Granbostad lies far off the beaten track and was one of the largest farms in Bindal until the outward migration in the 1960s.
Lake Åbjørvatn is easily accessed from the cabin. The lake has large shallow areas on its west side and gets deeper towards the east side. On the far side of the lake, by the inlet of the river Åbjøra, there’s a shallow area well suited for fishing from the boat. Traditionally both spin fishing and fly fishing fish well in the lake. If you want to go for the really big fish, try trolling with large lures such as Rapala and Tomic. Fish up to 1.5kg is not unusual and there’s been caught trout over 4kgs in the lake. The average weight is however about 250g and the fish is of good quality. It’s a dense population of arctic char in Åbjørvatn. Although larger specimens do exist the char is usually of a small size.
The fishing right is also valid for several forest and mountain lakes. Some of which is easily accessed and others which requires some serious hiking. For the experienced hikers, we recommend Nillsfinntjørnin, Kjerringdalstjørna, Flåtjøra and Skarstadfuglvatnet. Those who just want to catch fish in a lake without hiking for several hours should try Hemmingslitjønna, Austerengtjønna, Lomlitjønna, Glømmvatna or Sandsskartjørna. It’s also possible to go fishing in the Terråk area which holds several good lakes ideal for both family fishing or dedicated fly fishermen.
The fish ladder built in Åelva river in 2000 makes both lake Åbjørvatn and river Åbjøra available to salmon/sea trout, although all salmon/sea trout caught in the lake or Åbjøra river should be released (catch-and-release only).
Granbostad cabin is perfect as a base for hiking trips around the cabin and in the region. We recommend walking trips through the Åbjøra valley (true wilderness experience), hike to Granbostad mountain, Nova mountain, Fuglstad mountain, or the further Glømtind mountain. For those who would like a more systematic approach to mountain top hiking, Bindal municipality offers a “top ten mountain tops” in the area, with marked trails and maps available. For those who would like a more regional approach, the cabin works splendidly as a base for trips to Vikna, Ytre Namdal, Leka and Brønnøysund (Torghatten), but expect to plan those as a full days trip. The majestic, narrow top of Heilhornet is a short 45 minute drive from the cabin and is one of the most hiked mountains in the region.
For those who would like other more trips in the local area around the cabin, the forests and mountains hold a lot bilberry (blueberry), cloudberries and mushrooms. The area around the cabin is one of the most popular areas for chantarelles in Bindal municipality, a testament to the density of mushrooms that is possible to find. We would also recommend to bring a kayak/canoe on the trip as the Åbjøra lake is well suited as a paddling destination. People recommend travelling to Vikna as one of the best destinations for kayaking in the region.
For those who would like to do some fjord fishing, we offer boat rental by request. The Bindal and Tosenfjord area are a popular destination for saithe, pollock, haddock, mackerel and halibut fishing. Contact us if you would like to rent a 23 foot boat with a 150hp engine in the fjord.
A stay at Granbostad also includes fishing licence in the Terråk river which lies a 40min drive from the cabin. The Terråk river runs right through the town of Terråk and is easily accessed from the road or trail. The river holds both large salmon and sea trout. We recommend trying the Terråk river in combination with a trip to the local grocery market.
Season: Åbjørvatn outside net-prohibited zones: Jan 1 – Dec 31
(Signs indicating these zones are posted at the inlet and outlet of the lake)
Quotas:
* Trout: No catch limit
* Sea trout and salmon are protected in Åbjørvatn, Åbjøra, and tributaries.
Regulations:
* Outside net-prohibited zones: Worms, spoons, spinners, flies, etc. are permitted.
* Within net-prohibited zones: Worm fishing is prohibited.
Åelva = The river from the fjord up to Åbjørvatn
Season:
* Sea trout / Arctic char: June 1 – August 31
* Salmon:
* Below Horstadfossen: June 1 – June 30
* Above Horstadfossen: June 15 – July 15
Quotas:
* Salmon: 3 per person / per season. Maximum length: 65 cm.
* Sea trout / Arctic char: 5 fish per season (maximum 2 per day). Maximum length: 65 cm.
Regulations:
Permitted equipment: Spoons, spinners, and flies.
Angler worms and bait are prohibited.
Lead weights (external attachments on lines or hooks, loose or split shot) are prohibited during fishing. Exception: Weighted flies, where the weight is integrated into the permanent body of the fly.
Additionally, only one treble hook per fishing tackle/rod is allowed. Applies to all equipment.
Quotas: No specific quotas, but we ask our guests to practice catch and release for all fish above 1 kg.
Regulations: It is allowed to fish with spoon, spinner, angler worm. Otter board and fishing nets are not allowed unless you have asked and been given specific permission from us
Season:
* Sea Trout / Arctic Char: June 15 – August 31
* Salmon: June 15 – July 31
Quotas (per person):
* Sea Trout: 3 (1 fish per day)
* Salmon: Catch & release only
Regulations: Allowed fishing gear includes fly, lure, spinner, and wobbler. All other baits are prohibited. Maximum one treble hook per line allowed. Preferable without barbs.
Max. size sea trout and salmon is 60 cm. Fishing can continue after quotas are met as long as "catch and release" is practiced.
Granbostad is a special place many have made room for in their hearts, and a large percentage of guests there keep returning year after year. It lies at the southern end of the Åbjøra lake, and even though it was miles from any neighbour, it used to be one of the largest farms in the community.
The house is beautifully located on the top of a small hill, with a large meadow leading down to the lake. Behind the cabin lies the Gransbostad mountain with several water falls. The small river behind the house has especially good drinking water coming straight from the mountains.
Getting here is easy. You leave civelization and follow a dirt road for 10 km. to the cabin. There are a few other cabins owned by the locals, but not so close it will interefere with your privacy. At Granbostad you can lower your shoulders, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy pure Norwegian nature far away from the city’s noise and hassle.
Logged main house with a total of 170 m2.panelled inside, cover boarding outside.
Ground floor: big kitchen with dining table for 9 persons, pantry, one sleeping room, living room, entry hall, wood-heated sauna and shower.
1.floor: three double and one single bedroom and extra matresses. Totally sleeping possibilities for 9. Shed for wood and outhouse. Boat-house by Åbjørvatn.
Practical and good standard. Kitchen table for 9 persons, sofa, coffee table and chairs in the living room.
Plenty of cutlery, plates, pots and pans for 9 persons.
Running hot and cold water in the kitchen and for the shower, propane fridge/freezer, propane stove/oven and a wood-burning stove. Wood- burning stove in the living room too. Karosine lamps. Wood-heated sauna.
A 12” Alufish with a 5 Hp outboard engine in Åbjørvatn.
9 life jackets for 70-90 kg lie in the boat-house. Other sizes on request.
You have the cabin from 14:00 on arrival day, and you have to check-out by 13:00 on departure day.
About 500 metres from Åbjørvatn with a view over the lake. About 30 km from Terråk.
Gravel road for car up to the cabin.
M711- series: nr. 1825 II and III.
Cabin: UTM 7215370-33W 0390446
Arrival: Our guests will be received at Terråk or at Granbostad. Must be arranged beforehand. Information about the place and the possibilities in the area will be given.
Made beds on request, must be arranged beforehand. Down quilts and pillows for 8 persons. There are plenty of toilet paper, stearin candles and waste bags are in the cabin.
Hunting/hiking guides and cooking services can be organized.
To Rørvik airport: 110 km, Brønnøysund airport: 130 km.
There is no coverage around the cabin, but on higher locations in the mountains. Some coverage on the road on the top before driving down to Åbjørvatnet, and quite steady coverage further down the road to Åbygda.
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Applies per week (Friday–Friday) for up to 3 people.
Tillegg på 2800- per person, per uke utover 3 personer.
Cabin, fishing rights over large areas, gasoline for the generator, firewood, propane, consumables (candles, paraffin, toilet paper, paper towels, soap), etc.
The price applies for up to 3 people; for more than 3 people there is an additional charge of NOK 2000 per person per week.
Sleeping space for 9 people in the cabin.
Rental of a boat on Åbjørvatnet is not included and must be specified in the booking (can be done through web booking or by email to us).
Important information (general/shared)
We recommend familiarizing yourself with the area and what it offers before your arrival
Being well prepared will make your stay far more enjoyable. Our properties are located in the heart of Norway, and even though the calendar may say summer, it can still get cold in the mountains. Be sure to pack warm clothes and sturdy footwear for your comfort.
If you plan to spend time in the mountains, it’s wise to bring a GPS, map, first aid kit, emergency blanket, or similar equipment. Please note that mobile coverage is limited or unavailable in many mountain areas.
Bring your own bed linen and towels unless otherwise agreed.
If the cabin does not have duvets and pillows, please bring a sleeping bag, pillowcase, and fitted sheet.
A few days before your arrival, you will receive a text message with driving directions and other useful information about the cabin.
Lures and Spinners:
We recommend classic lures such as Sølvkroken Spesial or Aura Flake, Salamander in copper or red, Panther Martin spinners, or spoon lures like Jensen Pirk in black/silver and Stingsilda in red/black or gold/black. Lures in the 6–12 gram range work well in most situations.
Wobblers such as Rapala Team Esko or Jointed Countdown in color FRHF are proven trout favorites. Wobblers like Bomber and Prey Target also cast and fish extremely well.
From experience, how you fish is just as important as what you fish with. Retrieve irregularly, with short pauses of 1–3 seconds — this often makes the difference between a bite and none at all.
Cover as much water as possible. Start casting to one side and gradually “fish” the entire area in front of you in a fan pattern until you’ve covered everything within reach. If trout are present and feeding, they often strike immediately — so move to a new spot rather than staying too long in one place.
Flyfishing:
You don’t need a large selection of flies — just a few patterns go a long way. When mayflies are hatching, a parachute dry fly in the right size usually does the job. If midges are on the menu, a Griffith’s Gnat or a small black parachute fly works well. Rakkelhane, Streaking Caddis, and Klinkhammer are excellent caddisfly imitations.
The Streaking Caddis is famous for bringing trout to the surface even when there’s no visible rise. Fish it so that it skates or drags across the surface — this often triggers aggressive strikes. It also works perfectly with a float for spin fishermen.
When the water is rougher or there’s no surface activity, fish below the surface. Flies such as Woolly Bugger and Hare’s Ear Nymph have been trusted choices among fly fishers for decades.
For Sjøørret/laksefiske, og spesielt i rennende vann, er det lurt å fiske over området for deretter å ta en pause. Ofte er det nytteløst å fiske kontinuerlig på det samme området om fisken ikke biter. Opplever du hugg i flue/sluk på et av de første kastene, uten at fisken sitter, og at de agnet blir oversett fullstendig under de neste kasten – bytt flue/sluk og prøv igjen. I Urvold og Eidevassdraget er erfaringen at brunt nylon fungerer bedre enn blank. I Urvoldelven er det mange skarpe steiner, så du bør være forsiktig med å bruke Fireline uten fortom av nylon. Mange steder klarer du deg uten vadere, men om du har plass i bagasjen, ta dem med!
Sluk og spinner: For slukfiske er Buck Spesial 12-18 gr gull-sølv med Buckens spesielle røde-blank bakside bra. Fisk også her så urytmisk som mulig. Eksperimenter! Salmo wobbler kan en med fordel veie ned med tre-fire splitthaggel for å kunne fiskes med opp og ned bevegelser på wobbleren. Under fiske fra båt er hastighetsendringer viktig. Wikke og Prey kastewobblere er veldig gode etter laks og sjøørret. Møresild og Tasmanian Devil, gjerne i grønt og kobber, fungerer også bra. I Urvoldvatnet fungerer det ofte også bra med en liten sølvfarget sluk.
Fluefiske: For fluefiske er det vanskelig å gi råd som fungerer i alle situasjoner, men prøv gjerne med fluer som Heggeli, Sunray Shadow, Green Highlander og Zonker i enten duse eller i knallsterke farger.
Du kan også bruke tubefluer. Vå erfaring er at kombinasjonen grønn og rød fungerer bra. Dersom det er lavt vann og fisken er sky er det ofte lurt å prøve små tørrfluer. Husk lang fortom!
Norgeskart with property boundaries gives you the best map. They also have an app that works offline.
Google Earth with property boundaries, trails, cabins, descriptions of fishing lakes and more. The same map is available in Google Maps (you have to toggle layers on and off to see trails, etc.).
Avenza maps: Offline maps with terrain boundaries, but lower resolution than Norgeskart (N50 with 20-meter contour lines).
1: Install the app. 2: Download this map. 3: Scan this QR code to get terrain boundaries etc.
The description below is general information about the use of boats and motors and is not relevant for all cabins.
Boats in the mountains are usually made of aluminum and must be flipped over and secured after use unless something else has been agreed upon. Bring a life jacket, and make sure that thwarts and other parts don’t break.
On the larger lakes, Pioner 14 boats with 9.8 hp motors are primarily used.
Outboard motors: 90% of all problems with outboard motors are caused by water in the fuel. Do not pour gasoline through a wet funnel.
When the engine has started: Make sure the motor has a cooling water stream.
Problems? Then it is most likely water in the gasoline. Check whether the red float in the filter is at the bottom. Drain the filter and see whether water or gasoline comes out.
THIS PAGE MUST BE READ BY ALL PARTICIPANTS
Even though most of our guests are used to traveling in the mountains, it is important to think through safety during your stay at Plahtes Eiendommer. We ask that all participants in the group read this page about safety.
The cabin
Take fire safety seriously: Test the smoke detectors and familiarize yourselves with the location of the fire extinguisher. Be careful with candles and paraffin lamps. Make sure there is enough distance above the flame/lamp, and physically check whether the nearest flammable material is getting too warm. Do not turn down the wick to extinguish a paraffin lamp. Blow it out! Keep the wood stove door closed. Sparks can jump far out of the stove and set the cabin on fire. Blow out candles when you leave the room.
Propane: Test whether the system is leak-free when you arrive. Turn off everything in the cabin that uses propane, including the refrigerator. Press down and hold the red button. There should be no bubbling in the glass. When leaving the cabin at the end of your stay, the refrigerator doors must be left open and the valve lever on the propane bottle must be turned over (unless something else has been agreed).
Boats:
When using boats, always make sure there are oars in the boat, and that they are in usable condition. Also check the oarlocks. Make sure you bring enough gasoline in the boat. Always use a life jacket and the kill switch. Respect bad weather, and think about how the boat is loaded. In strong winds, proper weight distribution is important. If the boat is too heavily loaded in the stern, strong wind can grab the bow and capsize the boat.
Travel in nature:
Disclaimer
The landlord disclaims all responsibility for any injuries or damages the tenant or their companions or property may suffer during their stay on the premises and accommodation, etc. The same applies to the use of the landlord’s roads, boats, equipment, and so on. All travel and use of items/equipment is at your own risk.
Cleaning
We do not have the possibility to check all cabins between each visit. For it to be pleasant for everyone to arrive, we depend on all guests cleaning the cabin after themselves (unless something else has been agreed).
We therefore ask you to leave the cabin in a condition that makes it nice for the next guest. If the cabin happened to be dirty when you arrived: Do not use this as a standard for how it should be.
On departure, this cleaning checklist must be filled out and given to our representative/left at the agreed location.
Paper and similar waste can be burned in the stove inside the cabin or in the incinerator outside the cabin. Do NOT throw food waste or glass/metal into the incinerator. There should be no garbage or food items left behind when you leave the cabin.
Catch report and guest book
We are legally required to report all catches of sea trout and salmon to the authorities. This is done digitally. We will send out more detailed information by SMS/email a few days before arrival.
For hunters, similar information will be sent out explaining how catches must be reported.
We greatly appreciate all our guests writing in the cabin guest book. If something has broken, or you have suggestions for improvements, it’s best if you contact us directly so we can be sure we register it.
Important information about Granbostad
Unless otherwise agreed: Come to our office at Sørfjordveien 10, 7980 Terråk. Once you have received the key, you can continue driving to Urvold.
Distances:
To Rørvik Airport: 110 km
Brønnøysund Airport: 130 km
Værnes Airport: 300 km
The nearest grocery store is in Terråk, about 30 km from the cabin.
Included in the price: Boats, propane, firewood, soap, toilet paper, and other consumables
Not included in the price: Bed linens, cleaning upon departure
Norgeskart gives you good maps and aerial photos. It is possible to download the Norgeskart app so you have offline maps during your stay.
If you open Google Earth with this link, you’ll get a map with lots of information, including mountain trails. Use the mouse together with the CTRL or ALT key to navigate the map. Select “your cabin” in the content menu to get a 3D view of the area.
This section is for the technically interested, or in case you should unexpectedly experience technical problems during your stay.
There is no mobile coverage at the cabin, but there is patchy coverage on Urvoldvatnet and in parts of the mountain.
Power system:
2400W solar panel with a 9 kWh lithium battery and a 230V inverter. Tec29 power generator that can be started if needed. Electricity is used to run the water system, lighting, and the refrigerator.
If you experience problems:
Water system:
The entire system is automatic and consists of a 230V pressure pump down by the river and a propane water heater that heats water when hot water is drawn.
If you experience problems:
Press the thermal fuse on top of the heater
Propane:
Propane is used for heating water as well as for cooking.
