The western terminal point for the blue road on the mainland is Nesna. It is a popular orientation point situated on the Atlantic coatline about 20 kilometers south from the Arctic Circle. There you experience the charm of the coastline culture. The steady stream of boats moves along the Helgeland coast to many islands. Hugla, situated five minutes away from the mainland by ferry, has a magnificent herb garden with approximately thousand different plants. Close by is Tomma with worlds biggest southern Lappish hut. There lies also Tommagården, the training center for the Blue Highway society. The journey continues trough the flat but charming Sleneset archipelago to Lovund, location for bird mountain. At nesting time there has been over 100 000 observations on puffin birds! Farther out at sea is Träna, the terminal point for Blue Highway. It probably is the most conspicuous group of islands on the coast of Norway. The 330 meters high majestic Tränstaven that rises straight up from the sea is an impressive sight. Träna, with over 10 000 years old burial finds is the oldest fishing village known to man in Norway. The coast is verdant and winters are mild due to Gulf Stream. Tourist centers both on the mainland and the islands make sure your stops down the road are pleasant. The modern boats take tourists quickly to their destination. You can also catch fish all year around! On the way from Nesna to Mo i Rana you cross Sjonfället. It is the location for one of the greatest scenic outlooks in Europe. Weather permitting you can see Lovund, Träna and even the lighthouse of Myken. After crossing Sjonfället you can take the main road 17 to Stokkvågen and Kilboghamn, the two important ferry ports. You can also take a fast passenger boat from Tonnes to the islands farther up. Mo i Rana, the third biggest city in northern Norway and center of trade for Helgeland, is located by the 70 kilometers long fiord Rana. There is also the Industrial Park of Mo i Rana, the biggest enterprise center in Norway. The other center giving opportunities for trading by the side of Blue Highway is the free port of the city. You can go on an outing from Mo i Rana to Svartisen, the second biggest ice sheet in Norway or one of the two tourism caves Gränligrottan and Sätergrottan. The Arctic Circle Center is in the middle of Saltfjället Svartisen national park about 80 kilometers north from Mo i Rana. It is the most popular tourism attraction resort in northern Norway. You can send a scenery card with a special postmark for the Arctic Circle. You can also choose to go south to Hemnes with excellent choices for accommodation and activities. The famous Oxtinderna tops that go 2000 meters above sea level are also located there. The Blue Highway to Sweden goes trough the beautiful mountain landscape where you can enjoy reflections of the mountain tops on the surface of the lakes. You can go hiking on the mountains by following the marked routes. Umskaret, 650 meters above sea level, is the highest point on the way to Sweden. It has a splendid view over the Norwegian and Swedish mountain landscape.