Ørnes
Dramatic peaks to the east and a wonderful archipelago to the west provide Ørnes with a unique natural setting.
Ørnes lies at the northern coast of Helgeland and is the largest settlement and transport hub in Meløy municipality, with its ca. 1,700 inhabitants. It is surrounded by a wonderful archipelago with 700 islands and more than 30 mountain peaks as a backdrop, some over 1,000 metres high.
Ørnes offers a wide range of shops, a medical centre, pharmacy, off license, several eateries and hotels. The Merchant's centre from 1794 makes the perfect stop. Sit down and sense the historic atmosphere with the help of several exhibitions.
A history of Ørnes
The place can be traced back several hundred years. 1794 saw the beginning of Ørnes as we know it, when Elling Pedersen was allowed to set up an inn here. Since then Ørnes has been a prosperous place of trade. In spite of several fires that ravaged the town, houses dating back to the 1800s can still be seen here.
Port address
Havnevn. 7, 8150 Ørnes
