The 10 Best Historic Sites in Northern Norway, Northern Norway

May 14, 2022 Venice Greaves

Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
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1. Holmenes Sea Sami Farm

Inner Kafjord, Birtavarre 9147 Norway +47 975 58 330 http://www.visit-lyngenfjord.com/en/museums/?News=35
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Holmenes Sea Sami Farm

You will find Holmenes Sea Sami Farm in the inner Kafjord, 4 kilometres from Birtavarre. At this Farm, built in 1850, you can experience how a coastal Sami family lived before the war and learn something about the contrast between then and now. The farm consists of a farmhouse, woodshed, bows, stables, hay barn and a summer barn.

2. Steilneset Memorial

Steilneset, Vardo 9950 Norway http://www.nordnorge.com/ost-finnmark/?News=469
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Steilneset Memorial

Steilneset Memorial or 'The Witches' Monument" commemorates the victims of the witches' trials in Finnmark during the 17th century. It consist of the House of Flames, with an artwork of French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, and the Memorial Hall designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. The Memorial was opened by Her Royal Higness Queen Sonja in 2011.

Reviewed By Werner1960 - Ulm, Germany

Really impressive. A „must see“ and unique experience to walk through the dark corridor. The cube with the eternal flame is also very impressive. Unfortunately no translations into other languages available.

3. Tommerneset Felszeichnungen

Fv 835 Parkplatz Tommerneset, Kreuzung E6 / Fv835, Steigen Municipality 8260 Norway
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Tommerneset Felszeichnungen

4. Elverhoy Kirke

Barduvegen 16, Tromso 9012 Norway +47 970 03 476 [email protected] http://www.elverhoykirke.no/
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Elverhoy Kirke

Elverhøy Church was built in its current location in 1971. The church was originally built in 1803 on the site of the present Tromsø Cathedral. In 1861 the church was dismantled and moved a few hundred meters south of the city boundary. In the early 1970s, it was moved and reopened as Elverhøy Church,on one of the highest points on the island of Tromsøya. The red wooden church seats 435 people.

5. Cultural Heritage Site Ceavccageadge/Mortensnes

9820 Norway +47 410 70 050 http://www.varjjat.org/web/index.php?sladja=4&giella1=eng
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Cultural Heritage Site Ceavccageadge/Mortensnes

6. Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre

Altaveien 19, Alta 9518 Norway +47 417 56 330 [email protected] http://www.altamuseum.no
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Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre

WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART CENTRE - ALTA MUSEUM Experience one of Northern Europe's largest rock carving sites, inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list. The carvings were made by hunters and gatherers, the oldest carvings are over 7000 years. The rock art park is available in the snow free period. The museum is open all year and features exhibitions on rock art in Alta and other cultural history exhibitions. Temporary exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and art exhibitions. Cafe with a panoramic view over the Altafjord and souvenir shop. Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement. Audioguides available in Norwegian, English, German and French.

Reviewed By mberlin2015 - Berlin, Germany

I passed through Alta on my way to the Nordkapp. This is one of the few UNESCO world heritage sites in Norway and absolutely not to be missed. Take an hour or two and walk down the path from the museum towards the more than 5000 years old stone carvings -- the artistry is really astonishing - and there are lots of carvings ... lots , and lots ! Spend a few quid extra for the Audio guide the audio descriptions are phenomenal and make for the best experience.

7. Henningsvaer

Henningsvaer Islas Lofoten, Henningsvaer 8312 Norway http://www.visitnorway.com/es
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Henningsvaer

Reviewed By goingwalkabout - Tonsberg, Norway

Henningsvær is a very cosy little place that I enjoy staying in. Small shops and galleries, great characteristic fishing village and still a vibrant town. Just being here makes me relax. Take some time here and slow down.

8. Lazarettmoen German Field Hospital Remains

E6 130, Skoganvarre Norway http://en.tracesofwar.com/article/55584/Remains-German-Field-Hospital-Lazarettmoen.htm
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Lazarettmoen German Field Hospital Remains

9. Torolvstein

Alstenveien 56, Sandnessjoen 8800 Norway +47 970 44 000 http://torolvstein.no/
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Torolvstein

Northern Norway's most powerful Viking chiefdom from 1000 years ago is recreated at Sandnes, a short walk from Sandnessjøen city center. Guided tours are available. This authentic Viking venue may be booked for banquets and celebrations.

10. Galleri SOS

Petter Dass gate 1, Mosjoen 8656 Norway +47 958 95 603 [email protected] http://www.gallerisos.no
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Galleri SOS

Galleri SOS presents works of Stig-Ove Sivertsen. Impermanence is a recurrent theme of his paintings. Melancholic faces and still life. Rust. Pollution. Skulls. Stormy weather. Tired houses. Car wrecks. Landscapes, as they were created. Style? What's it about? He can't say - because then everyoneknows.

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