Mo i Rana – From Industrial Heritage to Modern Arctic Life
Welcome to Mo i Rana, a town just south of the Arctic Circle, where centuries of history, industrial heritage, and modern Northern Norwegian life come together.
Located at the head of Ranfjorden and surrounded by mountains, Mo i Rana is the largest town on the Helgeland coast. Once a small trading post, it grew into one of Northern Norway's most important industrial centres following the establishment of the Norwegian Ironworks in the mid-20th century. Today, the town has reinvented itself as a vibrant regional centre for culture, commerce, and innovation.
But Mo i Rana's story goes back much further. From early trading activities and Sámi heritage to historic buildings and the old town of Moholmen, the town offers fascinating insights into the people and events that have shaped life in this part of Norway.
Its industrial legacy remains an important part of the local identity, telling a story of ambition, transformation, and resilience. Alongside this heritage, visitors will discover a modern town with a lively cultural scene, museums, cafés, and a strong connection to the surrounding region.
Through our guided city walks and historical excursions, cruise guests can explore Mo i Rana's remarkable journey from a small coastal trading post to a modern Arctic town – discovering the stories, people, and traditions that make it unique.
Mo i Rana
Guided tour of Rana's industry and history.
16/12/2024Join us on an exciting bus tour exploring the history of Rana! Why is Northern Norway's third-largest city located here, just below the Arctic Circle? And what’s the story behind the iron works?
City walk of Mo i Rana
19/12/2024The last execution in 1647, the construction of a new church funded by the Sámi, the first school in Nordland, AS Norsk Jernverk, transformation and success stories. You will hear about all this on our city walk.
City walk incl visit at the Museum of Mo i Rana
01/09/2025This city walk gives you that little extra. You start with a traditional city walk in the center of Mo i Rana, before visiting the city museum and ending in the old town, Moholmen. This guied tour takes 2 hours.