Sjokoladebrygga on Dønna

Sjokoladebrygga is perhaps the world’s smallest chocolate factory, located facing the ocean on the island of Dønna. The chocolate produced here is inspired by the powerful and pure nature we have here in Helgeland. The chocolate is handcrafted, using pure ingredients that are minimally processed to retain all the good properties of cocoa. It is also lactose-free, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with raw agave, which has a low glycemic index. So, it’s chocolate for most people. But it is powerful in flavor, and chocolatier Heidi has not spared any quality, making it with the world’s most exclusive cocoa bean – Criollo!

Sjokolade i disken på Is servert ute på Sjokoladebrygga på DønnaMarte C. Lian / Dreaming up North
At Sjokoladebrygga (the Chocolate Pier), the pier girls keep things running with a café during the summer and various events throughout the rest of the year. They aim to ensure that visiting us is a pleasant experience, so they do their utmost to create a cozy atmosphere for our visitors. The pier has an exciting history that stretches far back in time, from being a trading center and steamship quay to now housing a chocolate factory. When the pier was restored, reusing original materials was important, and they incorporated all the original materials into the new building.

Bord med oppdekking på Sjokoladebrygga på DønnaMarte C. Lian / Dreaming up North
From the pier edge at Sjokoladebrygga, you get a beautiful view of the mountain Dønnamannen, where the entire chocolate adventure began. Founder and chocolatier Heidi has guided many groups up this majestic mountain over the years. At the summit, she used to serve the hiking groups, krinalefse. However, on one trip, there was someone with a gluten allergy who couldn’t eat the lefse. That’s when Heidi started thinking about what she could create that everyone could enjoy, and thus the concept began. The assortment has since evolved from confectionery pieces to energy bars, and now even a soap made with chocolate.