Vertshuset Herlaug is perfect for large families or friends traveling together, and as a base for experiencing Leka or the Namdal coast. The accommodation is based on self catering. Very favorable weekly rates.
Many come here to fish and here boats of good standard are rented (19/20 feet with 50-115 hp).
Accommodation
Benumstua
5 bedrooms, bathroom / shower, kitchen, living room.
Older restored farmhouse on 2 floors. Has a high standard and a pleasant atmosphere. Great views over the fjord and the shipping traffic. Furnished outdoor area. Parking right at the door.
The main house
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen and living room.
Big house and modern standard in what was once an inn and pub.
The cabins have four bedrooms with two beds in each room. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet, and an additional toilet. Large living room and kitchen. On the second floor there are two bedrooms with a TV room in the middle.
One can rent only 1 floor (with 2 bedrooms, 4 persons), or the entire cabin (sleeps 8). It is possible to extend the number of beds by re-sleeping on the sofa.
The rent includes bed linen, end-cleaning and a tray of eggs is ready for you in the fridge !
Waymarked trail across colourful rock types from the deepest part of the oceanic crust. The pebble beach 90 metres above sea level (Støypet) was used by Stone Age dwellers some 10,000 years ago. The rocks have a fascinating number of colours and shapes. You can also find the remnants of the sand beaches where Stone Age people once bathed. Just near the starting point, you can observe long, thin black stripes in the yellow rock face. This is chromite, which among other things contains both gold and platinum.
Stone cottages and caravan spaces with panoramic views. Motel rooms and high standard family apartments. Spacious rental boats with windshields and roofs (15-230 HP 4-stroke outboard motors).
Stone Cottages
The stone cottages are nicely situated with panorama views of Leka Fjord and the shipping lane. Distance to restroom facility is 50 – 100 metres.
A large TV lounge built with natural stone walls is available for use by all guests. The stone cottages are furnished with fireplaces, refrigerators, heaters and hotplates, and each has sleeping for four guests including pillows and down comforters. The cottages are of basic standard. No running water.
Family Cabins
The family cabins are built for year-round use and have storage rooms, kitchen nooks, two bedrooms, shower and toilet. Cabin Nos. 1 and 2 have lofts with space for two to four persons. The cabins are furnished with TV, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven and eating utensils. Veranda and storage room. Parking near cabin.
Motel, motel rooms and apartments.
The motel consists of motel rooms, apartments, Leka Steinsenter (Stone Centre), rental premises and restroom facilities for the stone cottages and camping guests.
The motel rooms are furnished with kitchen nooks in the entrance area that are equipped with double hotplates, microwave ovens, mini-ovens, refrigerators, coffee makers and cooking and eating utensils. TV channels include: NRK 1, TV2, TV3, TV Norge, RTL and DW. Private WC and Shower. Bed linen and towels are included.
The “stone” centre at Leka Motel and Camping has an exhibition presenting the formation of Leka and its geological structure. Free admission. Gift shop selling souvenirs, jewellery, rocks, minerals and fossils from around the world.
Welcome to Østby. Here you can find everything from antiques to quality, hand-knitted wool socks. The shop is located at Skeisveien 97, and only one kilometre from the ferry landing. Second hand shop, handicrafts, sheepskins, etc.
Café – Restaurant – Pub – catering at the Island Leka outside Rørvik. Extended opening hours in summer – Café, lunch, dinner (a lacarte). Groups and catering by appointment.
The Inn is situated next to the sight Herlaugshaugen, Leka museum, guest harbour and the ferry dock.
Restaurant with a “taste of Leka” – dishes based on local produce. Check facebook/webpages for opening hours in summerseason. Rest of the year – on request.
Bicycle Rental
Lekamøya Spiseri offers bike rental at Leka – men’s, lady, children’s bike, tandem, and electric bike. The bikes are picked up at the ferry rental at Leka. Read more about the bike rental here.
Glamping !
At Skei Kulturtun you can stay in big Lavvo with ready made beds, included breakfast. Read more and book here.
Groups on demand All year
Lekamøya Spiseri accommodate groups of 10-100 people for dining. Remember to book in advance.
The first Nordic cave paintings were discovered on 3 May 1912 in Solsem Cave. An excavation performed shortly afterwards by Theodor Petersen, an archaeologist from Trondheim, unearthed a few tools, many animal and some human bones near the 21 painted figures which he recorded, and further out in the cave. Paintings are only known from ten caves north of France and west of the Ural Mountains, all of them along the Norwegian coast from Namdalen to Lofoten.
Photo: Trøndelag Reiseliv
Many cultures around the world used caves and fissures in mountains to perform sacrifices to the influential Mother Earth to ensure fertility and good crops. The caves were also admirable venues for religious ceremonies because the human senses are especially sensitive there.
Because cave paintings are rare and extremely vulnerable forms of rock art, Solsem Cave can only be visited under the watchful eye of a guide. The steep entrance has steps and a rope handrail. The path up to the cave is in rough terrain, and is unsuitable for disabled people. You follow the path and visit the cave at your own risk and responsibility. A guided trip takes 1-1½ hours.
Please note: Due to safety hazards there will be no guided tours to the Solsem cave this summer.
Because cave paintings are rare and extremely
vulnerable forms of rock art, Solsem Cave can
only be visited under the watchful eye of a
guide. The steep entrance has steps and a rope
handrail. The path up to the cave is in rough
terrain, and is unsuitable for disabled people.
You follow the path and visit the cave
at your own risk and responsibility.
A guided trip takes 1½ – 2 hours.
