"Sea, mountains and poetry" Sandhornøya by maritagnes

Sandhornøya Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 28 photos

Beautiful Sandhornoy

Sandhornøy is an island belonging to the municipality of Gildeskål.
The island is named after the mountain called SANDHORNET, or as it would be called in English: "the Sand Horn."

Poetry in the title of this page refers to the fact that one of Norways best known and celebrated hymn writers, Elias Blix, was born and raised here.

Elias Blix

North Norwegian hymnwriter
1836-1902

"Å,eg veit meg eit land
langt der oppe mot nord,
med ei lysande strand
Mellom høgfjell og fjord.
Der eg gjerne er gjest
der mitt hjarte er fest
med dei finaste band.
Å, eg minnes, eg minnes
Så vel dette land."

...I recall this land so well...

View from Sandhornøy

Last visit to Sandhornøya: Aug 2002
Intro Updated Oct 11, 2004
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The statue of Blix Things to Do (3)

The famous hymnwriter and priest Elias Blix was born here the 24th February 1836, and a statue is raised for him next... more travel advice

The little white chapel Things to Do (3)

Nordstranda kapell - the chapel of Sandhornøya. It was built in 1963, located near the beach, with the "Sandhornet"... more travel advice

View over Våg Things to Do (3)

The little community of Våg - Sandhornøy as seen from the hillside above while I was walking in the mountains. more travel advice

View over the fiord Favorites (2)

Early sunset while the days are still short in winter - got this view while I was walking in the mountain side. more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
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globetrott Oct 16, 2004 at 3:59 PM

Brilliant pics of a wonderful landscape ! Thanks for sharing, Marit !
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Christophe_Ons Mar 18, 2004 at 3:21 PM

I never got any higher on the map than Hamburg, Germany ... Yet the nordic countries seem almost magical. Some of the vistas on your insightful pages are breathtaking. Thanks for sharing ... Happy travelling.
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Kristina1701 Dec 8, 2002 at 12:03 PM

another great page!
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Porteplume Nov 10, 2002 at 2:48 PM

Amazing photography !
You get better & better, love it !
Viviane