Møysalen National Park

Møysalen National Park is a protected coastal area on Hinnøya island covering about 51 square kilometers of mixed terrain. The landscape features steep mountains, deep fjords, and extensive birch forests that show little sign of human development.

The park was established in 2003 as a step to protect Norway's coastal mountain landscape from development. This protected status has helped keep the region largely unchanged since its founding.

The communities living nearby still practice fishing and farming as they have for generations, shaping how people connect with the land and sea. You can sense this heritage in the small villages and harbors that dot the surrounding coastline.

Getting to the park requires boat access across Lonkanfjord, as there are no roads to reach it directly. Be prepared with sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing, and expect limited cell service in most areas below higher elevations.

The park contains the second-highest mountain on a Norwegian island, with summits offering views that reach Sweden and the Atlantic Ocean across several regions. This rare combination of elevation and coastal location creates vistas few other places can match.

Location: Lødingen

Location: Hadsel

Location: Sortland Municipality

Inception: 2003

Website: https://norgesnasjonalparker.no/nasjonalparker/moysalen

GPS coordinates: 68.51667,15.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40