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
- Glomfjord – industrial village with alpine skiing, tunnels & WWII history
- Galleri GC – black-and-white photo gallery with Unik ReDesign projects
- Meløy Church – 1867 wooden church on Meløya with Viking-era roots
- Meløy Adventure – glacier hikes, sea safaris & jetboard tours
Unique Experiences
- Engabreen Glacier Trek – hike on Svartisen’s ice tongue with expert guides
- Støtt Coastal Battery – WWII ruins with views of the midnight sun & northern lights
- Li-bab – local reindeer kebab with lingonberry sour cream & flatbread
- Fykantrappa & Rallarbrakka – 1,000-step stairway to mountain café with fjord views
- Bolga Brygge – island stay with kayaking, fishing & seafood dining
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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.