Here you’ll find our best tips on how to make the most of your visit to Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park – while also helping to preserve its unique nature for future generations.
Welcome to Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park
Here you’ll find our best tips on how to make the most of your visit to Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park – while also helping to preserve its unique nature for future generations.
Choose Your Entry Point
Most Popular Hikes
Telegrafruta (Historic hiking route)
Crossing Norway (Challenging long-distance hike)
Remember to purchase a Fishing and Hunting License!
Saltfjellet-Svartisen has several great fishing lakes. Hessihompvatnet and the Bjøllå Lakes are especially good spots! Fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased at inatur.no and are managed by Statskog.
For More Information, Visit These Online Resources:
- Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park
Visit Saltdal’s Article on Saltfjellet-Svartisen - Nordland National Park Visitor Centre
The visitor centre at Storjord has its own website with lots of useful information. We also recommend stopping by the centre before heading out on a longer trip – here you can get the latest updates on local conditions. Don’t miss the IRREPLACEABLE exhibition or join a guided tour with one of the nature interpreters. - Midtre-Nordland National Park Board
Detailed information about the park, conservation regulations, visitor strategy, management plans, and contact persons. - Statskog
Offers useful information on hiking opportunities and much more in the Saltfjellet region.
Important Guidelines
- Dogs must be leashed between April 1 and August 20.
- Reindeer roam in the national park – please be especially cautious in spring and if you're hiking with a dog. Always keep a respectful distance.
- Drones are prohibited in all Norwegian national parks.
Related Articles
Check out related articles (top of this page – look for the button that looks like a map pin) for more information on hiking and accommodation in the area.





















