Top Things to do in Vardo Municipality
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The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Vardo Municipality, Northern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Vardo Municipality, Norway including Hornoya Vardo Light House, Steilneset Memorial, Drakkar-Leviathan, Hamningberg Old Fishing Village, Kiberg Kystfort, Vardoehus Fortress, Vardo Kirke.
1. Hornoya Vardo Light House
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Hornoya – Vardo light house Norway’s easternmost protected wildlife reserve for seabirds, nesting area for 73,000-88,000 pairs. Reference area for bird populations. Traffic restrictions are in force on Hornoya – vehicles are allowed in designated areas only. A recommended trip is on the harbour boat and other boats, approx. 12 min. during the period 1 Apr - 15 Oct. Contact Vardo Port Authority, Tel./Mob.: +47 78 98 72 75/ +47 901 79 585 Vardo Lighthouse Vardo lighthouse is located on Hornoya island, Norway’s easternmost point. Visitors can spend the night in the lighthouse keeper’s house, which has breathtaking views. Contact Tourist Information. For visits out of season, contact Vardo harbour, tel.: + 47 78 98 72 76.
Reviewed By TobbenTheTraveller
Great trip for people in medium to good shape. The trip to Hornøya is quite pricy at 400NOK due to it being a renowned bird watching location. The hike up to the lighthouse is quite demanding but it it worth it when you make it to the top. On the hike up you can watch thousands of birds nesting and diving into the ocean by flying just over your head. If you are lucky with the weather, the views from the top are astonishing. We had a great day and would definitely recommend it if the weather is good!
2. Steilneset Memorial
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
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. Drakkar-Leviathan
4. Hamningberg Old Fishing Village
5. Kiberg Kystfort
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
MAB 3./513 Kiberg is a WW2 German coastal fortress, established in 1942. It was the northernmost part of Germany’s Atlantic Wall until 1944, at which point it was abandoned because of the approaching Soviet army. Kiberg was furnished with super heavy batteries – 3 280 mm naval guns. The fortress is situated at Kibergsneset – which is also the easternmost point of Norway’s mainland.
