Mosj�en
Norway · Nordland FylkeNO
River in Nordland, Norway
Vefsna (Norwegian), Vaapstenjeanoe (Southern Sami), or Vapstälven (Swedish) is the largest river in Nordland county, Norway. It is 163 kilometres (101 mi) long and drains a watershed of 4,122 square kilometres (1,592 sq mi). Its headwaters lie in the mountains of Børgefjell National Park at the lake Simskardvatnet. The river runs through Hattfjelldal Municipality, Grane Municipality, and Vefsn Municipality. The southern parts of the river are sometimes called the river Susna. The river flows north, not far from the Swedish border, and some of the minor tributaries come from Sweden. At the town of Mosjøen, the river discharges into the Vefsnfjorden. The Laksforsen waterfall lies along its course.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,854
- Coordinates
- 65.836, 13.191
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
Overview of Mosj�en
Set in Nordland Fylke, Norway, Mosj�en is a tiny locality. Around 9,854 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are adventure, family and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Mosj�en
Adventure in Mosj�en
(1)Looking for adventure? Mosj�en has Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mosj�en.
Family in Mosj�en
(1)Our data lists Playgrounds as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mosj�en.
Nature in Mosj�en
(1)Mosj�en records Wildlife under nature. All of it is drawn from Mosj�en's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Mosj�en
(1)Mosj�en records Snowboard under sports. All of it is drawn from Mosj�en's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Mosj�en
(1)On the other activities side, Mosj�en offers Secret. All of it is drawn from Mosj�en's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Mosj�en
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Mosj�en is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Nordland Fylke and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Mosj�en that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mosj�en known for?
- Mosj�en, in Nordland Fylke, Norway, is best known for adventure, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 9,854 residents.
- What can you do in Mosj�en?
- Recorded activities in Mosj�en include Off Road Trails, Playgrounds, Wildlife and Snowboard. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Mosj�en?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Mosj�en located?
- Mosj�en is located in Nordland Fylke, Norway. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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