Over the past century, the populated areas have contracted and most of the inhabitants now live in Sandvær, Husvær, Brasøy, Sør-Herøy, Nord-Herøy, Øksningan,

Staulen or Seløy. Today most of the islands are linkedtogether by bridges.

The innumerable islands, isles and skerries constitute a coastline with an abundant flora and fauna, and the wide open spaces provide a basis for considerable biodiversity

both above and below the water. You don’t have to look very far for the best fishing spots, and sea eagles, otters and seals may be watching as you haul the big ones on board.

Most of the islands are shoreline islands only a few metres above sea level. Some of the most ornithologically significant wetlands along the coast of Helgeland are found here.

From Herøy, you can look out across a number of parishes together with well-known mountains like the Seven Sisters (De Syv Søstre), the Dønna Man (Dønnamannen), Lovund, Træna and Vega.

The main industries in the borough include fishing, aquaculture and related processing industries. Agriculture, shipping, mechanical engineering, tourism, trade and service industries are also important.

How do you get to Herøy

You can travel by ferry from Søvik (Alstenøya) to Herøy (approx. 25 minutes) or from Sandnessjøen to Dønna (approx. 25 minutes) and drive the approx. 28 km from there to Herøy.

You can also travel to/from Herøy on an express passenger boat from Sandnessjøen (approx. 25 minute crossing), or from Vega. For travel details please call 177 or visit www.177nordland.no

Herøy Church

Herøy church, "Helgeland’s cathedral," is a soapstone church dating back to the 1100’s.

Over the years it has undergone a number of changes, and the last substantial alteration

and extension took place in the 1960’s.

The church is located in Sør-Herøy.

Herøy Bygdesamling Folk Museum

The folk museum is situated near Sør-Herøy vicarage. The collection is one of the largest in North Norway and consists of several buildings that house a good 8,000 exhibits. The various exhibits provide a unique impression of the old coastal culture.

Herøy Bygdesamling Folk Museum is a branch of the Helgeland Museum.

Nord- Herøy Gård Estate

Traditional royal estate and bailiff’s residence.

The poet-clergyman Petter Dass was born here in 1647.

Hjartøya Island

This island is an excellent spot for excursions and includes cultural monuments and a marked culture trail that passes by five Viking Age burial grounds.

Sandsundvær

Old fishing station outermost on the island of Herøy where, in the old days, approx. 200 fishermen took part in the winter fishery. On 22 January 1901, 34 people perished here after their struggle with the elements.

Boat trips to Sandsundvær are arranged during the summer.

http://www.helgelandskysten.com