route – 17 km gravel road through granite & forest
- Polarbanen Ruins – explore WWII POW camp remains near Mørsvikvatnet
- Turkort Trails – free trail cards for hikes like Harlifjell, Faulvatn & Sørfjorddalen
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Getting There
Sørfold lies north of Fauske and Bodø, with Straumen as its administrative center. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing turbine echoes, Sami lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a glacier-fed stream.
