Lønsdal Train Station
Located on Saltfjellet and as the first station after the Arctic Circle, this is a much-used train station for hikers. The station does not have a ticket machine.
Lønsdal Train Station
The area around Lønsdal Station is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts visiting "Lønsstua cabin", owned by the Bodø og Omegns Turistforening. This cabin serves as a starting point for mountain hikes in the Saltfjellet region. From here, visitors have excellent access to Norway’s second-largest national park, Saltfjellet – Svartisen.
A short 10-minute drive from the station takes you to the Nordland National Park Centre in Storjord. This center provides valuable information about the region's national parks and offers a variety of activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors.
History
Lønsdal Station is located 602.15 kilometers north of Trondheim, at an altitude of 511.8 meters above sea level on Saltfjellet. It holds the distinction of being the first station north of the Arctic Circle. Opened in 1947, it served as the terminus of the Nordlandsbanen railway from 1947 until 1955.
Please note that the station does not sell tickets, buy tickes in the app or on the train.
