The Seven Sisters Mountain Range

Have you heard of the Seven Sisters? If you look toward the mainland now, you can see all of them. Seven mountain peaks rise like a rippling spine above Sandnessjøen — powerful, elegant, and beautifully aligned. Stretching over 20 kilometers, each of the seven peaks stands more than 900 meters tall. They are an iconic landmark along the Helgeland coast, inspiring artists, hikers, and storytellers alike. Legend has it that the sisters were seven of eight daughters of the mighty mountain Suliskongen in the north. He was very strict, and one day, all eight daughters ran away southward. Soon, the mountain Hestmannen caught their scent and pursued them, hoping to capture one of the beautiful sisters. The girls ran as fast as they could, but eventually, seven of them grew so tired that they lay down here on the island of Alsten, fell asleep, and turned to stone. The last sister ran farther south and didn’t stop until she reached Torghatten near Brønnøysund — but that’s another story. These mountains are popular hiking destinations, and some adventurers aim to conquer all seven in a single day — a feat known as “Seven Sisters in one day.” But you don’t have to climb them to be impressed. Even from a distance, whether bathed in sunlight or veiled in mist, the peaks radiate something grand and mythical. And what would happen if they ever woke up? Who knows. What do you think?