Experience Nature in Velfjord
When it comes to outdoor activities and beautiful scenery, Velfjord really stands out. Between smaller and larger villages lies mountains, rivers, fjords, lakes and woodlands. Recently there has also been discovered a unique world of caves.
The diverse nature of Velfjord have made the area very attractive to anglers, hunters, skiers, photographers, hikers and other nature enthusiasts. It's certainly not all granted to be blessed with a National Park, a World Heritage area and perhaps the most beautiful part of Norway's coastline right outside the front door...
Rivers, fjords and lakes
Many lakes
The highly rugged landscape of Velfjord with its mountains and hills explains the many lakes. All in all, it is estimated about 350 lakes in the area
Sausvassdraget
"Sausvatnet" is the largest lake and the 30 km long watershed "Sausvassdraget" is a unique area for outdoor activities.
The rich animal life, both moose wandering along the banks, and beaver, which builds on the beaver huts, is very likely to see. To paddle the canoe down the lake day or night, without any annoying noise is pure medicine for the soul.
For fishing and canoeing, Strauman is also worth mentioning. With its numerous small islets and islands, it is one of those rare beautiful places.
Velfjorden
Velfjorden is about 22 km long with 7 smaller fjords. These sidefjords varies in length from 2 to 6 km. At "Storbørja"- one of the branches to Velfjorden- you find the easiest entrance to Lomsdalen/Visten National Park.
Velfjorden with the mountain Andalshatten
Tosenfjorden and Ursfjorden
In addition to Velfjorden with its sidefjords, both "Tosenfjorden" and "Ursfjorden" are close nearby. These are beautiful and clean fjords with islands, sheltered bays and good fishing.
See also Boat rental and Fishing in Velfjord
Norwegian Woods
A Norway in miniatyre
Large forest areas in Helgeland and Velfjord can almost appear to be virgin forest, but with a closer look, we can see traces of great activity in the past. Such discoveries give us an insight into our ancestors' struggle for existence. Forestry in Velfjord has a substantial history. It has been- and still is - a good forestry in the area. Christmas Trees from Velfjord is a familiar concept.
Since the forests and landscapes of Velfjord are so diverse, we can in a short amount of time travel through sections that looks like the deep woods of East-Norway, the West-Norwegian fjord landscape, the Mid-Norwegian coastforest and the North-Norwegian mountains. All of them put together in one, like a Norway in miniatyre.
Caves
Limestone and countless caves
Because of the high concentration of limestone in the area, Velfjord could possibly have what may be the world's largest concentration of caves. The survey is not yet finished, but already now we know that the area is unique in Northern Europe. It is worth mentioning "The Golden Cave" which was discovered in the summer of 2008, where about 700 meters is explored. The Golden Cave has walls with many square feet of coating that shines like gold, when you light at it.
Norway's longest stalactite (102 cm) is located in Velfjord, and it is likely that the longest underwater cave also is located here. (Exploration ongoing.)
Mountains
Hiker's paradise
A circle of mountains with partly very high peaks is surrounding Velfjord. Here you find everything from gentle mountain ranges to the torn and wild landscapes. The variation in the terrain is as made for hiking. You can with ease plan shorter familytrips or longer and more challenging adventures.
Many mountains have marked trails.
On the north side of "Breivasstinden" - which is Brønnøy Municipality's highest mountain (1224 m.) - and on the east side of "Lauvasstinden" there are some smaller glaciers.
Photo: Breivasstinden
