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TRAVEL GUIDE
NORTHERN NORWAY
AND SVALBARD
2011
 In North Norway you are part of a fascinating interaction
with the wonders of Nature. Allow yourself to be seduced
by the marvels of the Northern Lights as they flicker
across the night sky, and the blue, enigmatic light of
the arctic winter; or magical summer nights when the
sun never sets, but paints people, sea and mountains in
warm, golden tones.

You are on the top of Europe. As you stand there

outermost, overlooking the ocean, be captivated by the
endless island realm with its alpine peaks that plunge
straight down into the crystal clear sea. There is nothing
between you and the North Pole! Enjoy this fantastic

© KENNETH HÆTTA
feeling of freedom and let your feelings of elation run
free.

In North Norway you will encounter strong traditional

cultures, vibrant fishing villages, small communities and
cities, all of which have been shaped in collaboration
with the forces of nature. The indigenous Sámi people
maintain thousand year old traditions on the endless,
wide open mountain plains. Be inspired by this
combination of magnificent countryside, unique culture
and modern society. When you leave North Norway, you
will do so convinced that you have experienced the most
© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVATION NORWAY

beautiful place on earth.

- IT’S A DIFFERENT STORY

www.northernnorway.com

HOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE

Travel Guide for Northern Norway 2011 provides supplementary
information about Northern Norway and Svalbard.

The brochure is divided up in the following manner:

• Contents
• General information – Practical information, the climate, history,
tradition, festival tables, etc.
• Presentation of the various destinations in Northern Norway including
destination maps, tourist information offices, overnight accommodation
tables, activities, sights, food and drink, and map references
• Fold-out map at the back – a good small-scale map of Northern Norway,
and a table of distances.

We wish you an enjoyable and eventful trip to Northern Norway.

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CONTENTS
Facts about Northern Norway .................................6
The Climate, Midnight Sun and Polar Night .............6
Practical Information................................................6
Fishing Rules............................................................7
Travelling in Northern Norway .................................7
Drainage facilities for camper toilets .......................8
Legend .....................................................................9
National Parks in Northern Norway........................10
Active Holidays.......................................................13
Festivals and Other Events.....................................18

NORDLAND
Helgeland ...............................................................24
Salten.................................................................... 34
Lofoten.................................................................. 48
Vesterålen ............................................................. 56
Ofoten ................................................................... 64

TROMS
South Troms and Harstad ..................................... 68
Central Troms and Senja ........................................74
Tromsø and District............................................... 80
North Troms and Lyngen....................................... 86

© FRANK ANDREASSEN

FINNMARK
West Finnmark and the North Cape ...................... 90
Inner Finnmark and Sápmi ...................................102
East Finnmark and Kirkenes ................................108

SVALBARD ..........................................................118
 © SHIGERU OHKI
NATURAL PHENOMENA
In Northern Norway you will encounter mountains that plunge
straight into the sea, and seas that break upon the shore. Endless
mountain plains, roaring maelstroms and rumbling glaciers.
Midnight sun and northern lights. Weather that makes you feel a
need to go out, and weather that makes you feel a need to stay in.
The peaks of the Lyngsalpene and the multitude of islands along the
coast. Vega World Heritage Site, the mystery of Torghatten, and the
outermost extremity of the North Cape. All of this in light conditions
found nowhere else, and new colours for every season.

© TRUDE MØRKVED

THE ARCTIC
In Northern Norway you will encounter the arctic landscape, flora
and fauna. Polar history reaching far back in time, polar research
looking into the future, and polar bears that are never very far
away. Polar nights and enigmatic northern lights. Summer nights in
golden-red midnight sunlight. Mines, nesting colonies, fishing and
hunting.

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 © REINER SCHAUFLER

COAST & COASTAL CULTURE

In Northern Norway you will encounter the Lofoten Islands, old
trading posts, vacant fishermen’s cabins and vibrant fishing
villages. Nordland-type boats and RIBs, kayaks and the Hurtigrute
ships. Colourful people, with joie de vivre who enjoy telling a tale.
Viking stories, tall tales and legends. Music and literature, applied
arts and painting. And food culture from a coastal kitchen –
shellfish, fish and whale.
© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVASJON NORGE

SÁMI CULTURE
In Northern Norway you will encounter the indigenous Sámi people,
with their unique history, their own mythology and their own
distinctive relationship with nature. A hundred thousand reindeer,
on the coast in summer and on the mountain plain in winter. The
colourful national dress, the festivals, the emotionally charged
“joik" (Sámi chant) – addressing one person, an animal or Nature
itself. The characteristic language and the duodji, Sámi handicrafts.

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FACTS ABOUT NORTHERN NORWAY
NORTHERN NORWAY CONSISTS OF 3 MAINLAND
COUNTIES AND THE SVALBARD ARCHIPELAGO:
Nordland (38,237 km²)
Troms (25,848 km²)
Finnmark (48,637 km²)
Svalbard (61,022 km²)
POPULATION:
Nordland (approx. 236,000), Troms (approx. 156,000), Finnmark (approx.
72,500), Svalbard (approx. 2,500)
THE CLIMATE, MIDNIGHT SUN
AND POLAR NIGHT
Northern Norway has a varied climate and weather and temperatures may be
extremely changeable. Due to the Gulf Stream, the coast of Northern Norway has
ice-free ports and winters are for the most part mild. Svalbard is located at latitude
74-81 degrees North and has an arctic climate. In winter the fjords are frozen over
and the only possible means of transport to the islands is by air.
In some parts of Northern Norway a lot of snow may fall during the winter, but many
other areas are protected by the mountains and are thus sheltered from the wind and
cold that come in from the sea. In the inland regions, towards the Swedish border
and Finland, it can be very cold during the winter, whereas the summers are dry and
warm. Be sure to come well prepared for the weather and the adventures you plan
to experience in Northern Norway. Bring good footwear and warm clothing. If you
plan to take part in activities during the winter, the hire of appropriate clothing and
footwear will often be included in the price of the activity.
The Arctic Circle constitutes the borderline of the midnight sun and polar night. The
further north you get the longer these periods last. Midnight sun can only be seen
north of the Arctic Circle. In Norway, the midnight sun first occurs in Svalbard on
April 19. On the mainland, at the North Cape, the midnight sun can be seen above
the horizon from May 11. At the Arctic Circle this occurs just less than a month later.
Many people find it hard to imagine broad daylight in the middle of the night. It simply
has to be experienced.
BLUE LIGHT
At the Arctic Circle itself one can hardly talk about polar night, but high up in the
north the sun will remain below the horizon all day long from November to January.
Yet even at the darkest point in time there will still be a few hours of twilight at mid
day, and these daylight conditions can be quite magnificent. We call it blue light.
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
On clear evenings in the autumn and winter you may experience the fantastic Aurora
Borealis, the Northern Lights. Watching the Northern Lights flicker across the sky will
most definitely be an experience you will never forget.
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are at their most intense far north in the
Northern Hemisphere, and can be seen in the night sky on dark, clear evenings from
about October to April.
There has always been a certain mysticism associated with the Northern Lights,
particularly in the old days when people did not know what they were. Some people
saw them as a harbinger of punishment or as a reminder to abide by the law. Others
believed that the Northern Lights were a forewarning of war or pestilence. The Sámi
people believed the Northern Lights to be the souls of the dead waving to those
down on earth. The Northern Lights occur when large amounts of electric particles
MIDNIGHT SUN / POLAR NIGHT
Svalbard ..................................19.04.-22.08. / 27.10.-15.02.
The North Cape ........................11.05.-31.07. / 18.11.-23.01.
Hammerfest .............................13.05.-28.07. / 21.11.-21.01.
Vardø....................................... 14.05.-28.07. / 22.11.-20.01.
Alta .......................................... 16.05.-26.07./ 23.11.-18.01.
Tromsø/Kautokeino ................. 20.05.-22.07. / 25.11.-16.01.
Harstad .................................... 24.05.-18.07. / 30.11.-11.01.
Svolvær ................................... 28.05.-14.07. / 04.12.-07.01.
Bodø........................................03.06.-08.07. / 15.12.-28.12.
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(electrons) approach the earth at great speed along the magnetic field and collide
with the upper layers of the atmosphere. Gasses there are then lit up and the colour
of the aurora reflects the gasses found in the atmosphere. Should you wish to learn
more about the Northern Lights you might like to visit this web site www.northern-
lights.no.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING TIMES OF SHOPS AND POST OFFICES
The shops are open every day except Sundays, usually from 10.00 to 17.00 (or 18.00
on Thursdays). These opening times also apply to pharmacies, post offices and off-
licences. In larger towns, shopping centres are open from 10.00 to 20.00 and 10.00
to 18.00 on Saturdays. Petrol stations in larger towns are often open 24 hours a day
and also sell groceries.
CURRENCY
Norwegians very often pay by credit card and therefore most shops take them. If
you wish to exchange currency, you can do so at post offices or at shops with postal
services in smaller towns and villages.
PRICES
The overnight accommodation tables are sorted by price bracket so that you can
get some idea as to the price range in which the various accommodations belong.
Prices are given per cabin/unit, and from lowest priced single room to highest priced
double room at hotels. As of November 1, the exchange rate for 1 Euro is quoted at
NOK 8.03.
BOOK OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN ADVANCE
You are recommended to book overnight accommodation in advance, particularly
during the summer. In the presentations of each region you will find overnight
accommodation tables with all kinds of accommodations, from hotels and camp sites
to fisherman’s cabins (rorbu), holiday homes and mountain lodges, etc.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
When calling Norway from abroad, the country dialling code is +47.
To make an international call from Norway dial 00 + country code + telephone
number.
Timetables and Travel Information for Northern Norway: Ring 177
The County of Nordland: If calling from anywhere outside Nordland,
ring +47 77 02 04 10
The Counties of Troms og Finnmark: If calling from anywhere outside Troms/
Finnmark, ring +47 815 00 178.
You can plan your journey at www.rutebok.no
The County of Nordland: www.177nordland.com
The Counties of Troms and Finnmark: www.177troms.no
Ring (+47) 175 for information about mountain passes and road and traffic
conditions in Northern Norway/Norway.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Fire .........................................................................................................................110
Police ......................................................................................................................112
Medical emergencies .............................................................................................113
• The emergency services will assess your situation and provide the necessary
assistance.
AUTOPASS/TOLLBOOTHS
• Tollbooth on the Rv 17 at Godøystraumen. Further details of tollbooths available at
www.autopass.no
• Tollbooth on the E69 at Magerøya. The North Cape tunnel. Further details available
in the advertisement in the section about West Finnmark and the North Cape.
ACTIVE HOLIDAYS
If you like spending time in the great outdoors, you will enjoy Northern Norway. The
countryside here is varied and magnificent, ranging from a precipitous and rugged
coastal landscape to seemingly endless, tranquil mountain plains. The climate and
weather conditions may be extremely changeable. This part of the country is so big,
and the population so sparse, that everyone feels close to the wilderness. For those
who enjoy fishing and boating, Northern Norway is a dream. The long and varied
coastline offers a wide range of opportunities, whether you want to fish from land or
boat, as do the many fishing lakes and hundreds of miles of trout and salmon rivers.
THE RIGHT OF ACCESS
The right to move freely through the countryside is an important part of Norwegian
cultural heritage. The right of access requires you to show consideration for the
natural surroundings, people at work and other users of the countryside whom
you may come across. Open land is uncultivated countryside and includes most
lakes, beaches, marshes, woods and mountains. Private land include arable land,
meadows, pastures, gardens, newly planted forests, farmyards, building sites and
industrial areas, and here the right of access does not apply. There is a general ban
on making fires in woodlands and open countryside between April 15 and September
15.
We recommend those travelling in camper vans, or with caravans or tents to camp at
proper camp sites, also for your own safety’s sake. Northern Norway offers a wealth
of scenic camp sites. Please refer also to the table of drainage facilities for caravan
and camper van toilets.
The Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management has published a brochure in
English about the Right of Access which can be downloaded at
www.dirnat.no/content.ap?thisId=1620
Special rules apply in Svalbard due to the vulnerability of the countryside there. Find
out more at www.sysselmannen.no
DEEP-SEA FISHING
The sea fishing is excellent along the entire coast of Northern Norway, and many
destinations specialize in deep-sea fishing with facilities offering boat rental and
arrangements for preparing your own catch. You will also find many places along the
coast where you can stop, go down onto the rocks and make a few casts with your
fishing rod. Sport fishing in the sea using handlines is free. Please note that you are
only allowed to take 15 kilos of filleted fish with you when you leave the country, and
you are not allowed to sell your catch.
FRESHWATER FISHING
There is a lot of state-owned land in Northern Norway where fishing licences are
required. Licences can be purchased online at www.inatur.no
When fishing on private land you are also required to purchase a local fishing permit.
In order to fish in a stretch of river where salmon occur, everyone over 16 years of
age is required to pay a special fishing fee. Fishing licences can be purchased online.
Additionally, a fishing permit must be purchased for each individual salmon river.
Local societies and associations that lease rivers also manage the sale of fishing
permits, and these are sold locally.
Every individual fisherman/angler is obliged to familiarize himself with applicable
fishing rules before commencing fishing. In order to prevent the spreading of
Gyrodactylus salaris, all fishing tackle that has been used outside the national
borders, or has been used in rivers or watercourses where contagious diseases have
been ascertained or suspected, must be disinfected.
TRAVELLING IN NORTHERN NORWAY
In Finnmark there are airports at the following locations: Alta*, Hasvik, Hammerfest,
Honningsvåg, Lakselv*, Mehamn, Berlevåg, Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø and Kirkenes*.
In Svalbard there are airports in Longyearbyen* and Ny Ålesund. Today,
Longyearbyen enjoys the status of being the world’s northernmost airport with
regular traffic, and is served by daily flights from Oslo via Tromsø.
* The regional airports in bold type offer, amongst other things, direct services
to and from Oslo.
The airports are served by Widerøe (www.wideroe.no),
Norwegian (www.norwegian.no) and SAS (www.sas.no).
A few examples of flights:
From Oslo to Bodø - 1 hour 25 mins.
From Oslo to Tromsø – 1 hour 50 mins.
From Oslo to Bardufoss – 1 hour 40 mins.
From Oslo to Alta or Kirkenes – 1 hour 50 mins.
From Oslo to Longyearbyen via Tromsø – 4 hours.
HURTIGRUTEN (COASTAL LINER)
The countryside, your own experiences and some of the people you meet on a
voyage on the Hurtigruten are difficult to put into words. Try a short or a long voyage,
or combine your trip with a drive, train ride or flight, or why not spend a festive
season on board. The Hurtigruten has 25 ports of call in Northern Norway.
Visit www.hurtigruten.com for further information.
FAST PASSENGER BOATS/CAR FERRIES
Boats provide an excellent means of seeing and getting to know the world’s most
beautiful coastline, and sometimes they are a necessity in order to get to the best
places. Car ferries and fast passenger boats are well-suited for sightseeing tours.
Fast passenger boats: Fast passenger boats operate along the coast and are an
effective and pleasant means of transport. Bodø and Tromsø are fast passenger boat
hubs and a number of fast passenger boat services are also in operation on the west
coast of Finnmark. Fast passenger boats are great for island hopping - with your
bike, too. Further information about services is available at www.177nordland.no,
www.177troms.no and, for Finnmark, at www.veolia-transport.no
BUSES
The Northern Norway Bus (Nord-Norgebussen, www.nor-way.no) runs two daily
services from Bodø and Fauske to Narvik and Kirkenes. The northbound train from
Trondheim and the southbound train from Fauske correspond with the bus from
Fauske. (Bodø-Narvik-Kirkenes takes three days and involves two overnight stays on
the way).
There are also bus services from Rovaniemi/Ivalo in Finland to Tana Bru, Vadsø,
Kautokeino, Karasjok (daily, all year round),Lakselv and the North Cape. Additionally,
there is a summer service from Rovaniemi to Tromsø. For information about buses to
and from Finland, please contact Eskelisen Lapin Linjat: +358 16 342 2160
www.eskelisen-lapinlinjat.com
At www.177nordland.no and www.177troms.no you will find information about boats,
ferries and bus services. The tourist information centres can also offer assistance
with regard to information about these services.

AIR TRAVEL RAILWAY

In Nordland there are airports at the following locations: Brønnøysund,
Sandnessjøen, Mosjøen, Mo i Rana, Bodø*, Røst, Værøy (helicopter service), Leknes,
Svolvær, Stokmarknes, Andenes, Narvik and Harstad/Narvik-Evenes*.
In Troms there are airports at the following locations: Tromsø*, Bardufoss* and
Sørkjosen.
Bodø, in the Salten region, is the northernmost point on the Norwegian national
railway and has daily services to and from Trondheim and Oslo in the mornings and
evenings (www.nsb.no). There is a rail service between Sweden and Narvik with up
to four daily departures both ways. Please contact the tourist information centre in
Narvik for timetables.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES (C °)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Mo i Rana -6,6 -5,9 -3,5 1,3 7,0 11,1 13,2 12,4 8,0 4,0 -2,6 -5,1
Bodø -2,2 -2,0 -0,6 2,5 7,2 10,4 12,5 12,3 9,0 5,3 1,2 -1,2
Andenes -1,3 -1,4 -0,5 1,7 5,3 8,6 11,0 11,3 8,3 4,8 1,6 -0,5
Harstad -2,8 -2,6 -1,2 1,8 6,2 9,9 12,3 11,9 8,1 4,3 0,5 -1,9
Tromsø -3,8 -0,9 1,0 3,8 8,5 11,8 14,1 13,8 10,7 6,0 1,7 -0,5
Nordreisa -8,0 -7,4 -4,6 -0,1 5,1 9,7 12,6 11,3 6,8 1,8 -3,5 -6,6
Alta -8,7 -7,9 -5,2 -0,6 4,8 10,0 13,4 12,0 7,2 1,6 -3,6 -7
Karasjok -17,1 -15,4 -10,3 -3,1 3,8 10,1 13,1 10,7 5,3 -1,3 -9,4 -15,3
Kirkenes -11,5 -11,0 -7,0 -2,0 3,5 9,0 12,6 11,0 6,7 0,9 -5,0 -9,2
Svalbard -15,3 -16,2 -15,7 -12,2 -4,1 2,0 5,9 4,7 0,3 -5,5 -10,3 -13,4

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 DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR CAMPER TOILETS

HELGELAND LOCATION ADDRESS 3 (+47)

NORDLAND

Brønnøysund ...................................................Brønnøy kommune (Brønnøy Council), Statoil Service Station ...Valveien ...................................... 75 02 06 00
Sandnessjøen .................................................Sandnessjøen Bilistsenter (Motorists Centre) ............................Øyvind Lambes vei 2 .................. 75 04 40 00
Nesna .............................................................Nesna Feriesenter og Motell (Holiday Centre and Motel) ...........Sjøvegen 34................................ 45 05 65 40
Rana................................................................Hellåga Rasteplass (picnic spot).................................................Utskarpen
Mosjøen ..........................................................Shell Halsøy ................................................................................Naustgt. 1................................... 75 11 97 23

SALTEN
Holand.............................................................Porten til Svartisen (The Gateway to Svartisen Glacier) .............Holand ........................................ 75 71 94 81
Gildeskål .........................................................Storvik Samvirkelag (Supermarket) ...........................................Storvik ........................................ 75 75 61 69
Fauske ............................................................Fauske kommune (Fauske Council)............................................Sjøgata ....................................... 75 60 06 00
Bodø ..............................................................Esso Rønvik ................................................................................Tegleverkvn. 1 ............................ 75 55 00 00
........................................................................Tverlandet Veiservice (service station) .......................................Tverlandet................................... 75 50 77 40
Hamarøy .........................................................Hilling Shell service station.........................................................Innhavet...................................... 75 77 25 61
Steigen ...........................................................Steigen kommune (Steigen Council) ..........................................Leinesfjord sentrum ................... 75 77 88 00
Saltdal.............................................................Rognan Fjordcamp .....................................................................Sandbakkveien 16, Rognan ........ 75 69 00 88

LOFOTEN
Gullesfjordbotn................................................Lofastkrysset Crossroads...........................................................Service station, Lofast crossroads... Opens spring 2011
Vestvågøy .......................................................Esso Leknes ...............................................................................Idrettsgt. 57 ............................... 76 08 15 28
Austvågøy .......................................................Svolvær.......................................................................................Svolvær town centre
Moskenes .......................................................Hamnøy ......................................................................................Hamnøy

VESTERÅLEN
Sortland ..........................................................Havna Service Esso ....................................................................Havnegt. 44 ................................ 76 11 37 00
Øksnes ............................................................Esso Myre...................................................................................Storgt. 60 ................................... 76 13 31 87
Sigerfjord ........................................................Sigerfjord Service .......................................................................Sigerfjordvn. 2 ............................ 76 12 74 88

SOUTH TROMS AND HARSTAD

TROMS

Harstad ...........................................................Vaskehallen, Veolia (car wash) ....................................................................................................... 77 00 17 39

Tennevoll, Lavangen .......................................Lapphaugen Turiststasjon (tourist centre) ...................................................................................... 77 17 71 27
Sjøvegan, Salangen ........................................Elvelund camping .......................................................................Elvelund ...................................... 77 17 18 88

CENTRAL TROMS AND SENJA

Bardu ..............................................................Polar Zoo, Salangsdalen .............................................................Salangsdalen .............................. 77 18 66 30
Sørreisa ..........................................................Krogstadtunet.............................................................................Finnset........................................ 77 86 10 71
Botnhamn, Lenvik ...........................................Fjordbotn Camping .....................................................................Stønnesbotn ............................... 77 84 93 10
Finnsnes, Lenvik .............................................Ringveien........................................................................................................................................ 77 87 18 02

TROMSØ AND DISTRICT

Tromsdalen .....................................................Tromsdalen/Tromsø ....................................................................................................................... 77 60 04 00
Nordkjosbotn ..................................................Sjøvollan Camping ......................................................................Balsfjord ..................................... 77 72 84 70

NORTH TROMS AND LYNGEN

Skibotn, Storfjord............................................Helligskogen Fjellstue (mountain lodge) .....................................Helligskogen, Skibotndalen ........ 77 74 54 60
Birtavarre, Kåfjord ..........................................Birtavarre Camping ....................................................................Birtavarre ................................... 77 71 77 07
Storslett ..........................................................Tronsanes Camping ....................................................................Kjelleren ..................................... 77 76 54 95
Storslett ..........................................................Sandnes Camping .......................................................................................................................... 77 76 49 15/418 04 2 18
Storslett ..........................................................Fosselv Camping ........................................................................Straumfjord ................................ 77 76 49 29/951 53 160
Storslett ..........................................................Oksfjord Camping .......................................................................Nordveien 46 .............................. 77 76 58 00/992 96 695
Sørstraumen, Kvænangen...............................Sørstraumen handel og Camping (shop and camp site) .............Sørstraumen............................... 77 76 99 10
Sørstraumen, Kvænangen...............................Bjørkenes Camping ....................................................................Sørstraumen............................... 77 76 81 09/77 76 97 46
Burfjord, Kvænangen ......................................Simonsen Gårdsferie (farm holidays) .........................................Burfjord ...................................... 77 76 93 86/911 68 320

WEST FINNMARK AND THE NORTH CAPE

FINNMARK

Alta .................................................................Veolia Transport, avd. FFR ..........................................................Bjørn Wirkolasvei 11 ................... 78 45 77 00

Kvalsund .........................................................Skaidicenteret, Skaidi (Centre)...................................................Skaidi ......................................... 78 41 62 01
Hammerfest ....................................................Veoila Transport, avd. FFR ..........................................................Rossmollgt. 86 ........................... 78 41 88 60
Nordkapp ........................................................Nordkapp Camping NAF (01.05.-10.09.) ...................................Skipsfjorden ............................... 78 47 33 77
Nordkapp ........................................................Midnattssol Camping / Nordkapp Caravan og Camping .............Skarsvåg .................................... 45 22 19 42
Lakselv ...........................................................Esso – Lakselv Auto. ..................................................................Lakselv ...................................... 78 46 13 66

INNER FINNMARK AND SÁPMI

Karasjok ..........................................................Karasjok Kommune / Council (c. May-Sept) ............................... Karasjok .................................... 78 46 80 00

EAST FINNMARK AND KIRKENES

Berlevåg ..........................................................Berlevåg Pensjonat & Camping (Guesthouse and Camping) ......Havnegata 8 B ............................ 78 98 16 10
Tana Bru .........................................................Ildtoppen Austertana ..................................................................Austertana .................................. 78 92 52 30
Tana Bru .........................................................Self-service station at Tana Bru ................................................. ...................................................
Vadsø ..............................................................Vestre Jakobselv Camping ........................................................Lilledalen 6 ................................. 78 95 60 64

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 ARCTIC MENU
– A TASTE OF NORTHERN NORWAY
Northern Norway’s innumerable culinary delights from our abundant natural
food store can be enjoyed in the form of traditional or newer dishes at one LEGEND
of our Arctic Menu eating places. Choose among fresh delicacies from the
sea, lamb with a taste of sea and herbs from pasture along the coast, mouth-watering ACCOMMODATION
berries and vegetables that have ripened in the eternal daylight, and game of reindeer and
ptarmigan. Establishments that are members of Arctic Menu bear this trademark. d Licensed premises
Read more at www.arktiskmeny.no r Restaurant
k Café
HANEN (THE COCKEREL) x Accessible to wheelchairs/physically disabled
is the Norwegian business and marketing organisation for companies a Accessible to asthmatics /allergy sufferers
working in the fields of rural tourism, farm food and inland freshwater fishing.
Companies using this trademark base their businesses on craftsmanship,
z Boat rental/boat at your disposal
tradition and local resources. HANEN’s value system reflects thoughtfulness, f Fishing
culture and enjoyable experiences. Read more at www.hanen.no c Bicycle hire/cycling
l Playground
THE “OLAVSROSA" SEAL OF QUALITY e Electrical hook-ups for camper vans/caravans
The Norwegian Heritage (Norsk Kulturarv) seal of quality, the “Olavsrosa", t Drainage facility for camper vans /caravans
leads the way to unique experiences deeply rooted in Norwegian cultural
heritage. The seal of quality is awarded after a stringent assessment where
v Hiking

emphasis is placed on the product’s cultural-historical value, how it has been looked after,
g Golf

and how it is made accessible to the public. Businesses awarded the “Olavsrosa" Seal of
j Visitors marina
Quality bear this symbol. Further information is available at b Outdoor hot tub/bathing
www.olavsrosa.no p Swimming pool
q Sauna
UNESCO’S WORLD HERITAGE w Wireless internet access
UNESCO’s Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and y Activities available
Natural Heritage was adopted in 1972. The World Heritage List is intended ^ Courses & Conferences
to help strengthen awareness and the protection of our common natural
and cultural heritage. The WHC (World Heritage Committee) is responsible for the list and
thereby also for ensuring that coming generations will inherit the treasures of the past.
SUMMER- AND WINTER
Norway has seven entries on the list, three of which are in Northern Norway: Vegaøyan ACTIVITIES
– the Vega Archipelago, the Rock Art of Alta and Struve Geodetic Arc (four points: the
Meridian Obelisk in Hammerfest, a point in the borough of Alta and two points in the
c Cycling – adapted/guided

borough of Kautokeino).
A Bicycle hire
v Hiking – adapted/guided
ECO-CERTIFIED BUSINESSES @ Glacier hiking/Caving
Businesses and undertakings that complete an environmental analysis and T Mountaineering
subsequently fulfil previously defined demands for their line of business, H Deep-sea fishing
become certified Eco-lighthouses. The Eco-lighthouse is an official F Deep Sea Fishing Camp
Norwegian certificate. The scheme is supported by the Department of the Environment. L Freshwater fishing/salmon fishing
Certified businesses in Northern Norway are marked by this symbol. J Hunting
Read more at www.miljofyrtarn.no
{ Birdwatching/Birdwatching safari

THE SWAN ECOLABEL S Sámi adventures

This is the official Nordic ecolabel which enables consumers and buyers K Kamchatka Crab Safari
to choose more environmentally correct products. The specific and W Whale safari
comprehensive demands made ensure that products and services with [ Riverboat trips
the Swan Ecolabel are among the best when it comes to protecting the U Kayaking/Canoeing
environment. Read more at www.ecolabel.no E Deep-sea rafting

FOOTPRINTS IN THE NORTH

\ Diving

– a fascinating journey in the footsteps of our forefathers. A cultural

R Horseback riding

monument from each of the municipalities in this part of Norway provides Y Adventure Centre
us with a broad picture of the region’s people, nature and activities during ] Fjord cruise (transport/chartered boats)
the past ten millennia. Each cultural monument has been complemented I City sightseeing
with culture trails, signposting or exhibitions. Further information about each “footprint" | Photo safari
is available from tourist information centres or museums all over Northern Norway. In this O Guided Nature/culture tours
brochure, each municipality’s “footprint" is marked with this symbol. X Visitors farm/park

NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES

M Midnight sun safari

The selected routes present tourists with the very best of the Norwegian B Outdoor hot tub/bathing
countryside. In Northern Norway there are no less than seven national tourist q Sauna
routes: the southern coast of Helgeland, the northern coast of Helgeland, ; Snowmobile safari
Lofoten, Andøya, Senja, Havøysund and Varanger. Read more at www.turistveg.no } Husky Safari/Kennel Visits
3 Sleigh rides
NORWEGIAN FOODPRINTS 6 Ice fishing
Strict criteria must be met in order to become an authorized Norwegian < Mountain top tours on skis
Foodprints company. Emphasis is placed on the food being made from
scratch, the use of Norwegian and local ingredients and satisfactory
7 Alpine skiing

knowledge of local food and recipes. = Cross-country skiing

> Snowshoe tours
ARTSCAPE NORDLAND : Snow activities
Artscape Nordland is an international art collection including 33 works of 8 Ice climbing
art in as many municipalities. Artscape Nordland originated in the period 5 Northern Lights Safaris
between 1992 and 1998, when artists from all over the world were working
on their contributions to the collection. The works of art are permanently located outside in
4 Ice hotel/Ice Bar

the landscape – an art gallery with no walls or roof and with a surface area of 40,000 km².
0 Activities in a Sámi-style tepee (lavvo)

A richly illustrated handbook has been published as a guide to the sculptures. Postcards
v Hiking
with motifs from all of the 33 sculptures are also available, together with a road map where 1 Arctic Ocean bathing
each of their locations is indicated. Visit www.skulpturlandskap.no

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Serenity, or an overwhelming diversity of nature’s own
sounds? The North Norwegian national parks are a unique part
of Norway’s natural heritage. Here you will find large areas
that have been secured for the pleasure of ourselves and our
descendants. The national parks take care of a wide range
of natural qualities. There are few places in the world where
you can experience so much natural diversity as the national
parks of Northern Norway. The landscape provides the basis of
existence for plants and animals, some of which are numerous
others vulnerable and found only in a few places. The parks
also secure large, continuous habitats on which many species
are dependent.

Explore the National Parks

The Right of Access allows us the right to enter the national parks, but we also have an obligation to show consideration to the natural
surroundings. There are several areas with marked hiking trails and rudimentary overnight accommodations. There are special rules
for travelling in the national parks in Svalbard. In some areas organized tours are also available.

Information and National Park Exhibi-

tions in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark
Nordland: Nordland National Park Information Centre
Troms: Halti National Park Information Centre
Finnmark: Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum
Øvre Passvik National Park Information Centre

www.nasjonalparksenter.no

Information on Svalbard
The District Governor of Svalbard

www.sysselmannen.no
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CYCLING IN HIKING GLACIER HIKING/ GOLF
THE NORTH CAVING

Northern Norway is made for cycling. Up towering mountain tops in an alpine Glittering glaciers between majestic If you are interested in golf, then
The roads here meander along the fjords, coastal landscape, along gurgling rivers, mountains, ice caves and deep mountain Northern Norway is the place for you.
across the mountains and plains, through through deep forests and across wide caverns where time stands still. There You will find a number of magnificent
small fishing villages and past luxuriant mountain plains in splendid isolation. is more to the mountains of Northern golf courses here only a stone’s throw
isles. On a bike you come into close Hiking in Northern Norway and Svalbard Norway and Svalbard than meets the away from the ocean and the untamed
contact with a wealth of birds and plants. offers a wealth of opportunity. And best eye. countryside. The ever changing daylight
New and exciting sense impressions of all, you never need to go far for an conditions will make your round of golf
await you round every corner and beyond unforgettable experience. The countryside In a number of different places there a distinctive experience. And nowhere
every hilltop. White-tailed eagles soar here is suitable for everyone. There is an are glaciers of varying sizes offering a else in the world can you play from hole
above the horizon and the reindeer graze increasing number of marked trails in the wealth of unique adventures. However, to hole accompanied by the resplendent
along the roadside. region and excellent maps are available this is not something you should attempt golden floodlighting of the midnight sun.
for purchase at local bookshops, camp without having prior experience. The
There is a wide range of cycling sites and tourist information centres. tourist information centre will introduce Golf is a rapidly expanding popular
routes for both happy amateurs and you to local glacier guides who can take sport. Norway’s Golfing Association
uncompromising professionals. Take You can join organized tours ranging from you through the area. At the Svartisen (NGF) is the third biggest sports
your bike aboard the fast passenger easy walks to challenging climbs. Longer Glacier, in the Svartisen-Saltfjellet federation in Norway, with over 125,000
boat, ferry or Hurtigrute ship – you will tours may be combined with overnight National Park, an incredible 15 metres of members divided among 180 golfing
find everything you need there for an stays in cabins, mountain lodges or at snow a year falls on the glacial plateau. associations. In Northern Norway there
eventful and fulfilling island hopping tour. tourist facilities. On some tours overnight This is snow which is transformed is scope for both professionals and
If you like tough challenges, there is also stays in a tent are a necessary and fun into blue ice, which in turn spends amateurs, young and old. Combine
great scope for cross-country biking. experience. several years on its journey down to the your golfing trip with a breathtaking
Bring your own bike along or ask at the fjord. Caving is another extraordinary nature experience. At several of the golf
local tourist information centre about Try the 800 km Nordkalottruta, or parts of adventure. In Nordland you will find courses there are also places serving
hiring a bike. In some places there are it, from northern Sweden to Kautokeino in some of the biggest and longest caves food and drink, so you can play golf,
special cycling maps and marked cycling inland Finnmark. The route criss-crosses in Norway. During the winter in Svalbard enjoy the natural surroundings and taste
tracks. Norway’s borders with Sweden and you can enter vast ice caves beneath the local fare during your visit.
Finland, and runs through several national the glacier. You are required to have the
parks where you can enjoy the diversity company of a guide on such trips.
of nature.
Put on your headlamp and explore the
In Svalbard it is important to take special geological and artistic ice and dripstone
safety precautions into account with formations.
regard to polar bears.
Roll into a two-wheeling You can try glacier hiking Tee off for an enjoyable
adventure here: Go for a true adventure here: and caving here: experience here:

HELGELAND 24 HELGELAND 24 HELGELAND 24 LOFOTEN 48

SALTEN 34 SALTEN 34 SALTEN 34 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80
LOFOTEN 48 LOFOTEN 48 CENTRAL TROMS 74
VESTERÅLEN 56 VESTERÅLEN 56 NORTH TROMS 86
OFOTEN 64 OFOTEN 64 WEST FINNMARK 90
SOUTH TROMS 68 SOUTH TROMS 68 SVALBARD 118
CENTRAL TROMS 74 CENTRAL TROMS 74
TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80
NORTH TROMS 86 NORTH TROMS 86
WEST FINNMARK 90 WEST FINNMARK 90
INNER FINNMARK 102 INNER FINNMARK 102
EAST FINNMARK 108 EAST FINNMARK 108
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DEEP-SEA FISHING
The coast of Northern Norway is full of
excellent fishing spots. Inlets, fjords,
straits, currents and open sea offer a
wealth of opportunity. Try your luck on a
promontory or from the rocks with your
rod and line. Feel the elation as they
bite. Enjoy the atmosphere as you cook
your catch over the campfire and feel
the stillness around you. Try a boat trip
and test your trolling line, handline and
jig. Go for the really big ones. Feel the
adrenaline running through your veins as
you battle to haul your catch aboard.
Cod and saithe (coley) are the
commonest species of fish here, but you
also have a good chance of catching
haddock, pollack, wolf fish, monkfish
and halibut. In many places it is possible
to hire boats and fishing tackle. Many
resorts have specialised in deep-sea
fishing and offer complete packages
including overnight accommodation,
fishing tackle and facilities for preparing
and freezing your catch.
Don’t forget that the weather may be
extremely changeable and it is of vital
importance that you pay attention to the
weather forecast and check conditions
with the locals.
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FRESHWATER
FISHING /
SALMON FISHING
Feel your pulse race as the big salmon
bite. Enjoy the blissful serenity when
fishing with worms or fly fishing on an
idyllic mountain lake. Northern Norway
is eldorado for passionate anglers. You
can seek out the giant salmon here,
in some of Norway’s very best salmon
rivers, or you can find remote streams
where you can fish all by yourself.
You can also walk out into the country to
mountain rivers and streams where you
can pitch your tent. Enjoy a cup of coffee
made on the campfire while you wait for
the char or trout to bite. In some areas
you may also catch pike, perch, grayling
and powan.
When the spring sunshine has begun to
warm up the air, and the ice is still thick
and solid, it is time to go ice fishing. An
ice drill and extra warm clothing are
essentials. The excitement is almost
unbearable when you feel something
tugging at your line. A big char this time,
perhaps? A number of companies offer
fishing trips of varying duration including
overnight stays in cabins, tents or lavvo
(Sámi-style tent). Local guides will show
you the way to the best spots.
KAMCHATKA CRAB KAYAKING AND
SAFARIS CANOEING
Meet the uncrowned king of the Barents See the world’s most beautiful
Sea. With a weight often reaching five coast - from out at sea. Get close to
or six kilos and over a metre between its Svalbard’s mighty glaciers or try the
claws, this really is the king of all crabs. North Norwegian coast from Helgeland
From the North Cape and eastwards in the south to Varanger in the east, a
along the coast to Kirkenes you can join godsend for anyone who loves kayaking.
a kamchatka crab safari. You can go out You will find it all here: Fjords, a rugged
on a boat and help haul up crab pots, or shoreline with thousands of islands,
watch divers bring these giants, which isles and skerries, nesting colonies,
originally come from Kamchatka in white sandy beaches, abandoned
eastern Siberia, up to the surface. Don’t settlements and vibrant coastal
forget your camera! communities. Enjoy the serenity and
close contact with teeming bird life, or
Safaris are arranged both summer and hear Svalbard’s glaciers as they creak
winter. On many of the trips you will be and calve.
served a kingly meal including freshly
cooked crab. Kamchatka crab meat is There is opportunity for everyone, from
expensive in the shops, so this is pure beginners to experienced veterans. You
luxury and a culinary highlight. can paddle summer and winter and
there are also organised paddling tours
Many restaurants in Northern Norway to suit all tastes.
also have this exceedingly tasty crab on
their menus. Rivers and lakes are perfect for a quiet
canoe ride, at the same time they
allow you to see the countryside from
a viewpoint that would otherwise have
been impossible. Canoes are available
for hire at a number of different places
and there are also organised trips
accompanied by nature guides and
including overnight stays in tents or
lavvo (Sámi style tent).

You can get your claws on You can paddle into

This is where they bite: It’s “fish on” at the following spots: Kamchatka crab here: an adventure here:

HELGELAND 24 HELGELAND 24 WEST FINNMARK 90 HELGELAND 24

SALTEN 34 SALTEN 34 EAST FINNMARK 108 SALTEN 34
LOFOTEN 48 LOFOTEN 48 LOFOTEN 48
VESTERÅLEN 56 VESTERÅLEN 56 VESTERÅLEN 56
OFOTEN 64 OFOTEN 64 OFOTEN 64
SOUTH TROMS 68 SOUTH TROMS 68 SOUTH TROMS 68
CENTRAL TROMS 74 CENTRAL TROMS 74 CENTRAL TROMS 74
TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80
NORTH TROMS 86 NORTH TROMS 86 NORTH TROMS 86
WEST FINNMARK 90 WEST FINNMARK 90 WEST FINNMARK 90
EAST FINNMARK 108 INNER FINNMARK 102 INNER FINNMARK 102
EAST FINNMARK 108 EAST FINNMARK 108
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WHALE SAFARIS BIRDWATCHING / RIVERBOAT SÁMI ADVENTURES

Take a trip out to sea and experience
close contact with some of the biggest
creatures on the planet. The waters off
the coast of Nordland are important
feeding grounds for large numbers of
whales. In Vesterålen you have a 95%
chance of encountering these giant
mammals, even on shorter trips. Big
boats with experienced skippers and
guides make your trip a true adventure.
Just make sure you have your camera
and camcorder handy.
The massive sperm whale, which can
dive to depths of 1,300 metres, breaches
the surface to breath for a few minutes
at a time. Then it disappears again,
with its 4-5 metre wide tail standing
straight up. Seeing this enormous animal
at a range of only a few metres makes
a lasting impression. Safari tours are
available on a daily basis during the
summer. Remember to bring warm
clothing and sturdy footwear.
You can join a whale safari here:
BIRDWATCHING
SAFARIS
White-tailed eagles, migrating seabirds,
arctic ducks, nesting waders and
exciting birds of prey. If you are looking
for a terrific birdwatching experience,
then Northern Norway and Svalbard
is the place for you. Midnight sun and
long, bright nights create ideal nesting
conditions. Try a boat trip out to the
island nesting colonies and get in close
to the birds on the rocks and steep
cliffs. See puffins flying low above the
waves with their beaks full of small fry,
or gannets that have eaten so much that
they have trouble taking off.
Northern Norway has the world’s
densest population of white-tailed
eagles, and organised tours are
arranged from a number of venues
allowing you to see this king of the skies
at close quarters.
The shoreline is also teeming with
bird life, just like the hectic activity
we find in the marshes and wetland
areas. In Northern Norway, overseas
birdwatchers will find some of the
most interesting birdwatching areas in
northern Europe.
Bring your binoculars and camera, you
are guaranteed a memory for life.
Seize the moment at:
SAFARIS
Lean back in your riverboat and enjoy
the view as you sail up the river. River
boat safaris are an excellent way to
get out into the countryside, while at
the same time hearing your guide’s
fascinating stories about the local plants
and wildlife. In many places, Sámi
culture will also be an important aspect
of your trip.
River boats are long, slender, flat-
bottomed craft perfectly suited for
transport and fishing in the rivers.
Previously, they were propelled by
poles, but today outboard motors are
used. Don your life vest and make
yourself comfortable in the boat. A trip
on a riverboat is a safe and peaceful
experience where you have the chance
of getting close to nature. Perhaps you
will see a moose on the bank, a jumping
salmon as it breaches the surface or an
eagle soaring across the sky.
On some of the trips we go ashore and
you will be served food and drink. A
number of destinations offer scheduled,
daily riverboat trips during the summer.
You can join a riverboat safari here:
Bures boahtin – Welcome!
Want to take part when the reindeer
are being moved, visit a Sámi siida
(settlement) and hear exciting stories
told by a Sámi reindeer herder? Want to
hear the “joik" (Sámi chant), and taste
festive food made from reindeer meat,
so-called bidos? Sámi culture offers
unique and distinctive experiences. The
Sámi unite ancient traditions with the
modern way of life in a way that leaves
a lasting impression. Traditional Sámi
livelihoods like reindeer herding and the
combination of smallholding and fishing,
are today only practised by a minority.
Old traditions pertaining to living in pact
with nature are handed down by way
of fishing, hunting, duodji (crafts) and
reindeer herding. Hear the whole story
around a crackling campfire inside a
lavvo – a Sámi tent.
Joik (Sámi chanting), the magnificent
Sámi costumes, Sámi handicrafts and
Sámi fare are just some of the things
you can enjoy at the Sámi festivals
that are held round about in Northern
Norway. In the central Sámi areas of
inner Finnmark you will find a number
of Sámi educational and research
institutions and, not least, the Sámi
Parliament.
All over Northern Norway you can visit
museums and activity providers who will
tell you more about Sámi culture.
Experience Sámi culture at:

LOFOTEN 48 HELGELAND 24 NORTH TROMS 86 SALTEN 34

VESTERÅLEN 56 SALTEN 34 WEST FINNMARK 90 SOUTH TROMS 68
LOFOTEN 48 INNER FINNMARK 102 CENTRAL TROMS 74
VESTERÅLEN 56 EAST FINNMARK 108 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80
OFOTEN 64 NORTH TROMS 86
SOUTH TROMS 68 WEST FINNMARK 90
CENTRAL TROMS 74 INNER FINNMARK 102
TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 EAST FINNMARK 108
NORTH TROMS 86
WEST FINNMARK 90
INNER FINNMARK 102
EAST FINNMARK 108
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SKIING FUN THE WINTER DOG-SLEDDING SNOWMOBILE
FISHERY SAFARI

Race down the hill or mountainside
on virgin snow. Ski off along freshly
prepared pistes. Set off down the alpine
slope. Relish the delight of exhilarating
trips in the high mountains, or go on
long skiing tours of Svalbard, summer
or winter. Northern Norway is a godsend
for all skiing enthusiasts. A perfect
combination of natural slopes and
magnificent illuminated trails. You will
find alpine slopes here that run from
the mountaintops all the way down to
the sea.
When the sun begins to warm up in
March or April, the countryside will
tempt you on longer trips, perhaps
with overnight stays. There are many
routes and cabins you can make use
of, including those in the many national
parks in this part of the country. You can
also take part in organised skiing trips
of varying duration. Why not let a dog
team carry your luggage while you enjoy
the trip?
If you go on your own, it is important to
think safety. Take a map and compass
with you and plenty of suitable clothing.
Check out the conditions with locals and
tell someone where you are going. The
skiing season normally lasts from 15
November to 1 May.
You will find good skiing here:
Lofoten is arena for the world’s biggest One of the most popular winter activities A snowmobile gives you the opportunity
cod fishery, the over 1000 year old in Northern Norway and Svalbard is of approaching areas you otherwise
Lofoten Fishery. When the Norwegian- trips of varying duration on a sled with a would not have been able to see. The
Arctic cod arrive along the coast to team of dogs. Feel the calm as your dog snowmobile terrain in Northern Norway
spawn, it marks the start of a fishery team sets off into the tranquillity of the and Svalbard is extremely varied,
that fills an entire region with life and wilderness – broken only by the sound of ranging from partly wooded areas
activity. In late March the World Cod light paws and your sled sliding almost to steep mountainsides, challenging
Fishing Championships take place in silently through the snow. Huskies love tracks, endless flat mountain plains
Lofoten. The massive migration of cod to run, and when you come to visit they and enormous glaciers. Stop your
also leads to major catches in Vesterålen will howl with joy in anticipation of their snowmobile and sense the primeval
and off the coast of Senja in southern impending trip. power of the wilderness, far away from
Troms. All over Northern Norway, the civilization. Feel the heat of the sun high
fish is hung out to dry on fish racks in Dog-sledding safaris are arranged at a up in the mountains, or take an evening
order to produce stockfish. Don’t miss number of venues, some with scheduled stroll in search of the flickering northern
this fantastic fishery. daily departures. You may either sit lights in the celestial sphere.
on the sled or stand behind and drive
A number of activity providers offer it yourself. A trip in the darkness is a A number of activity providers offer
organised trips out to sea. Or you unique experience, beneath the starry snowmobile safaris, and as long as
may prefer to hire a boat yourself, in sky and the magical northern lights. you have a driving licence or motorbike
which case it is important that you pay Your eyes will soon get used to the licence, you can drive a snowmobile.
attention to the weather forecasts and darkness. Your guide will equip you with a helmet,
listen to the locals. special clothing and shoes before
Experienced dog-sledders ensure you set off, and you decide whether
Local restaurants and cafés serve cod, that everything runs safely and tell you want to ride alone or two on a
liver and roes – a sumptuous meal you you exciting stories from the major snowmobile. A thorough review of safety
just have to try. dog sledding events like Iditarod precautions first goes without saying.
and the Finnmarksløpet. When the Photo stops are obligatory, and there
spring sunshine begins to warm up will also often be stops for food and ice
in March, conditions are perfect for fishing on the way. Snowmobiling on an
longer excursions of several days or open network of trails is primarily an
even a week’s duration. Overnight activity only available in North Troms,
accommodation in cosy cabins or Finnmark and Svalbard.
mountain lodges.
You can take part in the You can go on a snowmobile
winter fishing here: You can go dog-sledding here: safari here:

HELGELAND 24 SALTEN 34 CENTRAL TROMS 74 CENTRAL TROMS 74

SALTEN 34 LOFOTEN 48 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80
LOFOTEN 48 VESTERÅLEN 56 NORTH TROMS 86 NORTH TROMS 86
VESTERÅLEN 56 SOUTH TROMS 68 WEST FINNMARK 90 WEST FINNMARK 90
OFOTEN 64 CENTRAL TROMS 74 INNER FINNMARK 102 INNER FINNMARK 102
SOUTH TROMS 68 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 EAST FINNMARK 108 EAST FINNMARK 108
CENTRAL TROMS 74 NORTH TROMS 86 SVALBARD 118 SVALBARD 118
TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 WEST FINNMARK 90
NORTH TROMS 86 INNER FINNMARK 102
WEST FINNMARK 90 EAST FINNMARK 108
INNER FINNMARK 102 SVALBARD 118
EAST FINNMARK 108
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FUN IN THE SNOW NORTHERN LIGHTS ICE HOTEL /
WITHOUT SKIS SAFARI – IN SEARCH ICE BAR
OF THE AURORA
You don’t need to have skis on your feet The northern lights – aurora borealis –
to have fun in the snow. In Northern are a phenomenon that occurs in the
Norway and Svalbard the winters are autumn and winter after darkness falls.
long. There is snow in most places from You can see it from your hotel window,
November to early May. During the or from the high street, but the best
coldest period, January and February, experiences occur when you are at some
the daylight conditions are mesmerizing. distance away from brightly illuminated
places.
In autumn the days grow shorter and
shorter and north of the Arctic Circle, Organised northern lights safaris are
polar night prevails. This is when the arranged at a number of places. Try
characteristic blue light occurs which a trip with a dog team, a snowmobile
has fascinated artists and painters drive, or a reindeer raid. Put your
throughout the ages. And if you are snowshoes or skis on and be a spectator
properly clothed, there are many outdoor at the Aurora’s grand ballet performance
activities you can take part in. Sledging on the celestial stage. Like veils of
is always popular among young and old, floating silk, green, white, red and pink,
and is often the cause of merriment and these cosmic lights flicker in improvised
laughter. Try a walk in the woods on choreography. You can also try an
snowshoes, make a campfire and tell authentic northern lights hunt by car,
stories. Make ice sculptures or try ice together with a guide who knows where
climbing. Lie on your back and make you have the best chance of seeing it.
angels the snow. A number of activity You won’t always be lucky, but the guide
providers in this part of the country offer will give you interesting information and
a wide range of fun and challenging recount legends about this remarkable
activities. natural phenomenon.
You may find the northern
You can frolic in the snow here: lights here:
If you are seeking a unique winter
experience, then you should try
spending the night in a snow or ice hotel.
Comfortable beds, warm sleeping bags
and beautiful sculptures and works of
art in snow and ice, are only some of the
things that await you. If you can’t spend
the night, then you should at least pay a
visit to the ice bar where your drink will
be served in a genuine ice glass. Huge
blocks of ice are hewn out of mountain
lakes and used to make furniture and
sculptures. The structure of the ice
makes for a unique and beautiful form of
artistic expression.
In Alta you will find Norway’s biggest
and the world’s northernmost ice hotel
and chapel, and in Kirkenes you will find
a snow hotel. People who have spent
the night here often say that they have
seldom slept so well. The total silence
will give you an extra good night’s sleep
and make you feel completely relaxed.
The hotels are built up from scratch
every winter, and the season lasts from
December/January to April. In Svalbard
you can also visit a genuine igloo.
In summer the ice hotels have all melted
down, but in some places you can still
get a feeling of winter by visiting one of
our ice bars – in spacious cold storage
plants. That will add spice to your
summer holiday!
You can stay at ice and snow hotels,
or visit an ice bar here:
© FRODE SANDBECH
EXTREME SKIING
Skiing on loosely packed snow in
Northern Norway offers spectacular
experiences between mountain and
fjord, in an unparalleled landscape.
Here, you can ski from thousand metre
high mountaintops all the way down to
the seashore.
The season includes everything from
shorter day trips in February to midnight
sun trips in the spring snow in late May.
The mountains of Northern Norway are
easily accessible and there is plenty of
space. Avalanches are a constant threat,
however, and you should therefore not
go out alone without having knowledge
of the local conditions and the danger of
avalanches. We recommend organised
trips.
A number of activity providers specialize
in skiing on loosely packed snow. They
offer overnight accommodation and
have authorised mountain guides who
take small groups into the mountains. It
is also possible to have your basecamp
onboard a boat that sails between
the magnificent mountains, where
goosepimple-inducing downhill skiing
awaits you.
Join organised mountaintop
tours here:

SALTEN 34 LOFOTEN 48 LOFOTEN 48 LOFOTEN 48

LOFOTEN 48 VESTERÅLEN 56 WEST FINNMARK 90 OFOTEN 64
VESTERÅLEN 56 SOUTH TROMS 68 EAST FINNMARK 108 NORTH TROMS 86
SOUTH TROMS 68 CENTRAL TROMS 74 SVALBARD 118 WEST FINNMARK 90
CENTRAL TROMS 74 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 SVALBARD 118
TROMSØ AND DISTRICT 80 NORTH TROMS 86
NORTH TROMS 86 WEST FINNMARK 90
WEST FINNMARK 90 INNER FINNMARK 102
INNER FINNMARK 102 EAST FINNMARK 108
EAST FINNMARK 108 SVALBARD 118
SVALBARD 118

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FESTIVALS AND OTHER EVENTS 2011
8 January Tromsø: POLAR NIGHT HALF MARATHON. 24 April- 1 May Sulitjelma: MONS PETTER FESTIVAL (PART 1)
Polar Night race providing an exotic Polar Night experience. Concerts, seminars, and more. Main Theme 2011:
www.msm.no Transport. www.monspetter.no

18-23 January Tromsø: TROMSØ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. 30 April Svalbard/Longyearbyen: SVALBARD SKI MARATHON
Challenging, quality films from all over the world. Cross-country skiing, Start and Finish at Mine 6 in
www.tiff.no Adventdalen/Todalen.
www.svalbardturn.no
28 January - 5 February Troms: NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL.
Originally a festival of classical music, its musical genres 6-7 May Båtsfjord: MIDNIGHT SKIING FOR THE LADIES.
have more recently been extended in a variety of directions. Skiing competition Friday night. Cabaret and dance
www.nordlysfestivalen.no Saturday night. 20 Year Jubilee.
www.midnattski.com
2-6 February Kirkenes: BARENTS SPECTACLE.
www.barentsspektakel.no 24- 28 May Stamsund: STAMSUND INTERNATIONAL
THEATRE FESTIVAL. International dramatic art for all
2-6 February Svalbard/Spitsbergen: POLAR JAZZ. age groups. www.stamsund-international.no
Music festival with genres like jazz, blues and bluegrass
www.polarjazz.no 2-5 June Alta: SOUL AND BLUES FESTIVAL.
www.altasoulogblues.no
6-12 February Nord-Salten: SÁMI FAIR IN NORD-SALTEN.
Sámi art exhibitions, Sámi food, song, music, workshops, 3-5 June Senja/Bøvær: KRÅKESLOTT FESTIVAL.
and more. www.arran.no / www.tysfjordasvo.no Culture Festival with music.
www.kulturslottet.no
9-13 February Rognan: BLUE FROST FESTIVAL.
Annual festival of culture. www.blaafrost.no 4 June Svalbard/Spitsbergen: SVALBARD MARATHON.
The world’s northernmost marathon.
10-13 February Lofoten: LOFOTEN INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER www.svalbardturn.no
MUSIC FESTIVAL, winter. Annual chamber music
festival with internationally renowned musicians. 4-12 June Lødingen: SUMMER FESTIVAL, LØDINGEN.
www.lofotenfestival.no Concerts, cinema shows, home craft events, and more.
www.lodingen.kommune.no
15- 20 February Andenes: “NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL" - annual
winter festival week. Concerts, painting classes, exhibitions, 9-12 June Moskenes: RAGNO-FESTIVAL.
and more. www.andoy.kommune.no Culture festival in honour of the stockfish. Food, concert
events, and lots more.
3-19 March Tana: TANA WINTER MARKET/DEANU RIEMUT. www.ragno-festival.com
Culture week in conjunction with the Finnmarksløpet dog-
sled race 2011. www.tana.kommune.no 10-12 June Henningsvær/Lofoten: CODSTOCK.
Lively blues festival in a unique fishing village.
10-19 March Alta: BOREALIS ALTA WINTER FESTIVAL. www.codstock.com
Concerts, activities, Bossekop Market and the start of the
Finnmarksløpet dog-sled race. 11-18 June Honningsvåg: NORTH CAPE FESTIVAL.
www.borealis.alta.no The North Cape Walk, World Longline Tub Casting
Championships and the Honningsvåg Revue.
12-19 March Alta: FINNMARKSLØPET DOG-SLED RACE. www.nordkappfestivalen.no
Europe’s longest dog-sled race, (1000 and 500 km).
www.finnmarkslopet.no 11-19 June Tromsø: THE NORDIC YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
. Youth film festival. www.nuff.no
19- 25 March Glomfjord/Meløy: GLOMFJORD WINTER FESTIVAL.
Fun for young and old with emphasis on WINTER. 15-19 June Sulitjelma: MONS PETTER FESTIVAL (PART 2)
www.vinterfestivalen.net Summer days at the Mons Petter Festival. Seminar,
conferences, concerts, and more. www.monspetter.no
23-27 March Vardø: YUKIGASSEN.
"Snowball Fight" with contestants from many different 18-25 June Harstad: THE ARTS FESTIVAL OF NORTHERN
countries. www.yukigassen.no NORWAY. Northern Norway’s biggest cultural event.
www.festspillnn.no
25-26 March Svolvær: WORLD COD FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
International fishing competition in honour of the 20-25 June Harstad: NUK.
Norwegian-Arctic cod. www.vmiskreifiske.info Integrated cultural festival for young people.
www.nuk.nu
26 March - 3 April Narvik: WINTER FESTIVAL WEEK IN NARVIK.
Music and culture festival with events for all age groups. 24-26 June Røst: THE PUFFIN FESTIVAL.
www.vinterfestuka.no Culture and nature festival, also a family festival.
www.lundefestivalen.no
31 March Kirkenes: PASVIK TRAIL.
Dog-sled race, 300 km in the realm of the brown bear. 24-26 June Terråk/Bindal: NORDLAND-TYPE BOAT REGATTA.
www.pasviktrail.com Sailing and rowing competitions, entertainment, activities
for young and old.
18-25 April Karasjok: KARASJOK EASTER FESTIVAL. https://sites.google.com/site/terraakidrettslag/
Concerts, snowmobile cross, “the Jergul Games", reindeer nordlandsbaatregattaen
racing, dog-sledding, and more.
www.karasjokfestivaler.no 25 June Tromsø: MIDNIGHT SUN MARATHON.
Marathon in the light of the midnight sun.
20-24 April Kautokeino: KAUTOKEINO EASTER FESTIVAL. www.msm.no
World Reindeer Racing Championships, snowmobile cross,
film, Sámi Grand Prix song contest, and more. 30 June-3 July Salangen: MILLIONFISKEN (MILLION KRONER
www.samieasterfestival.com FISHING). Fishing Festival with major prizes.
www.millionfisken.no

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 3-7 August Borg, Lofoten: VIKING FESTIVAL.
1-3 July Tana: SKIIPPAGURRA FESTIVAL Viking festival at Lofotr Viking Museum, for the local
Music Festival. inhabitants and visitors. www.lofotr.no
www.skiippagurrafestivalen.no
4-7 August Senja: SENJA FESTIVAL.
July Bø: REGINEDAGAN FESTIVAL. Art and culture festival with focus on traditional food.
Exhibition, concert, fairy tale readings, theatre, and more. www.senjafestivalen.no
www.boe.kommune.no
4-7 August Havnnes: HAVNNES CULTURE FESTIVAL.
Early July Sørøya: SØRØYDAGENE FESTIVAL. Culture festival. www.havnnes.no
www.hasvik.com
6 August Gratangen: MORGANS FESTIVAL.
Early July Lakselv: MIDNIGHT ROCK. Art, “Caribbean fair", reggae, cakes and lots more.
Music Festival. www.morgansskip.no
www.midnattsrocken.no
6-13 August Bodø: NORDLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK.
1-11 July Melbu: SUMMER MELBU. Annual music festival with a classical profile.
Concerts, seminars, art exhibitions, and more. www.musikkfestuka.no
www.sommermelbu.no
10-14 August Vadsø: VARANGER FESTIVAL.
7-9 July Træna: TRÆNA FESTIVAL. North-Norway’s biggest jazz festival.
Music festival in Norway’s oldest fishing village. www.varangerfestivalen.no
www.trena.net
10-14 August Målselv: KALOTTSPEL FESTIVAL.
9-16 July Mosjøen: GALLERIA FESTIVAL OF ART. Folk music and folk dance festival. www.kalottspel.no
Norway’s longest gallery - 700 m of art exhibitions in the old
part of Mosjøen. 18-20 August Alta: ARONNES ROCK.
www.galleria.no Finnmark’s biggest rock festival for young, new bands,
together with some major Norwegian artists.
10 – 17 July Senja: TOUR DE SENJA www.aronnesrocken.com
Festival of activities for cyclists.
www.turtesenja.no 19-20 August Harstad: BAKGÅRDEN.
A combination of festival and traditional market.
11-16 July Lofoten: LOFOTEN INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER www.bakgaarden.no
MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Annual chamber music festival with internationally 19-20 August Bodø: PARKEN FESTIVAL.
renowned musicians. Music festival in Rensåsparken Park, in the heart of Bodø
www.lofotenfestival.com city centre. www.parkenfestivalen.no

12-16 July Hammerfest: HAMMERFESTIVAL 19-21 August Foldvik/Gratangen: FOLDVIK MARKET.

(formerly the Beer Fest). www.stallo.no Market with a coastal cultural profile.
www.gratangen-kystlag.no
13-16 July Brønnøysund: ROOTS FESTIVAL
Music festival with national and international artists. 25-28 August Rognan: ROGNAN FAIR/WOODEN BOAT FAIR.
www.rootsfestivalen.no Exhibition of traditional boats, rowing contest on Nordland-
type boats, market, and more.
14-16 July Tromsø: BUKTA - TROMSØ OPEN AIR FESTIVAL. www.saltdal.kommune.no
Music Festival.
www.bukta.no September Mosjøen: “TIENDEBYTTE", HISTORICAL MARKET.
Norway’s oldest market featuring food manufacturers,
20-24 July Gáivuotna-Kåfjord: RIDDU RIDDU. concerts, exhibitions, and more.
Indigenous People’s Festival. www.tiendebytte.no
www.riddu.no
2-3 September Mo i Rana: “VERKET".
20-24 July Berlevåg: SUMMER IN BERLEVÅG. Music festival. Arranged for the third year in a row at
Culture and market festival. Revelen, Mo i Rana. www.verketfestival.no
www.berlevaagnytt.com/content/section/4/32/
14-18 September Sortland: SORTLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL.
23-31 July Mehamn: NORDKYN FESTIVAL. Various jazz bands give concerts, art exhibition.
Concerts, theatre performances, market, local fare and www.sortlandjazz.no
culture. www.gamvik.kommune.no 14-18 September
Honningsvåg: NORTH CAPE FILM FESTIVAL.
24-29 July Vesterålen: ARCTIC SEA KAYAK RACE. www.nordkappfilmfestival.no
Race for sea kayakers from all over the world. On 29 July
the Surfski World Cup event will also be arranged. Mid September Sandnessjøen: WORLD CRAB FISHING
www.askr.no CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Boat trips, crab fishing, banquet, best chef contest, concert,
25-31 July Engeløya, Steigen: STEIGEN SAGA PAGEANT. and more. www.helgelandarrangement.no
Saga pageant, concerts, exhibitions and market.
www.sagaspill.no 29 September- 2 October POLAR SPECTACLE. KAMCHATKA
CRAB FESTIVAL.
28-31 July Båtsfjord: BÅTSFJORD FESTIVAL. www.polarspectacle.no
Events for young and old. www.baatsfjordnett.no
8-13 November Hammerfest: POLAR NIGHT FESTIVAL.
30 July-7 August Meløy: SUMMER DAYS IN MELØY. Music and theatre festival in the world’s northernmost city.
Concerts, exhibitions, historical walks, courses, family www.stallo.no or www.hammerfest.nu/morketidsfestivalen
events. www.sommerdagan.no
3-4 Desember Rundhaug/Målselv: RUNDHAUGMARTNA’N
2-6 August Beiarn: MOLDJORD, THE GROOVE VALLEY (TGV) MARKET. Market with traditional art and handicrafts.
– JAZZ CAMP FESTIVAL. www.rundhaugmartnan.no
Festival featuring Norwegian and international jazz
musicians and guest artists. www.beiarn.frivilligsentral.no

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ARCTIC MENU – A TASTE OF NORTHERN NORWAY
One of the many reasons for travelling
to Northern Norway is the food. Our
countryside is abundant with some
of the world’s best ingredients, be it
seafood, meat, berries or herbs. Food is
increasingly important as a part of our
holidays.
Visit fantastic Northern Norway!
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© TRYM IVAR BERGSMO
ALFAMAC
Arctic Menu is a network of 45 tourism companies
from Northern Norway to Svalbard. Arctic Menu
represents the good taste of Northern Norway – in cafes
and restaurants. As a guest you will be served new
and traditional dishes based on top quality Northern
Norwegian ingredients. Look out for our logo when
you are travelling around Northern Norway!
www.arktiskmeny.no
 © Trym Ivar Bergsmo
TAKE TIME TO ENJOY
the voyage you always dreamed of

HURTIGRUTEN is the best way to experience the Norwegian fjords

© Rinie van Meurs

© Trym Ivar Bergsmo

© Tomas Mauch

Spitsbergen is the realm of the polar bear Greenland’s natural scenery is majestic Get close to the penguins in Antarctica

The Norwegian coast is a land of plunging waterfalls and pristine fjords, primeval forests and majestic glaciers. On your Hurtigruten
voyage, you can experience the natural, unspoilt beauty of Norway’s coastline, 34 ports from Bergen to Kirkenes and enjoy a breath of
fresh, crisp and clean air, whilst taking in the breathtaking views. These are voyages on which you will encounter diverse communities,
wildlife and people. Following a long Norwegian tradition, we also explore and sail in waters beyond our natural horizon – Spitsbergen,
Greenland and Antarctica. In addition, we have several exciting offers if you would like to follow MS Fram in her crossing the globe from
north to south or through Europe. When you travel with Hurtigruten, you become a part of the experience.
For further information: www.hurtigruten.com
 Safe, pleasant and Clarion Collection hotels offer
environmentally-friendly an evening buffet every night
We get you and your fellow travellers where you
are going - safely and comfortably. So come and visit us!

Clarion Collection Hotel Grand, Bodø

tel.: +47 75 54 61 00 ❘ cc.grand.bodo@choice.no

Clarion Collection Hotel Arcticus, Harstad

tel.: +47 77 04 08 00 ❘ cc.arcticus@choice.no

Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromsø

tel.: +47 77 66 42 00 ❘ cc.with@choice.no

Welcome!

Cabins, hunting, fishing

and the outdoor life in
Nordland and Troms

Cabins: Statskog has 18 freshwater fishing in most CONTACT INFORMATION:

reasonably priced rental lakes and rivers on state- Take Fishing rules, fishing permits, hunting
ge
cabins, some also include owned property advanta g’s permits and cabin rentals, are found at:
ko
of Stats or
a boat Hiking: Great hiking www.inatur.no
Fishing: Reasonably priced suggestions with maps and t d o Info/booking at the Friluftstorget:
fishing permits. Statskog’s descriptions are found at:
ou tel. 07800 (press 2),
Norway Permit, for www.godtur.no of fers! e-mail: friluftstorget@statskog.no

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– your natural choice in Northern Norway

Regardless of whether you are going to Lofoten, Trom-

sø or the North Cape, Arctic Guide Service will help
you with a complete package, including everything
from overnight accommodation to food and drink and
amazing adventures. We have long-standing experi-
ence and cover the whole of Northern Norway.

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 HELGELAND

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 24 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 HELGELAND
– Along the world’s most beautiful coastline

BINDAL SØMNA BRØNN­ VEGA VEVEL­ GRANE HATT­ VEFSN ALSTA­

ØY STAD FJELL­ HAUG
DAL

DØNNA HERØY LEIR­ NESNA LURØY TRÆNA RØDØY HEMNES RANA

FJORD

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS: Brønnøysund,

Sandnessjøen and Nesna.

AIRPORTS: Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy. Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka.

Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll. Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad.

NATIONAL PARKS: Børgefjell National Park, 1447 km²

Lomsdal - Visten National Park, 1102 km²
Saltfjellet - Svartisen National Park, 2102 km² (Overlaps two regions).

© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVASJON NORGE

Helgeland is a region that extends from almost 2,000 metre tall mountains
in the inland areas, to an archipelago that is so unique that it has been
inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A fine meshed network of
ferries and fast passenger boats make the area perfect for island hopping
by bike. There are also four STOL airports in the region, making it easily
accessible. Norway’s second biggest glacier is found here, Svartisen, with
its 370 square kilometres of ice. And it is here, in Helgeland, that you will
find the Arctic Circle. At latitude 66 degrees north lies the dividing line that
tells you that you are entering the Land of the Midnight Sun. Adventures are
waiting in line in Helgeland, whether you want to go kayaking, fish salmon,
explore exciting caves, sail among the isles and skerries, walk in the
mountains, or enjoy locally produced food and wine.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

T7 Brønnøysund tourist information centre - Destination Helgeland AS 3 75 01 80 00 01.01.-31.12.
Sømnavn 92, Brønnøysund / post@visithelgeland.com / www.visithelgeland.com
M9 Mosjøen tourist information centre - Destination Helgeland AS 3 75 01 80 00 01.01.-31.12.
Austerbygdvn 20, Mosjøen / post@visithelgeland.com / www.visithelgeland.com
M6 Sandnessjøen tourist information centre - Helgelandskysten Reiseliv 3 75 04 45 00 01.01.-31.12.
T. Kveldulvssonsgt. 35 / post@helgelandskysten.com / www.visithelgeland.com
F10 Mo i Rana tourist information centre - Polarsirkelen Reiseliv 3 75 13 92 00 01.01.-31.12.
O.T. Olsens gt 3 / post@arctic-circle.no / www.visithelgeland.com
U15 Tourist information centre, Porten til Nord-Norge - Destination Helgeland AS 3 75 01 80 00 01.06.-30.08.
Majavatn, Grane / post@visithelgeland.com / www.visithelgeland.com
R5 Vega tourist information centre 3 75 03 53 88 01.01.-31.12.
Gladstad / www.visitvega.no
N14 Hattfjelldal tourist information centre 3 75 18 40 05 01.01.-31.12.
Hattfjelldal sentrum / www.turistinform.no

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 ACCOMMODATION - HELGELAND
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
T8 Akselstua
Trælnes, N-8920 Sømna
3959 13 562
3971 23 831 ' 1/6
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www.visithelgeland.com / jac_lo@hotmail.com
01.04.-
30.09.
T8 Orreli
N-8920 Sømna
3901 00 990
3917 15 294 '' 1/6
D
zfcly
www.frilstad.net / frilstad@c2i.net
01.01.-
31.12.
W8 Vennesund Camping
Vennesund - Sømna, N-8920 Sømna
375 02 73 75

375 01 80 10
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www.vennesund.no / info@vennesund.no
01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Corner Motell
Storgata 79, N-8900 Brønnøysund
3988 21 208
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01.01.-
31.12.
U7 Fjellsøya Gård
Toft, N-8900 Brønnøysund
375 01 80 00
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www.visithelgeland.com / fjellsoia@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Fredly
Torget, N-8900 Brønnøysund 9 75 01 80 01
375 00 88 50
' 1/6
E, D www.visithelgeland.com / post@destinationhelgeland.com
01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Galeasen Hotell AS
Havnegt 34/36, N-8900 Brønnøysund 9 75 00 88 51
375 02 58 28
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www.galeasen.com / resepsjon@galeasen.com
01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Ottarstua
Karijord, N-8900 Brønnøysund
3974 08 000
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www.visithelgeland.com
01.05.-
30.09.
T7 Rødligården Soveri
Havnegt. 29, N-8900 Brønnøysund
375 00 89 00
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F, M, G www.rodligarden.no / post@rodligarden.no
01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Thon Hotel Brønnøysund
Valveien 11, N-8900 Brønnøysund 9 75 00 89 01
375 00 95 20
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www.thonhotels.no/bronnoysund / bronnoysund@thonhotels.no
01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Thon Hotel Torghatten
Hovøyveien 2, N-8900 Brønnøysund 9 75 00 95 49
375 00 89 00
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01.01.-
31.12.
T7 Thon Kystferie Apartments
Nordøyveien 2, N-8900 Brønnøysund 9 75 00 89 01
3993 55 778
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01.05.-
30.09.
T9 Trøan Overnatting
Sæterlandet, N-8960 Hommelstø, Brønnøy
375 02 19 10
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www.visithelgeland.com / kaaa-bre@online.no
01.06.-
31.08.
T9 Vassenget Park Overnatting
Nevernes, N-8960 Hommelstø, Brønnøy 9 75 02 19 11
3416 13 800
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15.06.-
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T9 Velfjordferie
N-8960 Hommelstø, Brønnøy
3957 68 028
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www.velfjordferie.no / sigmund@aarstrand.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R5 Gardsøya Rorbuer
Kirkøy, N-8980 Vega
3950 85 221
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01.01.-
31.12.
R3 Gåkkå Mathus
Hysværøyan, N-8980 Vega
375 03 64 00
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www.visithelgeland.com / snefrid.jakobsen@c2i.net
15.05.-
15.09.
R5 Vega Havhotell
Viksås, N-8980 Vega 9 75 03 64 01
375 03 54 00
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01.01.-
31.12.
R5 Vega Vertshus
Gladstad, N-8980 Vega
3906 02 723
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www.visithelgeland.com / veronica@m-eidem.com
01.01.-
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R5 Nes Bryggeferie
Nes, N-8980 Vega 3905 43 036
3415 69 859
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01.01.-
31.12.
R5 Vega Opplevelsesferie
Nes, N-8980 Vega
3419 31 425
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www.vegaopplevelsesferie.no / sjoh-nil@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
S7 Skogsholmen Gjestehus
Skogsholmen, N-8980 Vega
375 03 76 20
''' 18/42
F, G
dkf
www.skogsholmen.no / skogsholmen@live.no
01.05.-
31.08.
Q9 Bønå Villmarkssenter
Bønå, N-8870 Visthus, Vevelstad ' 3/38
E, D
zflvb
www.boena.no / boena@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P8 Stokka Rorbu
Stokkasjøen, N-8870 Visthus, Vevelstad
375 03 77 32
9 75 03 77 74 ' 1/6
R
zfvj
www.visithelgeland.com / eystarn@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P8 Visthus Rorbucamping
N-8870 Visthus, Vevelstad
375 03 77 11
9 75 03 77 11
3921 79 300
' 7/40
R, L
zfv
www.visthus.com / post@visthus.com
01.01.-
31.12.
P7 Handelsstedet Forvik
Forvik, N-8976 Vevelstad 375 03 71 25 ' 5/20
G
drkfevjw*
www.avec.as / arnt@avec.as
10.06.-
14.08.
P7 Steinmo Bobilparkering (Camper van park)
Lauknes, N-8976 Vevelstad
375 03 75 32

3979 82 263
' 15
www.visithelgeland.com / post@vevelstad-trevare.no
01.05.-
31.08.
P6 Taraldsen Brygge
N-8860 Tjøtta, Alstahaug ''' 8/26
D, L
xzfvjb
tarabryg@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O6 Offersøy Camping
Offersøy, N-8860 Tjøtta, Alstahaug
3917 05 564
375 04 64 11 '' 10/30
D
xzfclevw
www.kystferie.no / post@kystferie.no
01.03.-
31.10.
P5 Valbakken Feriehus
Blomsøy, N-8854 Austbø, Alstahaug
375 04 58 02
3911 12 989 ' 1/5
E
azfv
www.valbakken-feriehus.no / anniemh@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
See legend on page 9

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 375 04 53 19
O6 Belsvåg Gård og Camping
Alstahaug, N-8800 Sandnessjøen
3469 04 743
'' 11/36
C, D, F
v 01.01.-
31.12.
M6 Sandnessjøen Overnatting
Håreksgt. 15, N-8800 Sandnessjøen
375 05 93 00
'' 21/33
YH
w
www.hihostels.no / sandnessjoen@hihostels.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N5 Elfis Sjøcamping
Labukta, N-8850 Herøy 3959 15 202
3993 40 557
''' 5/20
F, L, R, D
zfvy^
www.elfis.no / labukta@c2i.net
01.04.-
30.09.
N4 Seløy Kystferie
Seløy, N-8850 Herøy 3473 66 087
3476 47 130
' 10/44
L, S
drazfcvbwy^
www.seloykystferie.no / trond@seloykystferie.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N4 Åkvik Gård
Øksningan, N-8850 Herøy 3906 52 388
3993 12 784
''' 5/18
F, E, L
afvb
www.akvikgard.com / lisbeth.larsen@monet.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L5 Brygga
Berfjord, N-8820 Dønna 3907 81 366
375 05 49 20
'' 7/39
L, F, R, S
xazfvbw^
www.brygga.com / post@brygga.com
01.01.-
31.12.
L5 Bøteriet
Åkerøy, N-8820 Dønna 3911 39 966
3971 84 379
''' 10/48
F, R, L
drkazfv^
www.boteriet.com / boteriet@yahoo.no
01.01.-
31.12.
K5 Dønnes Gård Gjestegård
Dønnes, N-8820 Dønna 3926 36 361
375 05 00 00
'' 7/22
G
drkvwy^o
www.rv17.no/donnes-gaard / donnes.gaard@monet.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M6 Helgeland Hotell
Leines, N-8890 Leirfjord 9 75 04 89 55
3997 28 301
'' 25/56
H
drkxfcvwy^*
www.helgelandhotell.no / booking@helgelandhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L7 Kvitneset Camping
Lading, N-8890 Leirfjord 375 04 95 95
375 04 89 46
'' 5/21
C, D
zfevwy
www.kvitneset.no / re-eilif@online.no
15.04.-
15.10.
K7 Sjøbakken fiske-camping
Ytre Levang, N-8890 Leirfjord 3911 48 075
375 04 97 68
''' 6/22
C, D, R, E
xzlevwy
www.fiske-camping.no / info@fiske-camping.no
01.05.-
01.10.
M7 Dalenstua
Dalen, N-8892 Sundøy, Leirfjord
375 18 14 66
' 1/5
E
fvb
www.visithelgeland.com / dalen-sundoy@live.com
01.01.-
31.12.
O11 Haugen Camping
Grane, N-8680 Trofors, Grane 3997 91 634
3926 40 853
'' 10/38
C, D
afevbw
www.visithelgeland.com
01.05.-
15.09.
O12 Haustreis Gård
Haustreisdalen, N-8680 Trofors, Grane 375 18 21 80
3928 48 356
' 1/4
D, T
zfcvby
www.haustreis.no / ernst.haust@c2i.net
01.02.-
31.10.
P16 Furuheim Gård
Susendal, N-8690 Hattfjelldal 375 18 56 23
375 18 58 66
'''' 1/10
E
dflv-
www.furuheimgaard.no / furuheimgaard@c2i.net
01.01.-
31.12.
N14 Gryteselv Fjellgård
Gryteselv, N-8690 Hattfjelldal
375 18 50 50
'' 4/8
F
drfv
www.gryteselvfjellgard.com / gryteselv.hattfjelldal@gmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
N14 Hattfjelldal Hotell
Hotellveien 1, N-8690 Hattfjelldal 9 75 18 50 59
375 18 51 43
''' 50/100
H
drxafvwy^
www.hattfjelldalhotell.no / info@hattfjelldalhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J15 Sivertgården
Famnvassdalen, N-8690 Hattfjelldal
3907 77 145
'' 2/10
E
zfv
www.sivertgarden.no / sivertgarden@gmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
J15 Sæterstad Gård
Varntresk, N-8690 Hattfjelldal 375 18 51 40
375 18 52 18
' 10/24
F, E
drxafvqwy^-
www.seterstadgard.no / geitogfisk@gmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
M13 Vesterbukt Feriehytter
Vesterbukt, N-8690 Hattfjelldal 3993 968 53
375 11 41 00
' 5/26
D
zfev
www.vesterbukt.no / rune@vesterbukt.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M9 Fru Haugans Hotel AS
Strandgata 39, N-8656 Mosjøen 9 75 11 41 01
375 17 27 60
'' 93/164
H
drxafcgjw^*
www.fruhaugans.no / res@fruhaugans.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M9 Gjestehusene i Sjøgata
Sjøgata 22-24, N-8656 Mosjøen
3479 26 363
' 6/25
L
kflw^o
www.kulturverkstedet.net / post@kulturverkstedet.net
01.01.-
31.12.
M9 Philips Leilighetshotell
Egedesgate 3, N-8656 Mosjøen
375 17 48 00
''' 8/15
LF
xw^
www.plh.no / post@plh.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M9 Lyngengården Hotell
Vollanveien 15, N-8663 Mosjøen
375 18 68 77
'' 39/75
H
drxw^
www.lyngengardenhotell.no / service@lyngengardenhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L10 Aspnes Camping
Fustvatn, N-8664 Mosjøen 3920 82 548
375 11 50 00
'' 13/38
D, C
zfevb
www.visithelgeland.com / sveinaage@nax.no
01.06.-
30.09.
K10 Mosjøen Vandrerhjem/Sandvik Gjestegård og Camping
Mjåvatn, N-8664 Mosjøen 3417 79 000
3995 40 090
'''' 92/228
G, D, YH, C
kxazfevy
www.mhostel.com / mosjoen@hihostels.no
01.06.-
15.08.
J9 Osen Camping
Luktvatn, N-8672 Elsfjord
375 17 01 50
' 2/8
D
zfev
www.visithelgeland.com / steffen_rene77@hotmail.com
15.06.-
15.08.
K9 Korgenfjellet Kro & Motell
Korgfjellet, N-8646 Korgen, Hemnes 3911 67 411
375 19 11 36
''' 6/12
M, ML
drkxlvw
www.korgenfjellet.no / post@korgenfjellet.no
15.03.-
15.12.
I11 Korgen Camping
Korgauren, N-8646 Korgen, Hemnes 3473 74 978
3909 87 355
'' 17/77
C, D
xflevw
www.korgen-camping.no / post@korgen-camping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
G10 Yttervik Camping
Sørlandsveien 874, N-8617 Dalsgrenda, Rana 9 75 16 92 57
375 15 22 11
'''' 26/110
C
xazfletvgjbw^
www.yttervikcamping.no / ranjas@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
F10 Mo Gjestegård
Elias Blix gate 3, N-8624 Mo i Rana 9 75 15 23 38
375 14 41 44
' H, G
avw
www.mo-gjestegaard.no / post@mo-gjestegaard.no
01.01.-
31.12.
F10 Bech’s Hotell og Camping AS
Hammerveien 10, N-8626 Mo i Rana 9 75 14 41 45
375 15 10 01
'''' 43/110
M, C, D, L
xaetvw
bechs.hotell@gmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
F11 Bimbo Veikro AS
Saltfjellveien 34, N-8613 Mo i Rana 9 75 15 10 25
3915 92 550
' 6/12
H, M, R
drkxa
www.bimbo.no / bimbo@bimbo.no
01.01.-
31.12.
E11 Røssvoll Senter – Campinghytter
Røssvoll, N-8615 Skonseng, Rana 9 75 14 83 90 ' 14/56
D
fw
www.rossvoll.no / jostr01@online.no
01.05.-
01.11.

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 375 13 25 86
D10 Grønligrotta
Grønli, N-8615 Skonseng, Rana 3472 33 858
3976 67 468
' 7/20
F
kxevwy
www.gronligrotta.no / gronligrotta@online.no
01.06.-
31.08.
D12 Skogly Overnatting
Skogly, N-8630 Storforshei, Rana
375 16 60 02
''' 15/45
C
xafev
www.skoglyovernatting.com / post@skoglyovernatting.com
15.05.-
15.09.
B13 Krokstrand Kafé & Camping
Saltfjellveien 1573, N-8630 Storforshei, Rana 9 75 16 60 74
375 05 65 40
'' 28/93
M, G, F, C, D, L
dkxflev^
toverakvaag@msn.com
01.01.-
31.12.
J6 Nesna Feriesenter og Motell AS
Sjåberget 3, N-8700 Nesna 3906 74 314
3483 24 400
'''' 29/136
D, F
dxzfletcjbpwy^
www.nesnaferie.no / post@nesnaferie.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J3 Langneset
Langneset, N-8762 Sleneset, Lurøy
375 09 20 30
' 5/32
S
drxzfclvjbqw^
www.langneset.no / post@langneset.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J2 Lovund RorbuHotell
N-8764 Lovund, Lurøy 9 75 09 20 39
3911 57 725
'' 27/83
H, D, R
drzfcvjqwy^
www.lovund.no / post@lovund.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H4 Rådhusplassen overnatting
Lurøy, N-8766 Lurøy 3974 60 129
3976 47 886
' 10/31
G
xazfcvw
nordaa2@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I4 Lurøy Rorbuer
Onøy, N-8766 Lurøy
2/14
R
zfcvjw 01.01.-
31.12.
375 09 53 80
I1 Træna Rorbuferie
Træna, N-8770 Træna 3979 83 276
375 09 71 86
'' 13/36
D
drzfcw^
www.rorbu-ferie.com / post@rorbuferien.no
01.01.-
31.12.
F5 PolarCamp
Hilstad, N-8754 Øresvik, Rødøy 3971 63 086
375 09 11 99
''' 11/50
C
dkxzfcletvjw
www.polarcamp.com / post@polarcamp.com
01.04.-
31.10.
F4 Oscarbrygga AS
N-8750 Tonnes, Lurøy 9 75 09 17 09
3977 33 317
'' 9/30
R, F
drxzfjbqw^
www.oscarbrygga.no / post@oscarbrygga.no
01.01.-
31.12.
G4 Villa Midnattsol
Nordværnes, N-8188 Nordvernes, Rødøy 9 75 09 87 40 '' 1/9
F, D, L, E
zfevwy
www.villamidnattsol.no / reijense@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
See legend on page 9

TRANSPORT (3+47)
M6 Veolia Transport Nord AS 375 06 41 00 epost@helgelandske.no / www.helgelandske.no 01.01.-
Sandnessjøen, Helgelandsgata 1 31.12.

Sandnessjøen Overnatting
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN SANDNESSJØEN
We offer reasonably priced accommodation in Sandnessjøen town centre.
Access to kitchen and separate lounge on all floors allows you to make your
own food and helps you feel at home here. Prices from NOK 450-700.

Håreksgt. 15
Saltfjellveien 34
N-8800 Sandnessjøen Mo i Rana
Tel. +47 469 04 743 Telephone +47 75 15 10 01
sandnessjoen@hihostels.no
www.hihostels.no

Slightly off the beaten track

Outermost on the coast of Helgeland!
As part of your holiday in Northern Norway
As a destination for groups, with or without a coach
As a setting for your meeting or course
As an arena for conferences
… we have everything you need.

Imagine a fantastic voyage on a ferry or fast pas-

senger boat where your destination is an island far
out to sea. You arrive at Lovund, one of Norway’s
most vibrant island communities. At Lovund Rorbu
Hotel we wish you a warm welcome.
… we are open all year round.

Lovund RorbuHotell | Pb 103 N-8764 Lovund | +47 75 09 20 30 | www.lovund.no | post@lovund.no

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WORTH A VISIT
HELGELAND MUSEUM,
BINDAL BRANCH W11
Vassås, 2,5 km from Terråk town centre
(signposted from Terråk)
N-7980 Terråk
Tel. +47 75 11 01 00/+47 915 19 849
post@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 23.06.-07.08.
The museum consists for the most part
of a cotter’s farm in idyllic surroundings
with a view overlooking the fjord. The
location of the farm, its buildings and
furnishings are authentic. The farm was
occupied by a crofter up until 1981.
In the remaining buildings there are,
amongst other things, exhibitions about
the saw mill industry and the local type
of boat known as the Bindalsfæringen.
MOUNT HEILHORNET
Majestic Mount Heilhornet (1058 m
above sea level) in Bindal towers far
above the other mountains in the area,
allowing you on a fine day to see a long
way in all directions. There is a marked
path all the way to the top, and the walk
takes about 2-4 hours, depending on
how quickly you walk.
HELGELAND MUSEUM U8
– SØMNA BYGDETUN
FOLK MUSEUM
Vik i Sømna
N-8920 Sømna
Tel. +47 75 11 01 90/+47 469 22 991
somna@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 15.06.-15.08.
Sømna used to be the granary of
Northern Norway, and it is therefore
natural that the museum’s main
theme covers agricultural history and
food culture. You will also find milieu
exhibitions in private houses and horse
gear in the barn. Try lefser (pastries) in
the café, and perhaps we will have fired
up our wood-fired baker’s oven. Tourist
information in the old shop.
MOUNT TORGHATTEN
This famous mountain with a hole
right through it simply has to be
seen. According to legend it was the
Horseman’s arrow (Mount Hestemannen)
that made the hole in Torghatten. You
feel quite small as you wander through
this 160m long, 35 m tall and 15-20 m
wide hole that was excavated by the
sea thousands of years ago. The walk to
the top takes about 30 minutes. Those
entering the hole do so at their own risk.
Approx. 15 km from Brønnøysund.
MINI-CRUISES ON THE
HURTIGRUTE SHIPS
Tel. +47 75 01 80 00
www.visithelgeland.no
The Hurtigrute ship will take you on a
trip along the coast with its beautiful
isles and skerries. Daily departures
from Brønnøysund to Rørvik at 17.00.
Brief stop and return on the northbound
Hurtigrute ship at about 21.00, arriving
in Brønnøysund at 00.30. Tickets on
sale at he tourist information centre in
Brønnøysund.
NORWEGIAN AQUACULTURE
CENTRE
N-8900 Brønnøy
Tel. +47 75 00 69 50
www.havbrukssenter.no
At the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre you
can learn about modern aquaculture and
the environment around the fish farms.
We show several different species and
a number of scientific experiments that
address important aquaculture issues.
Our skilful guides give you a thorough
and fascinating introduction to the topic.
Open all year round. Location: Toft,
outside Brønnøysund.
HELGELAND MUSEUM T10
– VELFJORD FOLK MUSEUM
Strøm, Hommelstø
N-8960 Hommelstø
Tel. +47 75 11 01 75/+47 75 11 01 74
velfjord@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 25.06.-07.08.
Cultural-historical museum with 13
buildings in scenic surroundings at
Strengevatnet, illustrating everyday life
on a farm in the 17-1800s, with focus on
agriculture, fjord fishing and handicrafts.
Complete collection of tools for a
range of different crafts. South-Sámi
exhibition.
VEGA VERDENSARV
Skjærvær, Bremstein, Lånan, Hysvær
and Skogsholmen are abandoned fishing
villages / eider down collecting stations
all of which are idyllically situated in
the waters of Vega. Well preserved
architecture and cultural landscape,
fascinating history, and the only museum
with nesting eider ducks in the world.
The Vega archipelago was inscribed on
UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Please contact the tourist information
centre in Vega for further details.
www.visitvega.no
E-HUSET
– EIDER DUCK S5 HOUSE,
HELGELAND MUSEUM
Nes
N-8980 Vega
Tel. +47 415 07 364/+47 41 60 69 74
vega@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 15.06.-15.08.
The E-huset, or Eider Duck House,
documents the tradition of keeping
eider ducks as domestic animals. Work
on the nests and down has created a
fascinating culture with regard to the
use of local resources. This culture is
presented in a quayside building which
also contains an old country shop where
visitors can buy souvenirs.

GRØNLIGROTTA CAVE is the Nordic countries’ best

known and most visited limestone cave. It is also the
only one that is illuminated. Guided tours take you
several hundred metres inside the mountain and last
for 45 minutes. You will see a subterranean river with
waterfalls and rapids and perhaps even some fish,
potholes, stalactites and many marvellous formations
that Mother Nature has spent hundreds of thousands
of years creating. Furthermore, you will see a granite
block that has been carried several kilometres by
the glacier during the Ice Age, and lodged inside
A subterranean adventure the cave. Daily guided tours during the season.
For further information contact Grønligrotta or the
tourist information centre in Mo i Rana. Whether it is
sunny or wet, a guided tour of Grønligrotta cave will
suit the whole family. Café, rooms and camping at
Grønligrotta.

A tour of Grønligrotta cave will show you how the

forces of nature have been at work for hundreds of
thousands of years. We promise you a wonderful
experience!

Booking: +47 75 13 25 86
N-8615 Skonseng
www.gronligrotta.no
gronligrotta@online.no

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YLVINGEN – HIMMELBLÅØYA
(KNOWN FROM THE TV SERIES
“HIMMELBLÅ" – SKY BLUE)
Idyllic spot for an outing with good
conditions for cycling and beautiful
countryside. Old fort from World War II,
“tyskerhåjen" – German heights. Please
contact the tourist office in Vega for
further details.
HELGELAND MUSEUM Q7
– VEVELSTAD BYGDETUN
FOLK MUSEUM
N-8976 Vevelstad
Tel. +47 75 11 01 96/+47 950 64 695
vevelstad@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 19.06.-05.08., 10.00-16.00
Tues-Sun, closed on Mondays.
Vevelstad Bygdetun folk museum is
located down by the Vevelstadsundet
strait, approx. 1 km south of Forvik. With
its buildings and exhibitions covering a
variety of different environments, the
folk museum presents a comprehensive
picture of living conditions in various
social classes along the coast of
Helgeland. The play barn is a lot of fun
for the children.
BØRGEFJELL NATIONAL PARK
Børgefjell National Park is one of the
oldest and biggest national parks in
Norway (1447 km²). There are no
marked trails or Rambler’s Association
cabins in the park. The landscape is
stark, wild and beautiful and is best
suited to experienced mountain people,
even though the countryside is easily
accessible. There are a few open huts
and cabins for hire.
The hiker’s map of Børgefjell provides
valuable information about the national
park and is on sale at a number of places
including the tourist information centres.
SVENSKVOLL GÅRD
Susendal
N-8690 Hattfjelldal
Tel. +47 952 71 711/+47 75 18 58 13
Season: 01.05.-31.08.
Charming and comprehensive farming
museum with exhibits from the 1870s
up until 1972. Guided tours on request.
Location: Susendal, approx. 27 km from
Hattfjelldal.
HELGELAND MUSEUM, N14
HATTFJELLDAL BRANCH
N-8690 Hattfjelldal
Tel. +47 75 18 48 22/+47 75 11 01 00
hattfjelldal@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 30.06.-04.08.
The Sheriff’s Office: The everyday lives
of the mountain people are depicted here
with the help of photographs, artefacts
and literature.
The old shop at Susendalskroken:
Details about commercial traffic and
the dealings between the border
peoples. Collaboration with the farms
at Svenskvoll, Sæterstad and Furuheim.
Guided tours by prior arrangement.
HELGELAND MUSEUM Q13
- GRANE FOLK MUSEUM
N-8680 Trofors
Tel. +47 911 79 802
grane@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 01.06.-12.08.
Folk museum including a collection
of buildings with authentic interior
furnishings from the 1700s and 1800s.
A sawing frame for sawing timber by
hand is the museum’s speciality. Scenic
setting in woodland environment where
you can have a break at picnic tables by
the listed river Vefsnavassdraget. It is
possible to fish trout in the river.
LAKSFORSEN FALLS
Laksforsen Falls is a magnificent
cataract with a fall of 17 metres. The
volume of water passing the falls is 700
m3 a second. At Laksforsen Turistcafé
you can delight in a panoramic view of
the waterfall while enjoying a good meal.
Situated in the borough of Grane, on the
E6, approx. 30 km south of Mosjøen.
HELGELAND MUSEUM, M10
VEFSN BRANCH
Sjøgata 31 B / Vefsn Bygdetun Folk
Museum
N-8656 Mosjøen
Tel. +47 75 11 01 21/+47 75 11 01 22
vefsn@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: The Jacobsenbrygga is open
all year round. The folk museum is open
from 15.06.-21.08.
Vefsn Museum has two main branches:
Vefsn Bygdesamling folk museum near
Dolstad church outside the town centre,
and the Jacobsenbrygga in Sjøgata, in
the heart of Mosjøen town centre. The
Jacobsenbrygga contains a permanent
city exhibition and two galleries with
varying exhibitions. There is a café at the
folk museum which is open during the
summer.
MOSJØEN CITY PARK
The city park that was established
in 1905 has now been completely
reconstructed. It is a living cultural
monument of considerable value and
was listed for protection in Cultural
Monument Year 2009. Situated in the
centre of Mosjøen.
SJØGATA
– MOSJØEN OLD TOWN
With its wharf buildings, warehouses,
boathouses, commercial buildings,
private homes, and the outhouses, sheds
and annexes that “cling on" between
them, Sjøgata street comprises a vibrant
and picturesque part of Mosjøen town
centre. In 2003 the Sjøgata environment,
c/o the Culture Workshop, was awarded
the Olavsrosa, the Norwegian Heritage
seal of quality and leading trade mark for
attractions based on Norwegian cultural
heritage.
FISHING IN THE RIVER VEFSNA
Vefsna is one of Europe’s best rivers for
sea trout fishing, and was the last major
Norwegian river to be regulated. In the
summer you can fish freely from the
entire Sjøgata area in Mosjøen. There
are also a number of other good fishing
spots in the Vefsna.
ISLAND HOPPING BY BIKE
Who needs to go to Greece to go island
hopping when you can explore the
coast of Helgeland from your bicycle
seat? Grab your bike and loaf around
from island to island in our beautiful
coastal waters with all their islands, isles
and skerries. The area is well suited
for island hopping by bike due to its
moderate traffic and relatively flat roads.
THE SKIER OF TRO P7
(ROCK CARVING)
Season: Summer
The skier is the best known rock carving
in the Valen range at Tro. It is believed
to be the oldest depiction of a skier ever
found in Norway, approx. 4,000 years
old, The skier was model for the Olympic
pictographs that were so characteristic
of the Lillehammer Olympics in 1994.
There are several other rock carving
ranges at Tro and Flatøya.
THE WAR CEMETERIES P6
IN TJØTTA
Two war cemeteries where altogether
10,389 victims of World War II lie buried.
Soviet prisoners of war and those who
perished when the troop transport
ship “Riegel" was sunk. The ship was
attacked by the Allies in November 1944
and went down just off Tjøtta.
PETTER DASS MUSEUM O6
Alstahaug
N-8800 Sandnessjøen
Tel. +47 75 07 55 70
petter.dass@helgelandmuseum.no

N C O U N T ER S W I T H T HE
WELCOME TO A FASCINATING MUSEUM FOR YOUNG C L O SE E
’ S M O S T B E AU T I F U L C O A S T
AND OLD! WORLD
In Alstahaug you can enjoy nature, architecture and cultural history - a memory for life
by way of a variety of activities, exhibitions and guided tours. Our ferries and fast passenger boats offer:
Margrethe’s Café offers an exciting menu based on local food • Round trips in an island realm with time-honoured fishing
traditions. Spacious parking for cars and coaches. The church and villages, culture, wildlife and nature experiences– a true
adventure!
new museum building have been well adapted for the disabled. • Island hopping by bike. Physical activity in amazing countryside
– a multitude of trips to choose from!
Close encounters with nature
THE PETTER DASS MUSEUM AND ALSTAHAUG CHURCH, APPROX. 20 KM – that’s what
SOUTH OF SANDNESSJØEN. WWW.PETTERDASS.NO - TEL. (+47) 75 11 01 50 freedom is!

OPEN, SUMMER 01.06.-15.08.: DAILY 10.00 -19.00

OTHERWISE OPEN 16.08.-01.06.: DAILY 10.00 - 15.30.
Region Helgelandske
WEEKENDS 11.00-17.00. CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Serviceboks 609
N-8801 Sandnessjøen

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Season: 01.06.-15.08., 10.00-19.00
daily.
16.08.-31.05., Tues.-Fri. 10.00-15.30,
Sat.-Sun. 11.00-17.00.
The museum presents the story of
clergyman and poet Petter Dass (1647-
1707). The museum building is open
all year round and contains exhibitions,
a museum shop and Margrethe’s
Café, which is open daily. In summer,
Alstahaug church and the buildings in
the courtyard are also open and offer
exhibitions, activities and guided tours.
ARTSCAPE NORDLAND M6
– SANDNESSJØEN
www.skulpturlandskap.no
“House of Winds" by Sissel Tolaas.
DE SYV SØSTRE (THE SEVEN
SISTERS) (910-1072 M ABOVE
SEA LEVEL) N6
Legendary mountains with marked
hiking trails. Certificate for those
climbing all seven peaks. Fantastic view
of the archipelago.
MOUNT VETTFJELLET N6
(244 M ABOVE SEA LEVEL)
In the old days beacons (veter) were lit
here to warn of an enemy’s approach.
There are marked paths up to the top
with a view down to the Alstahaugtunet
courtyard, the shipping lanes and the
islands beyond.
HELGELAND MUSEUM, N5
HERØY BRANCH
Herøy Folk Museum
N-8850 Herøy
Tel. +47 75 06 80 28/+47 911 26 506
heroy@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 01.06.-31.08.
Local and regional history, with
emphasis on agriculture, fishing and
social conditions, are presented in the
historical buildings at the vicarage.
Based on one of the region’s major
collections of artefacts. Opening times:
Mon.-Fri. 12.00-16-00. Also open at
weekends in July.
MOUNT DØNNAMANNEN M5
(858 M ABOVE SEA LEVEL)
Marked trails from both Teigstad and
Breivika. The paths provide fantastic
views of the entire archipelago.
HELGELAND MUSEUM
- NORDVIKA OLD TRADING
POST L5
Near Solfjellsjøen
N-8820 Dønna
Tel. +47 940 36 357
donna@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 25.06.-15.08.
Nordland’s oldest preserved trading post
comprises a number of buildings and is
a veritable mosaic of the stylistic ideals
of various different epochs. The Zahl
family ran Nordvika for 200 years and
five generations, but it has now become
a museum. Coffee and museum shop.
Folk museum.
DØNNES CHURCH K5
Open for guided tours during the summer
and by appointment the rest of the year.
Mediaeval church with a well-preserved
mausoleum from the 1600s. Voted
Norway’s most beautiful church in 2007.
ARTSCAPE NORDLAND K5
– DØNNA
www.skulpturlandskap.no
“Wheel of Friendship/Circle of Strength"
by Ciido Meireles.
HELGELANDSBRUA M6
- NORWAY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL
BRIDGE
A work of art in steel and concrete links
together the boroughs of Leirfjord and
Alstahaug. Wonderful photo motifs and
spectacular views are guaranteed.
BRUNESET CULTURE AND
HISTORY TRAIL L6
Leirfjord. From hunting station to
German fort. Iron Age graves, ruins of
a German fort from World War II, and
more.
ARTSCAPE NORDLAND
– LEIRFJORD L6
www.skulpturlandskap.no
"Around" by Waltercio Caldas.
HELGELAND MUSEUM,
LEIRFJORD BRANCH L7
Bergh-brygga
Nedre Leland
N-8890 Leirfjord
Tel. +47 75 11 01 00/+47 957 84 168
leirfjord@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 01.06.-31.08.
The Bergh-brygga quayside building
is beautifully situated in Nedre Leland.
The building houses a shop from the
late 1800s with the original interior
furnishings intact and a selection of
items that illustrate what the shop sold
up until it was closed down in the 1980s.
New exhibitions on show every summer.
OKSTINDAN (OKSSKOLTEN)
“NORTHERN NORWAY’S
HIGHEST MOUNTAIN"
Korgfjellet, 8646 Korgen
Tel./fax +47 75 17 01 50/
+47 75 17 01 51
post@korgenfjellet.no
www.korgenfjellet.no
Season: March – December
On the summit of Mount Korgfjellet,
at the mountain lodge, you have a
panoramic view of the Okstindan peaks,
1,917 metres above sea level.
Northern Norway’s highest mountain.
Norway’s 8th biggest glacier.
View of the Svartisen Glacier.
“Blood Road" - historic road over the
Korgfjellet mountains, built in 1940-45.
HELGELAND MUSEUM, I10
HEMNES BRANCH
N-8646 Korgen
Tel. +47 75 19 70 62/+47 416 98 378
hemnes@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 25.06.-07.08.
Hemnes Folk Museum at Bjerka: a
farmyard with a history dating back to
about 1500 AD. The Ranheimbrygga
quayside building in Hemnesberget: a
collection of maritime artefacts. The
cookhouse (Eldhuset) at Jamtjord:
demonstration of how to bake the local
cakes, kamkake. Sale of coffee for a
period of three weeks after Midsummer’s
Eve.
HELGELAND MUSEUM, F10
RANA BRANCH
Fridtjof Nansens gt. 22
N-8624 Mo i Rana
Tel. +47 75 11 01 33/+47 75 11 01 00
rana@helgelandmuseum.no
www.helgelandmuseum.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12. June-Aug.: longer
opening hours
Welcome to Rana Museum! We offer
a range of cultural adventures and
activities for the whole family all year
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round. Amongst other things, we have
culture and natural history exhibitions,
the Rana Art Society gallery, and our
two outdoor museums, Stenneset and
Bredek, set in scenic surroundings.
ADVENTURES IN THE REALM
OF SVARTISEN
Farthest north in Helgeland we find the
realm of Svartisen with its
spectacular natural surroundings,
Norway's second biggest glacier,
fantastic caves, horseback riding and an
impressive marble palace. A
fascinating area with magical adventures
for the whole family.
GRØNLIGROTTA CAVE
Grønli
N-8617 Skonseng
Tel. +47 75 13 25 86/+47 472 33 858
www.gronligrotta.no
Season: 01.06.-31.08.
Grønligrotta cave is the Nordic region’s
best known and most visited limestone
cave, and the only illuminated one. The
guided tours go several hundred metres
inside the mountain and take about 45
minutes. A tour of Grønligrotta cave will
show you what the forces of nature have
achieved over hundreds of thousands
of years. We promise you a wonderful
experience.
SETERGROTTA CAVE
Røvassdalen
N-8602 Mo i Rana
Tel. +47 959 74 497/+47 75 16 23 50
info@setergrotta.no
www.setergrotta.no
Season: 20.06.-15.08.
Sporty and exciting 2 hour guided tours
once or twice a day. Experience dramatic
natural phenomena like gigantic
mountain halls, impressive marble veins
and a subterranean river. Hard hats,
headlamps, overalls and gloves are
standard equipment. Prices from NOK
250 pp. Drive to Røvassdalen, 21 km
north of Mo i Rana.
SVARTISEN / AUSTERDALSISEN
GLACIERS
N-8624 Mo i Rana
Tel./fax +47 75 13 92 00/
+47 75 13 92 09
www.visithelgeland.no
Season: 10.06.-31.08.
Svartisen is Norway’s second biggest
 glacier. It covers an area of no less than
370 km² and has 60 glacial arms. The
glacial arm known as Austerdalsisen is in
the borough of Rana and can be reached
by ferry over lake Svartisvannet. The
ferry runs daily during the summer and
the crossing takes about 20 minutes.
The trip continues along a 3 km long
trail up to the glacier. Sturdy footwear is
recommended.
POLARSIRKELSENTERET
- THE ARCTIC CIRCLE CENTRE
Saltfjellet
N-8250 Rognan
Tel. +47 75 12 96 96/+47 918 53 833
post@polarsirkelsenteret.no
www.polarsirkelsenteret.no
Season: 20.05.-31.08.
The Arctic Circle Centre is situated in
the heart of the Saltfjellet mountains, on
the E6, approx. 670 m above sea level.
The invisible borderline of the midnight
sun has been made visible here with
the help of a marble path and a number
of menhirs. Outside is a memorial over
Yugoslavian and Russian prisoners of
war. Inside there is a souvenir shop,
cinema and restaurant. Welcome!
SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47)
R5 Visitvega 375 03 53 88 / 479 07 132
Gladstad, Vega / post@visitvega.no
J6 Hav og Fritid (Sea and Leisure) 3915 94 340 / 75 05 66 95
Nesna, Nordvollvegen 7 / magsteir@online.no
J6 Nesna Feriesenter og Motell AS 375 05 65 40 / 906 74 314
Nesna, Sjåberget 3 / post@nesnaferie.no
J3 Langneset 3483 24 400
Sleneset, Langneset / post@langneset.no
B14 Polarsirkelsenteret 375 12 96 96
Saltfjellet / post@polarsirkelsenteret.no
FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)
P7 Handelsstedet Forvik AS 375 03 71 25
Forvik, Vevelstad
O6 Petter Dass Museet 375 07 55 70
Alstahaug, Sandnessjøen
J15 Sæterstad Gård 375 18 51 40
Varntresk, Hattfjelldal
M9 Fru Haugans Hotel AS 375 11 41 00
Mosjøen, Strandgata/Sjøgata
M9 Kulturverkstedet 375 17 27 60
Mosjøen, Sjøgata 22-24
K10 Korgenfjellet Kro og Motell AS 375 17 01 50
Korgen, Korgfjellet
F11 Bimbo Veikro (roadside tavern) 375 15 10 01
Mo i Rana, Saltfjellveien 34
D10 Grønligrotta – Cave 375 13 25 86 / 47 23 38 58
Grønli, Skonseng, Rana
B14 Polarsirkelsenteret 375 12 96 97
Saltfjellet
J2 Restaurant Maaken 375 09 20 30
Lovund RorbuHotell, Lovund
J4 Spiseriet Fabelaktig 3483 24 400
Sleneset, Langneset
F4 Oscarbrygga AS 375 09 11 99
Tonnes, Lurøy
POLARSIRKELSTIEN gronsvik.kystfort@helgelandmuseum.no by prior arrangement only.
– THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TRACK www.helgelandmuseum.no One of the best museums on the coast
12 km long, specially adapted hiking Season: 01.06.-31.08. of Helgeland. It is located in an old fish
and cycling trail on the old Saltfjell road German coastal fort built between 1942 factory, idyllically situated in the harbour
between Sukkertoppen and Bolna. and 1945. One of the best preserved area. The exhibitions have been made
Information boards about nature and German coastal forts in Norway. Built by the people of Lovund themselves and
cultural monuments. with the help of Russian and Polish present our utility birds, fisheries history,
prisoners of war. Burial site for Soviet homes, old boats, etc. The centre
HELGELAND MUSEUM, J7 prisoners of war to the south of the fort. also houses an excellent exhibition of
NESNA The fort has been partially restored paintings by painters from Helgeland.
Havneveien 1 / Movegen 22 and signposted. Exhibition open during Mid April to Mid August.
N-8700 Nesna the summer. Guided tours by prior
Tel. +47 75 11 01 88/+47 952 79 695 arrangement. TRÆNA
nesna@helgelandmuseum.no Norway’s oldest fishing village.
www.helgelandmuseum.no CLIFFSIDE NESTING COLONIES Characteristic mountain formations. The
Season: 01.01.-31.12. IN LOVUND Træna festival.
The museum in Nesna is located in the About 200,000 puffins arrive every year
Klokkergården building and on Zahl’s old on April 14, “Puffin Arrival Day". Marked RØDØY
business premises. The main exhibitions and easily accessible path up to the Spectacular view from Mount Rødøyløva.
are found in merchant Zahl’s spacious puffin colony. Mid April to Mid August. Good food and overnight accommodation
commercial building (built in 1907 and at the venerable Klokkergården.
1953). Part of the building has been LOVUND COASTAL
given a new frontage this year, creating CULTURE CENTRE THOUSANDS OF ISLANDS
an exciting interaction between older and Bryggodden that offer spectacular countryside and a
new architecture. N-8764 Lovund wide range of activities and attractions
Tel./fax +47 75 09 20 30/ like hiking, deep-sea fishing, sea
HELGELAND MUSEUM I6 +47 75 09 20 39 kayaking, white beaches, birdwatching
– GRØNSVIK COASTAL FORT post@lovund.no and a number of restaurants serving
N-8735 Stokkvågen www.lovund.no traditional food made with local
Tel. +47 75 11 01 85 Season: 01.07.-31.07. Rest of the year: ingredients.
See legend on page 9
Arrangements for overnight accommodation in camping cabins and 01.01.- cAH{WUR]Ob
fisherman’s cabins (rorbu). Organized trips for individuals and groups. 31.12. www.visitvega.no
Sea kayak: rental, courses, paddling trips, guided tours, mystery tours, tips 15.05.- U
and suggestions. 15.10. www.langneset.no
Perfect for the family. Outdoor water slide. Miniature golf. 01.01.- cvHUE\]b
Nina's lavvo (tepee), intimate pub with fireplace and outdoor service. 31.12. www.havogfritid.no
Langneset – a pleasant place by the sea. 01.01.- cH{bq
31.12. www.nesnaferie.no
All facilities, spacious souvenir shop, Arctic Circle certificate, 3D Cinema and 20.05.- Y
good food. Welcome. 31.08. www.polarsirkelsenteret.no
Restaurant with local ingredients, traditional/international style and the world’s northernmost coffee
roaster. 10.06.-14.08.
rkd*
www.avec.as
Margrethe’s Café offers an inspiring menu based on local food traditions and ingredients. Coffee,
cakes, lunch and dinner. 01.01.-31.12.
rk
www.petterdass.no
Farm restaurant with a wood-fired baker’s oven. Whole roasted leg of kid (goat), mountain char fillets,
salted and baked mountain char, bread baked in a stone oven, etc. 01.01.-31.12.
rd
www.seterstadgard.no
Ellenstuen: Á la carte restaurant in the oldest part of the hotel (1866) - excellent ingredients, largely
from the surrounding district. 01.01.-31.12.
rd*
www.fruhaugans.no
Home-made traditional fare served in historic surroundings. Hot food and catering on request.
01.01.-31.12. % 08.00-16.00.
ko
www.kulturverkstedet.net
Mountain lodge with excellent food and drink.
March-December % 08.00-22.00
rkd*
www.korgenfjellet.no
Home-made food for young and old on cosy premises and at reasonable prices.
01.01.-31.12. % Mon.-Fri. 07.00-22.00, Sat.-Sun. 10.00-22.00.
rkd
www.bimbo.no
Internet café in connection with Scandinavia’s most visited limestone cave, the Grønligrotta.
20.06.-31.08.
k
www.gronligrotta.no
The Arctic Circle Centre’s restaurant offers excellent home-made food, cakes, sandwiches and an
extensive coffee menu. 01.06.-31.08.
rkd
www.polarsirkelsenteret.no
We serve local specialities, everything from basic snacks to tasty 3-course meals.
01.01.-31.12.
rd
www.lovund.no
Spiseriet Fabelaktig offers a tasty menu based on excellent ingredients, and a view of beautiful
Helgeland. 01.01.-31.12.
rd
www.langneset.no
Open at weekends starting in April. Daily in summer. Á la Carte, local fish dishes.
01.06.-20.08.
rd
www.oscarbygga.no
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it was late before we got back from our fishing trip.
even so, there were children outside playing in the
midnight sun. we asked one of them what time they went
to bed. in the autumn, he replied.

www.northernnorway.com

© FRANK ANDREASSEN
 SALTEN
Meløy
Beiarn
Gildeskål
Bodø
Saltdal
Fauske
Hamsuns Rike

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 34 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 SALTEN
– Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Salten

MELØY GILDE­ BEIARN BODØ SALTDAL

SKÅL

FAUSKE SØR­ STEIGEN HAMAR­ TYS­

FOLD ØY FJORD

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS: Ørnes and Bodø.

AIRPORT: Bodø Airport.

NATIONAL PARKS:
Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, 2102 km² (overlaps two regions).
Junkerdal National Park, 682 km²
Rago National Park, 171 km²
Sjunkhatten National Park, 417.5 km²

STETIND, NORWAY’S NATIONAL MOUNTAIN © FRODE JENSSEN

Here you will find everything from the urban pulse of the metropolis to
blissful peace and quiet in the virgin countryside of the national parks.
With a population of over 47,000 inhabitants, Bodø is the region’s centre
of gravity. It is the city for all aviation enthusiasts, and the place where
you can watch white-tailed eagles from your table at a café in the city
centre. Outside Bodø you will find the world’s strongest maelstrom, the
Saltstraumen, an eldorado for divers and fishermen. Salten is also the
realm of Knut Hamsun, now celebrated by the Hamsun Centre in Hamarøy.
Norway’s national mountain is found here, too: the 1,392 metre tall Stetind.
Salten is also known for its vibrant cultural life, where every year the
Nordland Festival of Music and the Parken Festival attract big names in
classical music and rock.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON

R11 Beiarn tourist information centre, Storjord 3 75 56 95 00 01.01.-31.12.
Moldjord / turistinfo@beiarn.kommune.no / www.beiarn.kommune.no
E8 Tourist information centre Hamsuns Rike, Oppeid 3 958 76 306 01.01.-31.12.
Hamarøy / post@hamsuns-rike.no / www.hamsuns-rike.no
U10 Meløy tourist information centre 3 75 75 48 88 Mid August - mid May
Glomfjord / randi@mnu.no / www.visitmeloy.no
W9 Meløy tourist information centre - Porten til Svartisen, Holand 3 75 75 48 88 Mid May - mid August
Halsa / randi@mnu.no / www.visitmeloy.no
P14 Saltdal tourist information centre - Nordnes Camp og Bygdesenter 3 454 23 300 01.01.-31.12.
Røkland / www.visitsaltdal.no
O9 Bodø tourist information centre - Visit Bodø, Sjøgata 3 - Sentrumsterminalen 3 75 54 80 00 01.01.-31.12.
Bodø / turistinfo@bodo.kommune.no / www.visitbodo.no
L8 Bodø tourist information centre - Visit Bodø, Kjerringøy (Rv 834) 3 75 50 35 05 21.05.-28.08.
booking.kjerringoy@nordlandsmuseet.no / www.nordlandsmuseet.no
O10 Bodø tourist information centre - Visit Bodø, Pluscamp Saltstraumen 3 75 58 75 60 Summer only
salcampi@online.no / www.saltstraumen-camping.no
S9 Gildeskål tourist information centre, Inndyr 3 75 76 06 00 01.01.-31.12.
postmottak@gildeskal.kommune.no / www.gildeskal.kommune.no
S9 Gildeskål Kirkested tourist information centre, Inndyr, Rv 838 3 75 50 35 21 18.06.-14.08.
Gildeskål / post@nordlandsmuseet.no / www.nordlandsmuseet.no

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COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL

MELØY
375 75 45 99
U8 Ørnes Hotell
Havneveien 12, N-8150 Ørnes 9 75 75 47 69
375 75 10 13
'' 24/52
H
drkxfjw^
www.orneshotell.no / info@orneshotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
W7 Fiskebrygga
Bolga, N-8158 Bolga 347 90 92 21
375 75 25 00
' 3/13
G
drkazfvjwy
www.bolga.no / bolgamarit@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
U10 Glomfjord Hotell
Lars Evensensvei 3, N-8161 Glomfjord 9 75 75 20 96
375 75 13 50
'' 25/49
H
drkxqw^
www.glomfjordhotell.no / info@glomfjordhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
W8 Åmnes Camping
Omnes, N-8170 Engavågen 3415 28 522
3478 31 810
''' 6/35
C, D, T
xazfcletby
www.aamnes.no / aamnes@monet.no
01.01.-
31.12.
W8 Furøy Camping
Furøy 6, N-8178 Halsa
375 75 57 74
''' 19/80
C, D
xazfletw
www.furoycamp.no / post@furoycamp.no
01.01.-
31.12.
U8 Reipå Camping
N-8186 Reipå 348 06 63 69 ''' 11/32
F, C, D, L
clevw
www.reipacamping.com / post@reipacamping.com
01.01.-
31.12.

GILDESKÅL, BEIARN, SALTDAL, FAUSKE

375 75 71 11
Q10 Kjellingstraumen Fjordcamp
Bunæs, Kjellingstraumen, N-8120 Nygårdsjøen, Gildeskål 9 911 29 480
375 75 70 65
''' 4/16
C, D, T
zfcevjwy^
www.kjellingstraumen.no / kjelling300@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
R9 Fjordbua AS
Kjøpstad, N-8120 Nygårdsjøen, Gildeskål 3991 51 443
3977 01 919
' 14/14
M
drkazfejw
www.fjordbua.no / olkristo@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Hustad Camping
Hustad, N-8130 Sandhornøy, Gildeskål 9 941 56 555
3993 26 690
' 2/8
C, D
fletvjbw
www.hustad-camping.com / evakkristensen@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Krokholmen
Krokholmen, N-8135 Sørarnøy, Gildeskål ''' 22/41
C, F, D, G, S
drazfjbwy^
www.krokholmen.no / post@krokholmen.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Arnøy Brygge
Nordhavn, N-8136 Nordarnøy, Gildeskål
3948 85 380
9 900 45 006 ' 6/49
L, R
drazfcvbw^
www.arnoy.no / post@arnoy.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q10 Frantzen Gjestgiveri
Strand, N-8110 Moldjord, Beiarn
375 56 96 24
3959 66 725 '' 3/20
G, F, C, D
drk
www.strandlaks.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R11 Kvæl Camping
Kvæl, N-8110 Moldjord, Beiarn
375 56 96 24
3959 66 725 '' 2/12
C, D, L
flevw
www.kvael.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q12 Beiarn Adventures AS
N-8110 Moldjord, Beiarn
375 56 83 00
3918 43 384
3480 07 687
'' 10/15
G, F, L
drk
www.beiarngjestegaard.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O13 Halsdammen
Hals, N-8250 Rognan, Saltdal 3920 35 690
375 69 03 15
' 6/8
F
zfv
www.halsdammen.no / pgukarls@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O14 Medby Camping
Medby, N-8250 Rognan, Saltdal 3951 70 050
375 69 00 11
'' 6/28
C, D
fe
inge.jansen@sbnett.no
01.06.-
14.09.
O13 Nordlandia Rognan Hotell
Handverkeren 14, N-8250 Rognan, Saltdal 9 75 69 13 72
375 69 00 88
'' 60/123
H
drkxafl^w
www.rognanhotell.no / service@rognanhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O13 Rognan Fjordcamp
Sandbakkveien 16, N-8250 Rognan, Saltdal 3481 54 795
375 69 43 41
''' 31/120
F, C, D, L
xzfcletvb^
www.fjordcamp.com / admin@fjordcamp.com
01.01.-
31.12.
Q17 Graddis Fjellstue - Camping og Bobilutleie
Graddis, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal 9 75 69 43 88
3990 31 067
''' 8/22
F, C, D
aev
www.polar-bobilutleie.no / graddis@c2i.net
01.03.-
15.08.
Q16 Junkerdal Opplevelser
Junkerdal, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal
3911 49 006
' 2/16
D
xv
www.junkerdalopplevelser.no / rantor@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q16 Junkerdal Turistsenter
Junkerdal, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal 3934 81 931
375 69 38 55
''' 13/46
F, C, D
drkxflevy
www.junkerdal-turistsent.no / nkolberg@online.no
01.01.-
21.11.
P14 Nordnes Camp og Bygdesenter
Nordnes, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal 3950 69 426
375 69 41 03
''' 14/52
C, D
drkaflev i
www.nordnescamp.no / post@nordnescamp.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q15 Polar Camping
Storjord, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal
375 68 24 50
'' 16/62
C, D
fev
www.polarcamping.no
01.06.-
30.09.
Q15 Saltdal Turistsenter
Storjord, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal 9 75 68 24 51
3951 95 927
''' 16/72
C, D, M
drkxflev^
www.saltdal-turistsenter.no / firmapost@saltdal-turistsenter.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q16 Skaiti Fjellcamp og Fjelltjeneste
Skaiti, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal 3478 56 376
375 69 38 83
' C
xaflev
gerderi@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
P15 Skogly Naturgård
Evenesdal, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal
3951 72 673
' 1/4
D
aevy
www.arctivity.com / sven.kisch@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
Q15 Storjord Hotel
Storjord, N-8255 Røkland, Saltdal
375 60 20 00
''' 5/9
H
drkfv
www.storjordhotel.no / camilla@storjordhotel.no
01.05.-
31.10.
M12 Fauske Hotel AS
Storgata 82, N-8200 Fauske 9 75 64 57 37 ' 82/110
H
drkxaqwy^*
www.fauskehotell.no / firmapost@fauskehotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
See legend on page 9

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 375 64 39 66
M12 Lundhøgda Camping og Cafe
Lund, N-8200 Fauske 9 917 81 647
375 64 84 01
' 17/57
M, C
drkafletbw
www.lundhogdacamping.no / post@lundhogdacamping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M12 Fauske Camping og Motell
N-8210 Fauske 9 75 64 84 13
375 64 02 90
'''' 57/220
C, D, G, M
dkxafclevw
home.online.no/~fausm / fausm@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M16 Jakobsbakken Fjellsenter AS
Jakobsbakken, N-8230 Sulitjelma, Fauske
3953 06 131
'' 22/75
F, G, L
kxfle
www.jakobsbakken.no / kk@norsec.no
01.03.-
15.10.
M16 Sulitjelma Fjellandsby
Daja, N-8230 Sulitjelma, Fauske
dkafvwy^
www.sulitjelma-fjellandsby.no / alpin@sulitjelma-fjellandsby.no
375 64 04 33
M16 Sulitjelma Turistsenter
Daja, N-8230 Sulitjelma, Fauske 375 64 06 67 ' 12/48
C, D
drkxzfev
sulitjelma.turistsenter@sbnett.no
01.01.-
31.12.

BODØ
375 54 61 00
O9 Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø
Storgata 3, N-8006 Bodø 9 75 54 61 50
375 51 90 00
''' 97/192
H
dxavqwy^
www.choice.no/no073 / booking.cc.grand.bodo@choice.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Radisson BLU
Storgata 2, N-8006 Bodø 9 75 51 90 01
375 54 70 00
''' 191/310
H
drkxaqw^s
www.radissonblu.com/hotel-bodo / sales.bodo@radissonblu.com
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Rica Hotel Bodø
Sjøgata 23, N-8006 Bodø 9 75 54 70 55
375 56 36 80
' 113/195
H
dxacqwy^s
www.rica.no/hotelbodo / rica.hotel.bodo@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Bodøsjøen Camping
Båtstøvene 1, N-8013 Bodø 3924 30 414
375 51 01 42
'' 45/155
C, D
xfle
www.bodocamp.no / bodocamp@yahoo.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N9 Geitvågen Bad & Camping
Geitvågen, N-8016 Bodø 9 75 52 49 58
375 50 65 60
'' 16/62
C, D
dkxfletvb^
www.geitvaagen.com
28.05.-
21.08.
O10 Saltstraumen Hotel
Knapplund, N-8056 Saltstraumen 9 75 58 75 70
375 58 75 60
'' 52/104
H
drkazfbwy^
www.saltstraumenhotel.no / hotel@isaltstraumen.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O10 Pluscamp Saltstraumen
Knapplund, N-8056 Saltstraumen 9 75 58 75 40
375 58 71 38
'''' 21/84
C, D, L
xzfletvwy
www.saltstraumen-camping.no / salcampi@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O10 Saltstraumen Brygge AS
Tuv, N-8056 Saltstraumen 3465 40 000
375 58 77 91
' 18/80
R
drzfebwy^
www.sfc.no / post@sfc.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O10 Tuvsjyen AS
Tuv, N-8056 Saltstraumen 3957 25 006
3991 69 551
'' 5/20
L, R
dzfcvjbwy
www.tuvsjyen.com / post@tuvsjyen.com
01.01.-
15.12.
O9 Veteranskipet Gamle Salten
Nedre Torg, N-8000 Bodø 3909 32 344
375 54 77 00
' 26/47
F
dw^
www.gamlesalten.no / booking@gamlesalten.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Bodø Hotel
Professor Schyttes gate 5, N-8001 Bodø 9 75 52 57 78
375 53 19 00
' 31/42
H
drkxaqw^
www.bodohotell.no / booking@bodohotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Thon Hotel Nordlys
Moloveien 14, N-8003 Bodø 9 75 53 19 99
375 52 07 04
''' 147/330
H
drxacjwy^
www.thonhotels.no / nordlys@thonhotels.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Opsahl Gjestegaard
Prinsengate 131, N-8005 Bodø 9 75 52 02 28
375 52 16 99
' 16/32
H
drk^
www.opsahlgjestegaard.no / post@opsahlgjestegaard.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Kristensens Pensjonat
Rensåsgata 45, N-8005 Bodø 3996 35 752
375 51 91 00
'' 7/9
G
w
www.nordlysbuen.no / post@nordlysbuen.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O9 Skagen Hotel
Nyholmsgata 11, N-8005 Bodø 375 51 91 01
375 50 80 48
''' 71/113
H
dxgqwy^
www.skagen-hotel.no / booking@skagen-hotel.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O8 Bodø Vandrerhjem
Sjøgata 57, N-8006 Bodø '''' 23/71
YH
kxaw
www.hihostels.no/bodo / bodo@hihostels.no
01.01.-
31.12.

HAMSUNS RIKE
376 69 71 06
L13 Strømhaug Camping
Strømhaugveien 2, N-8226 Straumen, Sørfold
375 69 58 01
''' 18/70
C, D
xzfltvw
www.stromhaug.no / stromhaug@stromhaug.no
01.06.-
31.08.
I12 Kobbelv Vertshus
Sørfjordmo, N-8264 Engan, Sørfold
3476 78 277
'' 26/50
H
drkxzfvjqwy^*
www.kobbelv.no / post@kobbelv.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Helnessund Brygger
Helnessund, N-8285 Leines, Steigen 3901 01 004
3917 24 680
''' 20/50
F, L
drkxazfcvjbwy^
www.helnessund.com / post@helnessund.com
01.04.-
15.12.
J7 Vestfjorden Brygge
Helnessund, N-8285 Leines, Steigen 3991 67 206
3478 91 660
'' 3/14
S
zfcjbw
www.vestfjorden.com / vestfjorden@live.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H7 Steigen Sjøhus
Engeløya, N-8289 Våg, Steigen
3995 60 308
' 7/36
C, S
dazfevjwy
www.steigen-ferie.no / post@steigen-ferie.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H7 Steigen Tur
Engeløya, N-8289 Våg, Steigen
375 77 29 55
' 2/10
S
xazfcvbwy
bjorulf@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
F10 Tømmerneset Camping
Tømmernes, N-8260 Innhavet, Hamarøy
375 76 55 00
'' 16/48
C, D
xfletvq
to.ca@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
E10 Hamarøy Hotel
Innhavet, Postboks 53, N-8261 Innhavet, Hamarøy 9 75 76 55 01
375 77 15 73
' 34/65
H
drkxazfclvjwy^*
www.hamaroyhotel.no / post@hamaroyhotel.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D9 Ulvsvåg Gjestgiveri
N-8276 Ulvsvåg, Hamarøy
375 77 13 88
'''' 25/62
H, D, R
drkxazfletvbw^
www.gjestgiveriet.net / post@gjestgiveriet.net
01.01.-
31.12.
F8 Ness Camping
Ness, N-8290 Skutvik, Hamarøy
375 77 11 17
'''' 10/34
C, D
zfevjbw
www.ness-camping.no / post@ness-camping.no
15.05.-
15.09.
F7 Skutvik Gjestegård
N-8290 Skutvik, Hamarøy
3473 95 395
' 7/11
G
dkxfev^ 01.01.-
31.12.
E8 Hamarøy Fiskecamping
Presteid, N-8294 Hamarøy '''' 26/85
C, D
dkzfcletvbqw
www.hamaroyfiskecamp.no / post@hamaroyfiskecamp.no
01.01.-
31.12.

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 3997 04 499
D7 Tranøy Fyr
Tranøy, N-8297 Tranøy, Hamarøy
3926 02 383
'' 15/40
Y
dkafvw^
www.tranoyfyr.no / info@tranoyfyr.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D8 Helland Hestesenter
Helland, N-8297 Tranøy, Hamarøy
3976 94 348
'' 19
F
zfcltwy
www.hellandhestesenter.no / kontakt@hellandhestesenter.com
01.01.-
31.12.
D8 Sommersel Marina
Sommersel, N-8297 Tranøy, Hamarøy
375 77 41 00
' 1/10
S
xazfvb
sommersel.marina@gmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
C10 Stetind Hotell
N-8590 Kjøpsvik, Tysfjord '' 16/32
H
drkxazfevbwy^
www.stetind-hotell.no / post@stetind-hotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.

WORTH A VISIT
MELØY
BOAT TO SVARTISEN
GLACIER W9
Holand
Tel. +47 994 03 000
skyssb@online.no
www.svartisen.no
Season: 28.05.-04.09.
From Holand: 0745a / 1015c / 1045b /
1115 / 1215 / 1315c / 1415 / 1515 / 1615c
1715 / 1830c / 1945c / 2100b.
From Svartisen: 0730a / 1000c / 1030b
1100 / 1200 / 1300c / 1400 / 1500 /
1600c / 1700 / 1815c / 1930c / 2045b
a) Except Saturdays and Sundays
b) Applicable 1.7. - 31.7
c) Applicable 12.6 - 14.8
Bicycle hire on board the boat.
Price return trip:
Adults NOK 120. Children NOK 60.
Groups of over 20 people: NOK 100 per
person
Bicycle hire: Up to 3 hours. : NOK 40 /
over 3 hours.: NOK 60.
MELØY FOLK MUSEUM U8
Øde
N-8146 Reipå
Tel./fax +47 75 50 35 30/
+47 75 50 35 31
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08.
At Meløy Folk Museum our main focus is
on the local school history, presented in
authentic surroundings. Learn about life
in the dormitory and the establishment of
the first permanent school in the village.
Exhibitions about the fisherman-farmer.
Picnicking possible in the museum
grounds. Open during events and by prior
arrangement.
ØRNES TRADING POST U8
Near Ørnes Hotel
- We also offer camping
N-8150 Ørnes
Tel./fax +47 75 50 35 30/
+47 75 50 35 31
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08. daily 11.00-17.00.
Ørnes trading post is open every day
during the summer. Dates back to 1794
when Elling Pedersen was given a
landlord’s licence. Today, the buildings are
used for cultural and historical purposes.
Hurtigrute ships, bus and ferry in
immediate vicinity. Café with home-made
cakes. Museum shop.
GILDESKÅL, BEIARN,
SALTDAL, FAUSKE
BEIARN VILLAGE MUSEUM R11
Near the municipal centre of Moldjord
N-8118 Moldjord
Tel./fax +47 75 50 35 11/
+47 75 50 35 10
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08.
A collection of 13 old buildings from
Beiarn located at the vicarage from 1857.
A collection of artefacts and exhibitions
demonstrate, amongst other things,
handicraft and home craft traditions.
The vicarage has its own café and
museum shop. Open during the season:
Wednesday to Sunday 11.00-16.00.
Off-season, guided tours by prior
arrangement.
THE STAVE CHURCH AT
SAVJORD Q11
The stave church is privately owned and
was built on the initiative of the owner,
Magnus Stensland. It is a scaled-down
replica of Gol stave church from the
mid 1200s, which is located at the
Norwegian Folk Museum in Bygdøy, Oslo.
Stensland built the church on the basis
of photographs he took himself. All the
building materials used came from his
own woods.
ARTSCAPE NORDLAND R12
Beiarn/Trones
"I dag, i morgen, alltid"
www.skulpturlandskap.no
MOUNTAIN GOAT FARM R13
Leiråmo communal mountain pasture
for goats. On request it is possible to
be present when the goats are milked.
Please contact Beiarn Municipal Council
(Beiarn kommune) for further details.
SKI TRAILS / ILLUMINATED
SKI TRAILS
Stormfjell runs an approx. 3 km long
illuminated ski trail at Larsoslia/
Beiarfjellet on the RV 813. Granli runs a
ski trail at Laukslett.
KEEP-FIT STATIONS /
HIKING TRAILS
Every year “Sprækingen", “Hoppetussa"
and Beiarn Rambler’s Association
establish keep-fit stations in the Beiarn
countryside. Maps and further details
are available from the tourist information
centre and via posters.
CAVES R13
Caves in Gråtådalen valley: Rønnåliholet
THE LOG CABIN AT
STORJORD Q12
The log cabin is a sales outlet and
showroom for local home crafts and is
run by Beiarn Husflidslag (home crafts
association). Pastries (lefse) and other
local products are also available for
purchase. In the summer, during Advent
and before Easter the cabin is open daily,
otherwise it is only open on Saturdays.
FAUSKE FOLK MUSEUM M12
Near Fauske town centre
N-8200 Fauske
Tel. +47 75 50 35 15
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08.
An idyllic gem at Radioskogen, Fauske.
Drop in and view the courtyard with its 15
buildings and various different collections
of artefacts associated with agriculture,
fishing, telecom equipment and World
used to decorate many monumental
buildings: The Emperor’s Palace in Tokyo,
the UN building in New York, Oslo Town
Hall, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Nidaros
Cathedral together with the marble square
in Fauske town centre and a number of
local buildings.
SULITJELMA VISITORS’ MINE
Sandnes, Sulitjelma, FV 830, approx. 40
km east of Fauske. M16
N-8230 Sulitjelma
Tel. +47 75 50 35 18
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-28.08.
A trip into the mine is a wonderful
experience that takes you 1.5 km inside
the mountain on board the mine railway.
Walks in the old mining areas. Exhibition
of equipment, photographs and ores.
Fauske Council’s “Footprints in the
North" project. Exhibition entitled “Last
shift". Mine tours daily at 13.00 during
the summer season. Otherwise by prior
arrangement.
SULITJELMA MINING MUSEUM
Fagerli, Sulitjelma, FV 830, approx. 40 km
east of Fauske. M16
N-8230 Sulitjelma
Tel. +47 75 50 35 18
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-28.08.
The mining museum presents the
fascinating history of what was once
one of the country’s biggest industrial
companies and a distinctive mining
community. Unique collection of minerals.
The old smeltery is found close by. Open
during the summer season, daily from
11.00-17.00.
NORDARNØY COASTAL FORT,
GILDESKÅL R8
Nordarnøy
N-8136 Nordarnøy
Tel. +47 75 50 35 20
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
German coastal fort with 3 guns. There
is also a command tower there, bunkers
and some remains of the encampment
and other installations. Guided tours
for groups of min. 10 people by prior
arrangement.

facilities including War II. Special exhibition about the healer ELIAS BLIX HJEMGÅRD R8
Johannes Brateng. Open during the Sandhornøy, Gildeskål

electricity and water season: Mon.-Sat. 09.00-16.00, Sun.

11.00-16.00.
N-8140 Inndyr
Tel./fax +47 75 50 35 20/
+47 75 50 35 21

2 +47 47 89 16 60 • www.steigen-ferie.no MARBLE M12

Fauske is renowned for its marble, known
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
as “Norwegian Rose," which has been Bust, menhir and home farm – and not

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least Mount Sandhornet, the mountain in
the famous hymn “O, I know of a land"
(Å eg veit meg et land). Guided tours of
Blix courtyard and the Blix monument
recounting the history of this famous
hymn writer are available to groups of
min. 10 people when booked in advance.
GILDESKÅL PARISH S9
Inndyr, Rv 838. Turn off the Rv 17 at
Skaugvoll.
N-8140 Gildeskål
Tel. +47 75 50 35 20
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08.
The best preserved mediaeval church in
Nordland. The vicarage was built in c.
1750. Gildeskål main church from 1881
and folk museum. The Elias Blix Jubilee
will be celebrated with tableaux and
walks around the parish and the hamlet
of Våg. Guided tours during the summer
season. Open daily during the summer,
11.00-17.00
ORCHIDS S9
The calcareous soil on the Inndyrhalvøya
peninsula provides the right conditions for
26 species of orchids, including hybrids.
ARTIC LYS & DESIGN P14
Røkland,
N-8255 Røkland
Tel./fax +47 75 68 07 00/
+47 75 68 07 01
firmapost@artic-lys.no
www.artic-lys.no
Season: 01.05.-31.12. Mon.-Fri. 10.00-
18.00, Sat.11.00-18.00, Sun.12.00-18.00.
Candlemaker’s and adventure centre.
Several departments with candles of the
finest quality made on site from wax and
stearin. Fully licensed café.
NORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
INFORMATION CENTRE Q15
Storjord (38km south of Rognan)
N-8255 Røkland
Tel./fax +47 75 69 24 00/
+47 75 69 24 01
post@nordlandsnaturen.no
www.nordlandsnaturen.no
Season: 01.05.-01.10.
Visitors’ centre with information and
activity based learning about the national
parks in Nordland. Activity area with
moorings, overnight accommodations
and a Sámi settlement. Specially adapted
hiking trails in the immediate vicinity.
FOTO: EVEN ENOKSEN/BIG PICTURE
Culture and nature
on one of Norway’s
most beautiful
cycling routes.
Not far from the Junkerdalsura Nature
Reserves, Junkerdal National Park and
Saltfjellet National Park. Open by prior
arrangement.
POLARSIRKELSENTERET T16
- THE ARCTIC CIRCLE CENTRE
Saltfjellet
N-8250 Rognan
Tel. +47 75 12 96 96/+47 918 53 833
post@polarsirkelsenteret.no
www.polarsirkelsenteret.no
Season: 20.05.-31.08.
The Arctic Circle Centre is situated in
the heart of the Saltfjellet mountains, on
the E6, approx. 670 m above sea level.
The invisible borderline of the midnight
sun has been made visible here with
the help of a marble path and a number
of menhirs. Outside is a memorial over
Yugoslavian and Russian prisoners of war.
Inside there is a souvenir shop, cinema
and restaurant. Welcome!
SALTDAL MUSEUM O13
– BLOOD ROAD MUSEUM
Near Rognan town centre
N-8250 Rognan
Tel. +47 75 50 35 35
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08.
Blood Road Museum shows the plight
of prisoners of war under the German
regime of 1942-45. Blood Road Museum
has been adapted for wheelchair users.
Open daily 11.00-17.00.
SALTDAL MUSEUM O13
– THE FOLK MUSEUM
Near Rognan town centre
N-8250 Rognan
Tel. +47 75 50 35 35
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08., daily 11.00 –
17.00.
Folk museum with a number of time-
honoured buildings and many interesting
artefacts pertaining to agriculture, fishing,
boat-building and World War II. In summer
there is a café and souvenir shop in the
Skippergården building from 1750. Daily
screenings of a war documentary film
in the Bøttentrøahuset building near
Skippergården.
THE WAR CEMETERIES
IN BOTN O14
Yugoslavian and German cemeteries.
War memorials. Location: 5 km north of
Rognan town centre, and approx. 700 m
from the E6.
BLOOD ROAD O13
The stretch of road between Saltnes and
Saksenvik was called “Blood Road" by
the prisoners of war who worked there. In
1995 this became its official name. There
are also war memorials at Stamnes,
Sundby, Røkland, Storjord and the Arctic
Circle.
NATURE AND CULTURE TRAILS
IN SALTDAL
The Arctic Circle trail in the Saltfjellet
mountains, the Storjord Nature and
Culture Trail. Specially adapted with
information about culture and nature.
THE MILLSTONE QUARRIES IN
SAKSENVIK O14
In Saltdal millstones were hewn out
from the type of rock known as garnet-
mica-schist from about 800-1850 AD.
The stones were used to grind corn. In
Saksenvik about 4,000 stones a year
were carved out. Follow the E6 to the
information board and car park. Marked
pathways up to the quarries.
BODØ
EXPLORE NORDLAND O9
Pb 877
N-8001 Bodø
Tel. +47 992 34 972
post@explorenordland.no
www.explorenordland.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Explore Nordland offers custom-made
trips and adventures for individuals and
groups of all sizes. The idea is to give
customers the particular adventure they
are looking for. Nordland has a lot to offer.
Its diversity is revealed in its art, music,
history, special food experiences, sea and
mountains.
GALLERY BODØGÅRD O9
Skeidalen 2, N-8070 Bodø
Tel. +47 907 20 843/+47 951 65 164
galleri@bodogaard.no
www.bodogaard.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Gallery Bodøgaard is located on historical
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ground approx. 2.5 km from Bodø
city centre, and is Northern Norway’s
biggest private collection of art and
cultural-historical artefacts. It was built
up by pictorial artists Oscar and Harald
Bodøgaard and their families. Your hosts
offer guided tours and serve food and
drink.
HAVØRNKLUBBEN O9
– THE SEA EAGLE CLUB
Sjøgt. 3
N-8006 Bodø
Tel. +47 75 54 80 00
A vigilant eye. Sailing on outstretched
wings, high up above. The world’s
densest stock of white-tailed eagles, or
sea eagles, is found in Bodø. You can
see them all year round here. Bodø is
also home of the only Sea Eagle Club in
the world. Experience the realm of the
sea eagle. Join this exclusive club and
help take care of the white-tailed eagles.
www.havornklubben.no
LØP GÅRD FARM O9
The farm is on the road to Kjerringøy (Rv
834), approx. 7 km north of the city of
Bodø.
N-8005 Bodø
Tel. +47 75 53 23 05
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 05.06.-28.08., Thurs./Fri. 14.00-
19.00, Sun. 11.00 -18.00.
Old farm with proud traditions. Parts of
the building are 300 years old and have
been home to a senior government official
and a skipper. In summer there is a café
in the idyllic farmhouse. Guided tours are
also possible.
KJERRINGØY TRADING POST
Kjerringøy, Rv 834, approx. 40 km north
of Bodø L8
N-8093 Kjerringøy
Tel. +47 75 50 35 05/+47 468 16 750
booking.kjerringoy@
nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
www.kjerringoy.info
Season: 21.05.-28.08., daily 11.00-17.00.
Otherwise by prior arrangement all year
round.
A visit to Kjerringøy Trading Post is like
a trip back in time to a completely intact
environment from the 1800s. Take a
guided tour or walk around on your own,
shop at the old country store, see the
audio-visual show “Anna Elisabeth of
www.kjerringoy.info
Kjerringøy," and take part in activities
and events.
KJERRINGØY L8
Kjerringøy, half an hour’s drive north of
Bodø, is a pearl on the coast of Nordland.
A picturesque, coastal-alpine landscape
sheltered from the ocean by a crown of
small islands, islets and skerries. Famous
as location for films based on Knut
Hamsun’s novels, as motif in Karl Erik
Harr’s paintings and as the theme of some
of Halvdan Sivertsen’s songs. Location:
On the RV 834, 40 km north of Bodø. 10
min. ferry crossing, Festvåg-Misten.
THE NORDLAND MUSEUM,
BODØ O9
Prinsensgt 116, N-8005 Bodø
Tel. +47 75 50 35 00
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 01.05.-01.09. Open Mon.-Fri.
09.00-16.00, Sat.-Sun. 11.00-16.00. Rest
of the year Mon.-Fri. 09.00-15.00.
Drop in and see the exhibition “Our City"
which provides an insight into the history
of the city from 1816 and up until today.
The museum also offers a 1200 year
old silver treasure and exhibitions about
Sámi culture in the Salten region. Small
souvenir shop and rudimentary café.
BODØSJØEN
FRILUFTS MUSEUM O9
– OUTDOOR MUSEUM
Bodøsjøen, approx. 2 km from the city
centre
N-8005 Bodø
Tel. +47 75 50 35 00
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The museum is a popular spot for outings
among the people of Bodø. The area
was bought by the Nordland Museum in
1938, and all of the buildings have been
relocated here from various sites round
about in the county of Nordland. In one of
the boathouses we find the only Nordland-
type cargo vessel (jekt) in the country,
the “Anna Karoline." Guided tour by prior
arrangement.
SKJERSTAD ASVO O11
Sandkollen, N-8100 Misvær
Tel./Fax +47 75 53 93 51/
+47 75 53 96 30
skjerstad.asvo@sbnett.no
www.skjerstadasvo.com
Sale of locally produced knitwear, skin
rugs with traditional print motifs and other
home craft products. Open Monday to
Friday 08.00-15.30 during the season.
Location: Sandkollen, on the RV 812, 15
km from Misvær.
NORWEGIAN AVIATION
MUSEUM O9
Olav V gt.
N-8004 Bodø
Tel./Fax +47 75 50 78 50/
+47 75 50 78 83
flymuseum@luftfart.museum.no
www.luftfart.museum.no
Season: 23.01.-31.12.
Adults NOK 110 / children NOK 55 /
Seniors and students NOK 80 / Groups
NOK 80 / Families NOK 330.
Experience the exciting history of aviation.
See famous and infamous aircraft at close
quarters, like the Spitfire, Starfighter and
U-2. You can try flying yourself in one of
our flight simulators. Play and learn about
the air on your own, or join a guided tour.
Enjoy the fantastic view from the museum
control tower.
NYHOLMS SKANDSE
FORTIFICATION O9
www.nyholms-skandse.no
The fortification at Nyholmen was set
up in 1810 to protect the factory at
Hundholmen (later to become the city
of Bodø) against attack by English war
ships that were blockading the Norwegian
coast during the Napoleonic War. The
reconstruction of Nyholms Skandse
is part of a project to strengthen the
historical lines of defence all the way back
to the time before Bodø became a city, as
well as being a contribution to Bodø as a
coastal city.
SALTSTRAUMEN, THE WORLD’S
STRONGEST MAELSTROM/
TIDAL CURRENT O10
Experience one of the wonders of the
world at close quarters. The phenomenon
occurs every 6 hours when almost 400
mill. m³ of water pass by at speeds of up
to 20 knots and are pressed through the
3 km long and 150 m wide strait between
the Saltenfjord and the Skjerstadfjord.
www.bodo.kommune.no/turistinformasjon
CHURCHES
• Bodø Cathedral from 1956 O9
• Bodin Church from 1240 O9
• St. Eysteins Catholic Church
from 1983 O9
• Saltstraumen Church from 1886 O10
• Kjerringøy Church from 1883 L8
• Rønvik Church from 1997 O9
• Misvær Church from 1912 O11
• Skjerstad Church from 1959 O11
THE HERB GARDEN AT TOFTE
Misvær, N-8100 Misvær P11
Tel. +47 951 55 525
hanna.margrethe.tidslevold@sbnett.no
www.urtehagenptofte.bloggspot.com
Located in the heart of Misvær’s beautiful
cultural landscape. Enjoy the smell and
taste of the herbs in the herb garden, or
in the Vikkastua where we serve a basic
lunch or baking from our wood-fired
baker’s oven. Our shop offers many
exciting products made from herbs and
honey. Opening times: see web site.
HAMSUNS RIKE
HAMARØY GALLERY E8
Oppeid, N-8294 Hamarøy
Tel. +47 917 04 323/+47 902 08 337
post@hamaroygalleri.no
www.hamaroygalleri.no
Season: 25.06.-14.08., 11.00-18.00.
Sigrid Szetu is permanent exhibitor at the
gallery. Additionally, new and exciting
artists and works of art are presented
every summer. The gallery is within
walking distance of the Hamsun Centre.
HAMARØY FOLK MUSEUM E8
Oppeid, on the Rv 81
N-8294 Hamarøy
Tel. +47 75 77 29 43/+47 909 25 505
post@hamaroyvekst.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
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Season: 18.06.-14.08., daily 11.00-18.00.
The trading post of Breidablikk from
1845 is an important meeting place in the
village. Visit Café Tunet in the mansion’s
lounges and gardens. Exhibition entitled
“By boat through the current – a voyage
back to Husøyvær." Film show. Exhibition
of pixies in the barn. The old shop
sells handiwork, books and Fair Trade
products.
THE HAMSUN CENTRE E8
Presteid, approx.15 km from the E6, on
the RV 81
N-8294 Hamarøy
Tel. +47 75 50 34 50
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.hamsunsenteret.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12. Open daily during
the summer season, 11.00-18.00. Winter:
special opening hours.
The Hamsun Centre is dedicated to the
author Knut Hamsun (1859-1952). Major
Hamsun exhibition in the tower. Cultural
events in the culture hall throughout the
year. Library, art installations, shop and
café. Marvellous view from the rooftop
terrace and balconies in the lofty tower.
KNUT HAMSUN’S
CHILDHOOD HOME E7
Hamsund, approx. 5 km from Oppeid, on
the RV 81.
N-8294 Hamarøy
Tel. +47 75 50 34 50
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08.
Pay a visit to the house where the author
Knut Hamsun grew up, with objects linked
to the author and his family. The guided
tour will help you familiarize yourself with
the environment in which Hamsun grew
up, and to which he so often returned in
his works and his memoirs – “my home
was poor, but so infinitely dear to me."
BATTERIE DIETL H6
Bø, Engeløy i Steigen
N-8289 Våg
Tel./fax +47 75 77 63 50/
+47 75 50 35 40
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08., daily 11.00-18.00.
Guided tours every hour on the hour.
Otherwise open by prior arrangement.
Batterie Dietl is one of Europe’s biggest
World War II coastal fortifications. In one
of the gun emplacements there is an
exhibition recounting the daily life of the
soldiers, war workers and not least the
local inhabitants of Engeløya during the
war years.
STEIGEN FOLK MUSEUM H7
Laskestad, Engeløy i Steigen
N-8289 Våg
Tel. +47 75 50 35 42
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08., daily 11.00-17.00.
Folk museum built up around the old
doctor’s surgery at Laskestad. Guided
tours of the doctor’s house, the country
store, cotter’s farm and smithy. Flower
and herb garden with old perennials from
the vicarage gardens. “The Doctor’s
Wife’s Little Café" serves pastries (lefser)
and cakes in the lounge or in the garden.
STEIGEN FORTIDSPARK
- STEIGEN HISTORY PARK H7
One of the richest archaeological areas
in Northern Norway. Steigen Council’s
“Footprints in the North" project. Good,
well marked pathway through an area
with abundant ancient monuments
from the Iron Age. Information boards
along the pathway make this an eventful
historical walk which starts at Steigen
Church.
SØRFOLD MUSEUM L12
Straumen, 15 km north of Fauske
N-8226 Straumen
Tel. +47 75 50 35 45
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08., 11.00-17.00,
Sat./Sun. 11.00-15.00.
This museum in the heart of Straumen
town centre presents a new and
fascinating exhibition based on textiles
and handiwork. Tourist information.
THE COTTER’S FARM
IN KJELVIK I12
Kjelvik. On the E6 ca. 40 km north of
Straumen in Sørfold
N-8226 Straumen
Tel. +47 75 50 35 45
post@nordlandsmuseet.no
www.nordlandsmuseet.no
Season: 18.06.-14.08., daily 11.00-17.00.
Sámi smallholding in a scenic setting.
Time has stood still here since the
last inhabitant left in 1967. Here you
will find everything that belonged on
a smallholding. Some refreshments
available.
NORWAY’S NATIONAL
MOUNTAIN – STETIND B11
Mount Stetind, also known as “God’s
anvil," towers 1,932 metres straight
up from the fjord like an obelisk in the
mountains.
www.visitstetind.no
ARRAN LULE-SÁMI CENTRE
Drag – 6 km from the E6 D10
N-8270 Drag
Tel. +47 75 77 51 00
poassta@arran.no
www.arran.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Open: 09.00-15.30
Longer hours during the summer, open at
weekends.
Sámi multi-activity centre: Museum with
exhibitions about Sámi culture, history
and ethnicity. Sámi woodwork and
handiwork, gold and silversmith’s. Library
and conference facilities. Accessible to
wheelchair users.
TYSFJORD MUSEUM C10
Rådhuset
N-8590 Kjøpsvik
Tel. +47 474 68 566/+47 75 77 55 06
post@museumnord.no
www.museumnord.no
Tysfjord Museum consists of two
branches at Korsnes and Kjøpsvik. Up
until today, both branches have been
run by local museum societies which for
many years have laid down a formidable
amount of voluntary work in order
to preserve the buildings and collect
artefacts. The museum reflects a multi-
cultural perspective.
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SALTDAL, FAUSKE
M12 Arctic Rib Event AS 3957 24 517
Fauske, pb 96 / post@arcticrib.no
Complete supplier of adventures at sea and on land all year round.
Courses/conferences. All over Nordland.
01.01.-
31.12.
@H{E]|OM
O13 Halsdammen 3480 07 687
Rognan, Hals / post@halsdammen.no
Salmon fishing in a regulated pond. All necessary equipment available on
site. Overnight accommodation.
01.05.- VHL
30.09. www.halsdammen.no
O13 Cycle and culture trail 3454 23 300
Nordnes
Gode forhold for sykkelturer. Egen sykkelbrosjyre er utarbeidet og kan fås
hos Saltdal kommune.
01.06.- c
01.09. www.visitsaltdal.no
O13 Outdoor life and Hiking Trails 3454 23 300
Nordnes
Saltdal, the borough of national parks, offers excellent scope for hiking and
a wide range of marked trails.
01.01.-
v
31.12. www.visitsaltdal.no
O13 Fishing in Saltdal 3454 23 300
Nordnes
Excellent fishing in rivers, fjords and mountain lakes. The river Saltdalselva
is known as the queen of salmon rivers.
01.06.-
f
01.09. www.visitsaltdal.no
O13 Saltdalsopplevelser (Adventures) 3906 67 067
Rognan, Sørgrenda 1 / saltdalsopplevelser@gmail.com
Exciting adventures including river sport, climbing, caving and activity trails. 01.04.-
Exotic food and overnight accommodation in a tepee (lavvo).
V@TUE0y
30.09. www.saltdalsopplevelser.no
O14 Skogly Naturgård 375 69 38 83
Evenesdal, Røkland / sven.kisch@hotmail.com
Manned mountain farm offering various activities. Easy access to Junkerdal 15.06.-
National Park.
v{OX
15.10. www.arctivity.com

BODØ
O9 Bodø Sightseeing 375 56 30 00 Daily trips to Saltstraumen. Departure from the Hurtigrute docks at 12.30, 01.01.-
Sandhorngt 39 / post@bodosightseeing.no returning at 15.00. Guiding in 8 languages. 31.12. www.bodosightseeing.no
O9 Nordlandsbadet – water park 375 59 15 00
Plassmyrveien 11 / firmapost@bodospektrum.no
Water park with several pools, an outdoor pool, 5 m high-diving platform,
water slides, cave, whirlpools and river rapids.
01.01.-
p
31.12. www.bodospektrum.no
O9 Spektrum Spa og Velvære (Spa & Well-being) 375 59 15 00
Plassmyrveien 11 / firmapost@bodospektrum.no
Spa & well-being centre with 6 saunas, 2 jacuzzis, massage showers, and
exclusive fittings and architecture.
01.01.-
bq
31.12. www.bodospektrum.no
O9 Bratten Aktivitetspark – Activity Park 375 59 32 70
Bratten / postbratten@bodo.kommune.no
Miscellaneous: outdoor equipment hire, “Pelle Land" and Frisbee golf. 27.06.-
AY
21.08. www.bratten.no
O10 Saltstraumen Hotel 375 50 65 60
Knaplund / hotel@isaltstraumen.no
We offer activities like fjord safari, fishing, spa and hot tubs at Saltstraumen, 01.01.-
the world’s strongest maelstrom.
AvTHJE\bq
31.12. www.saltstraumenhotel.no
O10 Saltstraumen Naturopplevelser - Nature Adventures 399 42 76 06 The fjord, white-tailed eagle safaris, spectacular scenery. Daily trips from
Knaplund / info@saltstraumen-adventure.com 15.06.-31.08, Fishing, guided tours, snorkelling and spa.
01.01.-
AvH{E\|Mbq
31.12. www.saltstraumen-adventure.com

HAMSUNS RIKE
F8 Ness Camping 375 77 13 88
Ness, Skutvik / post@ness-camping.no
Photo safari in the 7 sea currents. Hike to Nesstraumen. Tranquillity. Find
peace and quiet for life at Ness.
01.06.- {|]O
31.08. www.ness-camping.no
E10 Hamarøy Hotell 375 77 55 00
Innhavet / post@hamaroyhotel.no
Calm and relaxing surroundings. Cultural adventures. Fishing in the sea,
rivers and watercourses. Boats for hire.
01.01.- AvHL{S]OM
31.12. www.hamaroyhotel.no
J7 Helnessund Brygger AS 3476 78 277
Helnessund, Leines / post@helnessund.com
An eldorado for deep-sea fishing with a view of the Lofoten Islands. Hire
your own boat or join a local fisherman.
01.04.- AHF{|b
15.12. www.helnessund.com
H7 Steigen Tur (Adventures) 3995 60 308
Engeløya, Våg / bjorulf@online.no
Visit the isles and skerries of Steigen. Guided kayak tours, kayak rental.
Majestic mountains and white-tailed eagles.
01.05.-
31.12.
AvH{U\b
D8 Helland Horse Centre 3926 02 383
Tranøy / kontakt@hellanhestesenter.com
Riding lessons, we provide the necessary training. Riding camps in the summer. 01.01.- vROX
Families, courses and conferences, 8 rooms with 19 beds, Food and refreshments. 31.12. www.hellanhestesenter.com
C10 Brødrene Johansen Skyssbåter (Ferry services) 375 77 43 29 Adventure tours on the Tysfjorden. Boat transport to Hellemobotn / the
Kjøpsvik / fjortur@online.no border trail.
01.01.-
31.12.
H{]

Geitvågen Bad og Camping

10 km north of Bodø. Fantastic views of Lande-
gode and the midnight sun.
Prices per cabin from NOK 350 to NOK 650 a
night. Café. NCC / KNA members 10 % discount.
Reduced weekly rates available.

Season: 28 May - 21 August

Tel. (+47) 75 51 01 42 – Fax (+47) 75 52 49 58
Off-season: tel. (+47) 992 66 069
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SALTDAL, FAUSKE
P14 Outdoor life and hiking trails 3454 23 300
Nordnes, Røkland
Saltdal, borough of national parks, offers a wealth of scope for hiking and a
wide range of marked hiking trails.
01.01.- v
31.12. www.visitsaltdal.no
O13 Saltdalsopplevelser 3906 67 067
Rognan, Sørgrenda 1 / saltdalsopplevelser@gmail.com
Exciting caving adventures, glacier hiking and winter activity trails in North
Norwegian countryside.
30.09.- 0@y
01.04. www.saltdalsopplevelser.no
O14 Skogly Naturgård 375 69 38 83
Evenesdal, Røkland / sven.kisch@hotmail.com
Mountain farm offering arctic wilderness adventures in the Junkerdal
National Park.
20.12.- }6<=>:
01.05. www.arctivity.com
M16 Sulitjelma Fjellandsby (alpine skiing centre) 3953 06 131
Sulitjelma, Daja / alpin@sulitjelma-fjellandsby.no
Alpine skiing centre with ski lift, food and drink, meeting rooms, activities
and overnight accommodation in 50 modern apartments.
01.12.- 6<7=:5S0v
15.05 www.sulitjelma-fjellandsby.no

BODØ
O9 Bodø Sightseeing 375 56 30 00 Daily trips to Saltstraumen. Departures from the Hurtigrute docks at 12.30, 01.01.-
Bodø, Sandhorngt 39 / post@bodosightseeing.no returning at 15.00. Guiding in 8 languages. 31.12. www.bodosightseeing.no
O9 Nordlandsbadet (water park) 375 59 15 00
Bodø, Plassmyrveien 11 / firmapost@bodospektrum.no
Water park with several pools, an outdoor pool, 5 m high-diving platform,
water slides, cave, whirlpools and river rapids.
01.01.- p
31.12. www.bodospektrum.no
O9 Spektrum Spa og Velvære (Spa & Well-being) 375 59 15 00
Bodø, Plassmyrveien 11 / firmapost@bodospektrum.no
Spa & well-being centre with 6 saunas, 2 jacuzzis, massage showers, and
exclusive fittings and architecture.
01.01.- QB
31.12. www.bodospektrum.no

HAMSUNS RIKE
E10 Hamarøy Hotell 375 76 55 00
Innhavet / post@hamaroyhotel.no
Calm and relaxing surroundings. Cultural adventures. Fishing in the sea,
rivers and watercourses. Boats for hire.
01.01.- HF6=>:5V
31.12. www.hamaroyhotel.no

TRANSPORT (3+47)
U8 Meløy Tur og Minibusservice (Touring and Minibus Service) Buses: 13-49 seaters available for assignment. Good service, punctuality, flexibility and touring buses. 01.01.-
Ørnes, Meløy, Granittveien 1 / 3976 05 701 swgund@start.no / www.meloy-minibusservice.no 31.12.
O9 Bodø Sightseeing 375 56 30 00 Sightseeing, touring, transfer, guiding 01.01.-
Bodø, Sandhorngt 39 post@bodosightseeing.no / www.bodosightseeing.no 31.12.
P8 Budget Bilutleie 3948 04 333 Passenger cars of all sizes, electric cars, minibuses, vans, lorries and trailers. Welcome to Budget! 01.01.-
Bodø Lufthavn bodo@budget.no / www.budget.no 31.12.
AVIS Bilutleie 375 54 10 00 Passenger cars of all sizes, electric cars, minibuses, vans, lorries and trailers. Welcome to AVIS! 01.01.-
Bodø Airport P8 + Nyholmsgt. 7, Bodø Centre O9 bo6@avis.no / www.avis.no 31.12.

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)

GILDESKÅL, BEIARN, SALTDAL, FAUSKE
R8 Arnøy Brygge 3948 85 380
Nordarnøy, Nordhavn
Serve food based largely on local tradition. Open 24 hours a day
rd
www.arnoy.no
R8 Krokholmen 3993 26 690
Sørarnøy, Krokholmen
There is a fully licensed restaurant in the Sandhornhuset building, seating for 50 people. Open 24
hours a day.
rkd
www.krokholmen.no
Q9 Fjordbua AS 375 75 70 65
Kjøpstad, Nygårdsjøen
Fjordbua offers good food in a picturesque setting. Try Rigmor’s famous waffles, too.
01.01.-31.12. % 12.00-19.00
kd
www.fjordbua.no
R11 Beiarn Adventures AS 375 56 83 00
Storjord and Moldjord, Beiarn
01.01.-31.12. % 10.00-20.00 (peak season)
rkd
R11 Frantzen Gjestgiveri 375 56 96 24
Moldjord, Strandgt
01.01.-31.12. % 12.00-20.00 (peak season)
rkd
www.strandlaks.no
M12 Fauske Hotel AS 375 60 20 00
Fauske, Storgata 82
Café33 offers an extensive and exciting menu (from 10.00-22.00). We serve breakfast, lunch and
dinner. 02.01.-30.12. % 06.30-23.00
rkd*
www.fauskehotell.no
P14 Anne Lises Kafé og Gatekjøkken 375 69 35 20
Røklandsenteret, Røkland
Traditional fare, local dishes, barbecue dishes, catering and HGV parking.
01.05.-01.09. % 08.30-22.00 / 02.09-30.04 % 08.30-21.00
kd
P14 Artic Lys & Design 375 68 07 00
Røkland
Hot meals, pizza, traditional “møsbrømlefse". Please contact us for group reservations.
01.05.-31.12. % Man-lør 10.00-18.00, søn 12.00-18.00
kd
www.artic-lys.no
Q16 Junkerdal Turistsenter 3911 49 006
Junkerdal, Røkland
Á la Carte and basic menu, cakes and sandwiches. We serve nothing but home-made food. Voted best
roadside café on the road between Trondheim and Bodø (NHL Guide). 01.01.-21.11. % 09.00-21.00
kd
www.junkerdal-turistsent.no
P14 Nordnes Camp og Bygdesenter 375 69 38 55
Nordnes, Røkland
Serves only home-made food, voted best roadside inn on the road from Trondheim to Bodø (NHL
Guide). 01.01.-31.12. % 15.06.-15.08., 09.00-23.00. 16.08.-14.06., 09.00-20.00
kd
www.nordnescamp.no
O13 Norlandia Rognan Hotell 375 69 00 11
Rognan, Handverkeren 14
Á la carte, light meals and cakes/sandwiches.
01.01.-31.12. % 10.00-21.00
rkd
www.rognanhotell.no
O13 Oasen Kafé 375 68 10 13
Rognan, Jernbanegata 12
Lunch, dinner, receptions (we stay open until your event is over), catering and cakes.
01.01.-31.12. % 10.00-16.30
kd
O13 Perlys Gatekjøkken 375 69 00 08 Fast food, hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, soft ice cream. Indoor and outdoor service.
Rognan, Strandgata 119 01.01.-31.12.
Q15 Saltdal Turistsenter 375 68 24 50
Storjord, Røkland
We serve traditional fare and other dishes. Catering in our fantastic Sámi turf hut.
01.01.-31.12. % 10.04.-15.09., 11.00-20.00. 16.09.-09.04., 11.00-18.00
kd*
www.saltdal-turistsenter.no
O13 Shanbin Mathus 375 69 10 88
Rognan, Håndverkeren 13
Chinese, pizza. Restaurant and take away.
01.01.-31.12. % 14.00-20.00
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Q15 Storjord Hotel 3951 72 673
Storjord, Røkland
BODØ
O9 Big Horn Steakhouse 375 51 25 40
Bodø, Havnegata 1
O9 Farmors stue 375 52 78 60
Bodø, Kongens gt. 27
O9 Mon Ami 375 52 24 80
Bodø, Storgata 12
O9 Café Gidsken 375 50 78 50
Bodø, Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Olav V gt.
HAMSUNS RIKE
D7 Tranøy Opplevelser 375 77 22 00
Tranøy i Hamarøy
E10 Markens Grøde Spiseri 375 76 55 00
Hamarøy Hotell
J7 Feskarkroa 375 77 85 40
Helnessund i Steigen, Leines
I12 Kobbelv Vertshus 375 69 58 01
Engan, Kobbelv i Sørfold
Kystriksveien
A 650 km long stretch of road between
Steinkjer and Bodø with some of the most
beautiful countryside the Norwegian coast
has to offer. The Coastal Route – make your
journey an adventure.
RIB rides in the Saltstraumen
See legend on page 9
Local home-made food. Basic lunch dishes, specials and home-made cakes.
15.06.-15.08.
kd
www.storjordhotel.no
The best steaks in town! When you fancy a decent steak, there’s only one place in town: Big Horn.
01.01.-31.12. % Mon.-Sat.15.00-23.00. Sun. from 14.00
rd
www.bighorn.no
Cosy, old-fashioned café serving home-made food based on ecological ingredients. Outdoor service.
01.01.-31.12. % Mon.-Fri. 08.00-18.00, Sat. 10.00-16.00
rd
www.farmorsstue.no
Mon Ami Café and Bistro, an oasis of temptation and a pleasant atmosphere in the heart of the
Glasshuset arcade in Bodø. 01.01.-31.12. % 10.00-20.00 (18.00)
rkd
www.monamibodo.no
Museum café serving the best waffles in town in addition to lunches and sandwiches. Receptions.
01.01.-31.12. % Mon.-Fri. 08.30-15.00. Sat. 11.00-16.00. Sun. 11.00-17.00
kd
www.luftfart.museum.no
Café, reception rooms, stone baker’s oven. Home-made local food. Re. Facebook: Dorotheas Fryd
18.06.-28.08. % 11.00-18.00 + by prior arrangement
rkd-
www.tranoyopplevelser.no
Local ingredients in traditional dishes together with new exciting tastes and culinary compositions.
01.01.-31.12. % 08.00-23.00
rkd*
www.hamaroyhotel.no
Enjoy local and international dishes in the fishing village of Helnessund. Our cosy pub is open at
weekends. 01.01.-31.12.
rkd
www.helnessund.com
Home-made traditional fare, local cheeses and home-baked bread. Á la carte menu based on local
ingredients. 01.01.-31.12. % 08.00-23.00
rkd*
www.kobbelv.no
© MARTEN BRIL / WHITETAIL AS
– the world’s most beautiful journey.
Order our travel guide for a wealth
of practical information.
Visit our website for reservations and
the best travel tips.
Available in English
and German.
Kystriksveien Reiseliv as
P.O. Box 91
N-7701 Steinkjer
Tel. +47 74 40 17 17
post@kystriksveien.no
www.kystriksveien.no
Svartisen – Norway’s second biggest glacier Cycling – The Seven Sisters peaks (De Syv Søstre) Mount Torgatten just outside Brønnøysund
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 © TERJE RAKKE/NORDIC LIFE
Bodø - city on the world’s most beautiful coast
Unique countryside or urban delights. Steamy concerts or blissful peace and quiet.
Adrenalin kick activities or relaxing encounters with a timeless culture. A night on the
town or freshly caught cod on the campfire outside your tent. Whether you are here
for two days or two weeks, adventures and experiences are waiting in line in Bodø.
Read more at www.visitbodo.com

ALWAYS OPEN – ROOMS
Single room Incl. breakfast from NOK 660
Double room Incl. breakfast from NOK 985
07.00 – 23.00
Dinner of the Day Incl. coffee NOK 151
Or choose from our extensive menu.
Coffee Break - NOK 49
Tasty Treat - NOK 85
Let us make your reservation on
The Lofoten Ferry, Skutvik - Svolvær
Soft ice cream – Boat rental – Bicycle hire – Tourist info
Ferry timetables – Sale of fishing permits – Visitor’s PC
with free use of the internet – Wireless internet
Saltdal – Borough of
National Parks
Saltdal
Saltfjellet/Svartisen National Park and
4 887 innb. Junkerdal National Park
2 213 km2
Rognan
Start your holiday adventure here, where the arctic begins. Find peace
and quiet in untouched, beautiful and pristine natural surroundings.
The Saltdal countryside is inviting. Its mountain plains, peaks, valleys
and fjords have a special place in our hearts. Saltdal is also known for its
wealth of culinary and cultural traditions. Adventures await you, and you
can explore their wonders on your own or together with a guide.
You will also find the Nordland National Park Information Centre here,
where exhibitions, information and nature guidance will provide you with
a basis for your experience of the national parks.
Come to Saltdal!

Saltdal Tourist information Centre Nordland National Park

A Nordnes, N-8255 Røkland
Tel. +47 454 23 300
Information Centre
Storjord, N-8255 Røkland
Fax +47 454 23 400 Tel. +47 75 69 24 00
www.nordnescamp.no post@nordlandsnaturen.no
www.nordlandsnaturen.no

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 The Hamsun Centre

Join an
adventure
tour in
Salten!
Our activities will be inspired by our new
adventure tour concept – an incredible journey
through time and history. History is not just
something that happened a long, long time ago.
History is in the making all the time. It is the sum
of us all, and is as variable as we are.
Welcome!
Sulitjelma Visitor Mines

• Batterie Dietl
• Steigen Folk Museum
• Hamarøy Folk Museum
• The Hamsun Centre
• Knut Hamsun’s Childhood Home
• The Cotter’s Farm in Kjelvik
• Sørfold Museum
• Fauske Folk Museum
• The Nordland Museum
• Kjerringøy Trading Post
• Løp Farm
• Bodøsjøen Open Air Museum
• Sulitjelma Visitor’s Mine
• Sulitjelma Mining Museum Kjerringøy Trading Post
• Saltdal Museum
• Blood Road Museum
• Gildeskål Parish
• Beiarn Folk Museum
• Ørnes Trading Post
• Meløy Folk Museum

Nordlandsbadet
Water Park
Norway’s most modern indoor water park
has a number of pools of all shapes and
sizes, including an exercise pool, a diving
pool with 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards, a
training and therapy pool, children’s pool,
wave pool, outdoor pool, 3 water chutes of
which one is 85 metres long and includes light
and sound effects, several fountains, caves
with a current channel, water mushrooms,
jacuzzis, saunas and a café offering service in
wet and dry zones. The resort also includes
a 600m2 outdoor sunning and play area with
free sunbeds, badminton, volley ball and an
outdoor pool. You can bathe as long as you
like here.
46 +47 75 59 15 00 www.bodospektrum.no
Tel.
- made
for
adventu
re
Spa & Wellbeing Centre
This is one of the country’s most impressive
spa and well-being centres with its exclusive
furnishings and architecture. The facility offers
6 different saunas (meditation sauna with
therapy music and aromas, relaxation sauna
with eucalyptus vapour, steam sauna, Finnish
sauna, sauna with salt-water vapour, infrared
sauna). Two jacuzzis, one indoors, one out.
Heated benches, footbaths, massage showers,
tropical rain forest, ice grotto and quiet rooms for
relaxation and meditation. The well-being unit
has an 18 years age limit and beers and wines
are served in the bar there. Consumer friendly
admission fees that also allow access to the
water park.
© Bjørn Erik Olsen

The car ferry service from

Skutvik -
Svolvær
The road to Lofoten
leads through the
Realm of Knut Hamsun!

© Nordland fylkeskommune/ Tore Schöning Olsen

Travel information:
www.177nordland.no
 LOFOTEN

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 48 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 LOFOTEN
– Lofoten has enough adventures for a lifetime

RØST VÆRØY MOSKE­ FLAK­ VEST­ VÅGAN

NES STAD VÅGØY

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Stamsund, Svolvær.

AIRPORTS:
Svolvær Airport, Helle.
Leknes Airport.
Værøy Heliport.
Røst Airport.

This archipelago in the Vestfjorden, extending from Vågan in the north-

east to Røst in the south-west, has always spellbound its visitors. Three
airports, road links with the mainland, Hurtigrute ships, car ferries and fast
passenger boats offer the traveller a wealth of opportunity when planning
a trip here. In Lofoten you can enjoy a holiday in a fisherman’s cabin

© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVASJON NORGE

(rorbu) together with your freshly caught cod, or lazy days at a hotel with
gourmet restaurants along the quayside. Mountain hikes, mountaineering,
surfing and relaxing walks along chalk white beaches can be combined
with midnight sun golfing or a visit to some of the many exhibitions and
galleries that the region has to offer. Farthest out to sea lie the islands of
Værøy and Røst and the famous Moskstraumen. Bacalao and stockfish,
Svolværgeita peak and Mount Vågakallen – Lofoten has it all.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

N3 Ramberg tourist information centre 3 76 09 31 10 15.06.-31.08.
Ramberg / postmottak@flakstad.kommune.no / www.lofoten.info
P4 Moskenes tourist information centre - Moskenesvågen Fergeleie 3 980 17 564 01.03.-16.09.
Sørvågen / tour-off@lofoten-info.no / www.lofoten.info
V3 Røst tourist information centre - Fergeleie 3 454 92 186 20.06.-20.08.
Røst / postkasse@rost.kommune.no / www.lofoten.info
M4 Leknes tourist information centre - Leknes Sentrum 3 76 08 75 53 01.01.-31.12.
Leknes / vti@online.no / www.lofoten.info
S4 Værøy tourist information centre - Værøy fergeleie 3 75 42 06 00 01.06.-25.08.
Værøy / turistkontor@varoy.kommune.no / www.lofoten.info
J7 Svolvær tourist information centre 3 76 06 98 07 01.01.-31.12.
Svolvær / t-info@lofoten.info / www.lofoten.info
© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVASJON NORGE

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 ACCOMMODATION - LOFOTEN
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
376 05 08 00
V3 Røst Bryggehotell
Røst, N-8064 Røst 9 76 09 60 40
376 09 23 05
'' 21/42
H
drkxazfcj^
www.rostbryggehotell.no / bojohans@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P4 Eliassen Rorbuer
Hamnøy, N-8390 Reine, Moskenes 9 76 09 24 40
376 09 11 21
''' 27/98
R, G, F
rzfcvwy^
www.rorbuer.no / rorbuer@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q4 Å Rorbuer & Brygga Restaurant
Sørvågen, N-8392 Sørvågen, Moskenes 9 76 09 12 82
376 09 12 11
'''' H, R
drkzfcvwy^
www.visitlofoten.as / booking@visitlofoten.as
01.01.-
31.12.
Q4 Å-Hamna Rorbuer
Å, N-8392 Sørvågen, Moskenes 9 76 09 11 14
376 09 30 20
'''' 21/116
R, S, YH
zflvw
www.lofotenferie.com / info@lofotenferie.com
01.01.-
31.12.
N4 Nusfjord AS
Nusfjord, N-8380 Ramberg, Flakstad 9 76 09 49 00
376 05 46 00
'' 46/250
R
drkzfclvjbwy^
www.nusfjord.no / booking@nusfjord.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L5 Skjærbrygga Rorbuer
Skjæret, N-8340 Stamsund, Vestvågøy 9 76 05 46 01
376 05 44 30
'' 19/120
R
drfcvjy^
www.skjaerbrygga.no / firmapost@skjaerbrygga.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M4 Best Western Lofoten Hotell
Lillevollveien 15, N-8370 Leknes, Vestvågøy 9 76 05 44 31
376 05 50 60
' 60/118
H
drxafvw
www.lofotenhotell.no / service@lofotenhotell.no
01.01.-
19.12.
M5 Statles Rorbusenter AS
Mortsund, N-8370 Leknes, Vestvågøy 9 76 08 71 11
376 07 19 99
''' 60/260
R
drzfcq^
www.statles.no / post@statles.no
20.01.-
20.12.
J7 Best Western Svolvær Hotell Lofoten
Austnesfjordgt. 12, N-8300 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 09 09
376 06 90 00
'' 28/58
H
drawy^
www.svolvar-hotell.no / post@svolvar-hotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Hotel Aurora
Sjøgata 6, N-8300 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 06 90 01
376 07 18 33
'' 50/95
H
drxay^
www.hotel-aurora.no / resepsjon@hotel-aurora.no
01.05.-
30.09.
J7 Lofoten Rorbuer
Jektveien 10, N-8300 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 18 77
3476 70 100
'''' 2/37
R, S
xazfclvj
www.lofoten-rorbuer.no / post@lofoten-rorbuer.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Lofoten Suitehotel
Havnepromenaden, N-8300 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 09 09
376 06 99 30
' 27/54
H
drkxawy^
www.lofoten-suitehotel.no / post@lofoten-suitehotel.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Svinøya Rorbuer
Gunnar Bergs vei 2, N-8300 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 48 98
376 04 90 00
'' 55/222
H, R, E
drxazfcvjbqwy^o
www.svinoya.no / post@svinoya.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Thon Hotel Lofoten
Torget, N-8300 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 04 90 49
376 07 65 00
'' 161/240
H
drkxaw^
www.thonhotels.no/lofoten / lofoten@thonhotels.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Lofoten Summer Hotell
Sivert Nilsens gate 21, N-8301 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 65 01
376 07 08 70
'''' 48/96
H
drzfcvwy^
www.visitlofoten.as / lofotensummerhotell@visitlofoten.as
31.05.-
15.09.
J7 Vestfjord Hotell
Fiskergata 46, N-8301 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 08 54
376 07 22 22
'''' 63/120
H
drxazfcevwy^
www.visitlofoten.as / service@vestfjordhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Rica Hotel Svolvær
Lamholmen, N-8305 Svolvær, Vågan 9 76 07 20 01
376 07 86 20
'' 147/280
H
drxajwy^s
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.svolvar@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Kabelvåg Feriehus & Camping AS
Møllnosen 19, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan 3992 34 231
376 07 88 00
'''' 6/22
E, T, C
xazfcletvw
www.kabelvag.com / post@kabelvag.com
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Kabelvåg Hotell
Kong Øysteins gate, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan 9 76 07 80 03
376 07 45 00
'' 28/56
H
drk
www.nyvagar.no / booking@kabelvaghotell.no
01.06.-
15.08.
J7 Lofoten Rorbuferie
Vikabakken 23, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan 9 76 07 88 13
376 06 98 80
'' 17/62
R, L
zfcvwy
www.visitlofoten.as / post@lofotferie.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Lofoten Sommerhotell/Lofoten Vandrerhjem
Finnesveien 24, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan 9 76 06 98 81
376 06 97 00
'' 36/98
H, YH
azfevbqw^
www.lofotensommerhotell.no / kabelvag@hihostels.no
03.06.-
11.08.
J7 Nyvågar Rorbuhotell
Storvåganveien 22, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan 9 76 06 97 01 '' 30/120
R
drkzfcvjwy^
www.nyvagar.no / booking@nyvagar.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Sandvika
Ørsvågveien 45, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan
376 07 81 45
9 76 07 88 13 '''' 28/121
R,S,C,D,L,T,H,F
dkzfcletvjwy
www.visitlofoten.as / post@sandvika-camping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Tyskhella
Sjøgata 25, N-8310 Kabelvåg, Vågan
376 07 45 00
9 76 07 88 13 '' 12/50
L
xzfcvwy
www.visitlofoten.as / post@lofotferie.no
01.01.-
31.12.
K6 Henningsvær Bryggehotel
Hjellskjæret, N-8312 Henningsvær, Vågan
376 07 47 50
9 76 07 47 30 '' 30/60
H
drxafvjbqwy^
www.henningsvaer.no / booking@henningsvaer.no
01.02.-
15.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
TRANSPORT (3+47)
Arctic Buss Lofoten AS (coach hire service) We offer the hire of comfortable tour buses, sightseeing, transfer, tour production and sign-up tours. 01.01.-
3926 99 060 / post@arcticbuss.no www.arcticbuss.no 31.12.
J7 Lofoten Sightseeing 3918 31 419 With pleasure, knowledge and service, we help create your adventure. Explore the highlights of Lofoten with us. 01.01.-
Kabelvåg, Kaiveien 11 / lofoten@bybus.no www.bybus.no 31.12.
J7 Lofotferga AS - Catamaran 3918 31 419 The M/S “Alba": Comfortable catamaran for charter tours to Lofoten, the Trollfjord and tours of the archipelago for groups. 01.01.-
Kabelvåg / post@lofotferga.no www.lofotferga.no 31.12.
J7 Lofotferga AS 3918 31 419 The M/V “Gamle Lofotferga" – the Old Lofoten Ferry – is Lofoten’s own charming vintage vessel. Trollfjord and coastline cruises for Sum-
Kabelvåg / post@lofotferga.no groups. mer

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WORTH A VISIT
MUSEUM NORD
- NORWEGIAN FISHING
VILLAGE MUSEUM Q4
Å i Lofoten
N-8392 Sørvågen
Tel./fax +47 76 09 14 88/
+47 76 09 15 66
nfmuseum@lofoten-info
www.lofoten-info.no/nfmuseum
Season: 01.01.-10.12.
The museum at the end of the road in Å,
4 km south of the Moskenes-Bodø ferry.
Set in beautiful scenic surroundings: A
comprehensive, family friendly coastal
museum with buildings from the 1840-
50s in the old centre of Å. Open to the
public: the crofter’s cottage, boathouse,
cod-liver oil factory, blacksmith’s,
bakery (fresh cinnamon rolls in summer)
and gardens. Guided tours. Bookshop,
souvenirs.
THE NORWEGIAN
WHALERS’ MUSEUM P4
Reine Kultursenter
N-8390 Reine
Tel. +47 417 90 724
post@kvalfangermuseet.no
www.kvalfangermuseet.no
Season: mid June - mid August
Artefacts and whaling equipment,
together with audio-visual aids are used
to present this important, exciting and
endangered part of Norwegian coastal
culture: Whaling History, the Whaler
and his Boat, the Hunt and the Kill,
Whaling and Politics, the Minke Whale.
Mini-cinema screening films about
minke whaling. Guided tours in several
languages.
REINE CENTRE OF ARTS
AND CULTURE /
GALLERY EVA HARR P4
Reine Kultursenter
N-8390 Reine
Tel. +47 76 09 10 10/+47 990 38 068
info@reinekultursenter.no
www.reinekultursenter.no
Season: Open during the summer
23.05-01.09. Winter by appointment
02.09-22.05.
Exhibition of artist Eva Harr’s oil
paintings and graphic art. Summer sales
exhibition of the works of guest artists
Terje Langaas and Ellen Lenvik, pictorial
art and textiles. Screening of Frank A
Jenssen’s audiovisual show “Whales
and Eagles". Art and souvenir shop.
Literature Festival, Reine Ord, 2-5 June.
LOFOTR VIKING
MUSEUM L5
Prestegårdsveien 59
N-8360 Bøstad
Tel. +47 76 08 49 00
vikingmuseet@lofotr.no
www.lofotr.no
Season: Daily from 03.05. – 15.09., rest
of the year open part-time, contact us
for details.
The biggest Viking Age building ever
found. New exhibition and film in
June 2011 about the chieftain Olav
Tvennumbrunni, the family and the
Vikings. Wild boar, horses and Viking
sheep in the yard. Row the Viking ship,
try your hand at archery or axe casting.
Lofotr Viking Festival 3-7 August. Family
friendly. On the E10, 15 km from Leknes.
LOFOTAKVARIET J7
- LOFOTEN AQUARIUM
Storvågan
N-8310 Kabelvåg
Tel. +47 76 07 86 65
post@lofotakvariet.no
www.lofotakvariet.no
Season: 01.02.-30.11.
Experience Lofoten’s fascinating
underwater world at the Lofoten
Aquarium. You will find cute, ugly, big,
small and peculiar fish and marine
animals here. Say hello to Loffe the Seal
and Ottar the Otter, see genuine Lofoten
cod, watch a film in our cinema, buy
souvenirs or just enjoy a cup of coffee
and the fantastic view.
MAGIC ICE J7
Fiskergata 36
N-8300 Svolvær
Tel./fax +47 76 07 40 11/
+47 76 07 40 12
post@magicice.no
www.magicice.no
Season: 15.06.-25.08., 12.00-22.00.
26.08.-14.06., 18.00-22.00.
Sculptures and installations made of ice,
dramatically illuminated together with
photographs and music, tell us of nature,
traditions and the lives of the fishermen
in this food store of an archipelago.
Magic Ice has an atmosphere that has to
be experienced from within.
MUSEUM NORD J7
– LMUSEUM NORD - NARVIK
Storvågan
N-8310 Kabelvåg
Tel. +47 76 06 97 90
lofotmuseet@museumnord.no
www.lofotmuseet.no
Season: 03.01.-16.12.
Sense an aura of history in an
authentic environment from the 1800s.
Landowner’s residence with gardens,
country store, fisherman’s cabins
(rorbu) and a boathouse with traditional
Nordland-type boats. Our coastal history
comes to life through audiovisual shows
and exhibitions about the Lofoten
Fishery, fishing ports and trading posts.
An idyllic spot by the original harbour in
Storvågan.
LOFOTEN HOUSE GALLERY
Henningsvær Q4
Tel. +47 76 07 15 73/+47 915 95 083
post@galleri-lofoten.no
www.galleri-lofoten.no
01.01.-31.12.
Lofoten House Gallery can boast of
Norway’s biggest collection of North
Norwegian paintings from the period
around the turn of the last century, which
by many is referred to as the Golden Age
of North Norwegian painting. The gallery
offers a sales exhibition of oil paintings,
photographs and a multimedia show
by Frank A. Jenssen, and an art and
souvenir shop.
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 SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9
M4 Arctic Guide Service 376 06 09 70
Leknes, Storeidmyra 70 / lofoten@arcticguideservice.no
We offer you a complete package including food and adventure tours by bus, 01.01.-
boat or on foot.
vH{E]I|OM
31.12. www.arcticguideservice.no
J7 Lofoten Aktiv AS 3992 31 100
Kabelvåg, Rødmyrveien 24 / post@lofoten-aktiv.no
Kayaking or trips on snowshoes or skis with a local guide.
Necessary equipment available for hire. Eco-tourism at its best.
Sum-
mer
cv{U|Ob
www.lofoten-aktiv.no
J7 Lofoten Charterbåt (Charter Boat) 3916 17 941
Svolvær, Torget Svolvær / post@lofotencharterbat.no
Trollfjord tours and fishing trips from Svolvær Town Square every day
throughout the summer. Cruises on request all year round.
01.01.- H]
31.12. www.lofotencharterbat.no
J7 Lofoten Golf Links 376 07 20 02
Gimsøysand, Hov / post@lofotengolf.no
Midnight sun golfing, scenic and famous. Overnight accommodation in
rooms and apartments. Restaurant. Golf pro. Events.
20.04.-
cAvgHEX
20.10. www.lofotengolf.no
K6 Lofoten Opplevelser 3905 81 475
Misværveien, Pb 61 / post@lofoten-opplevelser.no
Lofoten Opplevelser offers nature safaris in large RIBs. White-tailed eagle,
nature and killer whale safaris. Courses and conferences.
01.01.-
W{E\M^
31.12. www.lofoten-opplevelser.no
J7 Lofotferga AS 3918 31 419
Kabelvåg, Kaiveien 11 / post@lofotferga.no
“Gamle Lofotferga" – the Old Lofoten Ferry – is Lofoten’s own time-honoured 01.01.-
and charming vintage boat. Trollfjord & Shoreline cruises for groups.
]
31.12. www.lofotferga.no
J7 Magic Ice 376 07 40 11
Svolvær, Fiskergata 36 / post@magicice.no and photographs, tell the story of nature, tradition and the lives of the fishermen.
4
Sculptures and installations made of ice, dramatically illuminated, together with music 01.01.-
31.12. www.magicice.no
J7 Northern Alpine Guides 3942 49 110
Svolvær / seth@alpineguides.no
Climbing, hiking and courses with certified guides in Northern Norway. 01.04.- v@TO
31.10. www.alpineguides.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

M4 Arctic Guide Service 376 06 09 70
Leknes, Storeidmyra 70 / lofoten@arcticguideservice.no
We offer you a complete package including food and adventure tours by bus, 01.01.-
boat or on foot.
H5v
31.12. www.arcticguideservice.no
J7 Lofoten Aktiv AS 3992 31 100
Kabelvåg, Rødmyrveien 24 / post@lofoten-aktiv.no
Kayaking or trips on snowshoes or skis with a local guide.
Necessary equipment available for hire. Eco-tourism at its best.
Winter <=>:5v
www.lofoten-aktiv.no
J5 Lofoten Golf Links 376 07 20 02
Hov, Gimsøysand / post@northernlightsbasecamp.no
The best place to see the Northern Lights. 1-3 days of activities, local food,
overnight accommodation in rooms, apartments or tepee (lavvo). Events.
01.10.- H:50v
01.04. www.northernlightsbasecamp.com
K6 Lofoten Opplevelser 3905 81 475
Misværveien, Pb 61 / post@lofoten-opplevelser.no
Lofoten Opplevelser offers nature safaris in large RIBs. White-tailed eagle,
nature and killer whale safaris. Courses and conferences.
01.01.- E{^
31.12. www.lofoten-opplevelser.no
J7 Lofotferga AS 3918 31 419
Kabelvåg, Kaiveien 11 / post@lofotferga.no
“Gamle Lofotferga" – the Old Lofoten Ferry – is Lofoten’s own time-honoured 01.01.-
and charming vintage boat. Trollfjord & Shoreline cruises for groups.
H:5v
31.12. www.lofotferga.no
J7 Magic Ice 376 07 40 11
Svolvær, Fiskergata 36 / post@magicice.no and photographs, tell the story of nature, traditions and the lives of the fishermen.
4
Sculptures and installations made of ice, dramatically illuminated, together with music 01.01.-
31.12. www.magicice.no

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)

N4 Karoline Restaurant 376 09 30 20
Nusfjord, Ramberg
01.01.-31.12. Open for groups off-season.
r+
www.nusfjord.no
V3 Røst Bryggehotell 376 05 08 00
Røst
Fish dishes all year round. Parties and receptions can request their own menu. Outdoor service in the
summer. Capacity: 50 people. 01.01.-31.12.
r+
www.rostbryggehotell.no
M4 Best Western Lofoten Hotell 376 05 44 30
Leknes, Lillevollveien 15
We serve a lavish summer buffet with lots of delicious ingredients. Welcome!
01.06.-31.08. % 18.00-21.00
r+
www.lofotenhotell.no
L5 Skjærbrygga 376 05 46 00
Stamsund, Skjæret
The best of Lofoten. We serve a variety of fish and meat dishes based on the best ingredients that
Lofoten has to offer. 01.01.-31.12. % 10.00-23.00
r
www.skjaerbrygga.no
K6 Henningsvær Bryggehotel 376 07 47 50
Henningsvær, Hjellskjæret
View of Henningsvær harbour. We serve traditional dishes based on local and ecological ingredients.
01.02.-15.12.
r+
www.henningsvaer.no
J7 Magic Ice 376 07 40 11
Svolvær, Fiskergata 36
New this summer: - bar open every evening. Music, light show, and refreshing drinks served in glasses
hand-cast in ice. 15.06.-25.08. % 12.00-01.00. Bar 22.00-01.00. 26.08.-14.06. % 18.00-22.00
+
www.magicice.no
J7 Thon Hotel Lofoten 376 04 90 00
Svolvær, Torget
The hotel restaurant, Restaurant Bojer, focuses on fresh, local ingredients. Outdoor service available
throughout the summer.
rk+
www.thonhotels.no/lofoten © JANN ENGSTAD

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 © TERJE RAKKE / INNOVASJON NORGE
the world’s most
beautiful islands
– your holiday starts at www.lofoten.info

53
 WE WILL TAKE YOU TO SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS …
LOOKING AFTER THE MEMORIES IS UP TO YOU!
With pleasure, knowledge and service, we will help you create your adventure. Explore the North Norwegian
countryside with us. Thousands of islands, precipitous mountains and vibrant fishing villages, fisherman’s
cabins and the Lofoten fishery. No-one who has been to Northern Norway leaves unmoved. Life and history
are ingrained in the natural surroundings and the culture that you will experience here. Be fascinated!

The Old Lofoten Ferry is a cultural monument and Lofoten’s own charming vintage boat, with room for 85 passengers.
The Alba is a comfortable catamaran with a spacious deck and a panorama lounge accommodating 100 passengers.
Course and conference groups, coach parties, societies and associations are our target groups. We offer trips to the fabled
Trollfjord, cruises among the skerries and fishing fun, white-tailed eagles and birdlife, nature and food adventures.
Chartered tours to/from Lofoten and in the rest of Nordland.

Tel: +47 45 83 27 00 NJORDS

E-mail: post@lofotferga.no www.njords.no
 VESTERÅLEN

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 56 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 VESTERÅLEN
– Vesterålen is wild, wonderful and friendly

SORT­ ØKSNES LØDIN­ BØ HADSEL ANDØY

LAND GEN

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTEN SHIPS:

Stokmarknes, Sortland and Risøyhamn.

AIRPORTS:
Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen.
Andøya Airport, Andenes.

NATIONAL PARK:
Møysalen National Park, 51.2 km².

Farthest to the north-west in the county of Nordland we find Vesterålen,

the place where gigantic sperm whales plough the deep. Starting at
Andenes or Stø you can take part in a whale safari, an unforgettable
experience. Two airports, Hurtigruten ships, car ferries and a well-
developed road network make the region easily accessible. Here, the
ocean meets towering mountains like Mount Møysalen. It is in Vesterålen
that you will find Norway’s longest beach, Bleikstranda. Sortland is the
city that became an art project when the buildings were painted blue. The
origins of the Hurtigrute ships are found in Stokmarknes and the region is
renowned for its rare birds, like the gannet. Eager shoppers can delight in

© WHITETAIL AS
galleries and sales outlets that offer a wide range of art and handicrafts.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

L6 Vesterålen tourist information centre - Vesterålen Reiseliv, Kjøpmannsgt. 2 3 76 11 14 80 Open all year round.
Sortland / turistinfo@vestreg.no / www.visitvesteralen.com (online booking)
D5 Andøy tourist information centre - Vesterålen Reiseliv 3 76 14 12 03 June - August.
Hamnegate 1c, Fyrvika Andenes / post@andoyturist.no / www.andoyturist.no
M4 Bø tourist information centre - Vesterålen Reiseliv, Ryggedalen 3 76 11 43 38 Summer only
Straumsjøen / www.boe.kommune.no
N5 Hadsel tourist information centre - Vesterålen Reiseliv, Markedsbrygga 3 76 16 46 60 Mid June - mid August
Stokmarknes
U4 Øksnes tourist information centre - Vesterålen Reiseliv, Rv. 821 at Alsvåg crossroads 3 76 18 50 50 22.06.-15.08.
Myre / turistinfo@oksnes.kommune.no / www.oksnes.kommune.no
© IAN ROBBIN, VISIT VESTERÅLEN

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 ACCOMMODATION - VESTERÅLEN
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
376 16 00 00
O5 Melbu Hotell
N-8445 Melbu, Hadsel
376 15 29 99
' 58/95
H
drkxzfcvwy^
www.m-h.no / booking@m-h.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N5 Vesterålen Hotell og Kongressenter
N-8455 Stokmarknes, Hadsel
3902 05 348
'' H, R, S
drxacletvjqwy^*
www.hurtigrutenshus.com / post@hurtigrutenshus.com
01.01.-
31.12.
L7 Sigerfjord Gjestegård
Sigerfjordveien 421, N-8400 Sortland
376 12 37 40
'' 4/23
G, F, L, E
dzfcvgjbwy^
www.vesteraalen.net / post@vesteraalen.net
01.01.-
31.12.
L6 Sjøhussenteret
N-8400 Sortland
376 11 03 00
' 19/49
R
dkxzfclevjbwy^*
www.lofoten-info.no/sjohussenteret / sjoehus@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L6 Sortland Camping og Motell NAF
Vesterveien 51, N-8400 Sortland 9 76 12 25 78
376 10 84 00
'''' 48/215 kxacletvgpqwy^
M, G, F, C, L, T, E www.sortland-camping.no / hj.bergseng@sortland-camping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L6 Sortland Hotell
Vesterålsgt 59, N-8400 Sortland 9 76 10 84 01
376 10 84 00
'' 50/100
H
draevw^
www.sortlandhotell.no / post@sortlandhotell.no
03.01.-
22.12.
L6 Sortland Vandrerhjem
Vesterålsgt 59, N-8400 Sortland 9 76 10 84 01
376 10 84 00
'' 30/50
YH
vw
www.hihostels.no/sortland
03.01.-
22.12.
L6 Strand Hotell
Strandgt 34, N-8401 Sortland 9 76 10 84 01
3906 40 591
'' 37/74
H
dvw
www.strandhotell.no / post@sortlandhotell.no
03.01.-
22.12.
N3 Ringstad Sjøhus & Damperiet
Ringstad, N-8475 Straumsjøen, Bø 376 13 74 80
3920 63 875
' R
drxazfclvjbwy^
www.sjohus.no / mail@sjohus.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O3 Skagakaia
Skagen, N-8470 Bø i Vesterålen
376 13 24 03
'' 7/13
R
drkzfcvwy
www.skagakaia.no / post@skagakaia.no
01.06.-
01.09.
I3 Gunnartangen Rorbuferie
Stø, N-8438 Stø, Øksnes 3908 75 955
3481 18 068
'''' 4/30
F, R
aflvjb^
www.rorbuferie.net / gunnar@ulriksen.nu
01.01.-
31.12.
J3 Ekspedisjonen restaurant & kafebar Ringo & Monja
Nyksund, N-8439 Myre, Øksnes
376 13 35 70
''' 5/10
G
drkw*"
www.nyksund-info.com / post@nyksund-info.com
Easter-
30.09.
L3 Finvåg
Øksnes Vestbygd, N-8439 Myre, Øksnes 3909 45 727
376 11 99 20
' 10/2
H, S
drzfvgjbqwy^
www.finvag.no / post@finvag.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J4 Myre Hotell AS & Stø Apartments
Storgt 52, N-8439 Myre, Øksnes
I3
9 76 11 99 21
376 93 03 10
''' 58/26
H, L, F, S
drkxacvwy^
www.myre-hotell.no / post@myre-hotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M10 Kåringen Senter AS
N-8410 Lødingen 9 76 93 14 22
376 93 39 00
''' 13/40
M, F, C, D, L, T
drkafetvb
tj-simo@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O10 Offersøy Feriesenter AS
Offersøy, N-8412 Vestbygd, Lødingen 9 76 93 39 01
376 13 76 40
'''' 18/95
M, C, D, R, S
drzfcetvgjqwy^
www.offersoy-feriesenter.no / post@offersoy-feriesenter.no
15.03.-
15.09.
M3 Fjordcamp
Kråkberget, N-8475 Straumsjøen, Andøy 3958 88 291
3977 60 020
'''' 34/128
C, D
drkxzclej^
www.fjordcamp.no / post@fjordcamp.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D5 Fargeklatten Veita, Andenes
Sjøgt 38A, N-8480 Andenes, Andøy
3915 83 517
''' 3/19
G, F, L, E
afclvwyo
www.fargeklatten.no / post@fargeklatten.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D5 Hotell Marena
Storgt. 15, N-8480 Andenes, Andøy 9 76 14 10 10 ''' 12/24
H, F
aw
www.hotellmarena.no / info@hotellmarena.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D5 Andenes Camping
Pb. 58, N-8483 Andenes, Andøy
376 14 14 12
9 76 11 56 10 ' C
lxetwy
www.andenescamping.no / camping@whalesafari.no
25.05.-
15.09.
I6 Andøy Friluftssenter
Buksnesfjord, N-8484 Risøyhamn, Andøy
376 14 88 04
''' 5/26
G, C, D, T
drxazfcvleby^-
www.andoy-friluftssenter.no / booking@andoy-friluftssenter.no
14.01.-
15.12.
E4 Stave Camping & 38° Hot Pools
Andøya, N-8489 Nordmela
3926 01 257
''' 14/42
C, D, L
zfcletvbqwy^
www.stavecamping.no / info@stavecamping.no
20.05-
01.09.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge See legend on page 9 NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.

TRANSPORT (3+47)
N9 Lødingen Skyssbåtservice AS 376 93 54 09 Scheduled boat - Øksfjord, Svolvær, Brettesnes, Skrova. Bicycle carriage possible.
Rinøyvåg, Vestbygd / charterboat@lsbs.no www.lsbs.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

N4 Ringstad Sjøhus & Damperiet 3906 40 591
Straumsjøen / booking@sjohus.no
N9 Lødingen Skyssbåtservice AS 376 93 54 09
Rinøyvåg, Vestbygd / charterboat@lsbs.no
K5 Arctic Quest 3482 93 835
Sortland, Gåsbøl / post@arcticquest.no
Our experienced wilderness guide and photographer will take you on a safari 01.01.- H6=>5v|bY
in arctic light with eagles and moose in a fantastic winter landscape. 31.12. www.sjohus.no
Scheduled public transport. Killer whale and other whale safaris, Northern H5
Lights tours. Deep-sea fishing. The best of the North Norwegian winter. www.lsbs.no
We offer birdwatching and seal safaris, and often see different species of 01.10.- H6F
whales, too. You won’t get any closer to wildlife. 30.04. www.arcticquest.no

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Whale
guarant
ee*

MEET
Moby Dick
MobyDick
y DESIGN: GOD STREK. FOTO: FERNANDO UGARTE, LUNDQVIST/BJØNNES, WHALESAFARI AND SVEIN T. K. ELIASSEN.
and experience close contact with the world’s
biggest toothed whale, from May to September
Whale safaris incorporating research, learning and adventure in one and the same package have
been arranged in Andenes since 1988. We offer: The shortest distance to the whale grounds, qua-
lified guides, a whale guarantee, our whale centre and multimedia show, a restaurant/café, pub and
souvenir shop. *We see whales on 96% of our trips. If your trip is not successful, we offer you a
new whale safari free of charge (you must make the new reservation yourself). Or you may receive
a refund should you prefer this. It’s up to you.

Booking/info.: Hvalsafari AS, P.B. 58, N-8483 Andenes

Tel.: +47 76 11 56 00 E-mail: booking@whalesafari.no
www.whalesafari.com
NO. 1 IN ARCTIC WHALEWATCHING
 SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47)
D5 Hvalsafari Andenes – Whale Safari 376 11 56 00
Andenes, Postboks 58 / booking@whalesafari.no
D4 Puffin Safari 3902 81 772
Bleik / booking@puffinsafari.no
N3 Ringstad Sjøhus & Damperiet 3906 40 591
Ringstad, Straumsjøen / booking@sjohus.no
O3 Skagakaia & Cafe Gamle Posthuset 3920 63 875
Skagen, Bø i Vesterålen / post@skagakaia.no
N9 Lødingen Skyssbåtservice AS 376 93 54 09
Rinøyvåg, Vestbygd / charterboat@lsbs.no
O10 Offersøy Feriesenter AS 376 93 39 00
Offersøy, Vestbygd / post@offersoy-feriesenter.no
K5 Arctic Quest 3482 93 835
Sortland, Gåsbøl / post@arcticquest.no
Arctic Whale Tours AS 376 13 43 00
I3
Stø / info@arcticwhaletours.com
FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)
Andøy Friluftssenter 376 14 88 04
I6
Buksnesfjord, Risøyhamn
D5 Riggen Restaurant & Bar 376 11 56 05
Andenes, Hvalsenteret
N4 Ringstad Sjøhus 376 13 74 80
Ringstad, Straumsjøen
O3 Cafe Gamle Posthuset 3920 63 875
Skagen, Bø i Vesterålen
N5 Restaurant Isqueen 376 16 10 27
Børøya, Stokmarknes
M10 Kåringen Senter AS 376 93 03 10
Kåringen, Lødingen / tj-simo@online.no
O10 Offersøy Feriesenter AS 376 93 39 00
Offersøy, Vestbygd
L6 Sortlandhotellene AS 376 10 84 00
Sortland, Vesterålsgt 59
J3 Ekspedisjonen restaurant & kafebar Ringo & Monja We serve, amongst other things, fresh fish, home-made cakes and a variety of different coffees.
Nyksund, Myre 3481 18 068
J4 Myre Hotell AS 376 11 99 20
Myre, Storgt 52
PUFFIN SAFARI
Visit Bleiksøya, one of the county’s best known seabird nesting colonies,
on board a North Norwegian fishing boat. About 150,000 pairs of puf-
fins nest here, together with other species such as kittiwakes, cormo-
rants, razorbills and guillemots. White-tailed eagles hunting other
birds are practically guaranteed on all trips. The trips also provide
you with an impression of North Norwegian coastal culture,
presented to you by our guides. Trips last 90 minutes.
See legend on page 9
"Choose the original whale safari, get closer to the whales".
We’ve been giving our guests goose pimples since 1988. Whale guarantee.
25.05.-WYM
15.09. www.whalesafari.com
Puffins in their thousands, white-tailed eagles by the dozen. Bleiksøya
– one of the country’s most visited seabird nesting cliffs. Daily departures.
01.06.-{H
05.08. www.puffinsafari.no
Coast, fjord and mountains on the outer coast are the starting point for
unique and active nature adventures for everyone.
01.01.-
cvFL{UEM|Y
31.12. www.sjohus.no
Brief tours of the local area, on foot, by bike, or by rowing boat. The real
Vesterålen – for the sake of good memories.
01.06.-cAvH{O
31.08. www.skagakaia.no
Summer adventures at sea. Ordinary scheduled public transport can be
combined with cycling tours.
01.04.-H{W]M
31.08. www.lsbs.no
We offer deep-sea fishing, boat/canoe/kayak/bicycle hire, Miniature golf,
children’s playground, nature trail and great hiking country.
15.05.-
HvLFU\bq
15.08. www.offersoy-feriesenter.no
We offer birdwatching and seal safaris, and often see different species of
whales, too. You won’t get any closer to wildlife.
01.05.-
HFL{W[]IOM
31.08. www.arcticquest.no
Join us on a combined whale, seal and birdwatching safari from Stø.
1-2 departures every day. Whale guarantee.
25.05.-{WIM
12.09. www.arcticwhaletours.com
Award-winning restaurant with focus on regional ingredients and gourmet food in tasteful
surroundings. 01.01.-31.12. By reservation in winter. % Summer 11.00 - 20.00
rk+-
www.andoy-friluftssenter.no
Riggen Restaurant will serve you an authentic, North Norwegian meal made from traditional, local
recipes. 25.05.-15.09. 25.05.-14.06./16.08.-15.09. % 08.30-16.00. 15.06.-15.08. % 08.30-19.30
rk+
Experience the taste of times gone by. Enjoy locally produced food from coast and mountains, and lose
yourself in a dream on the quayside. 01.06.-31.08. % 12.00-22.00
r+
www.sjohus.no
At the Gamle Posthuset we serve Vesterålen fare from the sea and sweet memories from grandma’s
coffee table. 01.06.-31.08.
rk+
www.skagakaia.no
The whaling vessel "Isqueen" was brought ashore and redeveloped into one of the country’s most
unique restaurant concepts. 01.01.-31.12.
r+*
www.hurtigrutenshus.com
Delicious, traditional home-made fare. Buffet every Sunday with a variety of hot dishes and desserts.
01.09.-31.05. % 10.00-17.00. 01.06.-31.08. % 10.00-22.00
k+
We offer coffee, food and refreshments in pleasant surroundings.
Café open 15.05.- 15.08. + reservations all year round
rk+
www.offersoy-feriesenter.no
Culinary art of the most outstanding quality served in our unique Saabyes Bibliotek (Saabye’s Library).
03.01.-22.12. % 1600-2100
rk+
www.sortlandhotell.no
Catering all year round. Easter-30.09. % 12.00-12.00
rk+*"
Spacious, elegant restaurant. Café. Breakfast and dinners.
01.01.-31.12. % 07.00-22.30
rk+
www.myre-hotell.no
© BEN TOMMY ERIKSEN / HTTP://BILDER.NORNET.NO/
Stay in an BOOKING
apartment near Tel.: +47 90 83 85 94 (duty phone on board)
the beach at Bleik. +47 90 28 17 72 / +47 97 19 52 75 / +47 75 14 57 75
E-mail: rolf.solvoll@tnett.no
Internet: www.puffinsafari.com
Tel. +47 917 45 775
marinka_p24@yahoo.no © PUFFIN SAFARI, OLA ALBERT BJERRANG (WWW.BJERRANG.NO). PAOLO VOLPOMNI.
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 Stave Coastal Trail
Spa Baths Midnight Sun

Andøya’s best seaside camp site with cabins, apartments, delightful 38° hot Children’s hot tub rates: under 12
half price from 11.00-14.00.
tubs and saunas by the sea. Only 15 minutes from Andenes and Whale
Safari on Andøya’s wild and wonderful west coast – on the amazing
Stave coast.
Tel. (+47) 926 01257 www.stavecamping.no info@stavecamping.no Ring for info and booking.

WORTH A VISIT
FARGEKLATTEN Season: 01.01.-31.12. the ghost of the sea can be seen breaking artist R. Rheinsberg displays objects found
(GALLERY) D5 Vesterålsmuseet is Vesterålen’s regional the surface, and where you can still see the during his wanderings on the island of
Sjøgt 38a museum and the borough of Hadsel’s wood nymph if you look carefully enough, Andøya.
N-8480 Andenes local museum. Melbu Mansion offers the tradition of story-telling lives on. Special
Tel. +47 977 60 020 guided tours of the restored manor house, “Regine Room" dedicated to Northern THE NORWEGIAN FISHING
post@fargeklatten.no dating back to the 1800s, and its park and Norway’s own fairy tale author, Regine INDUSTRY MUSEUM O5
www.fargeklatten.no gardens. The museum has established a Normann. Neptunveien
Season: 01.01.-31.12. culture trail in the small town of Melbu. N-8445 Melbu
Gallery Fargeklatten, art and handicraft ØKSNES MUSEUM J4 Tel./Fax +47 76 15 98 25/+47 76 15 98 27
shop, Christmas store with traditional SAABYE’S LIBRARY AND Alsvåg post@museumnord.no
Norwegian decorations and art (glass, HAMSUN’S FOYER L6 N-8432 Alsvåg www.museumnord.no
wrought iron, and more). Home museum Vesterålsgt 59 Tel./Fax +47 76 18 52 50/76 18 52 51 The Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum
that shows how we lived 150 years ago. N-8400 Sortland post@museumnord.no (Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum) has bought
Peat museum, building from 1826, showing Tel./fax +47 76 10 84 00/+47 76 10 84 01 www.museumnord.no the Neptun herring oil factory and begun
the history of peat gathering and the tools post@sortlandhotell.no Season: 26.06-20.08 repairing and adapting it for a different
used by the fisherman-farmer. www.sortlandhotell.no Small archaeological exhibition presenting purpose. Here, visitors will be given an
Season: 03.01.-22.12. aspects of the history of fisherman-farmer insight into the history of the Norwegian
THE HURTIGRUTE COASTAL Meet Nobel Prize winner Knut Hamsun and society. Alsvåggården, one of the oldest fishing industry with the help of exhibitions,
VOYAGE MUSEUM N5 Saabye Christensen at our new, renovated restored wooden buildings in this part of the films and multimedia. Children’s culture
- HURTIGRUTEMUSEET culture hotel. Originals: sculptures, country. The old shop, with old commodities tank and a concert tank where concerts will
Richard With Plass paintings, photo art and lithographs by on the shelves. Statue of the giant, Johan be arranged.
N-8450 Stokmarknes known artists decorate reception and Arnt. Old, restored post office inside the
Tel./fax +47 76 11 81 90/+47 76 11 81 91 rooms. See, amongst other things, the building. Guided tours. SORTLAND MUSEUM K5
post@hurtigrutemuseet.no door of Hamsun’s Room No. 10 and the Vesterålsgt 57
www.hurtigrutemuseet.no hand-written manuscript of the novel/film ANDØY MUSEUM D5 N-8400 Sortland
Season: 01.01.-31.12. “Hermann" by Saabye Christensen. Richard Withs gt 9 Tel. +47 76 10 92 71
Milieu exhibition, photographs, paintings, N-8480 Andenes post@museumnord.no
models, film, video and audio-visual BØ MUSEUM O3 Tel./Fax +47 76 11 54 32/76 11 54 31 www.museumnord.no
presentation. Vinjesjøvn kjersti.asthagen@museumnord.no Sortland Museum presents permanent
N-8469 Bø www.museumnord.no milieu exhibitions in the wharf building at
MUSEUM NORD O5 Tel./Fax +47 76 13 82 00/+47 76 13 56 54 Season: mid June - mid August Jennestad trading post, approx. 8 km north
– VESTERÅLSMUSEET julie.seather@museumnord.no The Polar Museum presents an exhibition of Sortland town centre. There is a shop
P.O. Box 104 www.museumnord.no about the polar regions with emphasis on in the building with original commodities
N-8459 Melbu Seson: 13.06-15.08 the life of the hunter Hilmar Nøis. There is from the years 1920-1982, together with
Tel./fax +47 76 15 40 00/+47 76 15 40 01 Bø Museum, in the former sheriff’s house also an exhibition that provides insight into a shipping agency office, post office and
post@museumnord.no at Parkvoll, is a place for tales and stories. the island of Andøya’s unique geology. In graphite mines. The shop is well worth a
www.museumnord.no In this land overlooking the ocean, where the Island Museum (Øymuseet), the German visit.

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Join us on a
Whale and Ocean Safari from Stø
Whale
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Whale, Seal and Birdwatching

Safari - all in one. Qualified nature
guides on all our trips.

Overnight accommodation: Reservations/Info:

Myre Hotel and Tel. (+47) 76 13 43 00
Strandbo apartments www.arcticwhaletours.com
Tel. (+47) 76 11 99 20 info@arcticwhaletours.com
www.myre-hotell.no Arctic Whale Tours
post@myre-hotell.no N-8438 Stø, Norway
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we had been waiting for over four hours and were just
about to give up. suddenly, there it was. and there. and
there. we lay on our backs in the snow, just staring.
nobody said anything. there was nothing to say.
© RUNE LILLITUN

www.northernnorway.com
 OFOTEN

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 64 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 OFOTEN
– The perfect destination for exciting adventures

NARVIK BALLANGEN

AIRPORTS:
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes.
Narvik Airport, Framnes.

Deep-sea fishing, fjord tours, alpine skiing slope and climbing.

Adventures are waiting in line in Ofoten. The Narvik mountains are
an adventure in their own right, summer or winter, and include one
of Norway’s finest alpine skiing slopes where you plunge from the
mountaintop right down to the fjord. In summer the facility is a real
find for cross-country cyclists. At the head of the Skjomen fjord we
find one of the world’s northernmost 18-hole golf courses. Narvik Also
offers Norway’s coolest climbing hall with 13 metres of headroom and
room for 24 rope teams at a time. Wreck diving in the Ofot fjord is an
exciting experience and at the war memorial museum you can learn
more about one of the most dramatic periods of Norwegian history.

© NICOLA MULRYAN, DESTINATION NARVIK

You can fly in via Narvik or Evens, or drive in on the E6 or E10.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

H13 Narvik tourist information centre - Destination Narvik 3 76 96 56 00 01.01.-31.12.
Stasjonsveien 1, N-8514 Narvik / post@destinationnarvik.com / www.destinationnarvik.com

© PER JAKOBSEN

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 ACCOMMODATION - OFOTEN
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
376 92 76 90
J12 Ballangen Camping
N-8540 Ballangen 9 76 92 76 92
376 96 48 00
'''' 50/222
C, D
drkxzfletvjpw
www.ballangencamping.com / ballcamp@c2i.net
01.01.-
31.12.
H13 Best Western Narvik Hotell
Skistuaveien 8, N-8505 Narvik 9 76 96 48 08
376 94 66 15
''' 91/175
H
drkxavgwy^
www.bestwestern.no / service@narvikhotell.no
02.01.-
21.12.
H13 Narvik Vandrerhjem Victoria
Dronningensgate 58, N-8514 Narvik
376 94 41 20
'''' 20/48
V
kawy^
www.hihostels.no/narvik / narvik@hihostels.no
02.01.-
23.12.
H13 Nordstjernen Hotell
Kongensgate 26, N-8514 Narvik 9 76 94 75 06
376 94 60 20
''' 24/35
H
xawy^
www.nordstjernen.no / mail@nordstjernen.no
01.01.-
23.12.
H13 Spor 1 Gjestegård
Brugata 2A, N-8516 Narvik 3996 31 374
376 94 58 10
'' 9/29
G
dawy
www.spor1.no / post@spor1.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H13 Narvik Camping
Rombaksveien 75, N-8517 Narvik 9 76 94 14 20
340 60 61 00
''' 32/160
C, D
xaetw
www.narvikcamping.com / narvikcamping@narvikcamping.com
20.02.-
25.09.
G14 Tinja Fjellgård
Kong Olavs vei E10, N-8517 Narvik
377 17 71 27
''' 7/9
G, T
drafVwy^
www.tinja.no / visit@tinja.no
01.01.-
23.12.
D13 Lapphaugen Turiststasjon
Lapphaugen, N-9357 Tennevoll '''' 8/34
C, D
drktfvwy^
www.lapphaugen.no / postmaster@lapphaugen.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
See legend on page 9

SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9

J12 Arctic Ranch 3995 90 434 We offer western style horseback riding on genuine American horses in 01.06.- RX
N-8540 Ballangen, Arctic Ranch / tonje@arcticranch.no magnificent North Norwegian countryside. 31.08. www.arcticranch.no
H13 Narvikfjellet 3916 52 645 Gondola ski lift, downhill cycling, hiking and an unforgettable view of the 01.06.- cv
N-8515 Narvik, Skistua 7 / info@narvikfjellet.no fjord, mountains and the city of Narvik. 31.08. www.narvikfjellet.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

H13 Narvikfjellet 3916 52 645 Narvikfjellet har gjennom mange år blitt verdenskjent for de unike 01.11.- <7=:Y
Narvik, Skistua 7 / info@narvikfjellet.no skimulighetene som finnes der. 31.04. www.narvikfjellet.no

WORTH A VISIT (3+47)

AKTIV BALLANGEN RALLARVEIEN
Sentrumsveien 55 J12 – THE NAVVIES ROAD H13
N-8540 Ballangen Join us on a walk in the navvies’
Tel. +47 76 92 80 73/ footsteps on the cart road that was
+47 915 74 535 essential to the building of the Ofotbanen
odd.helge.skogvold@aktivballangen.no railway. At the most there were about
www.aktivballangen.no 5000 men in action on the building of the
Season: 01.01.-31.12. iron ore railway from Kiruna to Narvik. It
Aktiv Ballangen AS (Ltd) is a company was finished in 1902 and has today been
focussing on the production of home reopened as a cultural-historic hiking and
crafts, gifts and woodwork. cycling track with a number of traces of
the navvies. Every year the Svarta-Bjørn
NORDLAND RED CROSS WAR organised walk is arranged during the
MEMORIAL MUSEUM H13 summer.
Torgsvingen 15, Narvik Torg
N-8514 Narvik WAR CEMETERIES/
Tel./fax +47 76 94 44 26/ MONUMENTS H13
+47 76 94 45 60 • Narvik’s new cemetery: Monument in
post@warmuseum.no memory of French, German, English,
www.warmuseum.no Polish and Norwegian soldiers who fell
Season: 01.01.-31.12. during World War II.
In April-June 1940 Narvik was the • Narvik Old Cemetery: India-monument
subject of international attention. Many commemorating 13 English sailors who
countries stood side by side in the fight fell during World War II.
against Nazi Germany. The struggle for • Håkvik Cemetery: Here we find
Narvik and her iron ore ended up in the monuments and the graves of English
destruction of the city and 5 years of and Polish soldiers and a memorial
German occupation. stone commemorating French soldiers.
There are also a number of other
memorial stones in the Narvik area that
were erected in honour of the efforts
made by peoples and nations during
World War II: French, Polish, Soviet,
Yugoslavian and Norwegian.
ROCK CARVING H13
Narvik is one of the few Norwegian cities
with a rock carving in the city centre.
The rock carving at Brennholtet gives
us a glimpse of our forefathers’ desire
for good hunting. The contour lines
have been hewn out of the rock and the
figure is believed to be 5000 years old.
Location: 700 metres from Narvik town
centre.
MUSEUM NORD - NARVIK H13
Administrasjonsveien 3
N-8502 Narvik
Tel./Fax +47 76 96 96 50/
+47 76 96 96 51
ofoten.museum@museumnord.no
www.museumnord.no
Season: 01.01-31.12
The exhibitions tell the story of Narvik
and iron ore, the navvies and the
spectacular building of the Ofotbanen
railway, the shipping harbour of the
mining company LKAB and how much
Narvik has changed over the past 100
after becoming a city. Everyday life in the
city of iron ore also has its place among
the exhibitions.
BALLANGEN MUSEUM J12
Pb 44, N-8546 Ballangen
Tel. +47 76 92 91 20/
+47 474 68 565
ballangen.museum@museumnord.no
www.museumnord.no
Season: Summer
The extensive mining operations that
have been going on in the borough
since the 1600s are presented here.
Bjørkaasen Gruber AS was the biggest
mining company. They began in 1913
and kept on until 1964. For the most part
it was iron and copper pyrites that were
extracted here, from all the way down to
about 420 m below the ground.
POLAR ZOO D14
Salangsdalen, N-9360 Bardu
Tel. +47 77 18 66 30
polarzoo@online.no
www.polarzoo.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Welcome to the world’s northernmost
zoo, where you will find the four major
predators of the arctic fauna: brown
bears, wolves, lynxes and wolverines.
There are also moose, red deer, musk
oxen, reindeer and arctic foxes here. Our
biggest attraction is Wolf Camp, where
you have the opportunity of encountering
wolves at close quarters.

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gale force winds were blasting in from the ocean and the
SOMMARØY © CHRISTIAN HOUGE / INNOVASJON NORGE

waves were breaking on the road. we sat inside all night

with a cup of tea, watching the rain beating against the
window pane. next morning we woke up to this.

www.northernnorway.com
 SOUTH TROMS
AND HARSTAD

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 68 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 SOUTH TROMS AND HARSTAD
– Culture for 1000 years

BJARK­ KVÆ­ HAR­ GRA­ IBESTAD LAVAN­ SALAN­ SKÅN­

ØY FJORD STAD TANGEN GEN GEN LAND

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Harstad.

AIRPORT:
Harstad/Narvik Airport Evenes.

Fast passenger boat from Harstad to Tromsø, Senja and Bjarkøy

The Arts Festival (Festspillene) has placed Harstad on the cultural map
of Norway once and for all, and the city also offers a wide range of other
cultural events and activities. Harstad can also boast of the “Grottebadet"
– a water park blasted deep inside the mountain. Harstad and South
Troms have been a region of major importance since the Viking Age.
The world’s northernmost stone church is situated in Trondenes, and
here you will also find one of the world’s biggest land-based artillery
pieces, installed during World War II. Harstad and South Troms face the
ocean in an area perfect for cycling, kayaking and canoeing, and relaxing
walks in the countryside with its exuberant bird life and abundant flora.

© MARIETTE VERHAGE
Evenes Airport is 40 km from the city. There are daily fast passenger boat
services between Harstad and Tromsø.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

Q6 Harstad tourist information centre - Destination Harstad, Richard Kaarbøsgt 11 3 77 01 89 89 Summer: daily 10.00-18.00, rest of the year:
Harstad / post@destinationharstad.no / www.destinationharstad.no Mon.-Fri.08.00-15.30.
K12 Sør-Troms Museum, Lundbrygga 3 77 01 83 80 23.06.-14.08.
Sjøvegan sentrum / www.stmu.no

© FRANK ANDREASSEN

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 ACCOMMODATION - SOUTH TROMS
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
377 08 93 00
S8 Tjeldsundbrua Kro & Hotell
Tjeldsundbrua, N-9440 Evenskjer 9 77 08 93 01
377 04 08 00
'' 25/64 - 9/70
H, S
drkxzfvjwy^
www.tkh.no / post@tkh.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q6 Clarion Collection Hotel Arcticus
N-9480 Harstad 9 77 04 08 01
377 00 30 00
' 75/125
H
drxcgqw^
cc.arcticus@choice.no / www.choice.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q6 Grand Nordic Hotel
Strandgaten 9, N-9405 Harstad 9 77 00 30 01
377 07 36 62
' 117/224
H
drxacwy^
www.grandharstad.no / resepsjon.gnh@nordic.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q6 Harstad Camping AS
Nesseveien 55, N-9411 Harstad
377 00 08 00
''' 15/60
C
xzfletbw
www.harstad-camping.no / postmaster@harstad-camping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q6 Thon Hotel Harstad
Sjøgata 11, N-9482 Harstad 9 77 00 08 08
377 05 84 44
'' 141/260
H
drkxazfcwy^
www.thonhotels.no / harstad@thonhotels.no
02.01.-
22.12.
Q6 Røkenes Gård og Gjestehus
Stornesvn 127, N-9402 Harstad 3958 34 958
3901 68 486
' 1/6
D
drkxalgwy^*o
www.roekenesgaard.no / rgaard@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L13 Aa-Gård-Lavangen
Lavangen, N-9357 Tennevoll
3479 24 792
' 4/20 zfclvjbqwy^
www.aagaard-lavangen.no / t-erik-l@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L13 Fjellkysten AS
Lavangen, N-9357 Tennevoll 3476 41 864 ' 25/60
G
dkxzfcevbqwy^
www.fjellkysten.com / post@fjellkysten.com
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
See legend on page 9

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47) See legend on page 9

S8 Tjeldsundbrua Kro & Hotell 377 08 93 00
Evenskjer
The natural place to eat. Close to Harstad/Narvik Airport, and a great place to stop before reaching
Lofoten and Vesterålen. 01.01.-31.12. % Sun-Fri 08.00-22.00, Sat 08.00-21.00
rkd
www.tkh.no
Q6 Røkenes Gård og Gjestehus 377 05 84 44
Harstad, Stornesvn 127
We offer high quality food based on regional ingredients. Traditional fare/classical cuisine.
01.06.-31.08. % Daily 11.00-20.00. Sunday open all year round from 11.00-18.00
rkd*o
www.roekenesgaard.no

WORTH A VISIT
WAR HISTORICAL
LANDSCAPE S15
On the road between Narvik and Bardufoss:
“Felttoget Narvik 1940" (the Campaign
in Narvik in 1940) presents the Battle of
Narvik and the war history of northern
Nordland and Troms. It consists of six
monuments and information boards erected
at or adjacent to places where events
significant to the war effort took place in the
spring of 1940. Opened at Lapphaugen by
King Harald V in 2009.
SÁMI SETTLEMENT R10
– “FOOTPRINTS"
Vilgesvárri/Blåfjell in Skånland is a Sámi
(markesamisk) settlement located near an
old road. 3 km footpath to the farmstead.
From there, an easy mountain walk
takes you south to Gállogiedde, a part of
Footprints in the North at Evenes.
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE R4
– "FOOTPRINTS"
The Skallan-Rå cultural landscape in
Kvæfjord. Along a 9 km long culture trail the
present day farmyard is situated in part on
the remnants of farms that date back to the
Iron Age. See how enclosed fields and open
countryside have been put to use throughout
the ages.
HEMMESTAD BRYGGE, T4
SØR-TROMS MUSEUM
Hemmestad, Kvæfjord
N-9475 Borkenes
Tel. +47 77 01 83 80
booking@stmu.no
www.stmu.no
Season: Mid June – mid August.
Hemmestad Brygge is the summertime
quayside amenity for the whole family.
Time has stood still here for almost 200
years. You will see history on all sides. The
country shop, the cod-liver oil vat and the
Nordland-type boat sunning itself down on
the shore. Be allured by the animal life, boat
hire, exhibitions and café on the quayside.
Open on request all year round.
HERRING OIL FACTORY Q4
– “FOOTPRINTS"
Skjærstad Herring Oil Factory has been
inactive since 1928. Visit the factory north
of Harstad, and imagine how the various
devices were run by a central steam engine
with the help of axles and driving belts.
THE TRASTAD COLLECTION, S6
SØR-TROMS MUSEUM
Oscars veg 6
N-9475 Borkenes
Tel. +47 77 01 83 80
booking@stmu.no
www.stmu.no
Season: Mid June – mid August
The Trastad Collection is a national centre
of documentation and a museum covering
the history and art of the disabled. A unique
story is told here of how people with so-
called “learning disabilities" could develop
and express themselves through art. Open
all year round on request.
THE ADOLF GUN Q6
Richard Kaarbøsgt. 11
N-9405 Harstad
Tel./fax +47 77 01 89 89/+47 77 01 89 80
post@destinationharstad.no
www.destinationharstad.no
Season: Summer: scheduled guided tours
14.06.-14.08. daily at 11.00, 13.30 and
15.30. 15.08.-31.08. guiding every day at
12.00 noon. All year round: guided tours by
prior arrangement.
One of the world’s biggest, land-based
pieces of artillery, built by the Germans
during World War II. Emerges today as
the only completely restored fortification
in the world. Guided tours in the summer.
Otherwise by prior arrangement.
RØKENES GÅRD OG GJESTEHUS
(FARM AND GUESTHOUSE) Q6
Stornesvn. 127
N-9402 Harstad
Tel. +47 77 05 84 44/+47 958 34 958
rgaard@online.no
www.roekenesgaard.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Røkenes Gård og Gjestehus is an old farm
with a history dating back to about the year
400 AD. The family can trace their roots
back to 1673 and today’s owner is the 10th
generation proprietor. Food is served in the
main building which dates back to 1750 and
the barn from 1899. In addition to this there
is art by the Harr family and the sale and
exhibition of home crafts on the barn bridge.
TRONDENES HISTORY Q6
CENTRE, SØR-TROMS
MUSEUM
Trondenesveien 122
N-9404 Harstad
Tel. +47 77 01 83 80
booking@stmu.no
www.stmu.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Trondenes History Centre is idyllically
situated 3 km from Harstad town centre.
The exhibition offers insight into the history
of the Harstad region, from the late Stone
Age up until today, with particular focus on
the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Café
with terrasse and panoramic view. Have an
historical day out!
TRONDENES CHURCH Q6
The world’s northernmost stone church
from the High Middle Ages (1250). Located
in a scenic setting in Harstad. Contains
a number of artistic treasures and has
beautiful furnishings. Scheduled guided
tours in the summer for individual visitors.
Groups all year round by prior arrangement.
THE NESTING COLONY IN N4
SUNDSVOLLSUNDET STRAIT
In Bjarkøy there is a colony of over 10,000
kittiwakes. They arrive in mid February
and leave the cliffs in mid August. During
the summer, the fast passenger boat
“Vågsfjord" often takes a detour into the
strait on its voyage from Harstad, around
the archipelago to Senja.
HISTORICAL WALK N4
IN BJARKØY
A tour through the history of Bjarkøy, along
the oldest railway in Troms, or on the
paths between the bunkers and artillery
installations of the coastal battery from
World War II.

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 illuminated. Open to everyone in all kinds folks at Å, with their mill, summer barn and LUNDBRYGGA, K12
THE CHIEFTAIN’S SEAT IN N4
of light conditions and weather. Tables, smithy. SØR-TROMS MUSEUM
BJARKØY - “FOOTPRINTS"
benches, rocks, car park, moorings (for Sjøvegan
Just about everyone has heard of Tore
boats). Events will be announced. GPS HAMNVIK HANDELSSTED O10 N-9350 Sjøvegan
Hund. Monuments from the Iron Age and
68°45’10"N 17°16’10"E (TRADING POST) – “FOOTPRINTS" Tel. +47 77 01 83 80
Viking Age tower over the cultural landscape
One of our oldest and best preserved trading booking@stmu.no
and include, amongst other things, one of
VIBRANT COASTAL O12 posts. Founded in 1794, it includes the www.stmu.no
the biggest longship boathouses we know
CULTURE – “FOOTPRINTS" main building, telegraph office, storehouse, Season: Mid June – mid August
of.
Foldvik in Gratangen is associated with bakery, cookhouse, etc. The wharf building, Welcome to a taste of coastal culture. In the
polar vessels and herring fishing. Many amongst others, is open during special middle of Sjøvegan town centre we find the
MORGAN’S SHIP O10
boats have been preserved at the recently events. elegant and recently restored Lundbrygga
Lille Jamaica, Grøsnes
restored wharves there, together with quayside building which attracts visitors
N-9470 Gratangen
seine racks and the old shop. The place has SALANGSVERKET K12 with a maritime exhibition including
Tel.: See website
become a centre of vibrant coastal culture. - “FOOTPRINTS" Nordland-type boats, fishing gear and other
kapteinen@morgansskip.no
Next-door to modern businesses we find the equipment associated with harvesting
www.morgansskip.no
CULTURE TRAIL L13 ruins of one of Northern Norway’s biggest the seas and the every day life of the
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
– “FOOTPRINTS" industrial ventures. You can still follow fisherman-farmer. Café. Open all year round
Visit Morgan’s ship, the world’s biggest
By the river Åelva in Lavangen: The culture the process under which the iron ore was on request.
mobile wooden sculpture, at Lille Jamaica
in Grøsnes, Gratangen. Created by Calle trail from Fjordkysten Hotel gives you an treated. The path up to the mines involves a
Örnemark, it is 30 m tall, 40 m long and is insight into the every day life of the farm 2-3 hour walk.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9

S8 Tjeldsundbrua Kro & Hotell 377 08 93 00
Evenskjer / post@tkh.no
Starting point for adventures and activities for the whole family, not far from 01.01.-
Harstad/Narvik Airport.
Av@HLJS\
31.12. www.tkh.no
Q6 Grottebadet AS (water park) 377 04 17 70
Harstad, Håkonsgate 7 / post@grottebadet.no
Deep inside the mountain, one of Scandinavia’s most unique water parks.
A spectacular experience offering a tropical summer all year round.
01.01.-kp
31.12. www.grottebadet.no
Q6 Thon Hotel Harstad 377 00 08 00
Harstad, Sjøgata 11 / harstad@thonhotels.no
Hotel with bicycles for loan. We help make arrangements for golfing
packages, boat hire and mountain top tours.
01.05.-AvE
01.10. www.thonhotels.no/harstad
L13 Aa-Gård-Lavangen 3901 68 486
Tennevoll, Lavangen / t-erik-l@online.no
Deep-sea fishing in a beautiful, calm fjord. 01.05.-Av@HF{OMbq
01.10. www.aagaard-lavangen.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

S8 Tjeldsundbrua Kro & Hotell 377 08 93 00
Evenskjer / post@tkh.no
Starting point for exciting adventures and activities for the whole family, not
far from Harstad/Narvik Airport.
01.01.-H651\
31.12. www.tkh.no
Q6 Anna Rogde, Sør-Troms Museum 377 00 55 10
Harstad, Merkurveien 21 / booking@stmu.no
This schooner from 1864 will tempt you with Northern Lights trips and Ski & 01.11.-
Sail in magnificent natural surroundings by the Vågsfjord. Contact us!
<5
31.05. www.stmu.no
Q6 Grottebadet AS (water park) 377 04 17 70
Harstad, Håkonsgate 7 / post@grottebadet.no
Deep inside the mountain – one of Scandinavia’s most unique water parks.
A spectacular experience offering a tropical summer all year round.
01.01.-
p
31.12. www.grottebadet.no
Q6 Thon Hotel Harstad 377 00 08 00
Harstad, Sjøgata 11 / harstad@thonhotels.no
Seaside hotel. Can help make arrangements for deep-sea fishing and activities 02.01.-
in a Sámi tepee. Rooftop panorama patio for Northern Lights observation.
H50
22.12. www.thonhotels.no/harstad

© FRANK ANDREASSEN

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HARSTAD

Trondenes: history, beautiful scenery and

3 impressive attractions
On the Trondenes peninsula you can wander back in time. Along the marked culture trail you
will find traces of the chiefdom of Asbjørn Selsbane from the 1000s AD. Trondenes Church
from the 1200s stands majestically by the water’s edge, and up on the high ground we find the
Adolf Gun, one of the world’s biggest land-based artillery pieces from World War II. Trondenes
History Centre sums up all of this with the help of films, exhibitions, smells and sounds.

The Adolf Gun – one of the world’s biggest

land-based mounted guns!
The gun was built by the German military forces during
World War II and emerges today as the only completely
restored fortification in the world.
Opening times: Guided tours daily during the peak season.
Scheduled guided tours 14.06.-14.08. daily at 11.00, 13.30
and 15.30. 15.08.-31.08. Guiding every day at 12.00 noon.
Off-season by prior arrangement.
Contact: www.destinationharstad.no, tel. +47 77 01 89 89

© DESTINATION HARSTAD
Trondenes Church – The world’s
northernmost stone church from
the High Middle Ages
The church is beautifully situated and contains a number
of artistic treasures and extremely beautiful furnishings.
Opening times: The church has its own opening times
during the peak season. Off-season by prior arrangement.
Contact; www.destinationharstad.no, tel. +47 77 01 89 89
© SIGRID SCHRØDER

Trondenes History Centre

Includes amongst other things an exhibition offering
insight into the history of the region from the late Stone
Age and up until today, with special emphasis on the Viking
Age and the Middle Ages. The historical presentation is
enhanced by the employment of a multimedia show, lights,
sounds and smells. Café with a patio and gift shop.

Opening times: Mid June – mid August, daily 10.00-17.00.

Off-season Monday – Friday 10.00-14.00.
Sundays 11.00-16.00.
© SIGRID SCHRØDER

Contact: www.stmu.no, tel. +47 77 01 83 80

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 DESTINATION HARSTAD

Destination Harstad is located in the heart of

Northern Norway, strategically placed at the
gateway to Vesterålen and Lofoten. Harstad is an
important hub with regard to trade and cultural
delights in the north. There are also exciting
shops here and first-class restaurants. Inside the
mountain, in the middle of the city centre, we find
Northern Norway’s most amazing water park, the
Grottebadet.
Harstad is surrounded by an exciting district;
Kvæfjord with its world famous strawberries
© NINNA MYRVANG

and “Nupen", voted “the world’s most romantic

midnight sun viewpoint".
Bjarkøy, the home of Tore Hund, offers an
impressive coastline, seabird colonies and large
numbers of white-tailed eagles. The areas around
the regional airport further south, Tjeldsund and
Skånland, offer fantastic scope for hiking, white
sandy beaches and beautiful fjords.

Harstad Tourist Office

© GROTTEBADET

Opening times 2011:

14 June-14 August: daily 10.00- 18.00.
Rest of the year: daily 08.00-15.30.
Street address: Richard Kaarbøsgate 11, Harstad
Tel. +47 77 01 89 89
Mail: post@destinationharstad.no
Web: www.destinationharstad.no

Northern Norway’s major cultural

event is arranged in Harstad
© ANNA ROGDE

The Arts Festival of Northern Norway, 18-25 June 2011

www.festspillnn.no
© RUBEN KROKSTRAND

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 CENTRAL TROMS
AND SENJA

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 74 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
CENTRAL TROMS AND SENJA
– Experience flourishing inland culture and be captivated by Senja

BARDU BERG LENVIK MÅLSELV SØR­ TRANØY TOR­ DYRØY

REISA SKEN

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Finnsnes.

AIRPORT:
Bardufoss Airport.

NATIONAL PARKS:
Øvre Dividal National Park, 770 km²
Ånderdalen National Park, 125 km²

This is an area that extends from flowering inland regions to a wild

and unruly coastline. One of Norway’s best salmon rivers is found
here, the Målselva. In the middle of the river we also find Norway’s
national waterfall, Målselvfossen. Dog-sledding, ice fishing, sleigh rides,
snowmobiling, horseback riding and deep-sea fishing are a few key
concepts for this part of Troms. We find Polar Zoo here, too, where you
can see wolves, bears, lynxes and other animals. Out on the coast lie
the islands of Senja and Dyrøy. On the National Tourist Route, on the far
side of Senja, you navigate between precipitous mountain ranges and

© REINER SCHAUFLER
fjords that have been hewn out of the landscape. The Hurtigrute ships
call at Finnsnes, from where there are fast passenger boat services to
Tromsø and Harstad. It is 44 km from Finnsnes to Bardufoss Airport.

© ROGER JOHANSEN / NORDNORSK REISELIV AS

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 ACCOMMODATION - CENTRAL TROMS
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
377 18 45 03
R16 Huskyfarm Innset
Innset, N-9360 Bardu 3481 58 860
3950 29 404
'' 22
G, D
zfcvwy
www.huskyfarm.net / klauer@huskyfarm.de
01.01.-
31.12.
T12 Solbakken Camping
Salangsdalen, N-9360 Bardu 3414 47 513
3950 24 435
''' 7/26
C, D
fletv 01.01.-
31.12.
Q6 Dyrøy Camping
Dyrøyveien 352, N-9311 Brøstadbotn
377 83 05 00
' 34
C
xzfl
www.dyroycamping.com / helgejohannygard@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
O11 Bardufoss Hotell
Sentrum, N-9326 Bardufoss 9 77 83 05 01
377 83 46 00
'' 50/91
H
dxacwy^
www.bardufosshotell.no / post@bardufosshotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O11 Bardufosstun Idrettssenter
Ole Reistadsvei 4, N-9325 Bardufoss 9 77 83 34 68
377 83 27 30
''' 92
H, D, F
drxaflvqw^
www.bardufosstun.no / post@bardufosstun.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N11 Målselvfossen Feriesenter
Boks 1120, N-9326 Bardufoss
377 83 05 70
' 200
H
drkfletvbw^
www.maalselvfossen.no / post@maalselvfossen.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N13 Rundhaug Gjestegård (Guesthouse)
N-9336 Rundhaug, Målselv 9 77 83 05 71
377 83 55 55
'' 22/40
G
drfbqwy^
www.rundhauggjestegard.no / post@rundhauggjestegard.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N12 Snowman Resort
Målselv Fjellandsby, N-9321 Moen
377 86 46 00
' 340
D, L, E
drkxavbqwy^
www.malselvfjellandsby.no / booking@visitsnowman.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O8 Erics Gjestestue
Vikaveien 1, N-9310 Sørreisa 3952 89 520
377 86 16 50
'' 11/24
G
drkzfl
www.ericsgjestestue.no / postmaster@ericsgjestestue.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O8 Furøy Fiske og Feriesenter
Furøyveien 114, N-9310 Sørreisa 3911 77 403
377 85 98 80
' 4/24
D, R
xzfjbw
www.furoyferiesenter.no / post@furoyferiesenter.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O2 Hamn i Senja
Hamn, Senja
377 87 07 77
'' 29/66
F, L, S
drxazfcvjbqwy^
www.hamnisenja.no / booking@visitsnowman.no
12.01.-
17.12.
N7 Finnsnes Hotell
Strandvn 2 , N-9300 Finnsnes 9 77 87 07 78
377 87 19 65
'' 56/100
H
drkxaqwy^
www.finnsnes-hotell.no / firmapost@finnsnes-hotell.no
05.01.-
20.12.
M6 Lenvik Museum
Bjorelvnes, N-9300 Finnsnes 3928 14 385
3456 04 658
' 4/20
SF
zfejw
www.lenvik-museum.no / lenmus@gmail.com / post@mtmu.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O5 Idar Isaksen
Slettemo, Senja 377 85 31 92
377 85 89 80
' 4/6
E
f
id-isaks@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L2 Mefjord Brygge
Mefjordvær, Senja 9 77 85 89 81
3481 58 475
'''' 18/18/5 - 8/2
H, F, C, R, S
drxzfcevjbqwy^
www.mefjordbrygge.no / firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no
01.01.-
31.12.
O6 Senja Camping AS
Torsmo, Senja
377 85 54 40
'' 10/48
C, D
zflevbpwy
www.senjacamping.no / post@senjacamping.no
01.06.-
01.09.
P3 Senja Havfiskesenter AS
Medby, N-9396 Kaldfarnes 3970 87 327
3481 08 178
'' 6/36
D
xzfcvb
www.senjahavfiske.no / info@senjahavfiske.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P6 Skatvik Camping
N-9376 Skatvik, Senja 3909 11 676
377 85 32 72
''' 13/54
C, D
zfletvbw
www.skatvikcamping.no / hanygaa@online.no
15.05.-
01.09.
P5 Solstrand
Tranøybotn, Senja 3959 20 252
3482 02 708
' 11
D
xazleb
www.solstrand.org / o.nylund@frisurf.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R3 Flakstadvåg Camping og Sjøfiske
N-9393 Flakstadvåg, Senja
3918 87 109
' 5/21
CD
xzflejwy
www.flakstadvag.no / post@flakstadvag.no
01.05.-
30.09.
P2 Kaikanten
N-9380 Gryllefjord, Senja 3915 65 983
377 85 84 20
' 5/25
S
xzlejwy
www.kaikanten.org / post@kaikanten.org
01.01.-
31.12.
N2 Skaland Motell
N-9385 Skaland, Senja 9 77 85 84 14 ''' 9/40
D, M
drkxzfevj
www.skalandmotell.no / post@skalandmotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge See legend on page 9 NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.

TRANSPORT (3+47)
N7 Cominor AS 3405 54 055 Northern Norway’s most punctual supplier of public transport services.
Finnsnes, Ringveien 2 / kjell.jensen@cominor.no www.cominor.no
© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVASJON NORGE

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 SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9
R16 Huskyfarm Innset 377 18 45 03
Bardu, Innset / klauer@huskyfarm.de
The husky farm is a holiday spot for children, too. Innumerable possibilities
for outings either on foot or by canoe.
01.01.- AvLU
31.12. www.huskyfarm.net
T13 Polar Zoo AS 377 18 66 30
Bardu, Bonesveien / polarzoo@online.no
Polar Zoo is one of Northern Norway’s most popular tourist attractions,
known as the world’s northernmost zoo.
01.06.- LRY|
31.08. www.polarzoo.no
T12 Solbakken Camping 3950 29 404 / 414 47 513
Bardu, Salangsdalen, Sollidveien
Approx. 4 km from Polar Zoo, set in magnificent hiking country. 01.01.-
31.12.
vLJ
N13 Furkund fjøs og kultur 3916 31 725
Målselv, Rundhaug / kontakt@furkund.no
3 hours of “sensuous walking" in a natural and cultural landscape.
Storytelling and coffee.
01.05.- O
01.10. www.furkund.no
N11 Målselvfossen Feriesenter (holiday centre) 377 83 27 30
Bardufoss / post@maalselvfossen.no
Marked pathway from waterfall to waterfall. 01.05.- vLU
01.11. www.maalselvfossen.no
N13 Rundhaug Gjestegård 377 83 05 70
Rundhaug / post@rundhauggjestegard.no
Open on request. Fishing permits can be ordered at www.inatur.no
Lbq
www.rundhauggjestegard.no
M14 Undervegs 3980 01 213
Svendborg, Øverbygd / post@undervegs.no
Canoe rental and lessons. Technique and elementary courses, river
paddling. Guided tours of selected mountain tops in Inner Troms.
01.06.-
vU
25.09. www.undervegs.no
R3 Flakstadvåg camping og sjøfiske ANS (deep-sea fishing)
Senja, Flakstadvåg / post@flakstadvag.no / 3482 02 708
Flakstadvåg camping offers boat rental and specially adapted facilities for
deep-sea fishing.
01.05.-
HF
30.09. www.flakstadvag.no
O2 Hamn i Senja 377 85 98 80
Hamn i Senja / booking@visitsnowman.no
Unique maritime atmosphere. Adventures and activities for the senses.
A place you will long to come back to.
12.01.-
AvH{UE]Mbq
17.12. www.hamnisenja.no
O2 Kaikanten AS 3918 87 109 Rental of seaside accommodations (sjøhus) and boats. Boat rental in 01.01.-
Senja, Gryllefjord / post@kaikanten.org summer only. 31.12. www.kaikanten.org
L2 Mefjord Brygge 377 85 89 80
Senja, Mefjordvær / firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no
Mefjord Brygge, Senja. Time-honoured fishing village offering nature-based 01.04.-
adventures for the whole family.
vHF{E]Mbq
01.10. www.mefjordbrygge.no
O6 Senja Camping AS 3481 58 475
Senja, Torsmo / post@senjacamping.no
Cabins, outdoor pool with water slide, boats, river paddling, children’s
playground, hiking trail, trampoline.
01.06.-
vLJUbp
01.09. www.senjacamping.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

R16 Huskyfarm Innset 377 18 45 03
Bardu, Innset / klauer@huskyfarm.de
Long, demanding husky expeditions and husky adventures for the whole
family.
01.01.-
}:5
31.12. www.huskyfarm.net
T13 Polar Zoo AS 377 18 66 30
Bardu, Bonesveien / polarzoo@online.no
Meet wolves, wolverines and lynxes safely behind a fence. 01.09.-
Y6=v5
31.05. www.polarzoo.no
O11 Bardufosstun Idrettssenter (sports centre) 377 83 46 00
Ole Reistadsv. 4, Bardufoss / post@bardufosstun.no
10 km illuminated ski trail, 30 km mountain trail. Northern Norway’s best ski 01.01.-
trail. Water park, body-building room, gym, sport food.
67=:
31.12. www.bardufosstun.no
M12 Oskal Siida 3951 53 281
Målselv, Takelvdal, Moen / bikko99@hotmail.com
Traditional reindeer Sámi offering authentic Sámi adventures. 01.01.-
;S0
31.03. www.oskalsiida.no
M14 Undervegs 3980 01 213
Svendborg, Øverbygd / post@undervegs.no
Dog team expeditions off the beaten track. 5-14 days, small groups, good
food and unique adventures.
01.12.-
}
01.05. www.undervegs.no
N12 Snowman Resort 3941 40 000
Målselv Fjellandsby, Moen / post@malselvfjellandsby.no
We offer family-friendly alpine ski slopes, “Blue Pixie Land", many nature-
based adventures.
15.11.-
}37=>:5SY0
01.05. www.malselvfjellandsby.no
O11 Visit Snowman AS 377 83 55 55
Næringshagen, Bardufoss / booking@visitsnowman.no
We offer adventures on the coast and in the mountains. We work towards
bringing groups to Snowman Int. Airport/BDU.
15.11.-
}37=>:5SY0
01.05. www.visitsnowman.no
O2 Hamn i Senja 377 85 98 80
Hamn i Senja / booking@visitsnowman.no
Enjoy the blue colours of winter and the flicker of the northern lights.
Adventures in magnificent and fascinating surroundings.
12.01.-
}H=>50B
17.12. www.hamnisenja.no
L2 Mefjord Brygge 377 85 89 80
Senja, Mefjordvær / firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no
Combine exhilarating activities with the experience of polar night, the
northern lights and magical colour combinations.
01.10.-
HF<:8}5B1
01.04. www.mefjordbrygge.no

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)

O11 Bardufosstun Idrettssenter (sports centre)
Bardufoss, Ole Reistadsvei 4 / 377 83 46 00
Pleasant and sporty dining room with an abundance of healthy food from Northern Norway. Everyone
gets enough to eat! 01.01.-31.12. % Mon.-Thurs.08.00-20.00, Fri.-Sun. 08.00-18.00.
rd
www.bardufosstun.no
M11 Målselvfossen Feriesenter (holiday centre)
Bardufoss, Boks 1120 / 377 83 27 30
Enjoy a meal with a magnificent view of our national waterfall, and watch the on-going salmon fishing.
01.01.-31.12.
rkd
www.maalselvfossen.no
N13 Rundhaug Gjestegård 377 83 05 70
Rundhaug
Serves gourmet food made from local ingredients on request.
rd
www.rundhauggjestegard.no
O8 Erics Gjestestue 377 86 46 00
Sørreisa, Vikaveien 1
Small and pleasant hotel with a restaurant and café overlooking the fjord. 01.01.-31.12.
rkd
www.ericsgjestestue.no
O2 Hamn i Senja 377 85 98 80
Hamn i Senja
Storbrygga spiseri (eatery) serves North Norwegian fare with emphasis on fish. Off-season by
reservation. 01.01.-31.12. 03.06.-28.08. % 12.00-21.00
rkd
www.hamnisenja.no
L2 Mefjord Brygge 377 85 89 80
Senja, Mefjordvær
Enjoy our “Outer Coast Menu" in a relaxing, maritime atmosphere. Menu based on local food from the
sea. 01.01.-31.12. % 11.30-20.30 (23.00)
rkd
www.mefjordbrygge.no
N2 Skaland Motell 377 85 84 20
Senja, Skaland
Offers traditional fare made whenever possible from local ingredients.
01.01.-31.12.
rkd
www.skalandmotell.no
N7 Finnsnes Hotell 377 87 07 77
Strandvn. 2, Finnsnes
Lunches. Daily recommended dishes based on good, traditional Norwegian fare and a varied á la carte
menu. 05.01.-20.12.
rd
www.finnsnes-hotell.no

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WORTH A VISIT
TROMS DEFENCE MUSEUM,
SETERMOEN R12
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
The museum includes a large collection
of military effects, vehicles and
weaponry. Open during the summer.
STRØMSØR MOUNTAIN FARM
- “FOOTPRINTS" R15
Strømsør Mountain Farm is a farm
in Bardu, on the way to Altevatn,
where a newcomer and his family
cleared a place for themselves in
the open countryside. The buildings
are constructed in accordance with
architectural traditions from the
Østlandet region in the south-east of
Norway, and the settlers maintained
their own, imported way of life in a
number of other ways, too.
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
Open during the summer.
BARDU BYGDETUN S12
FOLK MUSEUM IN THE
SALANGSDALEN VALLEY
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
The museum includes a large collection
of minerals (rocks)
Open during the summer.
POLAR ZOO AS T13
Bonesveien, N-9360 Bardu
Tel. +47 77 18 66 30
polarzoo@online.no
www.polarzoo.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Popular tourist attraction and the
world’s northernmost zoo. The zoo
covers an area of 285 acres of wild
and wonderful countryside in the
Salangsdalen valley in Bardu, and is the
only zoo in Norway with wolves, lynxes,
wolverines and bears. Experience the
mystical and legendary wolves at close
quarters by joining us and visiting them
inside the pen.
BARDU CHURCH R12
Bardu church is situated at Setermoen
and was opened in 1829. It is an
Deep sea fishing adventures • Nature
adventures • “Outer coast menu" • Overnight
accommodation in seaside cabins, houses and
rooms • Courses/conferences and receptions
• Sea safari: Whales/Seabirds/Mountains
• Deep-sea rafting
www.mefjordbrygge.no
We make the arrangements for your adventure holiday
Mefjord Brygge
Mefjordvær
N-9386 Senjahopen
www.mefjordbrygge.no
octagonal wooden building constructed
as a replica of Tynset Church. It seats
about 220 people, when including the
gallery. It is in use on a daily basis and
is open during the day from June -
September .
DYRØY - “FOOTPRINTS" R6
Six places in Dyrøy itself provide a
complete picture of human activity
from the Stone Age up until today.
With the “Footprints" brochure in your
hands, you will become familiar with a
significant part of Northern Norway’s
cultural history.
KASTNES BYGDETUN
FOLK MUSEUM S7
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
CENTRAL TROMS MUSEUM
O11
Adm. Andselv Torg
N-9325 Bardufoss
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
A consolidated regional museum
embracing nine boroughs in the mid
Troms region. A varied and fascinating
museum experience ranging from the
outermost skerry to the innermost
mountain plain and based on natural
history and cultural exhibitions and
buildings. Sections on natural history,
defence history, coastal culture, mining
and dalesman culture.
FOSSMOTUNET O11
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
The country courtyard demonstrates
the culture and way of life of settlers
who moved here from the dales and
valleys of Mid Norway in the 1780’s.
The Fossmodagene festival in August
features activities for visitors based on
the food and culture of these dalesmen.
Open during the summer.
KONGSVOLDTUNET NEAR
LAKE ROSTADVATNET L16
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no
Tel.: +47 77 85 89 80
Mobile: +47 951 89 099
Fax: +47 77 85 89 81
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post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
Open during the summer.
Time-honoured buildings demonstrating
the dalesman culture.
THE RIVER MÅLSELVA
– “FOOTPRINTS"
The River Målselva stretches from the
Swedish border to the coast, through
the migratory areas of the Sámi, over
arable land and past towns and villages.
The river was the life nerve of those
who lived in the valley, and offers
visitors a wealth of adventure. Salmon
fishing in the entire river.
MÅLSELVFOSSEN FALLS N11
Norway’s national waterfall with
Europe’s longest salmon ladder. Salmon
shed from where you can see the wild
salmon at very close quarters. Popular
spot for salmon fishing.
MÅLSELV VARDE N10
(MÅLSELV CAIRN)
Near the River Målselva, at Olsborg.
Work of art by Alfio Bonanno. Målselv
Varde is mentioned in Amy Dempsey’s
art guide “Destination Art" where it
is described as one of the 200 most
important art projects in the world. It
was made of locally excavated bedrock
and scorched pine trees, and is approx
16 metres tall. The work symbolizes
contact between people.
ØVRE DIVIDALEN P19
NATIONAL PARK
The second largest of the three national
parks in Troms. In the park you may
come across bears, wolverines, lynxes
and the odd roaming wolf. There are
innumerable lakes in the park where you
can fish trout, char, grayling, pike and
burbot. For generations, the Sámi have
used the area which is now a national
park, and therefore there are many
Sámi cultural monuments there. This is
a popular hiking area both summer and
winter, and it is possible to spend the
night in one of Troms Turlag’s cabins.
STEINORA P9
One of Northern Europe’s biggest
screes is located at the head of the
Gumpedalen valley, 5 km from the
end of the road. An idyllic marked
path has been prepared in easily
accessible countryside along the River
Gumpedalselva. Hiking in the scree
itself is demanding. Stone blocks of up
to 30 metres in height help make this a
memorable nature experience.
TALGRØTBERGET O9
– “FOOTPRINTS"
Talgrøtberget rock in Sørreisa is
situated by the old road. Traces of a
thousand years of human settlement
can be found there. The local soapstone
deposits formed the basis of prosperity
at Straumen about 700 years ago.
SENJA N4
The museum landscape in Senja is
equally as diverse and distinctive as the
island on which it is situated. There are
a number of fascinating sections and
collections, including fisherman-farmer
smallholdings, a coastal fort, Sámi
settlements and industrial facilities.
A round trip of this landscape will
provide a wealth of adventure and
learning for life. Most of the sections of
the Senja Museum are situated in the
borough of Tranøy. Hofsøy folk museum,
the Halibut Museum, the Old Shop,
Senjehesten Coastal Defence Museum
in Skrolsvik and the Sámi settlement
in Kaperdalen are the most important
sections here.
TORSKEN CHURCH P2
- “FOOTPRINTS"
5 km from Gryllefjord in Senja. This
is a small, red-painted cruciform
church reconstructed from the building
materials of another, much older church
that had stood close by. Here you will
find the country’s oldest chasuble which
dates back to the 1600s. Copies of the
Madonna and a figure of Christ from the
1400s and 1500s are on display in the
church.
NATIONAL TOURIST O2
ROUTE, SENJA
- ALONG THE DEVIL’S JAW
The road along the far side of the
island of Senja, between Gryllefjord
and Botnhamn, meanders through
breathtaking scenery, uphill and
downhill, and in and out of fjords
between mountains that spread their
fingers out into the mighty Norwegian
Sea. The abundant fish stocks there
form the basis of human settlement.
Along the fjords there are characteristic
examples of strong, coastal cultures. At
the Tungenesset promontory you can
enjoy a view of the mighty Okshornan
peaks and in Bergsbotn you can test
your fear of heights on the viewing
bridge overlooking the innumerable
islands in the Bergsfjorden.
HIKING IN SENJA N4
Norway’s second biggest island is an
eldorado for hikers. 280 km of hiking
trails have been marked. You can
choose between long or short day walks
with views of the sea and mountains,
or all or part of Senja on the long route
which takes four days (approx. 70 km),
and which runs through Ånderdalen
National Park, the smallest of the three
national parks in Troms. The hiking
season usually lasts from mid June to
mid October, and the best period starts
in mid July. Maps and brochures are
available from the service department
of Lenvik municipal council at Finnsnes,
the Libris bookshop in Tromsø and the
bookshop in Finnsnes.
MEFJORDVÆR M2
– IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE
HUNTERS AND FISHERMEN
There are 6,500 year old settlements
here confirming that the place was a
fishing village in the late Stone Age. The
“Footprints in the North" culture trail
starts 50 metres north of the Mefjord
Brygge wharf. There is also a museum
exhibition there.
TORSKEN, SENJA P2
– “FOOTPRINTS"
The culture trail known as “Traces of
Saga Land"( Spor i Sagaland), runs
between Grunnfarnes and Flakstadvåg.
Abundant in ruins, burial mounds, farm
mounds, and iron furnaces from the
period between the Stone Age and the
Early Middle Ages. The culture trail is
well marked with posters and signposts.
LENVIK MUSEUM M6
Tel. +47 478 34 500/
+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
Lenvik Museum is beautifully situated
at Bjorelvnes, 15 km north of Finnsnes.
The administration offices, exhibitions,
storerooms etc. are located in the old
vicarage from 1885, which originally
consisted of the main building,
storehouse, servants’ premises and
barn.
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ØYFJORD IN SENJA L3
Mefjorden’s neighbouring fjord was
home to a community based on
the same resources. The transition
from fishing for self-sufficiency to
commercial fishing, together with the
national policy of depopulation in the
1940s and 50s, have left their mark on
developments here.
SENJA © REINER SCHAUFLER
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DISTRICT

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 80 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 TROMSØ AND DISTRICT
– Tromsø, a warm gateway to the Arctic Ocean

TROMSØ BALS­ KARLS­

FJORD ØY

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Tromsø.

AIRPORT:
Tromsø Airport.

The Arctic City of Tromsø is the Paris of the north, well known
for its many bars, pubs and excellent restaurants. The university
city has a vibrant art and cultural community and is set in idyllic
surroundings, encompassed by mountains and sea. Here you can
take the gondola lift up to the city’s rooftop and enjoy the fantastic
view. The Polaria aquarium will show you life beneath the sea
surface. In the immediate vicinity we find Balsfjord and Karlsøy,
places well suited to hiking, kayaking, canoeing and cycling. In
the winter you can go dog-sledding. This is also the season for
the magical northern lights. Tromsø Airport is just outside the city
centre. The city is also port of call for the Hurtigrute ships and the

© KNUT HANSVOLD
north and southbound fast passenger boats.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

R8 City Living Hotel Tromsø, Grønnegata 48 3 77 78 10 50 Summer: daily 10.00-18.00, rest of the year:
Tromsø / tromso@cityliving.no / www.cityliving.no Mon.-Fri. 08.00-15.30.
R8 Tromsø tourist information centre, Kirkegata 2 3 77 61 00 00 18.05.-31.08., 09.00-19.00 (Sat.-Sun. 10.00-18.00).
Tromsø / info@visittromso.no / www.visittromso.no 01.09.-17.05, 09.00-16.00 (Sat. 10.00-18.00).

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 ACCOMMODATION – TROMSØ AND DISTRICT
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
377 65 58 00
V10 Malangen Brygger
Skutvik, Malangen, N-9055 Meistervik 9 77 65 58 01
377 72 71 12
' 75/370
H, D, L, R
drxazfclvjqwy^
www.malangen.com / post@malangenbrygger.no
01.01.-
31.12.
V10 Malangen Bygdeturisme
Søndre Forøya Gård, N-9056 Mortenhals 3909 74 495
377 69 21 30
'' 3/20
S, L, E, F
zfcvwy-
www.foroya.no / post@foroya.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R10 Ramfjord Camping
Sørbotn, N-9027 Ramfjordbotn
377 66 83 00
''' 14/60
C
flevq
www.ramfjordcamp.no / post@ramfjordcamp.no
01.06.-
01.09.
R8 ABC Hotell Nord
Parkgata 4, N-9008 Tromsø
377 66 48 00
' 22/39
H
Aw
www.tromso.biz / nord@tromso.biz
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Amalie Hotell
Sjøgata 5B, N-9008 Tromsø 9 77 66 48 10
377 62 10 00
'' 48/64
H
dxw^
www.amalie-hotell.no / post@amalie-hotell.no
01.01.-
20.12.
R8 AMI Hotel
Skolegata 24, Sentrum, N-9008 Tromsø 9 77 62 10 01
377 78 10 50
' 17/38
H
kcw
www.amihotel.no / email@amihotel.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 City Living Hotel Tromsø
Grønnegata 48, N-9008 Tromsø 9 77 78 10 51
377 75 37 77
' 46/80
H, L
dawy
www.cityliving.no / tromso@cityliving.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Rica Grand Hotel Tromsø
Storgt. 44, N-9251 Tromsø 9 77 75 37 78
377 60 70 00
' 133/208
H
drkafcvgjy^
www.rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Quality Hotel Saga
Rich Withs Pl. 2, N-9251 Tromsø 9 77 60 70 10
377 75 50 00
' 103/193
H
drkxavgwy^
www.sagahotel.no / q.saga@choice.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Scandic Tromsø
Heilovn 23, N-9269 Tromsø 9 77 75 50 11
377 66 14 10
'' 147/330
H
drxacleqwy^s
www.scandichotels.no/tromso / tromso@scandichotels.com
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Sydspissen Hotell
Strandv 166, N-9006 Tromsø 9 77 66 14 36
3481 52 045
'' 48/100
H
dxw^
www.sydspissenhotell.no / post.sydspissen@iss.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Widding Gård
Innlandsveien 109, N-9020 Tromsdalen, Tromsø 3415 02 302
377 69 00 88
'' 2/8
D
zfcewy
widgard@start.no
01.01.-
31.12.
Q8 Det røde huset
Ullstindvegen 537, Vågnes, N-9022 Krokelvdalen, Tromsø 3971 35 588
377 75 62 00
' 1/5(6)
D
flv
sollaug@detrodehuset.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 St. Elisabeth Hotell og Helsehus
Mellomveien 50, N-9006 Tromsø 9 77 75 62 23
377 66 64 00
'' 24/32
H
rkxapqwy^
www.st-elisabeth.no / post@st-elisabeth.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R8 Rica Ishavshotel
Fr. Langesgate 2, N-9008 Tromsø 9 77 66 64 44
3480 58 540
'' 180/360
H
drkxaAgjwy^s
www.rica.no / rica.ishavshotel@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
M8 Hav og Fjell AS
Bjørnskar Yt., Ringvassøya, N-9130 Hansnes 3957 58 107
377 65 60 80
' 5/35
S
dkxazfcvqwy^
www.havogfjell.no / post@havogfjell.no
01.02.-
31.12.
T5 Lauklines Kystferie, Kattfjord
Vasstrandveien 580, N-9100 Kvaløysletta 9 77 65 60 83
377 66 40 00
' 6/36
R
xazfclvqwy^-
www.lauklines.no / post@lauklines.no
01.01.-
31.12.
U4 Sommarøy Arctic Hotel
Skipsholmvegen 22, N-9110 Sommarøy 9 77 66 40 01 ' 56/300
H, S
drazfclvjbqwy^
www.sommaroy.no / resepsjon@sommaroy.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
See legend on page 9

Staying over in Tromsø?

Save money with our reasonably priced rooms in clean and quiet surroundings.
Our buffet is open 24 hours a day and the price is just NOK 40 each time you eat.
The rooms are furnished with a fridge and guests may take advantage of our well-equipped common
kitchen. We have cable TV, free telephone calls to fixed phones in Norway and free use of WLAN.

Single rooms from NOK 390 to NOK 820 Parkgata 4, N-9008 Tromsø
Double rooms from NOK 540 to NOK 1040 Tel. +47 77 66 83 00
Tripple rooms from NOK 690 to NOK 1050 Fax +47 77 66 83 20

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WORTH A VISIT
THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE AT
TENNES IN BALSFJORD
– “FOOTPRINTS" U13
An hour’s hike takes you past rock
carvings, churches, stockfish drying
rocks and other glimpses of man’s use
of the landscape over a period of 6,500
years.
THE FJORD MUSEUM IN
STORSTEINNES V13
Tel. +47 478 34 500/+47 479 24 081
post@mtmu.no
www.mtmu.no
Open during the summer.
The museum has a special responsibility
for natural history and biology.
Furthermore, it covers the wealth of
hunting traditions that were unique to
Balsfjord. The building also houses a
well visited predators exhibition, where
the problem of predators has been given
critical focus. There is also an extensive
collection of insects and spiders at the
museum.
KARLSØY - “FOOTPRINTS" J9
The island is associated with the
struggle against the EEC, together with
Alfred Eriksen and “fisherman-farmer
socialism" in the early 1900s. The
island, whose inhabitants refused to be
depopulated, is also rich in memories
from older periods of greatness.
TROMSØ - “FOOTPRINTS" R8
Get to know the “Capital of Northern
Norway" on these six theme walks: the
city as a cultural monument; architecture
and style; centre of trade, manufacturing
and communication; ecclesiastical
diversity; cultural hub; Tromsø in
literature.
FJELLHEISEN TROMSØ AS R8
(MOUNTAIN LIFT)
Solliveien 12
N-9020 Tromsdalen
Tel. +47 77 63 87 37
booking@fjellheisen.no
www.fjellheisen.no
Season: 02.01.-31.12.
No visit to Tromsø is complete without a
ride on the mountain lift. Over the past
50 years we have carried thousands of
happy wanderers and tourists up into the
mountains. At the upper station, 421 m
above sea level, we find the Fjellstua Café
with an impressive view of Tromsø and
the surrounding district.
ARCTIC-ALPINE BOTANICAL
GARDEN R8
The University of Tromsø, Breivika. The
world’s northernmost botanical gardens
with almost 5 acres of space and
flowering from May to October. Plants
from all continents, particularly many
from Siberia, the Himalayas, the Rocky
Mountains and southern South America.
Traditional North Norwegian garden.
Admission free, always open. www.uit.
no/botanisk
KRANE GALLERY AND FRAME
WORKSHOP R8
Strandgt 30, N-9008 Tromsø
Tel./fax +47 77 61 52 50/
+47 77 61 52 60
galleriet@krane.com
www.krane.com
Season:01.01.-31.12.
A cosy family-run gallery with varying
exhibitions. Emphasis on graphic art
by contemporary North Norwegian and
Norwegian artists. Watercolours and
paintings, too. Gifts and applied art like
glass, ceramics, porcelain, designer
commodities and jewellery. Framing can
be done at short notice.
THE M/V “POLSTJERNA" R8
Hjalmar Johansens gate 10
N-9037 Tromsø
Tel./fax +47 77 60 66 30/
+47 77 61 17 20
http://uit.no/tmu/polstjerna
Season: 15.06.-15.08.
Exceptionally well-preserved sealing
vessel built in 1949. Used for sealing,
fishing and expeditions for over 30 years,
brought back almost 100,000 seals.
The entire vessel, with furnishings and
effects, is entirely authentic. Come
aboard and feel the genuine Arctic
atmosphere!
NORDNORSK VITENSENTER
- THE NORTH NORWEGIAN R8
CENTRE OF KNOWLEDGE
Hansine Hansens vei 17
N-9037 Tromsø
Tel.+47 77 62 09 45
post@nordnorsk.vitensenter.no
www.nordnorsk.vitensenter.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The North Norwegian Centre of
Knowledge – an adventure and learning
centre in the fields of mathematics,
science and technology, with a northern
Scandinavian profile. We present the
northern lights in the country’s biggest
and best planetarium.
POLARIA R8
Hjalmar Johansensgt 12
N-9296 Tromsø
Tel./fax +47 77 75 01 00/
+47 77 75 01 01
Info@polaria.no
www.polaria.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Polaria is only 5 minutes’ walk from
Tromsø city centre. We screen the film
"Svalbard - Arctic Wilderness" in our
panorama cinema. The main attractions
in the aquarium are our common seal
pups and our bearded seals. In addition
to this we offer factual exhibitions and
the PolariaButikken, a comprehensive gift
shop with a difference.
POLARMUSEET R8
– THE POLAR MUSEUM
Søndre Tollbugate 11, N-9037 Tromsø
Tel./fax +47 77 60 66 30/
+47 77 61 17 20
wanna.helnes@uit.no
http://uit.no/tmu/polarmuseet
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The museum is housed in the listed
customs house (Tollbod) from the
1830s,and is idyllically situated in
the historical Skansen area. Discover
the excitement of polar history, the
perilous polar hunting expeditions and
overwinterings, and the intrepid polar
exploration expeditions of, amongst
others, Nansen and Amundsen.
TROMSØ MUSEUM R8
– THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
Lars Thørings veg 10
N-9037 Tromsø
Tel./fax +47 77 64 50 00/
+47 77 64 55 20
museumspost@tmu.uit.no
http://uit.no/tmu
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Northern Norway’s biggest museum
presents Sámi culture, past and present,
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in two major exhibitions. Sámi turf hut
(gamme) outside the museum during
the summer. See dinosaurs and fossils,
a Viking house, ecclesiastical art and
an exhibition about the Stone Age
in the north. “NaturligVIS" presents
developments in North Norwegian
wildlife. Very children friendly. Café and
museum shop.
ISHAVSKATEDRALEN R8
- THE ARCTIC CATHEDRAL
An architectural masterpiece by Jan Inge
Hovig, built in 1964. The shape of the
church symbolizes the North Norwegian
countryside, culture and beliefs, and the
building contains, amongst other things,
one of Europe’s biggest glass mosaics.
Midnight sun concerts until mid August.
TROMSØ CATHEDRAL R8
The world’s northernmost protestant
cathedral, built in 1861, and the only one
in Norway made of wood.
VÅR FRUES KIRKE R8
(OUR LADY’S CHURCH
– CATHOLIC CHURCH)
Small church built in 1861. Located
at Storgata 94 in Tromsø. Seat of the
world’s northernmost Catholic bishop.
Well-preserved neo-Gothic exterior, the
interior is more modernized. Open all
day long.
HELLA, KVALØYA T8
Hella is a popular spot for outings among
both locals and visitors alike. The strong
Rystraumen current brings in large
amounts of coley and is one of the best
places in the area to fish from land.
Buildings from “Old Tromsø" have been
moved here.
THE ISLAND OF E7
NORDFUGLØYA
The island of Fugløya is situated in the
north-east of the borough of Karlsøy,
overlooking the Arctic Ocean. The island
is surrounded by cliffs and is the home
of one of Norway’s best known seabird
nesting colonies. Here we find Europe’s
biggest population of white-tailed eagles
and large colonies of razorbills, puffins
and eider ducks. Due to its abundant bird
life, the island has been made a protected
nature reserve.
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 SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9
V10 Malangen Brygger 377 65 58 00
Skutvik, Meistevik / post@malangenbrygger.no
Uniquely situated for a combination of sea and mountain activities.
Magnificent fjord and mountains over 1000 m.
01.05.-AvHL{U]XMb
31.09. www.malangen.com
V10 Malangen Bygdeturisme 377 72 71 12
Søndre Forøya Gård, Mortenhals / post@foroya.no
Excellent for cycling, hiking in the mountains and fjord fishing by boat or
from the shore. Peace and quiet. Nature reserve.
01.01.-cv{
31.12. www.foroya.no
P11 Tromsø Golfpark AS 377 63 32 60
Breivikeidet, Ramfjordbotn / info@tromsogolf.no
The world’s northernmost 18-hole golf course, beautifully situated by the
Lyngsalpene mountains. Overnight accommodation, café and shop. Welcome.
20.05.-g
30.09. www.tromsogolf.com
Q8 Arctic Pathfinder 3481 43 059
Tromsdalen, Gausdalsveien 32 / anja@arcticpathfinder.no
Evening cruises among the isles and skerries, professional photo tours, jeep 01.05.-
safaris, snorkelling, etc. Please contact us.
vHSU]I|OM
31.10. www.arcticpathfinder.no
R8 Arctic Guide Service AS, Tromsø branch 3928 09 057 Guides available in all languages, packaging of excursions, courses,
Tromsø, Søndre Tollbodgate 3A / francisco@tromsoguideservice.com conferences and coordination of cruise ships / turnabout.
01.01.-vHSWI|OXMb
31.12. www.arcticguideservice.com
R8 GuideGunnar 3934 43 443
Tromsø / info@guide-gunnar.no
Join GuideGunnar on the Arctic coast, visit wild and wonderful countryside
outside Tromsø.
01.07.-
vOM
30.07. www.guide-gunnar.no
R8 Nordnorsk Vitensenter 377 62 09 45 Adventure and learning centre for mathematics, science and technology.
Tromsø, Hansine Hansens vei 17 / post@nordnorsk.vitensenter.no See the Northern Lights in the country’s biggest planetarium.
01.01.-
Y
31.12. nordnorsk.vitensenter.no
R8 Tromsø Adventure AS 3970 93 830
Tromsø, Kirkegt 2 / booking@tromsoadventure.no
A wide range of summer activities based on mountains, fjord and coast.
Exciting adventures, ready packaged for you.
15.05.-
CAv@SW{UIb
15.09. www.tromsoadventure.no
R8 Tromsø Museum – Visit a Sámi turf hut 377 64 50 00 We invite you to coffee around the campfire and Sámi culture at Tromsø 15.06.-
Tromsø, Lars Thørings veg 10 / museumspost@tmu.uit.no Museum’s Sámi turf hut. Try your hand at lassoing. Admission free. 15.08. uit.no/tmu
R8 Tourist information in Tromsø 377 61 00 00
Tromsø, Kirkegata 2 / info@visittromso.no
For information about overnight accommodation, round trips, events, sights, 18.05.-
activities, please visit us or our web site.
cAV@SW{UIb
31.08. www.visittromso.no
Q7 Tromsø Natur og Fritid 377 65 66 79
Kvaløysletta, Vasstrandveien 580 / post@tromsonaturogfritid.no
Guided arctic adventures and activities. Rental centre with all the outdoor
gear you will need.
01.01.-
cAVO0
31.12. www.tromsonaturogfritid.no
S7 Tromsø Villmarkssenter 377 69 60 02
Kvaløysletta, Straumvn 601 / mail@villmarkssenter.no
Our professional guides ensure that you will have a fantastic experience
when taking part in our activities.
01.06.-
v@UYM
31.08. www.villmarkssenter.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

R8 Sørøya Havfiskecruise AS 3948 47 500
Tromsø / post@havcruise.no
Specialists in adventure tours at sea / deep-sea fishing on a catamaran.
Sleeping accommodation for 10 passengers.
01.01.-
HF<5
31.12. www.havcruise.no
V10 Malangen Brygger 377 65 58 00
Skutvik, Meistervik / post@malangenbrygger.no
Unique location for a combination of marine and mountain activities.
Impressive fjord with mountains over 1000 m.
01.10.-
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30.04. www.malangen.com
R8 GuideGunnar 3934 43 443
Tromsø / info@guide-gunnar.no
GuideGunnar offers fantastic adventures between mountains and sea. 10.09.-
6=>50
15.04. www.guide-gunnar.no
R8 Nordnorsk Vitensenter 377 62 09 45 Adventure and learning centre for mathematics, science and technology.
Tromsø, Hansine Hansens vei 17 / post@nordnorsk.vitensenter.no See the northern lights in the country’s biggest planetarium.
01.01.-
5
31.12. nordnorsk.vitensenter.no
R8 Tromsø Adventure AS 3970 93 830
Tromsø, Kirkegt 2 / booking@tromsoadventure.no
A wide range of winter activities from the mountains, fjord and coast.
Exciting adventures, ready packaged for you.
01.11.-
;}<>:5S0B
30.04. www.tromsoadventure.no
R8 Tromsø Museum - Universitetsmuseet 377 64 50 00
Tromsø, Lars Thørings veg 10 / museumspost@tmu.uit.no
Embrace the Aurora. Guided tour, film and talk included. Must be booked in
advance. Min. 2 persons.
01.11.-
5
30.04. uit.no/tmu
R8 Tourist information in Tromsø 377 61 00 00
Tromsø, Kirkegata 2 / info@visittromso.no
For information about overnight accommodation, round trips, events, sights, 01.09.-
activities, please visit us or our web site.
;}H6>5SY0v
17.05. www.visittromso.no
R8 Arctic Guide Service AS, Tromsø branch 3928 09 057 Guides available in all languages, packaging of excursions, courses,
Tromsø, Søndre Tollbodgate 3A / francisco@tromsoguideservice.com conferences and coordination of cruise ships / turnabout.
01.01.-
}7=:5S0
31.12. www.arcticguideservice.com
R8 Arctic Pathfinder 3481 43 059
Tromsdalen, Gausdalsveien 32 / anja@arcticpathfinder.no
Northern lights safaris by jeep, evening cruises, northern lights photo tours,
dog-sledding, Sámi people and lots more. Please contact us.
15.09.-
;}H6]>5S4
01.04. www.arcticpathfinder.no
R8 Natur i Nord 377 66 73 66
Tromsø, Sommerlystvegen 23 / ivar@naturinord.no
Northern lights bus: a flexible way of experiencing the northern lights.
Daily at 19.00. Ski and snowshoe outings at 09.00.
01.10.-
=>5
31.03. www.naturinord.no
T5 Tromsø Natur og Fritid 377 65 66 79
Kvaløysletta, Vasstrandveien 580 / post@tromsonaturogfritid.no
Guided arctic adventures and activities. Rental centre with all the outdoor
gear you will need.
01.01.-
<=>:50
31.12. www.tromsonaturogfritid.no
S7 Tromsø Villmarkssenter 377 69 60 02
Kvaløysletta, Straumvn 601 / mail@villmarkssenter.no
Our professional guides ensure that you have a fantastic experience when
taking part in our activities.
20.10.-
}>:5B
30.04. www.villmarkssenter.no

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)

V10 Malangen Brygger 377 65 58 00
Skutvik, Malangen
Top modern restaurant, opened in May 2010. International menu with exciting dishes made from local
ingredients. 01.01.-31.12.
rd
www.malangen.com
R8 Aunegården 377 65 12 34
Tromsø, Sjøgata 29
Café serving lunch, light meals and our famous cakes. Restaurant with local food from Northern
Norway. % Mon.-Sat. 10.30-24.00, Sun. 12.00-18.00
rkd
www.aunegarden.no
U4 Sommarøy Arctic Hotel AS 377 66 40 00
Sommarøy, Skipsholmvegen 22
Varied gourmet fare made from local ingredients. Try our “Outer Coast menu". Reservations only in
winter. 04.01.-18.12. % Mon.-Sat.12.00-20.30, Sun. 12.00-17.30
rkd
www.sommaroy.no

TRANSPORT (3+47)
R8 bussring.no 3400 02 196 16-55-seater touring coaches for city sightseeing, transfers, or tours of several days duration in Northern Norway.
Tromsø, Terminalgata 176 / info@bussring.no www.bussring.no

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the north cape, 71 degrees north, had been standing there
forever. facing the north wind, with eyes shut. had to get
back to the car now, the others were waiting, or did I?
I turned and ran back to the edge. just had to fill my lungs
with air from the north pole one last time before I could
leave this remarkable place.
NORTH CAPE © TRYM IVAR BERGSMO

www.northernnorway.com
 NORTH TROMS AND
LYNGEN

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 86 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 NORTH TROMS AND LYNGEN
– A wealth of nature and culture adventures in North Troms

KVÆN­ KÅFJORD LYNGEN NORD­ SKJERV­ STOR­

ANGEN GÁIV­ REISA ØY FJORD
UOTNA

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Skjervøy.

AIRPORT:
Sørkjosen Airport.

NATIONAL PARK:
Reisa National Park, 803 km²

Mountain tops over a thousand metres tall, towering straight up from

the sea, make the Lyngsalpene mountains an eldorado for experienced
climbers and extreme skiers. But there are also trails with lesser degrees
of difficulty. There are also a number of glaciers of varying sizes in the
area. North Troms and Lyngen comprise an area characterized by the
convergence of Norwegian, Sámi and Kvenish cultures. Fishing, kayaking
and canoeing, rafting, snowmobiling, birdwatching safaris, riverboat
trips and local food traditions are key concepts here. Every year the
international indigenous peoples festival, Riddu Riddu, is arranged in
Kåfjord with a multitude of events. At Skjervøy the Hurtigrute ships call

© GISELA SIELISCH
daily, as do the fast passenger boats that sail up and down the coast.
There is a STOL airport at Sørkjosen.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

N8 Storfjord tourist information centre, Markedsplassen, Skibotn 3 404 40 744 20.06.-20.08. Mon.-Fri. 09.00-18.00, Sat-Sun.11.00-17.00.
turistinfo@storfjord.kommune.no / www.storfjord.kommune.no Off-season: Storfjord Council, Mon.-Fri. 08.00-15.30
H8 Halti Nasjonalparksenter, Halti, Storslett 3 77 77 05 50 01.01-31.12
nasjonalparksenter@halti.no / www.reisa-nasjonalpark.no 16.06-15.08: Ca.10:00-18:00 15.08-15.06: 09:00 - 15.00
B9 ANSI Turistsenter, Storeng, Burfjord 3 77 76 93 86 01.01-31.12
info@ansi-turistservice.no / www.ansi-turistservice.no

TRANSPORT (3+47)
H8 Bobilutleie-Storslett (camper van hire) 3901 65 144 Camper van rental.
Storslett, Båtnesveien 7 / bobil-utleie@trollnet.no www.bobilutleie-storslett.no

28 ROOMS (DOUBLE, TRIPLE, SUITE) RESTAURANT

– BAR – DISCOTHEQUE – WINE CELLAR – SAUNA
LAVVO (SÁMI-STYLE TENT) – MEETING ROOMS

BOOKING: Tel. +47 77 71 50 00

The Hotel on the E6 – 1 hour from Tromsø
A day’s drive from Lofoten/the North Cape

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 ACCOMMODATION - NORTH TROMS
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
377 71 54 60
O11 Helligskogen Fjellstue
Skibotndalen, N-9143 Skibotn 3909 77 301
377 71 53 40
' 2/40
YH
kaletvq
www.vandrerhjem.no / helligskogen@hihostels.no
01.06.-
20.08.
O8 Strandbu Camping AS
Skibotn, 9143 Skibotn
377 71 41 75
'' 9/42
C, D
fcletvbqwy
www.strandbu.no / post@strandbu.no / webmaster@strandbu.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N8 Troll-Kafé
Skibotn Båtshavn, N-9143 Skibotn 3976 58 048
377 71 50 00
' 1/3
F
rkf
www.vandrerhjem.no / helligskogen@hihostels.no
01.06.-
30.09.
Q8 Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa
Storfjord, N-9046 Oteren 9 77 71 50 01
377 71 35 00
' 29/68
H
drxflvqwy^
www.lyngskroa.no / post@lyngskroa.no
01.01.-
31.12.
K4 Lyngen Havfiske & Tursenter
Vågen, N-9068 Nord-Lenangen 3994 15 269
3416 04 738
' 7/42
R
azfcvjbqwy^
www.lyngenhavfiske.no / post@lyngenhavfiske.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L8 Manndalen Sjøbuer
Manndalen, N-9144 Samuelsberg
3909 47 452
' 8/32
S
zfqw
www.sjobuer.no / post@manndalensjobuer.no
01.01.-
31.12.
K7 Lyngen Fjordbuer
Nordmannvik, N-9146 Olderdalen
3476 27 853
' 2/12
S
azfvqwy
www.lyngenfjordbuer.no / ingarlyn@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J7 Lyngen Lodge
Djupvik, N-9146 Olderdalen
377 76 44 00
' 8/16
H
drfvbqwy^*
www.lyngenlodge.com / info@lyngenlodge.com
01.01.-
31.12.
I6 Havnnes Handelssted
N-9159 Havnnes 9 77 76 44 84
3993 64 958
' 6/34
L, E
azfclevw
www.giaever.net / office@giaever.net
15.04.-
30.09.
H6 FiskarBondens Stue
Bakkeby, N-9153 Rotsund 9 77 76 40 16
3916 36 193
' 1/7
D
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www.fiskarbondenstue.no / fiskarbo@frisurf.no
01.06.-
30.09.
H8 Fosselv Camping
Straumfjord, N-9151 Storslett 3951 53 160
377 76 60 00
'' 10/42
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www.fosselv-camping.no / fosselv.camping@c2i.net
10.05.-
20.09.
H8 Reisafjord Hotel
Nesseveien 32, N-9152 Sørkjosen 377 76 60 01
3920 82 501
' 10/42
C
drxazfvwy^
www.reisafjord-hotel.com / resepsjon@reisafjord-hotel.com
01.01.-
31.12.
E11 Nord-Troms Hytteferie
Kjækan, N-9162 Sørstraumen ' 4/20
D
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sveinoie@broadpark.no
10.06.-
01.09.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
See legend on page 9 the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47) See legend on page 9

N8 Troll-Kafé 377 71 41 75
Storfjord, Skibotn Båtshavn
Our menu includes moose and reindeer meat and fish dishes. Home-made smoked fish, stockfish and
cakes. 01.06.-30.09. % 10.00-20.00
rk
www.gittschau.no
Q8 Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa 377 71 50 00
Oteren i Storfjord
Local fare and an extensive wine cellar.
01.01.-31.12. % 12.00-21.00
rd
www.lyngskroa.no
H8 Reisafjord Hotel 377 76 60 00
Nordreisa, Nesseveien 32, Sørkjosen
Restaurant serving typical Norwegian fare in a cosy atmosphere with a sea view.
01.01.-31.12. % 14.00-21.00
rd
www.reisafjord-hotel.com
H8 Bios Cafe 377 76 50 40
Nordreisa, Storslett, Sentrum 5
Known for good food made from local ingredients like wild mutton, reindeer meat, highland beef,
moose meat, stockfish, cod, saithe and salmon. 01.01.-31.12. % 09.00-22.00
rkd*
www.bioscafe.no

SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

Q8 Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa 377 71 50 00
Oteren, Storfjord / post@lyngskroa.no
We custom-make activities for our guests on request. 01.01.-
@LUq
31.12. www.lyngskroa.no
K4 Lyngen Havfiske & Tursenter 377 71 35 00 / 994 15 269
Vågen, Nord-Lenangen / post@lyngenhavfiske.no
The perfect place to experience arctic nature in Troms. 90 minutes from
Tromsø.
01.05.-
VHFLUROBq
30.09. www.lyngenhavfiske.no
K7 Lyngen Fjordbuer 3909 47 452
Nordmannvik, Olderdalen / ingarlyn@online.no
Deep sea fishing, boat hire and nature guides. 01.05.-
VHFO[Mq
30.09. www.lyngenfjordbuer.no
J7 Lyngenfjord Havsafari (sea safari) 3959 02 980
Djupvik, Olderdalen / karl-idar.berg@nordtroms.net
Go out to sea and experience arctic nature in North Troms. Grill your catch.
Custom-made trips at customer’s request.
01.01.-
H{]
31.12. www.lyngenfjordhavsafari.no
J7 Lyngen Lodge 3476 27 853
Djupvik, Olderdalen / info@lyngenlodge.com
With our location amid the Lyngsalpene mountains, we are the perfect
starting point for adventures and relaxation.
01.06.-
V@HLJ[R|M
01.09. www.lyngenlodge.com
L9 Veaiki 3951 63 680
Birtavarre, Nyvollvegen 6 / pal@veaiki.com
Mine ruins, waterfalls and canyons at the foot of Mount Halti.
Experience culture in nature, and a taste of copper.
01.06.-
v|O
15.09. www.veaiki.com
H6 FiskarBondens Stue 3993 64 958
Bakkeby, Rotsund / fiskarbo@frisurf.no
Nature and culture based holidays in a house from the 1800s.
Farm museum. Boat rental. Hiking trails. Guided tours.
01.06.-
vO
30.09. www.fiskarbondenstue.no
Havnnes Handelssted (trading post) 377 76 44 00
I6
Mor Lyngs Plass, Havnnes / office@giaever.net
Pleasant, well-equipped house and good boats, short distance to excellent
fishing spots in the Lyngen fjord.
15.04.-
vAHF
30.09. www.giaever.net
H8 Reisafjord Hotel 377 76 60 00
Nordreisa, Nessev. 32, Sørkjosen / resepsjon@reisafjord-hotel.com
Our cosy hotel is the perfect starting point for your activities in North Troms. 01.05.-
vHF{S[R]|
30.09. www.reisafjord-hotel.com

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 WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9
Q8 Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa 377 71 50 00
Storfjord, Oteren / post@lyngskroa.no
We custom-make activities for our guests on request. 01.01.-;}50
31.12. www.lyngskroa.no
K7 Lyngen Fjordbuer 3909 47 452
Nordmannvik, Olderdalen / ingarlyn@online.no
Mountain top tours in the Kåfjord alps, from summit to sea. Guided tours on
skis or snowshoes.
01.01.-<=>51
01.05. www.lyngenfjordbuer.no
J7 Lyngenfjord Havsafari 3959 02 980
Djupvik, Olderdalen / karl-idar.berg@nordtroms.net
Go out to sea and experience arctic nature in North Troms. Grill your catch.
We custom-make trips at customer’s request.
01.01.-H]
31.12. www.lyngenfjordhavsafari.no
K4 Lyngen Havfiske & Tursenter 377 71 35 00 / 994 15 269
Lyngen, Vågen, Nord-Lenangen / post@lyngenhavfiske.no
Lyngen Havfiske & Tursenter is a fantastic starting point for adventures in
and amid the Lyngsalpene mountains.
01.10.-;}F6<=:5B
30.04. www.lyngenhavfiske.no
J7 Lyngen Lodge 3476 27 853
Djupvik, Olderdalen / info@lyngenlodge.com
With our location amid the Lyngsalpene mountains, we are the perfect
starting point for adventures and relaxation.
01.01.-}H<=>85vB
15.05. www.lyngenlodge.com
M4 Lyngen Safari AS 3917 09 936
Svensby / post@lyngensafari.no
Snowmobile safaris or horse and sleigh rides daily at 09.00 in scenic
Lyngen. Horse and sleigh rides also available at 16.40.
01.10.-
;35
31.03. www.lyngensafari.no
H8 Reisafjord Hotel 377 76 60 00
Nordreisa, Nessev. 32, Sørkjosen / resepsjon@reisafjord-hotel.com
Our cosy hotel is the perfect starting point for your winter activities in North
Troms.
01.01.-
;6=>:5S0v
30.04. www.reisafjord-hotel.com

WORTH A VISIT
THE BOLLMANN ROAD/
RUSSIAN ROAD O8
Part of the old World War II fortifications
known as the “Lyngenlinja" (Lyngen Line).
It was all built by Russian, Yugoslavian
and Polish prisoners of war. Starts at the
E6 / E8 between Skibotn and Hatteng and
meanders up the mountainside to a height
of about 550 m above sea level. Length:
5.5 km.
HIKING IN STORFJORD O9
Lulledalen forest path is a pleasant
walk through areas of primeval forest,
mighty gorges and waterfalls. The path
is marked with information boards. The
walk to Lyngsdalen starts at Furuflaten,
is approx. 10 km long one way, and offers
a view of the highest mountain in Troms,
Jiehkkevárri, in the centre, together with
three glaciers that spill into the valley.
SKIBOTN MARKETPLACE
– “FOOTPRINTS" N8
This was a meeting place for the various
different peoples of northern Scandinavia.
Læstadian sect meetings were also held
here. Today, you will find exhibitions here
about such things as the Læstadian sect
and local market life.
ROVVEJOKFOSSEN FALLS O10
Rovvejokfossen Falls is situated in the
Skibotndalen valley, midway between
Skibotn and the national border, and is a
marvellous sight when the falls are at their
full volume. The waterfall drops straight
down from a height of about 28-30 metres.
SUMMER SETTLEMENT
“FOOTPRINTS" M6
The summer settlement at Eidebakken in
Lyngen was used by reindeer Sámi from
Karesuando up until 1965. Today, only the
remnants are left. The settlement conceals
a dramatic story.
The Lyngsalpene Landscape Preservation
Area is, with the exception of Reisa
National Park, the biggest conservation
area in North Troms. In this area you
will find the well-known Lyngsalpene
mountains that drop straight down into
the Lyngen fjord and constitute a popular
area for outdoor life, both in summer and in
winter, when off-piste is the most popular
activity
MINES L10
Traces of old mining operations can be
found at Ankerlia in Kåfjorddalen, the
Moskodal mines in Reisadalen and the
Vaddas mines in Oksfjorddalen. There are
specially adapted culture trails there, too,
with information about the local mining
operations.
THE SHORELINE SHEDS IN
BIRTAVARRE (FJÆRBUENE)
- “FOOTPRINTS" L9
At the head of the Kåfjorden there is a
closely packed terrace of small seaside
buildings, among the few that survived the
German burnings in the winter of 1944-45.
They were built in accordance with both
the mortise-and-tenon and Sámi turf hut
traditions.
NORTHERN NORWAY’S
DEEPEST CANYON L10
Many marked and significantly varied trails
are available for your enjoyment in Indre
Kåfjorddalen. A day outing at the old mining
facility at Ankerlia is one alternative, or
exhilarating trips into the canyon, where
an exciting suspension bridge is being
planned. The area is also well suited for
cycling.
HALTI, L12
FINLAND’S HIGHEST PEAK
Mount Raisduottar-Halti on the Norwegian
side of the border is 1362 m above sea
level, while the neighbouring mountaintop,
Halti, is Finland’s highest mountaintop
with its 1325 m above sea level. This
is a popular area for hiking and is well
worth a visit. The mountain is more easily
accessible from the Norwegian side, from
Gaivuona-Kåfjord to be more precise.
SKATTØRA – “FOOTPRINTS" F5
The ruins by the sound between Kågen and
Skjervøya span a period of time from the
Stone Age to the house burnings of World
War II. Along the culture trail here, we meet
smallholders, reindeer Sámi and Sea-Sámi.
HAVNNES HANDELSSTED I6
N-9159 Havnnes
Tel./fax +47 77 76 44 00/
+47 77 76 44 84
office@giaever.net
www.giaever.net
Season: 01.05.-15.09.
Havnnes is the northernmost of the
preserved trading posts in Norway that are
still in operation. Stone Age finds show that
there has been human settlement there for
over 6000 years. This is one of the very few
places that were not burned down during
the war. Today, it is a vibrant community
offering overnight accommodation and
boat hire.
FISKARBONDENS STUE
- THE FISHERMAN-FARMER’S
HOMESTEAD H6
Bakkeby, N-9153 Rotsund
Tel./fax +47 993 64 958/
+47 77 76 40 16
fiskarbo@frisurf.no
www.fiskarbondenstue.no
Welcome to the Fisherman-farmer’s
Homestead, a combined smallholding with
protected buildings and a large collection of
tools, instruments, utility items and pictures.
SKJERVØY CHURCH F5
Small wooden church from 1728 with a
resplendent interior. Baroque altar piece
from 1664, pulpit from 1777. There is a
distinctive headstone from 1663 on the
porch. Skjervøy has been a parish since the
Middle Ages, and the present church is the
oldest wooden church in Troms.
VIKEN GÅRD OG L7
GÅRDSMUSEUM (FARM AND
FARMING MUSEUM)
Fallvik, N-9151 Storslett
Tel. +47 930 88 032/+47 77 76 41 66
fallvik@hotmail.no
Season: 15.05.-15.10.
Viken Gård is idyllically situated in Storvik, a
20 minute drive from Storslett. The farm has
lots to offer and activities include, amongst
others, attending to the farm animals, and
visits to the farm museum with its 1900s
atmosphere. Your hosts offer guided tours,
and food and drink can be arranged on
request. Admission fee.
SPÅKENES NATURE RESERVE J6
Specially adapted for birdwatching and a
good spot for viewing the midnight sun. A
true scenic gem. 200 m detour off the E6.
REISA NATIONAL PARK K16
The biggest national park in Troms.
Reisadalen is a long and central valley that
runs through the national park, where the
fascinating geology has created an excellent
habitat for a wealth of plants and birds.
There are several spectacular cataracts in
the park, of which Mollisfossen Falls, with
its 269m and free fall of 140m is the best
known. It can be reached by riverboat or
by hiking along the river from Sarafossen.
The “Nordkalottløypa", a hiking trail from
northern Sweden to Kautokeino, runs
through the park. The river Reisaelva has
excellent salmon, sea trout and sea char
fishing. Because of the national park,
Nordreisa has a national park information
centre and status as a national park
borough and national park village.
KVENISH FARM
– “FOOTPRINTS" I10
Tørrfoss farm in Nordreisa/Reisadalen
was built by Finnish immigrants, so called
kven, in the 1700s. It is now a part of North
Troms Museum and includes a farmhouse,
servant’s quarters, woodshed, sauna and
outhouses.
THE KVÆNANGSFJELLET
MOUNTAINS F9
This is a very popular spot for outings
among the local inhabitants from March-
June. The snow stays longer in the
highlands, so do not be surprised if you see
skiers there in June. The area also offers a
spectacular view of the Kvænangsfjorden.
SEA-SÁMI FARM C8
– “FOOTPRINTS"
Slettnes in Jøkelfjord, Kvænangen, is a farm
in a Sea-Sámi area that was reconstructed
after the German house burnings in
1944/45. In spite of all the bad memories,
reconstruction led to a renewal and evening
out of the quality of homes and the standard
of living in this part of the country.
THE ISLAND OF SPILDRA D8
Here we find an incredible density of
cultural monuments from the Stone Age
up until more recent times. There is also
an abundance of birds, and a number of
reconstructed Sea-Sámi turf huts on the
island. Furthermore, there are marked trails
in varying countryside that can be used
both summer and winter. Tromsø Museum
has conducted a number of excavations
on the island and registered its finds. The
result of this work has been presented in
a folder entitled “Spildra- med fortida inn
i framtida" (Spildra - with the past into
the future), and a culture trail has also
been established where the finds can be
observed.
THE ØKSFJORDJØKELEN
GLACIER A8
The only Norwegian mainland glacier that
calves directly into the sea. Even though
the glacier has now receded somewhat,
pieces of it frequently fall out into the fjord.
Best seen from Jøkelfjorden. There is an
abundance of birds and other wildlife in
the area.
HALTI NATIONAL PARK
INFORMATION CENTRE
IN STORSLETT H8
Tel. +47 954 80 634/+47 77 77 05 50
info@halti.no
www.halti.no

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THE NORTH CAPE

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 90 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 WEST FINNMARK AND THE NORTH CAPE
– Adventures at the end of the earth

ALTA LOPPA HASVIK KVAL­ HAM­ MÅSØY NORD­ PORS­

SUND MERFEST KAPP ANGER

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund and Honningsvåg (North Cape).

AIRPORT:
Alta, Hasvik, Hammerfest, Honningsvåg (North Cape) and Lakselv.

NATIONAL PARKS:
Seiland National Park, 316 km²
Stabbursdalen National Park, 747 km²

For centuries the North Cape, at latitude 71 ° North, has attracted

adventurous people from all over the world. The objective of each and
every one of them has been to stand on Europe’s northernmost point. The
roads from Alta and Porsanger northward towards the North Cape, and the
National Tourist Route to Havøysund, are characterized by extremely varied
countryside. Endless mountain plains, luxuriant river valleys and a coastal
landscape with fantastic views. The west coast, from Loppa, the realm of
the big fish in Hasvik and Kvalsund, to the North Cape, is an eldorado for
those seeking a record catch. Why not pay a visit to the rock carvings in

© TRYM IVAR BERGSMO

Alta and the Meridian Column in Hammerfest, both of which are inscribed
on UNESCO’s World Heritage List? In West Finnmark you will find eventful
activities summer and winter, and scheduled daily departures to these
adventures are available from a number of different places.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

S11 Alta tourist information centre, Sentrum, Bjørn Wirkolasvei 11 3 78 44 50 50
Alta / post@northadventure.no / www.northadventure.no
S11 Alta tourist information centre, Bossekop, Coop-bygget 3 975 89 776
Alta / post@northadventure.no / www.northadventure.no
U8 Loppa tourist information centre - Porten til Finnmark kaffebar v/Langfjord bygdetun, 3 454 05 257
Langfjordbotn / randi@nordkapplandet.no / www.nordkapplandet.no
Q5 Hasvik tourist information centre, Hasvik sentrum 3 906 11 058
Hasvik
L7 Hammerfest tourist information centre - Hammerfest Turist AS, Hamnegt. 3 3 78 41 21 85
Hammerfest / post@hammerfest-turist.no / www.hammerfest-turist.no
M11 Skaidi/Kvalsund tourist information centre - Skaidicenteret 3 78 41 21 85
Skaidi / post@hammerfest-turist.no / www.hammerfest-turist.no
G8 Måsøy tourist information centre 3 78 42 40 00
Havøysund / tourist@masoy.kommune.no / masoy.kommune.no
D11 Nordkapp tourist information centre - Nordkapp Reiseliv AS 3 78 47 70 30
Honningsvåg, Fiskeriveien 4D / info@northcape.no / www.nordkapp.no
N15 Lakselv/Porsanger tourist information centre, Smørstadbrinken 1 3 974 12 357
Lakselv / turistinfo@porsangerfjordtravel.no / www.porsangerfjord.com
01.06.-30.06./01.08.-31.08., 09.00-18.00. 01.07.-31.07., 09.00-
20.00. Rest of the year Mon.–Fri. 09.00–15.00 / Sat 10.00–15.00
15.06.-15.08., Mon.-Fri.10.00-18.00.
June/August, 12.00-18.00. July, every day 11.00-20.00
15.06.-15.08.
June/July 06.00-18.00. Aug/May 09.00-16.00.
01.06.-01.08., 09.00-16.00
03.01.-12.06., weekdays 09.00-15.00. 13.06.-14.08., Mon.-Fri.
08.30-22.00. Sat.-Sun. 12.00-20.00. Closed on public holidays.
01.01.-31.12., Mon.-Fri.10.00-15.00.
11.06.-20.08., Mon.-Sat. 10.00-20.00, Sun. 12.00-20.00

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 ACCOMMODATION – WEST FINNMARK
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
378 43 43 53
S11 Alta River Camping
Øvre Alta, N-9518 Alta 9 78 43 69 02
378 43 40 22
''' 28/115
C, F, D, L
etqw
www.alta-river-camping.no / post@alta-river-camping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
S11 Alta Strand Camping & Apartment AS
Øvre Alta, Steinfossveien 29, N-9518 Alta 9 78 43 42 40
378 43 80 00
'''' 30/100
L, D
kxfcletqw
www.altacamping.no / mail@altacamping.no
01.01.-
31.12.
U8 Altafjord Camping
Langfjordbotn, N-9545 Langfjordbotn, Alta
378 43 19 60
'' 30/110
C
zfcletvqwy
www.altafjord-camping.no / booking@altafjord-camping.no
01.06.-
01.09.
S11 Altafjord Gjestegaard og Spa AS
Bossekopveien 19, N-9511 Alta 3959 37 675
3993 38 889
'' 10/20
H
drxfbqwy^
www.altafjordgs.no / email@altafjordgs.no
02.01.-
22.12.
S11 Bårstua Gjestehus AS
Kongleveien 2A, N-9510 Alta 378 43 33 33
378 43 33 51
''' 8/16
G, F, L
awy
www.baarstua.no / post@baarstua.no
01.01.-
31.12.
S11 Gargia Fjellstue
Gargiaveien 96, N-9518 Alta 3467 48 787
378 43 45 54
' 5/28
ML
drkxzfvbwy^
www.gargia-fjellstue.no / post@gargia-fjellstue.no
01.01.-
31.12.
S15 Jotka Fjellstue
N-9517 Alta 3906 36 290
3910 03 003
' 2/30
ML
kflvbq 01.01.-
31.12.
S11 Kvenvikmoen Hotel & Golf
Kvenvikmoen, N-9518 Alta
378 45 72 00
''' 17/45
H, YH
drkxafevgqwy^
www.kvenvikmoen.no / post@kvenvikmoen.no
03.01.-
16.12.
S11 Nordlys Hotell Alta AS
Bossekop, Bekkefaret 3, N-9513 Alta 9 78 45 72 01
378 48 27 00
''' 38/76
H
drkxabqw^*
www.nordlyshotell.no / post@nordlyshotell.no
05.01.-
23.12.
S11 Rica Hotel Alta
Løkkeveien 61, N-9510 Alta 9 78 48 27 77
378 43 40 50
' 241/500
H
drxagqwy^s*
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.alta@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P8 Seiland House
Altnes, N-9532 Hakkstabben, Alta 3952 44 031
378 43 04 77
' 12/42
F, L
kzfbqwy^
www.alta-adventure.no / post@alta-adventure.no
01.01.-
31.12.
R12 Solvang Leirsted og Camping
Transfarelv, N-9505 Alta
378 43 33 78
'' 21/80
F, C, D, T
xfletbq^
post@solvangcamping.no
01.06.-
20.08.
S12 Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Sorrisniva 20, N-9518 Alta 9 78 43 34 65
3417 63 100
' 30/84
H
drkxbqwy^*
www.sorrisniva.no / info@sorrisniva.no
15.01.-
01.04.
S10 Talvik Rorbu og Sjøhus
Talvikbukta 6, N-9540 Talvik
378 49 40 00
'' 4/16
R, S
zfq-
www.talvikrorbuer.no / post@talvikrorbuer.no
01.06.-
30.09.
S11 Thon Hotel Alta
Labyrinten 6, N-9510 Alta 9 78 49 40 29
378 48 22 22
'' 150/410
H
drxawy^
www.thonhotels.no/alta / alta@thonhotels.no
03.01.-
23.12.
S11 Thon Hotel Vica
Bossekop, Fogdebakken 6, N-9501 Alta 9 78 43 42 99
378 43 43 03
' 24/42
H
drxacvqw^
www.thonhotels.no/vica / vica@thonhotels.no
03.01.-
22.12.
S11 Wisløff Camping
Øvre Alta, Steinfossveien 25, N-9519 Alta 3905 34 355
3926 68 911
'''' 40/70
C, D, L
xfcletvw
www.wisloeff.no / lilly@wisloeff.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P4 Krane Brygge
Breivikbotn, Sørøya, N-9593 Breivikbotn 3909 74 723
378 41 61 65
' 1/8
L
azfbw
www.kranebrygge.no / tkrane@trollnet.no
20.02.-
30.10.
M9 Repparfjord Ungdomssenter
Repparfjord, N-9620 Kvalsund 9 78 41 68 82
378 41 55 00
'' 10/40
C, D, F
xaelgw
hi@fm.no
01.06.-
31.08.
L11 Skaidi Hotel
Skaidi, N-9620 Kvalsund 9 78 41 55 01
378 41 61 23
' 41/98
H
drkafevgbpqwy^
www.skaidihotel.no / skaidihotel@fikas.no
15.02.-
20.12.
L11 Skaidicenteret
Skaidi, N-9620 Kvalsund 9 78 41 61 59
378 42 20 10
'' 7/27
M
dkxft
www.skaidicenteret.no / skaidic@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L7 Hotell Skytterhuset
Skytterveien 24, N-9600 Hammerfest 9 78 42 20 11
378 42 57 00
' 75/130
H
dxlvqwy^
www.hammerfesthotell.no / firmapost@hammerfesthotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L7 Rica Hotel Hammerfest
Sørøygata 15, N-9600 Hammerfest 9 78 42 57 01 ''' 86/147
H
drxacvgwy^*
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.hammerfest@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L7 Storvannet NAF Camping
Storvannsveien 103, N-9600 Hammerfest
378 41 10 10
3952 24 313 ' 7/40
C, D
xfev
storvannet@yahoo.no
01.06.-
15.09.
L7 Thon Hotel Hammerfest
Strandgt. 2-4, N-9600 Hammerfest
378 42 96 00
9 78 42 96 60
378 42 87 70
'' 113/226
H
drxaw
www.thonhotels.no/hammerfest / hammerfest@thonhotels.no
15.07.-
31.12.
L7 Thon Hotel Sentrum
Storgata 9-11, N-9600 Hammerfest 9 78 42 87 90
378 42 59 99
'' 30/60
H
dw
www.thonhotels.no/sentrum / hammerfest@thonhotels.no
01.01.-
30.08.
G8 Myrfjord Fiske & Overnatting
Strandgata 162, N-9690 Havøysund
3472 89 320
''' 9/29
D, R, S, F, L
xzfw
www.myrfjord.no / myrfjord@claudine.no
01.05.-
31.10.
D11 Destinasjon 71° Nord AS
Sarnes, Sjøgata 2b, N-9750 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp
378 47 72 50
' 3/29
R
dxafbwy^
www.71-nord.no / mail@71-nord.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D11 Rica Bryggen Hotel
Vågen 1, N-9750 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 72 51
378 47 72 20
'' 42/83
H
drxwy^
www.rica.no / rica.bryggen.hotel@rica.no
01.01.-30.04.
01.10.-31.12.
D11 Rica Hotel Honningsvåg
Storgt. 4, N-9750 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 72 21 '' 174/334
H
drxqwy^
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.honningsvaag@rica.no
01.05.-
30.09.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
See legend on page 9 the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.

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D11 Rica Hotel Nordkapp
Skipsfjorden, N-9750 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 72 61
3918 24 156
'' 290/576
H
dr
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.nordkapp@rica.no
15.06.-
15.08.
D11 Nordkapp Vandrerhjem
Kobbhullveien 10, N-9750 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 22 88
378 47 52 67
'' 156
YH
xfvw
www.hihostels.no/nordkapp / nina.oterhals@hordafor.no
01.01.-
31.12.
C10 Nordkapp Turisthotell
N-9763 Skarsvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 52 10
378 47 33 77
' 30/60
FD
drkxfvw
www.nordkappturisthotell.no / booking@nordkappturisthotell.no
01.05.-
30.09.
D11 Nordkapp Camping NAF
Skipsfjorden, N-9750 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp
3452 21 942
''' 28/100
F, C, D, R
zfletvjqwy
www.nordkappcamping.no / post@nordkappcamping.no
01.05.-
10.09.
C10 Nordkapp Caravan & Camping AS
N-9763 Skarsvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 52 10
3416 13 983
' 10/40
C
xzfetv
www.nordkappcaravancamp.no / bj.pettersen@c2i.net
01.06.-
30.08.
D9 Birdsafari AS
Nygårdsvei 38, N-9765 Gjesvær, Nordkapp 9 78 47 57 07
3951 38 891
'' 7/27
R
zfvjwy
www.birdsafari.com / olat@birdsafari.com
01.05.-
10.09.
D11 North Cape Cabins
Skipsfjorden, Pb 104, N-9751 Honningsvåg, Nordkapp 378 47 27 94
378 47 52 33
''' 3/17
D, R
aflv
www.northcapecabins.no / post@northcapecabins.no
01.01.-
31.12.
C10 Kirkeporten Camping AS
Storvannsveien 2, N-9763 Skarsvåg, Nordkapp
378 47 54 40
'''' 22/90
C, D, F, E
drkflty
www.kirkeporten.no / kipo@kirkeporten.no
15.05.-
15.09.
F12 Repvåg Fjordhotell & Rorbusenter AS
N-9768 Repvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 27 51
3481 74 156
'' 60/115
H, R
drkxzfevjbqwy^
www.repvag-fjordhotell.no
01.05.-
10.08.
D9 Barents Cabin, Cruise & Dining
Walsøenesvegen 34, N-9765 Gjesvær, Nordkapp 3992 89 423
378 47 54 31
' 1/6
R
zfvjwy
www.barentscabincruise.com / contact@barentscabincruise.com
01.01.-
31.12.
F12 Repvåg Camping & Kafé
N-9768 Repvåg, Nordkapp 9 78 47 54 00
3957 78 211
'' 7/28
D
dke 01.06.-
20.08.
J15 Bungalåven Vertshus
N-9716 Børselv
3907 45 342
'''' 8/29
F, D, L
dxzfce
www.bungalaaven.com / booking@bungalaaven.no
01.06.-
20.09.
N16 Karalaks Leir og Utfartssenter
N-9700 Lakselv
378 49 94 33
''' 14/55
YH
xazflevbpw
www.karalaks.no / lakselv@hihostels.no
15.06.-
20.08
G17 Kunes Opplevelse og Handel AS
N-9742 Kunes 3951 18 700
3/5
C
kxazfcletv
kooh@dcpost.no
01.01.-
31.12.
378 46 54 00
N15 Lakselv Hotell
Karasjokveien, N-9700 Lakselv, Porsanger 3909 13 933
3977 05 035
' 44/86
H
drxacbw^
www.lakselvhotell.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N15 Lazzzy Place Bed & Breakfast
Sentrum, Pb 316, N-9711 Lakselv, Porsanger
3412 94 857
''' 9/14
G
qw
www.lazzzy.no / post@lazzzy.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N15 PSE
Torget, N-9700 Lakselv
378 46 37 11
' 2/4
D
zfvq
pse@trollnet.no / www.fiskehytte.no
10.06-
01.11.
J12 Olderfjord Hotell Russenes Camping AS
N-9713 Russenes, Porsanger 9 78 46 37 91
378 46 47 60
'''' 49/129
H, M, C, D
drkxflevqw^
post@olderfjord.no / www.olderfjord.no
01.04.-
31.10.
M14 Stabbursdalen Feriesenter
Stabbursnes, N-9700 Lakselv, Porsanger 3950 31 959
378 46 13 77
'''' 31/100
C, D, YH
drxafletvgbwy^
www.stabbursdalen.no / post@stabbursdalen.no
01.01.-
31.12.
N15 Porsanger Vertshus
Sentrum, N-9700 Lakselv, Porsanger 9 78 46 13 95 '' 39/75
H
drkw^
www.porsangervertshus.no / post@porsangervertshus.no
01.01.-
31.12.

Open all year round

A home away from home
44 well-equipped rooms, restaurant, sauna, meeting room.
Fully licensed. Fishing in the fjord, rivers and lakes. Good
Stenfossveien, Øvre Alta, N-9518 Alta
Tel./Fax +47 78 43 40 22/+47 78 43 42 40 hiking terrain. Perfect base for tours to the North Cape and
www.altacamping.no Sápmi in Karasjok. Cycle hire.
HHH Wireless network included
in the price.
We accept:
VISA – EUROCARD – MAESTRO – DINERS CLUB
Booking:
AMERICAN EXPRESS
Tel. +47 78 46 54 00
Foreign currency exchange: 8am-11pm Fax +47 78 46 54 01
Pb 84, N-9711 Lakselv
booking@lakselvhotell.no
www.lakselvhotell.no
© JOHAN WILDHAGEN / INNOVASJON NORGE

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WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE FOR
ROCK ART – ALTA MUSEUM S11
Altaveien 19, N-9518 Alta
Tel./fax +47 417 56 330/+47 78 43 03 26
post@altamuseum.no
www.alta.museum.no
Season:
02.01-01.05/01.09-30.12, Mon.-Fri 08.00-
15.00, Sat./Sun. 11.00-16.00.
02.05-19.06/25.08-31.08, daily 08.00-
17.00.
20.06-24.08, daily 08.00-20.00.
Our Heritage – World Heritage!
Visit northern Europe’s biggest rock carving
range (only visible when snow-free),
inscribed on UNESCOs World Heritage List.
The rock carvings are between 6,200-
2,000 years old and illustrate the lives
of prehistoric hunting peoples. Museum
and souvenir shop selling books, art and
jewellery. Café with a panoramic view.
TIRPITZ MUSEUM S10
Kåfjord, N-9518 Alta
Tel. +47 920 92 370
post@tirpitz-museum.no
www.tirpitz-museum.no
Season: 01.06-15.08, 10.00-18.00.
During World War II, Germany’s biggest
naval base was located in the Alta fjord.
Learn more about the battleship “Tirpitz"
and the many attempts the Allies made
at sinking her. See the exhibition about
German battleships, and our own collection
of photos, uniforms and objects from the
war.
SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL S12
Sorrisniva 20, N-9518 Alta
Tel./fax +47 78 43 33 78/+47 78 43 34 65
info@sorrisniva.no
www.sorrisniva.no
Season: 15.01-01.04.
Visit Norway’s northernmost and biggest ice
hotel and ice bar. Interior ad exterior made
of ice and snow, including the rooms, beds
and even the glasses in the bar. The hotel
covers an area of over 2000 square metres
and is decorated with beautiful works of art
made by skilful sculptors. The hotel is built
along different themes every year.
FINNMARKSLØPET AS
(DOG-SLED RACE) S11
Løkkeveien 51-55
N-9515 Alta
Tel. +47 78 44 54 50
mail@finnmarkslopet.no
www.finnmarkslopet.no
Welcome to the 31st Finnmarksløpet, the
world’s northernmost and Europe’s longest
dog-sled race. Follow the Finnmarksløpet
and its two classes, where the longest,
1000 km, runs from Alta to Kirkenes and
back, and the shorter, 500 km, runs from
Alta via Skoganvarre, Levajok, Karasjok,
Jergul and back to Alta. The race starts
in Alta town centre on 12 March with over
1000 huskies on the starting line. Don’t
miss this exciting contest with its wide-
ranging international involvement where
men and women compete side by side.
LILLE RAIPAS / LODIKEN S12
- STRUVE’S MERIDIAN POINTS
Two of the 34 points along Struve’s
Geodetic Arc between the Black Sea and
the Norwegian Sea, inscribed on UNESCO’s
World Heritage List in 2005. They represent
the enormous amount of work put in by
Russia and Norway from 1816-1855 to
determine the shape and size of the Earth.
Lille Raipas: Access by cart road / trail,
approx. 45 mins. Marvellous view from the
top (286 m above sea level) overlooking the
city of Alta, the fjord and the surrounding
mountains. Lodiken: great trip from Gargia
on foot or on skis.
FOUR CHURCHES
• Alta Church S10
located in Bossekop – wood and timber-
built long-nave church with a gallery at the
back. Originally built in 1858 in the English
inspired neo-gothic style.
• Elvebakken Church R12
- built in 1964 as a long-nave church with
an organ gallery at the back and an adjacent
parish hall. Not open to the public.
• Kåfjord Church T10
(1836) is a long-nave church built in the
English influenced neo-gothic style. The
history of the church is closely linked to
operations at the copper mines. This is
Alta’s oldest remaining church and is open
to the public in summer. Situated east of the
E6 in Kåfjord, 20 km from Alta.
• Talvik Church S10
- hails from the first church that was built on
the Alta fjord towards the end of the 1600s,
at Årøya, on the eastern shore of the Alta
fjord. Open during the summer.
ALTA CANYON S14
Northern Europe’s biggest canyon. Hiking,
riverboats and bus tours. Show room for the
110 metre tall dam inside the mountain. The
dam and power plant may only be visited
on guided tours. Road closed by barrier. It
is possible to walk to the canyon from the
barrier at Tutteberget, approx. 7 km. You
may also like to try the hike from Gargia to
the river Altaelva’s canyon. It is a marvellous
walk across the mountain plains.
HÁLDDETOPPEN/KÅFJORD T10
There is a permanent T-marked trail/cart
road up to the Hálddetoppen, 904 m above
sea level. The world’s first northern lights
observatory was built here in 1899, and
closed down in 1926. Marvellous view of the
entire Alta fjord. This trip may only be made
on foot and takes about 3 hours.
GALLERY LANGFJORDBOTN U8
At Gallery Langfjordbotn you can see
images of the Arctic and Antarctic. Photo
exhibition featuring the northern lights, the
reindeer-herding culture and photos from
Antarctica. The Læstadius exhibition is on
the Nordkalottruta, a hiking trail across
northern Scandinavia, and has been on
display at the Hennie Onstad Art Centre
in Oslo.
"BUBBELEN" U8
– A NATURAL SPRING
At the head of the Bognelvdalen valley in
Langfjordbotn, a subterranean spring comes
to the surface.
GLACIERS - LOPPA T6
There are 3 glaciers in Loppa – the
Øksfjordjøkelen, Svartfjelljøkelen and
Langfjordjøkelen. The highest point in
Finnmark is found on the Øksfjordjøkelen,

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Kvenvikmoen Hotel
and Alta Golf Park
The hotel and golf course are scenically situated just outside
Alta town centre. Here, you can sleep in pleasant rooms, eat
well, give courses of study, and go fishing on the lake behind
the hotel, for instance, or play a round of golf. Alta Golf Park
is a 9-hole woodland course with facilities such as a
driving range, putting green and a 6-hole practice course.

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1204 m above sea level. The glaciers
are accessible from the Tverrfjorden,
Nuvsvåg, Bergsfjord, Langfjordhamn and
Sør-Tverrfjord.
THE WARSHIP "MURMANSK" P3
Christmas Eve 1994, as the church
bells were ringing, the Russian cruiser
"Murmansk" ran aground just off Sørvær.
The 200 metre long cruiser is located just
off the breakwater in Sørvær, and has in
time become a landmark in its own right.
RiddoDuottarMuseat J10
- KOKELV SEA-SÁMI MUSEUM
Kokelv, N-9715 Kokelv
Tel./fax +47 78 41 62 80/+47 78 46 99 55
post@rdm.no
www.rdm.no
Season: 27.06.-14.08., Tues.-Sun. 11.00-
16.00.
Sea-Sámi museum. Farm from the time of
reconstruction with an exhibition of culture
and natural history. Barn and boathouse.
Open off-season by prior arrangement. NOK
40 (children under 7 free). Groups of over 10
people NOK 30 per person. Open off-season
by prior arrangement.
STALLO – KVALSUND L9
The Stallo was a stone dedicated in honour
of the gods: in the olden days it was used
as a place of sacrifice and this continued
up until the 1800s. Legend says that pulling
it down will bring ill fortune. Furthermore,
anyone speaking ill of it does so at their
own peril. You should also greet the Stallo
politely when passing it in order to show
respect. The Stallo (the rock itself) is
located in Kvalsundet, on the RV 94 between
Hammerfest and Kvalsund, where it watches
over travellers making their way through the
Kvalsund strait.
SÁMI CHURCH N11
at Áissároaivi. Inaugurated in 1962. Church
services, etc. Location: Sennalandet,
between Alta and Kvalsund.
GJENREISNINGSMUSEET L7
(THE MUSEUM OF
RECONSTRUCTION)
Museums of coastal culture and
reconstruction.
Kirkegata 21
N-9600 Hammerfest
Tel. +47 78 40 29 30/ +47 78 40 29 40
post@gjenreisningsmuseet.no
www.gjenreisningsmuseet.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The Museum of Reconstruction tells the
story of World War II in the northernmost
part of Norway. In autumn 1944, Finnmark
and northern Troms were subjected to a
scorched earth policy.
The museum also tells the story of the
indomitable population who resolved to
return after the war and rebuild their towns
and cities.
THE ROYAL AND ANCIENT POLAR
BEAR SOCIETY L7
Hamnegt. 3, N-9600 Hammerfest
Tel./fax +47 78 41 31 00/+47 78 41 19 00
post@isbjornklubben.no
www.isbjornklubben.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Our object is to preserve the history of
Hammerfest as an Arctic city characterized
by Arctic hunting. Drop in and visit our free
exhibition, get to know our culture and the
history of the city, and be tempted by the
variety of souvenirs in our gift shop. You can
also become a member of the Polar Bear
Club and support a WWF project.
GALLERY SYVSTJERNA AS L8
Fjordaveien 27
N-9610 Rypefjord
Tel. +47 78 41 01 60/+47 951 99 897
post@syvstjerna.no
www.syvstjerna.no
Opening times: Mon.-Thu. 10.00 – 16.00.
Fri. 10.00 – 15.00. Otherwise by prior
arrangement.
Exhibition of the works of the Finnmark
painter, Eva Arnesen. Her paintings reflect
the changing moods of light and colour
in Finnmark. We welcome groups when
booked in advance (max. 25 people). We
provide a brief account of the painter’s
thoughts and ideas, and an insight into the
every day life of a painter in Finnmark, and
will gladly serve you a glass of wine as we
do so.
CHURCHES L7
- Hammerfest Church was inaugurated
in 1961 and is known for its remarkable
architecture. Its form is inspired by the
traditional fish racks of which previously
there were many in Hammerfest, but the
symbolism refers first and foremost to a
triangle – the Holy Trinity.
- St. Michael’s Church is the world’s
northernmost Catholic church and parish. It
was built in 1958.
THE MERIDIAN COLUMN
– HAMMERFEST L7
This column was erected by King Oscar II
in 1854 in memory of the first international
calculation of the earth’s shape and size.
This scientific collaboration between Russia,
Sweden and Norway was concluded in
Hammerfest in 1852. The project was led
by the Russian scientist Friedrich Georg
Wilhelm Struve. The Meridian Column was
inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
in 2005. Located in the part of town known
as Fuglenes.
SNOW WHITE (SNØHVIT)
– A TRUE ADVENTURE L7
Melkøya, the tiny island just off
Hammerfest, is the arena for Snow White,
a natural gas venture here in the north.
New technology is what made it possible to
realise Snow White, the first development in
the Barents Sea. Without the help of surface
installations, enormous amounts of natural
gas will be brought ashore and cooled down
for shipment at the world’s northernmost
– and Europe’s first – production plant for
liquid gas.
MÅSØY MUSEUM G8
Kirkeveien 3, N-9690 Havøysund
Tel. +47 78 42 37 66
bernt.jacobsen@masoy.kommune.no
www.kystmuseene.no
Season: All year round, Mon.-Fri. 09.00-
15.00. 02.07.-06.08. and Sat. 11.00- 17.00.
Coastal culture is the main theme at Måsøy
Museum in Havøysund. The building that
houses the museum collection was originally
built as a vicarage in 1950. We have many

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− Enjoy a view of the arctic shoreline with its isles and skerries
− Travel through the world’s northernmost windmill park
− Open June-August

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We invite you to a unique experience at 71º North!

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rooms with permanent exhibitions like the
lounge and kitchen from the 1920s and
30s, the baiter’s shed, the schoolroom,
workshops and a range of others that are
worth a story of their own.
NATIONAL TOURIST
ROUTES – HAVØYSUND J11
The national tourist route to Havøysund
introduces tourists to the very best of
Norwegian countryside. The road to
Havøysund follows the shoreline and runs
through desolate, stark mountains in wild
and naked countryside.
Visit www.turistveg.no
HAVØYGAVLEN
WINDMILL PARK G8
The world’s northernmost windmill park
was officially opened in June 2003. It
consists of 16 wind turbines that will
provide approximately 120 GWh of electric
power annually. This is the equivalent of the
annual consumption of 5-6000 Norwegian
households.
NORTH CAPE HALL C9
The North Cape, N-9764 Nordkapp
Tel./fax +47 78 47 68 60/+47 78 47 68 60
booking.nordkapphallen@rica.no
www.visitnordkapp.net
Season: 01.01.-01.12.
The North Cape Hall is situated on the North
Cape Plateau and offers a variety of facilities
for visitors, including the Panorama cinema
that screens a film about the four seasons
at the North Cape, the gift and souvenir
shop, the champagne bar with a panoramic
view, and the coffee bar with waffles and
historical exhibitions.
NORDKAPPMUSEET D11
– THE NORTH CAPE MUSEUM
Fiskeriveien 4, N – 9750 Honningsvåg
Tel./fax +47 78 47 72 00/
+47 78 47 72 09
post@nordkappmuseet.no
www.kystmuseene.no
Season: 01.01.-30.12.
The museum documents coastal culture
and the fisheries in the county of Finnmark
and is also local museum for the North Cape
borough. Like to know more about what it
was like to be a North Cape tourist in the
old days? Then the North Cape museum
is the place for you. Centrally situated in
Honningsvåg, a couple of minutes from the
quay and bus station.
ARCTIC SUVENIR AS
Fiskeriveien 4 D11
N-9750 Honningsvåg
arcsuve@online.no
Tel./Fax +47 78 47 37 12/
+47 78 47 27 61
Welcome to our popular souvenir shop
on the quayside in Honningsvåg. When
tourist ships call we stay open till late at
night. Excellent assortment of Norwegian
souvenirs, T-shirts, books, knitwear, pewter
and telephone cards.
Tax-Free. Internet hotspot. Opening times:
01.05.-30.09., Mon.-Sat. 09.00-20.00 or
later, Sun. 12.00-20.00 or later.
Location: Honningsvåg town centre.
ARCTANDRIA AS D11
Holmen Senter,
N-9750 Honningsvåg
ar.dria@online.no
Tel./Fax +47 78 47 27 60/+47 78 47 27 61
Take a closer look at our tasteful assortment
of souvenirs and gifts. Norwegian glass,
jewellery, trolls, books, etc. Passport
photos. Tax-free. Credit cards and foreign
currency accepted.
Season/opening times: Open all year round.
Mon.-Fri. 09.00-16.00 or later. Sat. 10.00-
14.00 or later. Sun. (May-Sept. 12.00-15.00
or later. Location: Honningsvåg town centre.
NORDKAPP JUL & VINTERHUS
(NORTH CAPE CHRISTMAS AND
WINTER HOUSE) C10
N-9763 Skarsvåg
Tel. +47 78 47 52 89/+47 402 45 716
post@julehuset.no
www.julehuset.no
Season: 01.01.-30.12.
Open to visitors all year round. Authentic
Christmas atmosphere and traditions.
Home-made “gløgg" (mulled wine), waffles
and cloudberries. Norwegian products
only, hand-made Christmas items. Cosy
atmosphere, guided tours of the fishing
village and visits to the harbour. Stockfish.
BIRDWATCHING SAFARI D8
- GJESVÆRSTAPPAN CLIFFSIDE
NESTING COLONY
Nygårdsveien 38, N-9765 Gjesvær
Tel. +47 78 47 57 07
olat@birdsafari.com
www.birdsafari.com
Season: 01.05.-31.08.
Birdwatching safari on a big boat
with spacious deck. We take you to
Gjesværtappan cliffside nesting colony, one
of the biggest in Europe, where thousands
of seabirds nest every summer. Welcome
to an unforgettable nature experience.
Attraction No.2 at the North Cape.
CLEARLY MARKED HIKING
TRAIL TO THE KIRKEPORTEN
MOUNTAIN FORMATION C10
from Kirkeporten camping AS
Storvannsveien 2, N-9763 Skarsvåg
Tel. +47 78 47 52 33 /+47 909 60 648
kipo@kirkeporten.no
www.kirkeporten.no
Season: 01.05.-15.09.
There is a marked trail from the world’s
northernmost camp site to this mountain
formation shaped like a church doorway, or
“Kirkeport". The walk from the camp site
takes about 20 minutes. Panoramic view of
the midnight sun, Mount “Hornet" and the
North Cape. Easily accessible and clearly
marked.
GALLERY “EAST OF THE SUN" C11
Duksfjordveien 4, Kamøyvær,
N-9750 Honningsvåg
Tel. +47 78 47 51 37
evart@evart.no
www.evart.no
Season: 01.06.-31.08. daily 12.00-21.00.
Off-season by prior arrangement.
This small gallery is situated in the centre
of the idyllic fishing village of Kamøyvær.
Here you will find art and handicrafts from
the surrounding district. The owner of the
gallery, Eva Schmutterer, works as an artist
and writer in the same building and presents
the exhibition and her studio in person.
KNIVSKJELODDEN POINT C9
The northernmost point in Europe
(71°11’08"). Marked trail, 18 km there and
back from the E18. Excellent view of the
North Cape plateau. If you follow the world’s
northernmost hiking trail to Knivskjelodden
point, you can enter your name in the
Rambling Society’s register there and buy a
certificate at the tourist information centre
or at Nordkapp Camping to prove that you
have visited Knivskjelodden point and the
millennium cairn.
HORNVIKA/HORNET C10
(THE HORN)
Approx. 2.5 km east of the North Cape
plateau we find remnants of buildings and
dock facilities from World War II. These
were used as the landing stage for tourist
ships before the North Cape road was
opened in 1956. Today, you can still climb
the 307 metres to the top on the remains
of the about 1008 steps that were built in
the 1880s. “Hornet" is a rocky promontory
shaped like a horn. In pre-Christian times,
“Hornet" was a holy place to the Sami
population of Magerøya, and was seen as
the home of the gods. The “horn" can only
be seen from a distance.
GJESVÆRSTAPPAN NESTING
COLONY D8
A group of almost a hundred isles and
skerries where seabirds nest. Here we
find one of the biggest puffin colonies in
Northern Norway. Other species include
English expedition under the leadership of
commander Richard Chancellor set off to
find the north-eastern passage to China.
They didn’t find it, but on old sea charts
made after the expedition, the name North
Cape turns up for the first time. The North
Cape is 307 m above sea level. The highest
point on the plateau itself is 309 metres
above sea level and is now located inside
the North Cape Hall. The cliff is 500-600
million years old and consists of slate,
sandstone, quartzite and mica.
STABBURSNES NATURHUS AND
MUSEUM M14
Stabbursnes, N-9710 Indre Billefjord
Tel./fax +47 78 46 47 65 /
+47 78 46 47 32
stabburs@online.no
www.stabbursnes.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Information centre for Stabbursdalen
National Park and for nature and culture
in Finnmark. Exhibition, video show, sale
of souvenirs, hunting and fishing permits.
Location:15 km north of Lakselv. Info on
opening times / admission fees at
www.stabbursnes.no
RiddoDuottarMuseat U17
- PORSANGER MUSEUM
Skoganvarre, N-9700 Lakselv
Tel./fax +47 78 46 99 50/+47 78 46 99 55
post@rdm.no
www.rdm.no
Season: 28.06.-07.08.
Sámi, Kvenish (Finnish origins) and
Norwegian museum. Cultural history and
war historical exhibitions. Admission: NOK
40 (children under 7 free). Groups of over 10
people, NOK 30. Opening times during the
season: Tue.-Sun. 1100-1600. Off-season
opening by prior arrangement.
THE TROLLS OF K14
TROLLHOLMSUND – PORSANGER
The white dolomite formations found there
have given the place its name. According
to an old Sámi legend they are a group
of trolls that came wandering across the
Finnmarksvidda plain. They tried to dig a
hole in the rocks in Porsanger, but none of
the holes were big enough. They moved
on and tried to cross the fjord, but before
they managed to find shelter, the sun rose
and the trolls were turned to stone. Marked
hiking trail from the car park down to the
"trolls", approx. 15 minutes walk. Location:
35 km north of Lakselv on the E6 towards
the North Cape.
RODDINES L15
– GEOLOGICAL NATURE TRAIL
The geological nature trail is found in
Roddnes Nature Reserve on the eastern
banks of the Porsanger fjord. The area
is rich in geological deposits and the
surrounding scenery is excellent for hiking.
The trail is 2.6 km long. Location: approx.
20 km north of Lakselv on the Rv 98

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gannets, white-tailed eagles, razorbills,
eider ducks, cormorants, fulmars and arctic
skuas. Altogether, there are about 2 million
nesting birds there.
Visit the North Cape and join the NORDKAPPKLIPPEN C9
Royal North Cape Club, the – THE NORTH CAPE CLIFF
towards Børselv.
THE SILFARFJELLET
MOUNTAINS I15
A Sámi sacrificial site is found here between
two stone columns, Lalla and Kristoffer. The
site is situated on the eastern side of the

world's northernmost and most

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a well-known and important landmark Location: 55 km north of Lakselv, past
exclusive club. Membership cards for shipping in the north. In 1553, an Børselv.
allow free admission to the North
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 SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9
S11 Alta Adventure 378 43 40 50
Alta, Kunnskapsparken 3 etg. / post@alta-adventure.no
Adventures in Finnmark and on the island of Seiland, an hour’s boat ride out 01.01.-
in the Alta fjord. Please contact us for an offer.
v@FLJS]Mbq
31.12. www.alta-adventure.no
S11 Alta Event 3900 23 900
Alta, Heitmannsåsen 21 / stig@altaevent.no
Guided deep-sea rafting tours in the Alta fjord. Min 4 persons. 01.05.- E
01.10. www.altaevent.no
S11 Alta Golf Park - Kvenvikmoen Hotell 3910 03 003
Alta, Kvenvikmoen / post@altagolf.no
9 hole woodland golf course with facilities such as a driving range, putting
green and 6 hole practice course. Spend the night at the hotel!
01.06.- gvq
30.09. www.altagolf.no
S11 Boazo Sami Siida AS 3414 73 405
Alta, Øvre Alta / post@sami-siida.no
Visit our Sámi settlement at Alta River Camping. Guided tours, live reindeer
and Sámi history. 15.00–23.00
15.06.- S0
15.08. www.sami-siida.no
S13 Gargia Fjellstue (Mountain Lodge) 378 43 33 51
Alta, Gargiaveien 96 / post@gargia-fjellstue.no
Join us for fishing in rivers, lakes and sea. We also offer canoeing and
hiking, e.g. to the Alta Canyon.
01.01.- vHLJUOb
31.12. www.gargia-fjellstue.no
S11 Visit Holmen Dog Centre (Holmen Hundesenter)
Alta, Holmen 48 / post@holmenhundesenter.no / 3905 30 983
Visit our husky kennel and get to know our dogs, or try a ride on a dog cart
together with our guide. Tue.-Sun. 17.00–21.00
20.06.-
}0
30.08. www.holmenhundesenter.no
S12 Riverboat tours with Sorrisniva 378 43 33 78
Alta, Sorrisniva 20 / info@sorrisniva.no
Skilled boatmen provide you with a fantastic experience on a riverboat down 01.06.-
waterfalls and rapids in the Altaelva River.
[
31.08. www.sorrisniva.no
P4 Krane Brygge (fishing camp) 3926 68 911
Sørøya, Breivikbotn / tkrane@trollnet.no
Deep-sea fishing camp with the chance of a major catch. Apartment, boats, 20.02.-
gutting facility, wash and dry room, freezer.
HFJ{Ub|
30.10. www.kranebrygge.no
P3 Sørøya Havfiskecruise (deep-sea fishing cruises) Specialists in adventure tours at sea / deep-sea fishing on a catamaran.
Sørøya, Sørvær, Holmeveien 15 / post@havcruise.no / 3948 47 500 Sleeping accommodation for 10 passengers.
01.01.-
HFJ{\]M
31.12. www.havcruise.no
J10 Kokelv Sjøhus 3413 26 136
Kokelv, Masterelv / resepsjon@kokelv-sjohus.no
Deep-sea fishing, boat rental and self-contained apartments. Salmon
fishing, trout, char. Scenic adventures.
01.04.-
HFLbq
30.09. www.kokelv-sjohus.no
L7 Hammerfest Turist AS 378 41 21 85
Hammerfest, Hamnegt. 3 / post@hammerfest-turist.no
We organise your summer activities in the Hammerfest area, especially
hiking, deep-sea fishing, boat trips.
01.05.-
vgHFLJS]I
15.09. www.hammerfest-turist.no
F12 Fishingland North Cape. Repvåg Fjord Hotell & Rorbusenter AS Fishingland North Cape – unforgettable experiences 80 km from the North
North Cape, Repvåg / post@repvag-fjordhotell.no / 378 47 54 40 Cape. Boat rental, fishing/deep-sea rafting, kamchatka crabs.
20.05.-
HFKE\bq
20.08. www.repvag-fjordhotell.no
D11 Arctic Guide Service AS - North Cape 3479 31 054
Honningsvåg, Fiskeriveien 4 / northcape@arcticguideservice.no
Guided tours to the North Cape, photo/birdwatching safaris, Sámi
adventures, Kamchatka crab, hiking, package tours.
01.01.-
vHSK{E4I|M
31.12. www.arcticguideservice.com
D11 Artico Ice Bar 378 47 15 00
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Sjøgata 1A / artico@articoicebar.com
The world’s northernmost ice bar. Everything is made of ice. Experience ice
and snow in the summer. Open April to September.
01.04.-
4
30.09. www.articoicebar.com
D11 Destinasjon 71˚ Nord AS 3472 89 320
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Sjøgata 2b / mail@71-nord.no
We will take you and your friends on a spectacular and memorable Finnmark 01.01.-
adventure.
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31.12. www.71-nord.no
D11 North Cape Sailboat Charter 378 47 29 42
Honningsvåg, Porsangergt 23 / g.k.p@c2i.net
Sailing yachts for hire, with or without a skipper/guide. Sailing classes,
corporate excursions.
01.04.-
z
01.10. www.northcapesail.no
D11 Top Adventures 3901 444 67
North Cape, Magerøya / info@topadventures-nordkapp.no
Experience the North Cape in a new and different way. Activities, overnight
accommodation and food. Basic packages.
01.01.-
K{FE4
30.09. www.topadventures-nordkapp.no
D9 Barents Cabin, Cruise & Dining - North Cape 3481 74 156 Experience millions of seabirds. Bird cruises, 106 isles and skerries, deep-
Gjesvær, Walsoenesvegen 34 / contact@barentscabincruise.com sea fishing, food from our little kitchen.
01.04.-
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30.09. www.barentscabincruise.com
D9 BirdSafari AS 3416 13 983
North Cape, Gjesvær, Nygårdsveien 38 / olat@birdsafari.com
Birdwatching safaris on a big boat. We invite you to an unforgettable
experience. North Cape attraction No. 2.
01.05.-
vH{|
31.08. www.birdsafari.com
D9 Stappan Sjøprodukter AS 3950 37 722
North Cape, Gjesvær, Kobbenesveien 8 / ro71no@stappan.com
Come and experience the most fantastic sea and food adventures. We have
gathered together the best all in one place.
01.06.-
H{KW|M
30.08. www.stappan.com
N15 Porsangerfjord Travel AS 3974 12 357
Lakselv, Smørstadbrinken 1 / firmapost@porsangerfjordtravel.no
We offer and book exciting culture and adventure packages for you. 01.05.-
gHLSK{E|Mb
31.09. www.porsangerfjord.com
N15 PSE - Fishing/hunting 3412 94 857
Lakselv, PSE torget / pse@trollnet.no
The cabins are situated by salmon rivers or lakes. Boats available on site. 10.06-
zLJ[q
01.11. www.fiskehytte.no
M14 Stabbursdalen Resort 378 46 47 60
Stabbursnes, Lakselv / post@stabbursdalen.no
A world class fishing and hunting eldorado. The world’s northernmost pine
forest and bird sanctuary.
01.01.-
cvgFLJ{SMb
31.12. www.stabbursdalen.no

KIRKEPORTEN CAMPING, SKARSVÅG

• Cabins with or without a bathroom
Best in town!
• Camper vans, caravans, tent sites Open (peak season) Mon-Sat 9am-8pm or later
Sun 12 noon-8pm or later
• Food and drink
• Free wireless internet for our guests Most credit cards and foreign currency accepted
• Tax-free • Excellent parking facilities
Welcome! • Wheelchair access
• Internet access/hot spot
Tel. +47 78 47 52 33
Fax +47 78 47 52 47
kipo@kirkeporten.no
www.kirkeporten.no
Pb 500, N-9751 Honningsvåg
Tel. +47 78 47 37 12, Fax +47 78 47 27 61
arcsuve@online.no

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S11 Alta Adventure 378 43 40 50
Alta, Kunnskapsparken 3 etg. / post@alta-adventure.no
S11 Alta Event 3900 23 900
Alta, Heitmannsåsen 21 / stig@altaevent.no
S11 Kvenvikmoen Hotel & Golf 3910 03 003
Kvenvikmoen, Alta / post@kvenvikmoen.no
S13 Gargia Fjellstue (Mountain Lodge) 378 43 33 51
Alta, Gargiaveien 96 / post@gargia-fjellstue.no
S11 GLØD 3997 94 256
Alta, Vesterhaugveien 1 / trygve@glod-alta.no
S11 Dog-sledding at Holmen Dog Centre(Holmen hundesenter)
Alta, Holmen 48 / post@holmenhundesenter.no / 3905 30 983
S12 Northern Lights Husky 3458 53 144
Alta, Gargiaveien 29 / trinelyrek@hotmail.com
S12 Sorrisniva 378 43 33 78
Alta, Sorrisniva 20 / info@sorrisniva.no
P4 Krane Brygge (fishing camp) 3926 68 911
Breivikbotn, Hasvik, Strandgata 17 / tkrane@trollnet.no
L7 Hammerfest Turist AS 378 41 21 85
Hammerfest, Hamnegt. 3 / post@hammerfest-turist.no
F12 Fishingland Repvåg/Sarnes - Repvåg Fjord Hotell & Rorbusenter AS Fishingland North Cape. Sarnes, 40 km from the North Cape. Kamchatka
North Cape, Sarnes / post@repvag-fjordhotell.no / 378 47 54 40
D11 Arctic Guide Service AS, North Cape 3479 31 054
Honningsvåg, Fiskeriveien 4 / northcape@arcticguideservice.no
D11 Destinasjon 71˚ Nord AS 3472 89 320
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Sjøgata 2b / mail@71-nord.no
C10 Nordkapp Jul & Vinterhus (Christmas and winter)
North Cape, Skarsvåg / post@julehuset.no / 378 47 52 89
N15 Porsangerfjord Travel AS 3974 12 357
Lakselv, Smørstadbrinken 1 / firmapost@porsangerfjordtravel.no We book and take care of your arrangements.
M14 Stabbursdalen Resort 378 46 47 60
Stabbursnes, Porsanger / post@stabbursdalen.no
The gateway to
the North Cape
Olderfjord Hotel, Russenes Camping
Located on the banks of the Porsangerfjord, with
both the ocean and mountains on our doorstep!
• Accommodation in hotel, motel,
cabins and campsite, all at
reasonable prices!
• Own cafe, souvenir shop, convenience
store and barbeque area.
• Good toilets and shower, waste
deposit site for camper vans and
campers.
• Fishing, hunting, hikes by the fjord, in
the mountains and over the plain.
• Visit attractions such as Kistrand
church and the Coastal Sami
Museum.
Only a 1.5 hour drive to the North Cape,
Alta (rock carvings), Hammerfest
(Snøhvit), Havøysund (Arctic View) and
Lakselv (Trollholmsund).
See legend on page 9
Adventures in Finnmark and on the island of Seiland, an hour’s boat trip in
the Alta fjord. Please contact us for an offer.
01.01.- ;}bF6<5S0V
31.12. www.alta-adventure.no
Guided snowmobile tours on the Finnmark mountain plain with
accommodation in a Sámi tepee or tent. Min. 4 persons.
01.02.- ;60
15.04. www.altaevent.no
All activities start on the hotel doorstep. Perfect for Northern Lights trips due 03.01.-
to its location outside the town centre.
}6=>:5
18.12. www.kvenvikmoen.no
Boat trips beneath the Northern Lights, ski and snowshoe tours. We adapt
the level of our activities in accordance with the preferences of our guests.
01.01.- F6=>5b
31.12. www.gargia-fjellstue.no
Join GLØD on a Northern Lights expedition. We help you take your own
Northern Lights photos.
01.10.- 5
31.03. www.glod-alta.no
Drive your own dog-team along the Altaelva river. Scheduled departures at
10.00 and 17.00. 2.5 hours duration. Longer trips also available.
15.12.- }5
30.04. www.holmenhundesenter.no
Learn about dogs and dog-sledding. Harness your own team. Trips from 2.5 15.12.-
hours duration, longer trips available.
}
15.04. www.northernlightshusky.no
Snowmobile safari, ice hotel and ice bar, dog-sledding trips in magnificent
scenery. Discover Alta in a unique way.
15.01.- ;}540b
01.04. www.sorrisniva.no
Deep-sea fishing camp with the chance of a big catch. Apartment, boats,
gutting shed, wash and dry room, freezer.
20.02.- HF6b|
30.10. www.kranebrygge.no
We organise your winter activities in the Hammerfest area. 15.11.-
F7=S]I
15.03. www.hammerfest-turist.no
crab safari, deep-sea fishing, team building and diving.
20.01.-
KHF5b1
20.05. www.repvag-fjordhotell.no
Guided tours to the North Cape, city tours on kicksleds, the Christmas House, 01.01.-
kick-off, incentives, package tours.
:
31.12. www.arcticguideservice.com
We will take you and your friends on a spectacular and memorable Finnmark 01.01.-
adventure. 31.12. www.71-nord.no
;Kb1
The “Home of Christmas" – cosy atmosphere, Norwegian products, North Norwegian traditions, 01.01.-
“gløgg" (hot mulled Christmas drink), homely fireplace, cloudberries, waffles, kicksleds. 31.12. www.julehuset.no
Come and join us! Get involved and be challenged by the arctic winter.
01.10.-
;KH6=>5S0b
30.04. www.porsangerfjord.com
Rough and rugged winter climate with lots of Northern Lights. The realm of
peace and quiet and wilderness.
01.01.-
;6=>:S0Vb5
31.12. www.stabbursdalen.no
TOLL CHARGES FOR 2011
Class 1: < 6 m / < 3.5 t. For class 1, a caravan/
trailer is included in the price ..................................NOK 145
Class 2: 6 - 12.4 m ..............................................NOK 460
Class 3: 12.4 - 24 m ............................................NOK 775
Class 4: Motorbike / Moped .................................NOK 70
Class 5: Adult ........................................................NOK 47
Class 6: Child ........................................................NOK 24
Discount for vehicles .................................. 40 trips = 40%
Discount per person ................................... 20 trips = 20%
Discount per person ................................... 40 trips = 40%
(May be subject to change without notice.)
Welcome to the North Cape!
Facts about the North Cape tunnel:
Welcome to a memorable stay
Length: ........................................................................ 6.8 km
with us!
Depth: .............................................. 212 m beneath sea level
Tel./Fax +47 78 46 37 11/
+47 78 46 37 91
post@olderfjord.no
www.olderfjord.no
Pb 279, N-9751 HONNINGSVÅG
www.nordkappbompengeselskap.no
Nordkapp Bompengeselskap AS (Ltd.) is intended to raise approx. NOK 200 million. The
company is responsible for the toll station and the collection of tolls and the process is
expected to take 15 years (approx. 2012). Tolls are payable by vehicles and pedestrians in
both directions. Tolls and terms of payment apply to locals and visitors alike.
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 FOOD AND DRINK (3+47) See legend on page 9
U8 Porten til Finnmark kaffebar og gårdsmat (coffee bar and farm fare) Our speciality is good coffee with milk from Finnmark’s farms and carrot cake and bread from our own
Langfjordbotn, Alta, Langfjord bygdetun / 3454 05 257 bakery. 01.06.-31.08. % June/August 12.00-18.00, July 11.00-20.00
,- www.nordkapplandet.no
S11 Altafjord Gjestegaard og Spa AS 378 43 19 60
Alta, Bossekopveien 19
Fantastic view of the Alta fjord and good food in which local ingredients always go without saying.
02.01.-22.12.
r+
www.altafjordgs.no
S11 Nordlys Hotell Alta AS 378 45 72 00
Alta, Bekkefaret 3
Known for our high quality home-made food. We always have reindeer meat and fish on the menu.
Welcome! 03.01.-23.12. % 09.00-22.00
r,+*
www.altafjordgs.no
S11 Restaurant Haldde - Thon Hotel Vica 378 48 22 22 Restaurant Haldde offers an à la carte menu with focus on local food traditions. There is also a bar at
Alta, Fogdebakken 6 the hotel. 03.01.-22.12. % Mon.-Thurs., 11.00-22.30. Fri.-Sat., 16.00-23.00. Sun. 12.00-22.00
r+
www.thonhotels.no/vica
S11 Alfa Omega AS 378 44 54 00
Alta, Markedsgt 16, gågata
International cuisine prepared in our own way. Pleasant atmosphere. Fully licensed.
01.01.-31.12. % 11.00-24.00/11.00-03.30
r,+
www.alfaomega-alta.no
S11 Alten P.P - Rica Hotel Alta 378 48 27 00
Alta, Løkkeveien 61
Pizza pub with pizza and light meals on the menu. Football matches on a big screen.
01.01.-31.12. % 16.00-23.30
r+
www.rica.no
S11 Boazo Sami-siida (Sámi village) 3414 73 405
Alta, Øvre Alta
Sámi food - bidos, reindeer meat. Campfire, coffee and cake.
15.06.-15.08. % 15.00-23.00
r+
www.sami-siida.no
S11 Restaurant Alta - Rica Hotel Alta 378 48 27 00
Alta, Løkkeveien 61
Restaurant Alta serves light meals and á la carte dinners with local fare such as reindeer meat, halibut,
kamchatka crab and cloudberries. 01.01.-31.12. % 11.00-23.30
r+*
www.rica.no
S11 Nordlysbaren - Rica Hotel Alta 378 48 27 00
Alta, Løkkeveien 61
Fully licensed bar, piano bar and live music.
01.01.-31.12. % 16.00-23.30
+
www.rica.no
S13 Gargia Fjellstue (Mountain Lodge) 378 43 33 51
Gargia, Alta, Gargiaveien 96
Traditional Sámi fare with reindeer meat and salmon. Genuine Finnmark food.
Advance booking. 01.01.-31.12.
r,+
www.gargia-fjellstue.no
S12 Laksestua - Sorrisniva 378 43 33 78
Alta, Sorrisniva 20
Chef of the Year 2009, Johnny Trasti, offers unique food experiences made with local ingredients.
01.01.-31.12.
r+*
www.sorrisniva.no
L11 Skaidicenteret 378 41 61 23
Kvalsund, Skaidi
Overnight accommodation, food and drink, shops, souvenirs and fuel.
01.06-15.09 % 09.00-21.00
,+
www.skaidicenteret.no
L7 Skansen Mat og Vinstue - Rica Hotel Hammerfest Cosy à la carte restaurant with an open-planned grill bar. The menu includes dishes with a taste of
Hammerfest, Sørøygata 15 / 378 42 57 00 local arctic fare. 01.01.-31.12. % Mon.-Sat. 16.00-22.00
r+*
www.rica.no
D11 Corner 378 47 63 40
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Fiskeriveien 2a
From our arctic menu you can choose local specialities with fish or meat.
Visit: www.corner.no.
rk+*
www.corner.no
D11 Restaurant Bauen - Rica Hotel Honningsvåg Evening buffet with local food and arctic ingredients. Dish of the Day in May and September.
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Nordkappgt 4 / 378 47 72 20 Location: the harbour. 01.05.-30.09.
r+
www.rica.no
D11 Rica Bryggen Hotel, Restaurant 378 47 72 50
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Vågen 1
Magnificent setting with a marina and an excellent view of the sea.
The Chef recommends Dish of the Day. 01.10 -30.04
r+
www.rica.no
D11 Tre Kokker 378 47 50 00
North Cape, Honningsvåg, Storgata 8
Bistro.
k
15.06-15.08 % 10.00-22.00. 16.08.-14.06. % Mon-Fri. 10.00-17.30, Sat. 11.00-16.00, Sun. closed. www.trekokker.com
C10 Kirkeporten Camping AS 378 47 52 33
North Cape, Skarsvåg, Storvannsveien 2
Breakfasts, snacks, lunches, dinners: local fish or meat dishes, pizza. Wines and beer.
15.05.-15.09. % 08.00-22.00
r,+
www.kirkeporten.no
C10 Nordkapp Turisthotell AS 378 47 52 67
North Cape, Skarsvåg
01.05.-30.09.
r,+
www.nordkappturisthotell.no
J12 Olderfjord Hotell Russenes Camping
Russenes, Porsanger / 378 46 37 11
Restaurant/café serving coffee, cakes and local lunch and dinner dishes at reasonable prices.
01.04.-31.10. % 08.00-21.00 (during peak season)
r,+
www.olderfjord.no
M14 Stabbursdalen Resort 378 46 47 60
Stabbursnes, Porsanger
We serve local food such as salmon, trout, char, reindeer meat, kamchatka crab and, of course,
meatballs, etc. Lounge with fireplace. 01.06.-01.09. % 10.00-21.00, otherwise book in advance
r+
www.stabbursdalen.no
N15 Porsanger Vertshus 378 46 13 77
Stabbursnes, Porsanger
The bistro maintains a wide-ranging international menu. Reindeer meat is on the menu for large parts
of the year. 01.01-31.12 % 10.00-22.00
r,+
www.porsangervertshus.no
J15 Bungalåven Vertshus 3957 78 211
Børselv, Porsanger
Advance orders of breakfast, lunch and dinner with dessert for guests staying at Bungalåven.
01.06.-20.09. % 08.00-22.00
r+
www.bungalaaven.com

TRANSPORT (3+47)
S11 Arctic Tours - coach hire services 378 43 04 85 Touring bus agency based in Alta. Modern and comfortable coaches for chartered tours of Finnmark and northern Scandinavia.
Alta, Storengveien 17 / epost@arctictours.no www.arctictours.no
S11 Sixt bilutleie Alta (car hire) 3993 00 110 Sixt Car Hire Service Alta. Daily, weekend, weekly and monthly rates. Send us an email or call for an offer.
Alta, Storengeveien 26 / alta@sixt.no www.sixt.com
S11 Rent-a-wreck Alta (car hire) 378 43 39 45 Scandinavia’s cheapest car hire chain. Cars of all sizes, station wagons and vans.
Alta / alta@rent-a-wreck.no www.rent-a-wreck.no
AVIS Alta/Hammerfest 3907 49 000 We offer flexible rental conditions and bring the car to wherever you wish. We also offer one-way hire. New and safe cars.
Alta S11 /Hammerfest L7 / alta@avis.no www.avis.no
D11 AVIS North Cape - Seppola Auto (car hire) 378 47 62 22 Focus on our customers. We deliver the car where you are. 150 offices in Norway. New, safe cars. Good service.
Honningsvåg, Nordkappveien 14 / avis@seppola.no www.avis.no
D11 Nordkapp Bilservice AS (car hire) 378 47 60 60 (press 1) Shell service station 2 km from town centre. Cars delivered at hotel, quayside. Kiosk, food/drink, auto accessories, garage.
Honningsvåg, Nordkappvn. 80 / lene@nordkappbilservice.no www.nordkappbilservice.no
N15 PSE utleie (hire) 3412 94 857 1998 VW golf + trailer with canopy for hire.
PSE torget, Lakselv / pse@trollnet.no

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 Repvåg Fjord Hotell & Rorbusenter
DEEP-SEA FISHING AT THE NORTH CAPE
If you dream about catching
a really big fish, then Repvåg
and Sames is the perfect
destination. The coast of
Finnmark is one of the best
fishing grounds in the world.
You are guaranteed a big fish in
the light of the midnight sun.
We also arrange:
• Hotel / Rooms • Kamchatka crab safaris
• 8 Rorbu cabins / Apartments • Boat hire
• Souvenir shop with fishing specialities • ATV Safaris
• Live kamchatka crab in a fish tank • Deep-sea rafting
• Fish restaurant with crab specialities • Birdwatching safaris

Tel. + 47 78 47 54 40 – N-9768 Repvåg, North Cape

post@repvag-fjordhotell.no – www.repvag-fjordhotell.no

Opening times: 1 June – 31 August, daily 12.00 – 21.00.

Off-season: open by prior arrangement
Tel. +47 78 41 51 37 / evart@evart.no
www.evart.no

Kamchatka Crab Safari – Destination 71° North

We will take you on an unforgettable deep-sea rafting trip on the
Sames fjord. We haul aboard the crab pots and get a close look at this
monster from the deep, the kamchatka crab. The crabs may be ugly to
look at, but they taste delicious. Sjøgata 1 A, N-9750 Honningsvåg
Tel. +47 78 47 15 00 / +47 93 87 06 03 • +34 60 90 16 551
Fax +47 78 47 15 01 • www.articoicebar.com

Several thousand visitors every year since 1992

Attraction number two at the North Cape

Tel. +47 47 28 93 20 Fax +47 78 47 17 00
The best place to see puffins, gannets and
www.71-nord.no mail@71-nord.no white-tailed eagles in Europe

Hiking trip to the real northernmost point,

and other hikes.

• Daily departures by boat

• Overnight accommodation (rooms/rorbu cabins) www.birdsafari.com
• Souvenirs Tel. +47 416 13 983

A - Gallery
B - Deep-sea fishing
C - Artico Ice Bar
D - Kamchatka Crab Safaris
E - Knivskjelodden Point
F - Birdwatching safaris

TopAdventures-Nordkapp.no
info@topadventures-nordkapp.no
Tel. +47 901 44 467/+47 909 93 259
© RICA HOTELS / PEDER AUSTRUD

Nature Adventures on the North Cape Plateau

© RICA HOTELS / PEDER AUSTRUD © RICA HOTELS / PEDER AUSTRUD © RICA HOTELS / PEDER AUSTRUD

For over 300 years, people from all over the For reservations, opening times and other
world have made their way to the North Cape to information about the North Cape, visit us at
experience the northernmost point on the European
mainland, all of them enticed by the amazing www.visitnordkapp.net
natural surroundings. booking.nordkapphallen@rica.no
Tel. +47 78 47 68 60
The North Cape Hall is a service centre with a
wide variety of facilities for all our guests. We
offer a number of cafés and restaurants, a cinema
screening the North Cape Panorama film, a large
gift and souvenir shop, the world's northernmost
ecumenical chapel, historical tableaux and a Thai
museum.

Whether you are a king or an adventurer, we Operated by:

welcome you to the North Cape.

 INNER FINNMARK
AND SÁPMI

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 102 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 INNER FINNMARK AND SÁPMI
– Sámi culture at close quarters

KARA­ KAUTO­
SJOK KEINO

AIRPORTS:
Nearest ones are Alta and Lakselv.

NATIONAL PARK:
Øvre Anárjohka National Park, 1409 km²

On the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain, the sky seems so much

bigger! Here you will find the central areas of the Sámi people,
Karasjok and Kautokeino, where about 90% of the population have
the Sámi language as their mother tongue. Visit the Sámi Parliament
in Karasjok or Sápmi, the Sámi culture park. Ride a dog-team out onto
the Finnmarksvidda plateau or visit Juhl’s Silvergalley in Kautokeino –
an oasis on the mountain plain. Sit down by the fire in a lavvo (Sámi
tepee) and learn more about the reindeer herding culture and the joik
(Sámi chant). The Easter Festivals in Karasjok and Kautokeino have
long-standing historical traditions. Here you can witness the World
Reindeer Racing Championships, concerts, ice fishing and lots more.

© KARASJOK OPPLEVELSER
The Finnmarksvidda mountain plain was made for hunting and fishing.
Here, in the heart of Sápmi, indigenous culture and the modern world
converge.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

I13 Karasjok tourist information centre, Leavnnjageaidnu 1 3 78 46 88 00 01.01.-31.12. Peak season 01.06.-15.08., 09.00-19.00,
Karasjok / sapmi@sapmi.no / www.sapmi.no off-season 10.00-16.00.
U8 Kautokeino tourist information centre, Thon Hotel Kautokeino 3 78 48 70 00 Summer 20.06.-20.08., 10.00-19.00.
Kautokeino / kautokeino@thonhotels.no / www.thonhotels.no/kautokeino Easter 15.04.-26.04., 10.00-19.00.

Tours on the
Finnmarksvidda
Welcome to Statens
plain Fjellstuer - State-owned
Arrange your own tour
on the plain, combine it
Mountain Lodges
with a visit to one of the
state-owned Mountain
Jotkajávri Offering
Tel. +47 78 43 45 54 accommodation,
Lodges. There are also
many marked trails. The Mollisjok provisions/meals,
Finnmarksvidda Plain and Tel. +47 78 46 91 16 shower/sauna.
the rest of the plains area
are perfect for those seek- Ravnastua
ing an authentic wilderness Tel. +47 78 46 78 80
adventure! www.ravnastua.no www.reindrift.no

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 ACCOMMODATION - INNER FINNMARK
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
378 48 54 00
U8 Arctic Motell & Camping
Suoamaluodda 16, N-9520 Kautokeino 9 78 48 75 05
3908 98 290
'''' 25/85
M, C, D, F, T
xaleqy
www.kauto.no / samicamp@me.com
01.01.-
31.12.
U8 Adventurecamp v/Wenche’s salong og Camping
Suomaluodda 12, N-9520 Kautokeino
378 48 70 00
''' 14/39
C
flebwy
www.adventurecamp.no / wenchemsara@hotmail.com
01.01.-
31.12.
U8 Thon Hotel Kautokeino
Biedjovaggeluodda 2, N-9520 Kautokeino 9 78 48 70 01
378 46 74 46
' 65/130
H
drxafvbqw^
www.thonhotels.no / kautokeino@thonhotels.no
01.01.-
18.12.
I13 Den Hvite Rein
Ávjuvárgeaidnu 9, N-9730 Karasjok 3975 080 16
3915 86 625
'''' 15/33
M, D, FL
dxeqwy^
www.denhviterein.no / post@denhviterein.no
03.01.-
19.12.
I13 Engholm Husky Design Lodge
Engholm Husky, N-9730 Karasjok
378 46 81 61
''' 5/18
D, YH
drzfclevbqwy^
www.engholm.no / post@engholm.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H14 Grensen Hytteutleie
Grensen, N-9730 Karasjok 9 78 46 81 47
378 46 91 00
'' 4/32
D
ey
bmtapio@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L11 Jergul Asttu
Jergul, N-9730 Karasjok 3917 20 686
378 46 61 35
''' 10/27
M, D, ML
drkxazfebqwy^
jergulas@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I13 Karasjok Camping AS
Ávjuvárgeaidnu, N-9730 Camping AS 9 78 46 66 97
378 46 91 16
''' 25/84
C, F, D
xacletqw
www.karacamp.no / halonen@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
K8 Mollisjok Fjellstue
N-9730 Karasjok
378 46 78 80
' 20
ML
kfvq 01.01.-
31.12.
J10 Ravnastua
N-9730 Karasjok
378 46 88 60
' 30
ML
kfvbq
www.ravnastua.no / ravnastua@trollnet.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I13 Rica Hotel Karasjok
Leavnnjageaidnu 1, N-9730 Karasjok 9 78 46 88 61
378 46 64 32
'' 56/115
H
drxaqw^*
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.karasjok@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I13 Sápmi Motell / Overnatting
Deanugeaidnu 40, N-9730 Karasjok 3901 25 939 '' 9/11
M
aw
www.lapland-lodging.com
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
See legend on page 9 the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.

WORTH A VISIT
JUHLS’ SILVERGALLERY
N-9521 Kautokeino U8
Tel./fax +47 78 48 43 30/+47 78 48 43 39
sunniva@juhls.no
www.juhls.no
Season: Open daily 09.00 – 18.00. Main
season from 26 June – 5 August, 09.00-
20.00. Closed 24 December – 3 January.
Finnmark’s first silversmith’s. The lifework
of Mr. and Mrs. Juhls, built up over a period
of 50 years. An architectural gem - personal,
exciting and surprising. The atmosphere and
harmony that arise as a result of contrasting
elements simply has to be experienced.
Workshop, sale of our own jewellery
products and other handicrafts. Free
admission and guided tour.
RiddoDuottarMuseat U8
- KAUTOKEINO FOLK MUSEUM
Boaronjárga, N-9520 Kautokeino
Tel. +47 78 48 71 95
post@rdm.no
www.rdm.no
Season: 20.06.-14.08.
Sámi museum and cultural history exhibition,
indoor and outdoor departments with
time-honoured buildings. Admission NOK 40
(children under 7 free). Groups of over 10
people, NOK 30.
Opening times in peak season:
Mon-Sat. 09.00-18.00, Sun. 12.00-18.00
Off-season opening times:
Tue.-Fri. 09.00-15.00
After hours by prior arrangement.
MÁZE/MASI O7
Located midway between Alta and
Kautokeino on the RV 93. The name is an
abbreviation of Mázejohkka, the meandering
river. The village was intended to be flooded
when the Alta/Kautokeino river was dammed
up in 1970, and the water would have
reached a height of two metres above the
church spire. Today, about 350 people live
there. 98% of them are Sámi and 50% of
them are reindeer herders.
NORDKALOTTRUTA U7
(THE LAPLAND ROUTE)
The Lapland route (Nordkalottruta) is
an approx. 800 km long marked trail.
This particular nature adventure starts
in Kautokeino and ends up in Kvikkjokk,
Sweden, and in Sulitjelma on the Norwegian
side of the border.
EASTER FESTIVALS IN
KAUTOKEINO U8 AND
KARASJOK I13
- an event with long-standing historical
traditions, when people celebrated the end of
a long winter, took part in the religious feasts
and, not least, celebrated weddings. Today’s
Easter celebrations still involve religious
festivities, but also include cultural events
like the Sámi Grand Prix Song Contest, the
World Reindeer Racing Championships,
concerts, theatre performances and
exhibitions. www.samieasterfestival.com
www.karasjokfestivaler.no
SÁPMI PARK – KARASJOK I13
Leavnnjageaidnu 1, N-9730 Karasjok
Tel./fax +47 78 46 88 00/+47 78 46 88 01
sapmi@sapmi.no
www.sapmi.no
Season: 01.05.-01.09.
Sápmi Park, an exotic encounter with Sámi
culture, history and mythology.
Experience “Stàlubàkti", the magical
theatre and “Siida", the Sámi settlement
and way of life. Familiarize yourself with
Sámi handicrafts and silverwork. Visit Boble
Glasshytte, a glassblower’s workshop where
they sell unique hand-made glass.
SAMISK KUNSTNERSENTER
(SÁMI ARTISTS’ CENTRE) I13
Jeagilvármáddi 54, N-9730 Karasjok
Tel./fax +47 78 46 90 02/+47 78 46 70 62
post@samiskkunstnersenter.no
www.samiskkunstnersenter.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Sámi artists’ centre presenting about 10
exhibitions of Sámi contemporary art a
year. We offer guided tours of our gallery for
individual visitors and groups.
BOBLE GLASSHYTTE
(GLASSBLOWER’S) I13
Sápmi Park, N-9730 Karasjok
Tel./fax +47 957 91 331/+47 78 46 88 01
bobleglass@gmail.com
www.bobleglass.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
At Boble Glasshytte you can watch as the
red hot mass of living glass is worked by
skilful glassblowers into beautiful hard,
yet fragile glass products. Workshop and
gallery/exhibition of unique hand-made glass
designed and blown on site. Open Monday-
Saturday, closed on Sundays.
RiddoDuottarMuseat
- DE SAMISKE SAMLINGER
(SÁMI MUSEUM) I13
Mari Boine geaidnu 17, N-9730 Karasjok
Tel./fax +47 78 46 99 50/+47 78 46 99 55
post@rdm.no / www.rdm.no
Season: 13.06.-14.08.
Exhibitions of Sámi culture, art, history and
present day life. Open air museum. Hunting
pits. Accessible to the disabled. Admission:
NOK 75 (children under 7 free). Groups of
over 10 people, NOK 50 per person. Open
during the season: 09.00-18.00. Off-season
opening times: Tues.-Fri. 09.00-15.00.
Otherwise by prior arrangement.
ÁSSEBÁKTI KULTUR- J12
OG FRILUFTSSTI (CULTURE AND
NATURE TRAIL) – KARASJOK
3.5 km long trail that allows you to become
better acquainted with the prehistory of
Sámi culture. Along the trail you will find over
a hundred cultural monuments from ancient
times. Location: 16 km west of Karasjok,
look for signposts along the road (RV92).
MONUMENTS I13
• Stone monument commemorating the
fallen of World War II, the Finland road.
Erected by the Sisters of Mary from
Germany. Located by Karasjok old church.
• “Serbergrav", the Yugoslavian garden of
remembrance, near the sports hall
• Monument commemorating the accident
that occurred during mine clearance after
World War II, located in Sápmi Park.
• At Valjok in Karasjok the municipal councils
of Porsanger and Karasjok have erected a
memorial stone in gratitude to the people of
Valjok for their compassion and assistance
in the autumn of 1944 and winter/spring
of 1945
• The King’s Stone with the monograms of
the King and Queen at Karasjok town hall
was erected during H.M. King Harald’s and
H.M. Queen Sonja’s visit to Karasjok in 1992.

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 JUHLS’ SILVERGALLERY
Since 1959

Finnmark’s first silver workshop offers

traditional and exclusive modern
jewelry made on the premises.
International art and handicrafts are
presented in a beautiful, special and
unique setting. An oasis on the plains,
which reinforces the experience of
the arctic landscape through art and
design. An architectural gem: personal,
exciting and surprising.
Free admission and tour.

Open every day 09.00-18.00

Kautokeino
Tel. +47 78 48 43 30

www.juhls.no

Showrooms also in:

Bergen at Bryggen 39 Tel. +47 55 32 47 40

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 SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9
U9 Arctic Motell & Kautokeino Camping 378 48 54 00
Kautokeino, Suomalodda 16 / samicamp@me.com
Every evening throughout the summer, we invite our guests to coffee over an 01.01.-
open fire in our spacious lavvo (tepee). Lavvo Hotel.
S0
31.12. www.kauto.no
O7 Cavzo Safari 3959 73 963
Masi/Maze, Kautokeino, Hirsaluohka / post@cavzo.no
Sámi adventures incl. a riverboat trip, reindeer racing in the winter. Sámi
food in a tepee (lavvo). Guided tours and “joiking" (Sámi chanting).
01.06.-S[O0
15.10. www.sautso.no
U8 Thon Hotel Kautokeino 378 48 70 00
Kautokeino, Biedjovaggeluodda 2 / kautokeino.booking@thonhotels.no
The mountain plain right outside your door. 01.05.-LJ[UBq
01.11. www.thonhotels.no/kautokeino
I13 Engholm Husky Tours and Expeditions 3915 86 625
Karasjok, Engholm Husky design Lodge / post@engholm.no
Visit the dogs and camp on our own island. Wilderness trips with pack dogs. 01.01.-
Guided tours and demonstrations in the husky kennel.
}AVFJU|OB
31.12. www.engholm.no
I13 Boble Glasshytte (glassblower’s) 3957 91 331 Watch glass being made in our glass blower’s workshop. Make an 01.01.-
Karasjok, Sápmi Park / bobleglass@gmail.com appointment to try glass blowing yourself. 31.12. www.bobleglass.no
L13 Jergul Asttu 378 46 91 00
Karasjok, Jergul
Easy access to rivers, mountains and adjacent fishing lakes. 01.01.-
FLJS[UBq
31.12. www.samitour.no
I13 Samipath 3477 51 412
Karasjok, Niittosjogas 27
Catch char and grayling. Hunt moose and grouse. Hiking arrangements.
Refreshments in a Sámi tepee (lavvo). Experienced guides.
15.06.-
VFLJ[
30.09. www.samipath.com

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

O7 Cavzo Safari 3959 73 963
Masi/Maze, Kautokeino, Hirsaluohka / post@cavzo.no
Sámi adventures and reindeer racing. Guided tours, “joiking" (Sámi
chanting) and Sámi fare in a “lavvo, or Sámi tepee. Please contact us.
01.02.-
:S0
15.04. www.sautso.no
U8 Thon Hotel Kautokeino 378 48 70 00 Magnificent areas for winter activities such as snowmobiling, reindeer
Kautokeino, Biedjovaggeluodda 2 / kautokeino.booking@thonhotels.no sledding and ice fishing.
01.01.-
;6=S0B
30.04. www.thonhotels.no/kautokeino
I13 Boble Glasshytte (glassblower’s) 3957 91 331 Watch glass being made in our glass blower’s workshop. Make an 01.01.-
Karasjok, Sápmi Park / bobleglass@gmail.com appointment to try glass blowing yourself. 31.12. www.bobleglass.no
I13 Engholm Husky 3915 86 625
Karasjok, Engholm Husky design tun / post@engholm.no
Dog-sledding with top trained dogs. Genuine wilderness adventures.
Scheduled departures or by appointment.
01.01.-
}6=>5SVB
31.12. www.engholm.no
L11 Jergul Asttu 378 46 91 00
Karasjok, Jergul
Long-established Sámi mountain lodge with exciting winter adventures. 01.01.-
;6:S0Bq
31.12. www.samitour.no
I13 Kirsten Berit-siida 3418 55 018
Karasjok, Ravdojohka / anna.ravna.gaup@gmail.com
Experience genuine Sámi culture at close quarters: reindeer sledding,
lassoing, “joik" (Sámi chanting) and Sámi history.
20.12.-
S0
20.04. www.kb-siida.no

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)

U8 Thon Hotel Kautokeino 378 48 70 00
Kautokeino
Breakfast, lunch and á la carte meals at restaurant Duottar. The Aja bar is fully licensed.
01.01.-20.12.
rd
www.thonhotels.no/kautokeino
L11 Jergul Asttu 378 46 91 00
Karasjok, Jergul
Serves traditional Sámi fare to suit your requirements.
01.01.-31.12.
rkd
www.samitour.no
I13 Rica Hotel Karasjok 378 46 88 60
Karasjok, Leavnnjageaidnu 1
Cosy á la carte restaurant at Rica Hotel Karasjok.
01.01.-31.12. % 17.00-22.00
rd*
www.rica.no
I13 Storgammen Restaurant - Rica Hotel Karasjok
Karasjok, Leavnnjageaidnu 1 / 378 46 88 60
Unique Sámi inspired restaurant where you will be served traditional Sámi fare around an open
fireplace. 09.06.-22.08. and on request % 11.00-23.00
rd
www.rica.no

TRANSPORT (3+47)
U8 Odd's Turbusser - coach hire services Our buses have 10-25 seats. We welcome all kinds of assignments.
Kautokeino / vuollot@nordtroms.net / 3907 68 019

© CHRISTIAN HOUGE / INNOVASJON NORGE

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 Visit
Guovdageaidnu
– Kautokeino
The heart of Sápmi.

• Sámi film festival • Water

Drag Racing • Music festivals
• Powan festival
www.samieasterfestival.com

ENGHOLM HUSKY DESIGN LODGE KARASJOK

www.engholm.no (+47) 915 86 625 post@engholm.no

– a Sámi culture park

Sápmi Park, Leavnnjageaidnu 1, N-9730 Karasjok. Tel./Fax +47 78 46 88 00/+47 78 46 88 01
sapmi@sapmi.no – www.sapmi.no

© JOHAN WILDHAGEN / INNOVASJON NORGE © RICA HOTELS / PEDER AUSTRUD © BJØRN MOHOLDT © TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE / INNOVASJON NORGE

Welcome to Sápmi Park, an exotic encounter with

Sámi culture, history and mythology
• Experience “Stálubákti" – the magical theatre, and “Siida" - a Sámi settlement.
• Visit Boble Glasshytte – a glassblower's workshop selling unique, hand-made glass.
• Get to know duodji – Sámi handicraft and the local silversmith's

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 EAST FINNMARK
AND KIRKENES

European Main Road Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Nesting colony

Regional Road Ferry Mountain lodge
Gravel road Hiking Trail Airport
Farm track 108 Lighthouse Highway No.
Municipal Border Tourist Information National Park
 EAST FINNMARK AND KIRKENES
– Cultural diversity by the Arctic Ocean

LEBESBY GAMVIK TANA BERLE- BÅTS- VARDØ VADSØ NESSEBY SØR-

VÅG FJORD VARANGER

PORTS OF CALL FOR HURTIGRUTE SHIPS:

Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg, Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø and Kirkenes.

AIRPORTS:
Mehamn, Berlevåg, Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø and Kirkenes.

NATIONAL PARKS:
Varangerhalvøya National Park, 1804 km²
Øvre Pasvik National Park, 119 km²

Gigantic Kamchatka crabs, fishing villages, vast mountain plains and an

exciting encounter with our great neighbour in the east. You will find this,
and much more, in East Finnmark. Visit exotic fishing villages in Nordkyn,
go out fishing, haul up crab pots or experience the wintry mountain plain
on a snowmobile. Tana and Nesseby offer excellent hunting and fishing
country. Find peace and quiet in Berlevåg or Båtsfjord, listen to the wind

© JOHAN WILDHAGEN / INNOVASJON NORGE

and feel the force of the ocean. The Varanger landscape meanders along
seabird nesting colonies, fishing grounds and jagged cliffs. Visit the
fortified town of Vardø, study the bird life or enjoy the view at Ekkerøy,
or in the Kvenish capital of Vadsø. Kirkenes is the turning point of the
Hurtigrute ships, and shares its borders with both Russia and Finland.
East Finnmark is an adventure – all year round.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

G2 Kjøllefjord Tourist Information, Kjøllefjord Town Centre 3 954 93 464 06.06.-12.08., Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00.
Kjøllefjord / turistinformasjon@lebesby.kommune.no / www.lebesby.kommune.no
J4 Lebesby Tourist Information, Lebesby Church 3 954 93 464 20.06.-12.08., 09.00-16.00
Lebesby / turistinformasjon@lebesby.kommune.no / www.lebesby.kommune.no
D4 Gamvik Tourist Information, Gamvik Museum 3 78 49 61 18 05.06.-15.08., 09.00-16.30
Brodkorbbruket, Strandvn. 94, Gamvik / post@northernnomad.no / www.northernnomad.no 16.08.-05.06., 10.00-16.00
J9 Tana Tourist Information: Tanatorget square, Tana bru / Ildtoppen Austertana / Ifjord Camping 01.01.-31.12. Shop opening times.
post@visittana.no / www.visittana.no
D7 Berlevåg Tourist Information, Havnegt. 8 3 78 98 16 10 15.06.-15.08. 10.00-20.00
Berlevåg / touristinfo@berlevag-pensjonat.no
D10 Båtsfjord Tourist Information, Frivilligsentralen, Hindberggata 19 3 78 98 34 00 01.01.-31.12. 09.00-16.30
Båtsfjord / frivillig@batsfjord.kommune.no / www.batsfjord.kommune.no/turistinformasjon
D11 Syltefjord Tourist Information, Syltefjord skole 3 91 71 33 42 01.06.-01.10. 11.00-20.00
Båtsfjord / rand-sae@online.no
B14 Vardø Tourist Information, Base Camp Vardø/Air Service AS 3 78 98 69 07 01.05.-30.08.: The Information Building, Vardø Harbour.
Vardø, Infobygget, Vardø Havn / vardo@varanger.com / www.varanger.com 01.09.-30.04.: Enquiries Office, Vardø Airport.
G13 Vadsø Tourist Information, Vadsø sentrum 3 78 94 04 44 15.06.-20.08., Mon.-Fri.10.00-18.00. Sat.-Sun. 10.00-16.00. Rest of the year
Vadsø / vadso@varanger.com / www.varanger.com - Vadsø Council (+47) 78 94 23 00. postmottak@vadso.kommune.no
I11 Nesseby Tourist Information, Varanger Samiske Museum 3 78 95 99 20 20.06.-20.08., every day 10.00-18.00.
Varangerbotn / www.varanger.com Rest of the year 10.00-15.00.
I17 Kirkenes Tourist Information, Torget 3 78 97 17 77 22.06.-11.09., every day 10.00-18.00
Kirkenes / turistinfo@svk.no / www.kirkenesinfo.no Rest of the year Mon.-Fri.10.00-16.00

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 ACCOMMODATION - EAST FINNMARK
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
378 49 81 51
G2 Hotel Nordkyn
Strandveien 136, Sentrum, N-9790 Kjøllefjord 9 78 49 99 07
3918 16 075
''' 24/40
H
drkxafAlvwy^
www.hotelnordkyn.no / post@hotelnordkyn.no
01.01.-
31.12.
G2 Foldalbruket Kystkultursenter
Strandveien 41, N-9790 Kjøllefjord
3908 82 814
' 8/32
R
fqw
www.foldalbruket.no / post@foldal.net
01.04.-
30.09.
K5 Ifjord Camping og Cafe
Ifjord, N-9740 Lebesby 378 49 98 17
3992 41 234
''' 24/61
F, C, D, L, T
drkfetvqw
halvdanhansen@hotmail.com
01.03.-
30.09.
K5 Ifjord Fjellstue
Ifjord, N-9740 Lebesby
3904 77 878
'' 12
ML
kafw^
www.ifjord-fjellstue.com / ifjordfj@online.no
01.06.-
01.11.
D4 Gjestegården «Nordpolen Neste»
Strandv. 78, N-9775 Gamvik
3974 21 900
''' 15/44
H
dkxfAevjw^
nordpolenneste@igamvik.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D4 Adventure Camp Mehamn (Mehamn Brygge og Rorbuer)
Havna, N-9770 Mehamn, Gamvik
378 49 67 00
' 43
S, YH
drxazfAetjbqw^
www.nordicsafari.no / post@nordicsafari.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D4 Mehamn Arctic Hotell AS
Værveien 54, N-9770 Mehamn, Gamvik 9 78 49 67 01
378 92 81 98
' 16/33
H
drxa
www.mehamn.no / mearthot@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J9 Hotel Tana
Tanabru, N-9845 Tana 9 78 92 80 05
378 92 87 14
'' 43/100
H, D, C
drxafAevqwy^
www.hoteltana.no / booking@hoteltana.no
01.01.-
20.12.
P7 Levajok Fjellstue
Tanadalen, Levajok, N-9845 Tana 3932 51 015
378 92 89 90
'''' 20/8
ML, H, E
drkzflevbqwy^
www.levajok.no / fjellstua@levajok.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L10 Polmakmoen Gjestegård
Polmak, N-9845 Tana 3481 74 755
3906 28 565
' 12/22
G
drk*
www.polmakmoen-gjestegard.no / estherutsi@yahoo.no
01.01.-
31.12.
P7 Storfossen Camping
Storfossen, N-9845 Tana 3995 41 903
378 92 86 30
'''' 14/56
C, D
fetvq
tanabredden@gmail.com / www.storfossen.com
01.05.-
30.09.
J10 Tana Familiecamp
Skippagurra, N-9845 Tana 9 78 92 86 31
3917 33 826
' 17/66
C
dxfletq
tana@famcamp.net
01.01.-
31.12.
L10 Tanabredden opplevelser
Polmak, N-9845 Tana 3913 29 813
378 98 16 10
'' 3/12
D, F
zfAvqy
www.tanabredden.no / njarga@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D7 Berlevåg Pensjonat & Camping
Havnegt. 8, N-9980 Berlevåg
378 98 10 00
'''' 6/14
G, L, C
xafAetvwy i
www.berlevag-pensjonat.no / post@berlevag-pensjonat.no
15.01.-
20.12.
D8 Kongsfjord Gjestehus
Veines, Kongsfjord, N-9980 Berlevåg
3901 76 550
'' 13/31
G, R, YH
drxawy^
www.kongsfjord-gjestehus.no / aaswi@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D8 Kongsfjord Landhandel & Cafe
N-9982 Kongsfjord, Berlevåg
3481 74 755
' 6
R
dkfvw
www.kongsfjordlandhandel.com / per-si@online.no
01.06.-
30.08.
D7 Kjølnes Fyr
Kjølnes, N-9980 Berlevåg
3916 42 441
' 24/12
Y
dkr
www.polmakmoen-gjestegard.no / estherutsi@yahoo.no
01.01.-
31.12.
D11 Arctic Cabin AS
Hamna/Syltefjord, N-9990 Båtsfjord 3481 26 392
378 98 31 00
'' 5/22
D, L
dxzA
www.arctic-cabin.com / post@arctic-cabin.com
01.05.-
30.11.
D10 Polar Hotell AS
Valen 2, N-9990 Båtsfjord 9 78 98 39 18
378 98 75 29
' 24/48
H
drxfevbqw^
www.polarhotel.no / contact@polarhotel.no
01.01.-
31.12.
B14 Gjestegården
Strandgt. 72, N-9950 Vardø
3957 73 889
' 5/9
G
01.01.-
31.12.
B14 Skagen Bo & Havfiske
Peder Holtsgt. 34, N-9950 Vardø 3416 75 777
378 98 77 61
' 3/6
F
afAqw
www.utleie-havfiske.com / svborge@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
B14 Vardø Hotel AS
Kaigata 8, N-9950 Vardø 9 78 98 83 97
3908 91 558
''' 41/83
H
drqwy^
www.vardohotel.no / post@vardohotel.no
15.01.-
15.12.
G14 Ekkerøy Feriehus
Ekkerøy, N-9800 Vadsø
378 95 52 50
' 3/16
E, L
fvbqs
www.ekkeroy.net / post@horisontvaranger.no
01.01.-
31.12.
G13 Rica Hotel Vadsø
Oscarsgt. 4, N-9800 Vadsø 9 78 95 52 51
3905 41 041
'' 68/114
H
drxaqwy*
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.vadsoe@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
G13 Vadsø Apartments
Tibergveien 3, N-9800 Vadsø 3920 68 603
3414 31 354
'' 5/12
G, L
w
akloghhe@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H12 Varanger Fjellstue
N-9802 Vestre Jakobselv, Vadsø
3913 65 856
' 5/20
ML
zfq^
www.varangerfjellstue.no / finnmark@ue.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H12 Vestre Jakobselv Camping
N-9802 Vestre Jakobselv, Vadsø 378 95 60 64
3934 99 166
''' 21/90
G, F, C, D
kxafAletvgqw^
www.vj-camping.no / s.jankila@imf.no
01.01.-
31.12.
J10 Grasbakken Hytte & Båtutleie
Grasbakken, Nesseby, N-9840 Varangerbotn
378 99 32 99
' 3/8
D
zfqy
www.grasbakken.com / annliel@online.no
01.05.-
30.10.
I17 Barents Frokosthotell
Presteveien 3, N-9915 Kirkenes 9 78 99 30 96
3909 78 248
'' 14/28
H
aes
www.kbhotel.no / info@kbhotel.no
01.01.-
31.12.
L18 BIRK Husky AS
Melkefoss, N-9925 Svanvik, Kirkenes
3900 32 249
'' 4/17
D, G
drzfAvbqwy^
www.birkhusky.no / post@birkhusky.no
01.01.-
31.12.
H14 Bugøynes Opplevelser AS
N-9533 Bugøynes, Kirkenes '''' 7/40
F, D, E
zfvbqy
www.bugøynes.no / bo_a@online.no
01.01.-
31.12.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
See legend on page 9 110 the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.
 378 99 80 28
I17 Kirkenes Camping
Maggadalen, N-9912 Hesseng 9 78 99 23 03
3984 42 813
'''' 18/82
C, D, T
kf
www.kirkenescamping.no / post@kirkenescamping.no
I17 Kirkenes kortidsleie
Stubben 4B, N-9900 Kirkenes
378 97 05 40
'' 1/5
L
Aw
www.kirkenes-kortidsleie.no / booking@kirkenes-kortidsleie.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I17 Kirkenes SnowHotel
Andrevann, N-9915 Kirkenes 9 78 97 05 41
378 99 61 41
' 20/45
H
drkafqwy
www.kirkenessnowhotel.com / info@radius-kirkenes.com
20.12.-
20.04.
K15 Neiden Fjellstue og fiskecamp
Øvre Neiden, N-9930 Neiden 3995 51 517
378 99 59 00
''' 14/64
H
dkxazflevbqwy
www.samitour.no/norsk/neiden – fjellstua@c2i.net
15.02.-
30.09.
I17 Rica Arctic Hotel
Kongensgt. 1-3, N-9900 Kirkenes 9 78 99 59 01
378 99 14 91
' 90/166
H
drxaAepbqwy^*
www.rica.no / rica.arctic.hotel@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I17 Rica Hotel Kirkenes
Pasvikveien 63, N-9900 Kirkenes 378 99 13 56
378 99 08 20
'' 61/103
H
draAeqwy^
www.rica.no / rica.hotel.kirkenes@rica.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I17 Sollia Gjestegård
Storskog, N-9900 Kirkenes 9 78 99 07 61
378 97 10 50
'''' 38/60
L, F, D
drxzfvbqwy^
www.storskog.no / post@storskog.no
01.01.-
31.12.
I17 Thon Hotel Kirkenes
Johan Knutzensgate 11, N-9900 Kirkenes 9 78 97 10 51 ''' 144/288
H
drkxafvgwy^
www.thonhotels.no / kirkenes@thonhotels.no
01.01.-
31.12.

WORTH A VISIT
VISIT NORDKYN G2
Kjøllefjord Brygge
N-9790 Kjøllefjord
Tel. +47 951 16 149
charlotte@visitnordkyn.com
www.visitnordkyn.com
Open: Regular office days/hours.
Welcome to Nordkyn. Where nature
rules. There is fantastic hiking and skiing
terrain all over Nordkyn. Most of the trails
are marked, and there are viewpoints at
various different places. The northern
lights and midnight sun add magic to the
natural surroundings. You will remember
the tranquillity, the wide open spaces and
the horizon for the rest of your life.
FOLDALBRUKET G2
- THE COASTAL MUSEUM IN
KJØLLEFJORD
Strandveien 41
N-9790 Kjøllefjord
Tel. +47 918 16 075
post@foldal.net
www.foldalbruket.no
Season: 01.05.-31.08.
The Foldalbruket fish factory was listed for
protection by the Inspectorate of Ancient
Monuments and Historic Buildings in
1994. The history of the Folldalbruket is
presented here, and you are invited on a
tour that will take you 50 years back in
time, to the time when the fish factory was
reconstructed. Our cultural-history gallery
will also give you an account of the history
of Finnmark, from the Viking Age and up
until the present day.
GAMVIK MUSEUM D4
Strandveien 93
N-9775 Gamvik
Tel. +47 78 49 79 49
gamvik@kystmuseene.no
www.kystmuseene.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Learn about the history of Gamvik, from
when the first inhabitants settled here
10,000 years ago, until the kamchatka
crab came onto the scene towards the end
of the 1990s. The fact that the museum is
housed in a former fish factory creates a
distinctive setting for the local history, in
which coastal culture and the fisheries are
of major significance.
SLETTNES FYR LIGHTHOUSE
D3
N-9775 Gamvik
Tel. +47 78 49 79 49
gamvik@kystmuseene.no
www.kystmuseene.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Slettnes is the world’s northernmost
mainland lighthouse. Surrounded by
magnificent scenery and with an exciting
and dramatic history, the lighthouse is
located as far north as it is possible to
drive on the European continent. Open
during the summer. Off-season opening
can also be arranged. Contact Gamvik
Museum well in advance.
OKSVÅGEN WHALING STATION
Oksvågen’s more recent history is
associated with whaling, and the whaling
legend, Svend Foyn. Whaling in Finnmark KONGSFJORD LANDHANDEL
was for the most part run from land-based COUNTRY STORE & CAFE D8
stations like the one in Oksvågen. There N-9982 Kongsfjord
is a hiking trail leading from a picnic Tel. +47 901 76 550
spot with an information board, through per-si@online.no
the world’s northernmost birch wood to www.kongsfjordlandhandel.com
Oksvågen whaling station. Season: 01.06.-30.08.
Charming country store and café with
THE RIVER TANAELVA J9 much of the authentic interior furnishings
In the Sámi language the river is known as and exterior from the 1930-40s still intact.
Deatnu and in Finnish, Teno (the big river). Meeting place for sport fishermen, tourists,
The local inhabitants have strong bonds birdwatchers and the locals.
with the Tanaelva river, especially when it
comes to salmon fishing. ARCTIC GLASS STUDIO D7
The Tanaelva is unique for its traditional Storgt. 14, N-9980 Berlevåg
fishing methods using enclosure nets and Tel. +47 78 98 11 55
drift nets. The most important species post@arcticglasstudio.no
in the Tanaelva is the Atlantic salmon www.arcticglasstudio.no
(Salmo salar). About a third of Norway’s Season: 15.01.-23.12.
wild salmon stocks are associated with Local applied arts firm where glass
the Tanaelva. Over the past 10 years an products inspired by the typical colours
average of about 130 tonnes of salmon and contours of the Finnmark countryside
have been caught here every year. In light are designed and made.
of this, the Tanaelva is Europe’s biggest - Sale of own glass creations in our bright
salmon river when it comes to the amount and stylish shop.
of salmon caught. - Demonstrations in the studio. Groups by
prior arrangement.
MOUNT RASTIGAISSA P6 - Located in "Villa Borealis" in Berlevåg
East Finnmark’s highest mountain (1,067 town centre.
m above sea level) towers up majestically
with its twin peaks, providing a view of BERLEVÅG HAVNEMUSEUM
seven different parishes. In former times, (HARBOUR MUSEUM) D7
the Sámi considered this a holy mountain, Havnegata, N-9980 Berlevåg
today it is a favourite spot for outings only Tel. +47 78 98 13 66
15 km from the E6. Marked hiking trail. berlevag@kystmuseene.no
Certificates can be purchased at Levajok www.kystmuseene.no
mountain lodge. Season: 01.01.-31.12.

LEVAJOK – EXPERIENCE HARMONY AND WELL-BEING

Magnificent countryside - Horses and dogs - Fishing - High standard cabins - Mountain hiking - Arctic menu - Sauna

Levajok Fjellstue as, Levajok, N-9845 Tana

Tel. +47 932 51 015/+47 78 92 87 14
fjellstua@levajok.no
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Local museum with interesting exhibitions
about the development of the harbour,
fishing, shipping, World War II and
more. The building of the breakwater is
documented by a 20 min. film. Service
boat and locomotive on display in separate
buildings. Opening times:15.06-15.08
Mon.-Fri. 1000-1800 and Sat./Sun.
13.00-18.00. 16.08.-14.06. Mon.-Fri.
10.00-15.00. Admission: NOK 40/10
KULTURMINNELØYPE D7
“MOLOBYGGING" CULTURAL
MONUMENT TRAIL: THE
BUILDING OF THE BREAKWATER
Havnegata, N-9980 Berlevåg
Tel. +47 78 98 13 66
berlevag@kystmuseene.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The theme of the trail is the building of
the breakwater which took place between
about 1913 and 1974. The 4-5 km long trail
starts at Berlevåg Harbour Museum and
proceeds along the old railway line up to
the quarry, and further on to the foundry at
Revnes. There are 15 information boards
with text and photos on the way.
VEINES AND KONGSFJORD D8
Peninsula with challenging and delightful
coastal countryside. Easily accessible
hiking country with panoramic views
of Heløy, Kongsøy and Skarholmen bird
sanctuary. The ruins of a German coastal
fort from World War II are found at the top
of the peninsula. The heights are perfect
for observing the northern lights and the
stars. Kongsfjorden is close by, a diver’s
eldorado with a number of shipwrecks and
a strong sea current that leads into the
fjord and the rocks where grey seals and
common seals are found all year round.
SANDFJORDEN D8
Protected landscape area characterized by
a steep mountain ridge and a long beach
with sand dunes and distinctive vegetation.
All motorised traffic and camping are
prohibited. Location: approx. 16 km from
Berlevåg on the RV 890.
SVARTOKSMOLOEN/REVNES-
MOLOEN (BREAKWATERS) D8
Impressive harbour protection constructed
with thousands of 4-armed concrete
blocks, so-called tetrapods. The Revnes
breakwater near Berlevåg quay is easily
accessible, also to the disabled. Further
details: Berlevåg Harbour Museum.
MOUNT TANAHORN D6
Steep mountain top (270 m above sea
level) referred to as a former Sámi
sacrificial site. Located 9 km west of
Berlevåg at the mouth of the Tana fjord.
Fantastic view of the fishing grounds, the
Tana fjord, the Nordkyn peninsula and
the plateau landscape to the south-east.
Marked hiking trail from the road to Store
Molvik.
STORE MOLVIK E6
Abandoned fisherman-farmer community
with pre-World War II buildings. Located
in beautiful natural surroundings by the
Tana fjord, south-west of Berlevåg. The
landscape is characterized by solid mounds
along the beach and a pattern formed by
old coastlines that are a result of the rising
of the land after the last Ice Age.
SYLTEFJORDSTAURAN C11
Cliffside nesting colony with a number of
different species of birds including gannets
and puffins. The cliff is a protected nature
reserve. There is also a colony of about
250 grey seals there.
SACRIFICIAL CIRCLE AT LAKE
SYLTEVIKVANN C12
About 7 km west of Hamningberg lies
Lake Syltevikvann, where there is an old
Sámi sacrificial circle. It is slightly oval in
shape and was built of rock. It is about
6-7 metres in diameter and is situated on
a mound on the shore with an unimpeded
view of Lake Syltevikvann.
VARDØHUS FORT B14
Festningsgata 20
N-9950 Vardø
Tel. +47 909 22 813
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The world’s northernmost and Europe’s
oldest “active" fort – an octagonal, star-
shaped fort that was completed in 1738.
This is the third fort in Vardø. The first one
was built in about 1300, and the second
in about 1460. Listed for protection by
the Inspectorate of Ancient Monuments
and Historic Buildings. Accessible all year
round. The fort is run by a Commandant.
VARANGER MUSEUM,
VARDØ BRANCH B14
Per Larssensgt. 32, N-9950 Vardø
Tel./fax +47 78 98 80 75/+47 78 98 77 06
vardo@varangermuseum.no
www.varangermuseum.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The museum is responsible for
documenting the so-called ’Pomor’ trade
with Russia and is also Vardø’s local
history museum. The history of the city of
Vardø is presented at Lushaugen, together
with natural history and the witch hunt in
Finnmark. The Pomor Museum presents
the ‘Pomor’ trade and multi-cultural
associations in the northern areas. The
Partisan Museum in Kiberg presents the
work of the partisans during World War II.
GURO’S ATELIER B14
Strandgata 30, N-9950 Vardø
Tel. +47 959 65 776
www.livskunstsenter.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Shop, gallery, dressmaker’s. Handicrafts
and art from home and abroad. Clothing
and jewellery, decorations and utility
articles. Welcome!
THE VARDØ– C13
HAMNINGBERG ROAD
This road is quite an experience to drive
along and its distinctive lunar landscape
makes it an attraction in its own right. On
the way to the abandoned fishing village
of Hamningberg, there are clearly visible
geological traces of the tectonic mobility of
the Earth’s crust, the work of the ice during
the various ice ages, earlier seabeds and
shorelines, etc.
WITCH HUNTS – VARDØ B14
The biggest witch hunt in Norway took
place in Vardø in the 1600s. In Finnmark
about 90 people were found guilty of
witchcraft and sentenced to be burned
at the stake, most of them in Vardø. The
burnings took place at Steilneset, along

The world’s northern-

most mainland
lighthouse

Slettnes Lighthouse
71° 5’ N
- at the end of the road

KONGSFJORD GENERAL STORE AND CAFÉ Gamvik. Nordkyn.

■ Pay a visit to our general store from the 1930-40s, one of
Northern Norway’s best preserved general stores
■ Sale of natural products from Norwegian Lapland
■ Café, museum and gallery

Mob. +47 901 76 550 • per-si@online.no

www.kongsfjordlandhandel.com

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what is now the culture trail where a
monument to these innocent victims of
the witch hunt, most of them women, will
be erected. Further details of this topic
are available at Varanger Museum’s Vardø
branch.
KIBERG C15
Kiberg has been of major importance to
Northern Norway’s contact in the east: the
so-called ‘Pomor’ trade with Russia, fishing
in Russia and the activities of the partisans.
A culture trail leads from the Partisan
Museum, through the fishing village and
up to “Fort Kiberg" at Kibergsnesset
point, where you will also find an artillery
emplacement from World War II.
HORNØYA / VARDØ
LIGHTHOUSE B14
Norway’s easternmost nature reserve for
seabirds where 73,000-88,000 pairs nest.
Reference point for stock development.
Traffic limitations apply to Hornøya, and
people are only allowed to access certain
parts.
VARANGER MUSEUM, VADSØ
BRANCH. RUIJA - THE KVEN
(FINNISH) MUSEUM G13
Hvistendalsgt. 31, N-9800 Vadsø
Tel./fax +47 78 94 28 90/+47 78 95 13 99
vadso@varangermuseum.no
www.varangermuseum.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Local museum covering the borough of
Vadsø and Kvenish (Finnish) history in
Finnmark. Consists of the Esbensengården
trading company, Tuomainen farm and
the Bietilægården farm and quay, Vadsøya
Culture Park, the exhibition of airships
and boats at the Hurtigrute docks and the
Kjeldsenbruket fish factory in Ekkerøy
with its cafe which is open all through the
summer.
I GALLERI (GALLERY) G13
Idrettsveien 15, just behind Statens hus
(the government admin. Building)
N-9800 Vadsø
Tel. +47 928 32 926/+47 901 10 906
galleri@gallerii.no
www.gallerii.no
Season: Open all year round.
Mon.-Fri. 10.00-16.30, Sat. 10.00-15.00.
Longer opening hours during festivals and
before Christmas.
Here you will find art and quality goods
from Finnmark. Our abundant gift shop
is full to the brim with arctic chocolate,
sweets and food products, art, ceramics,
glass, books and music. We also frame
pictures. Varying exhibitions in the gallery
all year round. Welcome to art and fun in
Vadsø.
EKKERØY CLIFFSIDE G14
NESTING COLONY
AND NATURE RESERVE
Visit one of Europe’s biggest cliffside bird
colonies with over 50 species of birds and
40,000 nesting kittiwakes. This is the only
nesting colony in Finnmark where you
can drive almost all the way there. The
nesting cliffs and nature reserve are only a
five minute walk from the car park. There
is also a marked nature and culture trail
here with fascinating information about
birds and wildlife, local history and cultural
monuments.
IMMIGRATION MONUMENT
– VADSØ G13
Erected in 1977 in memory of the
considerable Finnish/Kvenish immigration
to Finnmark in the 1800s, which has given
Vadsø the nickname of "The Kvenish
Capital".
VADSØ CHURCH AND THE
KING’S STONE G13
The church, which was built in 1958, is
the fourth in a row in Vadsø. The architect
Magnus Paulsson called the it an Arctic
Church because of its two towers that
resemble large icebergs. The King’s Stone
from 1977 is just outside the church.
MORTENSNES I12
KULTURMINNEOMRÅDE
CULTURAL MONUMENT PARK
This is one of the most comprehensive
and distinctive cultural monument areas
in Scandinavia. Specially adapted paths
with new and informative signposts and
information boards (2008) lead you to the
cultural monuments which bear witness to
continuous human settlement here for over
10,000 years. You can find traces of Stone
Age settlement here, Sámi sacrificial sites
and graves. Location: Mortensnes, approx
20 km along the road to Vadsø.
ØVRE PASVIK NATIONAL PARK
INFORMATION CENTRE K18
Bioforsk Svanhovd, N-9925 Svanvik
Tel./fax +47 464 13 600/+47 78 99 56 00
svanhovd@bioforsk.no
www.pasvik.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
Bioforsk Svanhovd is an information
centre for Øvre Pasvik National Park and
other protected areas in the region. An
exhibition and a variety of films present
the unique countryside, culture and history
of the Pasvikdalen valley. There is also
a botanical garden there. Svanhovd is
approx. 40 km south of Kirkenes, and
overnight accommodation is also available
there.
VARANGER MUSEUM IKS, I17
SØR-VARANGER BRANCH
- GRENSELANDMUSEET
Førstevannslia, N-9900 Kirkenes
Tel./fax +47 78 99 48 80/+47 78 99 48 90
svm@varangermuseum.no
www.varangermuseum.no
Season: 01.01.-31.12.
The exhibitions present history and cross-
border cultural encounters between people
in Norway, Finland and Russia. Permanent
exhibitions: War in the Border Areas, The
Sydvaranger Industrial Adventure, the
Country between Countries and the Art of
Kaare Espolin Johnson.
ANDERSGROTTA CAVE I17
– RADIUS KIRKENES
Kirkenes town centre, N-9915 Kirkenes
Tel./fax +47 78 97 05 40/+47 78 97 05 41
info@radius-kirkenes.com
www.radius-kirkenes.com
Season: 01.06.-31.08.
Andersgrotta cave is an air raid shelter in
Kirkenes. The cave was excavated during
World War II and named after the engineer
Anders Elvebakk who led the work. Guided
tours and film. Daily screenings at 10.30
and 11.00. Also available to groups by prior
arrangement.
BUGØYNES H14
Small, picturesque and vibrant community
with shops, post office and school, approx.
95 km west of Kirkenes. The village is one
of the few places in the borough that was
not burned to the ground during World
War II. For this reason it has maintained
its Finnish style of architecture from the
time of immigration in the 1800s. Many of
the inhabitants still speak the old Finnish
language. This is the only fishing village
in the borough, and they fish kamchatka
crab. The old coastal culture in Bugøynes
can be seen on Pleym Quay. Lassigården is
a commercial building dating back to 1850.
Ranvika nesting cliff is a 90 min. walk from
Bugøynes. The path is marked.
MALMGRUVENE J17
– THE IRON MINES
At Bjørnevatn, approx. 10 km outside of
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Kirkenes, you will find the iron mines,
which are the basis of the borough’s
industrial history. The tunnel where the
local inhabitants sought refuge during the
air raids of World War II is found in the
same mining area. The navvy monument
and music pavilion are the pride of the city
and are situated in the heart of the town.
Mining operations were recommenced
in 2009.
GRENSE JAKOBSELV G18
60 km outside of Kirkenes there is a small
hamlet, outermost on the coast of the
Arctic Ocean. Here, King Oscar II’s stone-
built chapel was erected in 1869. On warm
summer days the beaches attract many
locals and visitors alike. On the way to
Grense Jakobselv you also pass Storskog
border station, Norway’s only official
border crossing to Russia.
PASVIKDALEN/ØVRE PASVIK
NATIONAL PARK P18
In scenic surroundings, the Pasvikdalen
valley stretches southwards through the
borough. The valley is inhabited all year
long, both by the local inhabitants and by
Norway’s biggest brown bear population.
Farthest south lies Øvre Pasvik National
Park.
TRERIKSRØYSA (THE THREE
NATIONS CAIRN ) P19
Marks the point where the national
borders between Norway, Finland and
Russia meet. Walking round the cairn
is prohibited, because it would involve
crossing national borders.
NEIDEN K15
50 km west of Kirkenes, just by the
Norwegian-Finnish border, there is a tiny
rural community called Neiden, well-
known for its salmon river, the annual
Käppalä Fishery (a traditional eastern
Sámi casting net fishery) in Skoltefossen
falls, and the Russian orthodox St.
George’s chapel (annual outdoor fair on
the last Sunday in August). You pass
Neiden chapel on the way to Mikkelsnes,
together with a well visited bathing spot
and outdoor recreation area used during
the summer.
THE FINNMARKSLØPET
DOG-SLED RACE I17
The world’s northernmost and Europe’s
longest dog-sled race reaches its turning
point in Kirkenes in March.
www.finnmarkslopet.no
© JARKKO AUTERO
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D4 Gjestegården «Nordpolen Neste» 3904 77 878
Gamvik, Strandv. 78
D3 Mehamn Arctic Hotell AS 378 49 67 00
Mehamn, Værveien 54 / mearthot@online.no
D3 Adventure Camp Mehamn 3974 21 900
Mehamn, Mehamn brygge og Rorbuer / post@nordicsafari.no
D3 Red Tree - Expedition Earth Outdoor & Adventure
Mehamn, Værveien 88 / info@expedition-earth.com / 3415 75 538
J9 Tana Husky 3988 996 65
Tana, Masjok / post@tanahusky.no
D7 Berlevåg Pensjonat & Camping 378 98 16 10
Berlevåg, Havnegt. 8 / post@berlevag-pensjonat.no
D8 Kongsfjord Landhandel & Cafe 3901 76 550
Kongsfjord, Berlevåg / per-si@online.no
D8 Sealife Adventures 3400 57 046
Kongsfjord, Berlevåg / jorn.o.johansen@gmail.com
D14 Arctic Tourist AS 3951 08 638
Nordfjord, Syltefjord, Båtsfjord / orjhan@bluezone.no
B14 Boat trips to nesting colonies / deep-sea fishing - Vardø Havn
Vardø, Havneterminalen / vardhavn@online.no / 378 98 82 77
I17 Pasvikturist AS 378 99 50 80
Kirkenes, Dr. Wesselsgt 9 / firmapost@pasvikturist.no
I17 Barents Safari 3901 90 594
Småbåthavna, Kirkenes / hhatle@online.no
I17 Gabba Reinsdyr og Husky Park (Reindeer and Husky Park)
Kirkenes, Andrevann / info@radius-kirkenes.com / 378 97 05 40
I18 Arctic Adventure Resort AS 3951 50 755
Kirkenes, Jarfjordbotn / info@arctic-adventure.no
H14 Nor Adventure-Norway 3916 42 028
Bugøynes, Egnebuloftet / adventure@getmail.no
L18 BIRK Husky AS 3909 78 248
Svanvik, Melkefoss / post@birkhusky.no
K15 Neiden Fjellstue og fiskecamp (Mountain Lodge and Fishing Camp)
Neiden, Øvre Neiden / fjellstua@c2i.net / 378 99 61 41
I18 Grenseløs AS 3901 90 347
Kirkenes Harbour, MS Svenner II / grenselos.as@gmail.com
WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)
D4 Gjestegården «Nordpolen Neste» (Guesthouse) 3904 77 878 Experience arctic conditions, rugged weather conditions and the Barents
Gamvik, Strandv. 78
D3 Adventure Camp Mehamn 3901 47 509
Mehamn / post@nordicsafari.no
D3 Red Tree - Expedition Earth Outdoor & Adventure
Mehamn, Værveien 88 / info@expedition-earth.com / 3415 75 538
J9 Tana Husky 3988 99 665
Tana, Masjok / post@tanahusky.no
D7 Berlevåg Pensjonat & Camping 378 98 16 10
Berlevåg, Havnegt. 8 / post@berlevag-pensjonat.no
I17 Pasvikturist AS 378 99 50 80
Kirkenes, Dr. Wesselsgate 9 / firmapost@pasvikturist.no
I17 Kirkenes SnowHotel 378 97 05 40
Kirkenes, Andrevann / info@radius-kirkenes.com
I17 Sollia Gjestegård 378 99 08 20
Storskog, Kirkenes / post@storskog.no
I18 Arctic Adventure Resort AS 3951 50 755
Kirkenes, Jarfjordbotn / info@arctic-adventure.no
L18 BIRK Husky AS 3909 78 248
Svanvik, Melkefoss / post@birkhusky.no
K15 Neiden Fjellstue og fiskecamp (Mountain Lodge and Fishing Camp)
Neiden, Øvre Neiden / fjellstua@c2i.net / 378 99 61 41
I18 Grenseløs AS 3901 90 347
Kirkenes Harbour, MS Svenner II / grenselos.as@gmail.com
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amazing nature and culture experiences.
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31.12. nordpolenneste@igamvik.no
Kamchatka Crab fishing, boat trips, Slettnes lighthouse. 01.01.-VHLJ{K
31.12. www.mehamn.no
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fishing, trout and char fishing.
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31.12. www.nordicsafari.no
Everything under one roof. Tourist information and shop, reasonably priced
accommodation, outdoor activities and courses.
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31.08. www.expedition-earth.com
Dog-sledding. Short round trips for groups. Longer trips for up to 4 persons. 20.05.-
Prices from NOK 250.
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Coastal adventures: hiking, boat trips, deep-sea fishing, culture trail. The
north and southbound Hurtigrute ships meet here every evening.
01.06.-AVHK{\O
30.09. www.berlevag-pensjonat.no
3 km from the Kongsfjordelva river. Mountain plain in near vicinity: hiking,
berry and mushroom picking and fishing.
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30.08. www.kongsfjordlandhandel.com
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15.09. www.sealife-adventures.no
Arctic Tourist is an adventure centre specialising in arctic nature, local
history and hospitality.
01.03.-
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Daily, scheduled departures landing at Hornøya Nature Reserve. Deep-sea
fishing: Boat for 10 passengers.
01.04.-
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01.09. www.vardoport.no
Excursions, packages and overnight accommodation. When staying in
Kirkenes Pasvikturist is your total supplier, and an expert on Russia.
01.01.-
VLSK[]IO
31.12. www.pasvikturist.no
Daily riverboat trips to the Russian border at Boris Gleb. Food and drink.
01.06.-30.09., at 10.00 and 14.00 or by appointment.
01.06.-
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30.09. www.barentssafari.no
Encounter reindeer and huskies in Gabba Park. Restaurant serving lunch
and dinner, only 20 minutes walk from the town centre.
01.06.-
SKXQ
31.08. www.radius-kirkenes.com
MICE specialist. Complete group events for discerning guests, all inclusive.
10 years of experience. Team Building/company trips.
01.06.-
KH\Eb
31.10. www.arctic-adventure.no
Hire of small boats for fjord fishing (with guide). Marina for visiting pleasure
boats, kamchatka crab aquarium in the café.
01.05.-
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01.11. www.adventure.oslo.no
Guided tour to the beautiful Pasvikdalen valley, kennel visit, local history and 01.06.-
food served in our unique Viking house.
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31.08. www.birkhusky.no
Excellent fishing and nature adventures on the Arctic Ocean, in the
mountains and at Neidenelva river. Deep-sea fishing boat. Guides.
15.02.-
VFLJSKMbq
30.09. www.samitour.no/norsk/neiden
Comfortable fjord tours in magnificent natural surroundings. Catch and taste 01.01.-
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Sea in free expression. Excellent skiing, and an eldorado for fishing.
01.01.-HF65S
31.12. nordpolenneste@igamvik.no
Northern Lights and snowmobile safaris, kamchatka crab fishing, sea and
ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hikes, etc.
01.01.-;}KF6=>5SB
31.12. www.nordicsafari.no
Everything under one roof! Tourist information and shop, reasonably priced
accommodations, outdoor activities and courses.
15.02.-}=>0V
15.05. www.expedition-earth.com
Dog-sledding. Duration from 10 minutes to day trips. Tours in the winter
light. Peace and quiet. Prices from NOK 250.
01.11.-}
19.05. www.tanahusky.no
Snowshoe tours on the arctic coast: see the wild and wonderful winter
countryside in the company of your guide on a long weekend.
01.02.->5V
30.04. www.berlevag-pensjonat.no
Excursions, packages and overnight accommodation. When staying in
Kirkenes Pasvikturist is your total supplier, and an expert on Russia.
01.01.-
;}K654
31.12. www.pasvikturist.no
Snow hotel with over 20 rooms, ice bar and magnificent ice sculptures.
Snowmobile and husky safaris.
20.12.-
;}K6=>:5S4
20.04. www.radius-kirkenes.com
Authentic, rough and natural winter fun in the border country – Sollia
Gjestegård guesthouse. Also offers expeditions.
01.12.-
;}K6=>:5B
15.04. www.storskog.no
MICE specialist. Complete group events for discerning guests, all inclusive.
10 years of experience. Team Building/company trips.
01.01.-
KH\Eb
31.04. www.arctic-adventure.no
Specialists in individual dog-sledding tours, day trips, evening outings and
overnight stays. Accommodation in an igloo.
01.12.-
;}6=5S0B
20.04. www.birkhusky.no
If you are looking for a winter adventure in Finnmark, then you are welcome
here. We custom-make your itinerary.
15.02.-
;KL6>5S0B1
30.09. www.samitour.no/norsk/neiden
Comfortable fjord tours in magnificent natural surroundings. Catch and taste 01.01.-
Kamchatka crab. Daily departures, min. 10 passengers. 31.12.
K5
 TRANSPORT (3+47)
D3 Adventure Camp Mehamn (car hire) 3974 21 900 You can hire a car here for your stay in Nordkyn.
Mehamn, Havna post@nordicsafari.no / www.nordicsafari.no
D10 Båtsfjord Reiseservice AS 3948 85 740 Local travel agency where you can find information and book air, boat and bus tickets. We also book hotels and hire cars.
Båtsfjord, Båtsfjord Lufthavn majken.holmgren@wideroe.no
I17 Pasvikturist AS (bus and coach hire) 378 99 50 80 Minibus transport all over Northern Norway, and to Finland and Russia. Guide service.
Kirkenes, Dr. Wesselsgate 9 firmapost@pasvikturist.no / www.pasvikturist.no

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47) See legend on page 9

Ifjord Camping og Cafe 3908 82 814
I8
Ifjord, Lebesby
Good food and drink, kiosk, fuel and internet. The Laksefjordvidda mountain plain and Ifjordfjellet
mountains are nearby. 01.06.-31.08. % 09.00-21.00
.,+
halvdanhansen@hotmail.com
G2 Hotel Nordkyn 378 49 81 51
Kjøllefjord, Strandveien 136
Our café serves lunches and dinners based on local ingredients. Our speciality is “Boknafisk" (lightly
cured cod). 01.01.-31.12. % 11.00-24.00
,+
www.hotelnordkyn.no
D3 Adventure Camp Mehamn 3974 21 900
Mehamn
Fish restaurant, kamchatka crab and local food.
01.01.-31.12. % 08.00-23.00
.,+
www.nordicsafari.no
D4 Gjestegården «Nordpolen Neste» 3904 77 878
Gamvik, Strandv. 78
Local food made from local ingredients in the way it has always been done here.
01.01.-31.12.
,+
nordpolenneste@igamvik.no
D8 Kongsfjord Landhandel & Cafe 3901 76 550
Kongsfjord, Berlevåg
We serve delicious fish soup, ranked by some as the best in the country. Fresh waffles and home-
baked cakes. 01.06.-30.08. % 09.00-20.00
,+
www.kongsfjordlandhandel.com
D8 Kongsfjord Gjestehus AS 378 98 10 00
Kongsfjord, Veines, Berlevåg
We serve dishes based on local ingredients. Our speciality is fish and kamchatka crab.
All year round when booked in advance. Summer café from 15.06.-15.08.
.+
www.kongsfjord-gjestehus.no
D10 Polar Hotell AS 378 98 31 00
Båtsfjord, Valen 2
01.01.-31.12.
.+
www.polarhotel.no
B14 Vardø Hotel AS. Restaurant Arctic 378 98 77 61
Vardø, Kaigata 8
Good view of life in the harbour. We serve local fresh fish and kamchatka crab. New fish dishes daily.
15.03.-15.12. % Summer 14.00-22.00, winter 16.00-21.00
.+
www.vardohotel.no
G13 Oscar Mat og vinhus - Rica Hotel Vadsø
Vadsø, Oscarsgt. 4 / 378 95 52 50
Á la carte restaurant serving light meals and daily specials. Local ingredients on the menu.
01.01.-31.12.
.+
www.rica.no
G13 Pål's Matopplevelser (Pål's culinary adventures)
Vadsø, Hvistendalsgt 6B / 378 95 33 84
Lunch dishes, local fish and meat dishes. Located in Vadsø town centre. Fully licensed.
% Mon-Fri. 10.00-17.00, Sat. 10.00-15.00, Sun. closed
.,+
www.paalsmat.no
J10 Ruitu AS 3466 38 608
Varangerbotn, Nesseby
We serve excellent, high quality local fare. Always fresh cakes. Welcome!
01.01.-31.12. % 12.00-20.00 (22.00)
.,+
www.ritu.no
J14 Egnebuloftet Kafe & Pub 3916 42 028
Bugøynes, Kaianlegget
Local specialities like fish and chips, reindeer meat, kamchatka crab. Local fish dishes.
01.04.-01.11. % 11.00-18.00 (autumn/spring) 10.00-22.00 (Fri./Sat. -02.00)
,+
www.adventure.oslo.no
K15 Neiden Fjellstue AS (Mountain Lodge) 378 99 61 41 Excellent meals of fish and meat from Finnmark. We also welcome groups to a cosy meal in our lavvo
Neiden, Øvre Neiden (Sámi tepee). 15.02.-30.09. Reservations necessary off-season.
,+
www.samitour.no/norsk/neiden
I17 Arctic Restaurant & Bar - Rica Arctic Hotel
Kirkenes, Kongensgt 1-3 / 378 99 59 00
Fully licensed bar.
01.01.-31.12. % 12.00-24.00
+
www.rica.no
I17 Arctic Restaurant & Bar - Rica Arctic Hotel
Kirkenes, Kongensgt 1-3 / 378 99 59 00
Á la carte restaurant with arctic ingredients and local fare on the menu. Fully licensed bar.
01.01.-31.12. % 11.00-22.30
.+-
www.rica.no
I17 Brasseriet Restaurant - Rica Hotel Kirkenes
Kirkenes, Pasvikveien 63 / 378 99 14 91
Á la carte restaurant with arctic ingredients and local fare on the menu. Fully licensed bar.
01.01.-31.12. % 17.30-20.30
.+
www.rica.no
I17 Thon Hotel Kirkenes 378 97 10 50
Kirkenes, Johan Knutzensgate 11
Finnmark’s best restaurant with focus on local ingredients like reindeer and kamchatka crab.
Sea view inside and out. 01.01.-31.12. % 24/7 Always
.+
www.thonhotels.no/kirkenes
I17 Varanger Museum IKS, avd. Sør-Varanger
Kirkenes, Førstevannslia / 378 99 48 80
Basic café serving coffee and snacks in pleasant surroundings.
01.01.-31.12. % 10.00-14.00
,
www.varangermuseum.no
I17 Gabba restaurant 378 97 05 40
Kirkenes, Andrevann
Local food prepared over an open fire. “Wilderness slow food" restaurant. Welcome!
01.01.-31.12. Reservations.
.,+
www.radius-kirkenes.com
I18 Gapahuken Restaurant 378 99 08 20
Storskog, Kirkenes
Food, activities and a decent bed in idyllic surroundings. Sollia Gjestegård – Genuine Arctic Hospitality
15.06.-31.08. % 15.00-22.00
.+
www.storskog.no
L18 BIRK Husky AS 3909 78 248
Svanvik, Melkefoss
BIRK – genuine local food experiences in our Sámi turf lodge or at our unique Viking house in Pasvikdalen
valley. Open for drop-in customers from June-August % Advance booking: any time all year round
.+
www.birkhusky.no
© FABRICE MILOCHAU

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 Varanger Museum consists of branches in
Vardø, Sør-Varanger and Vadsø.

Knowledge centre for the history of the Norwegian-Russian

border, the Pomor trade with Russia, the Kvenish people of
Finnish descent, and the area's local history. Records and
presents the history of Norway's north-eastern border area.

© TRYM IVAR BERGSMO

International collaboration on a number of projects in the north.
www.varangermuseum.no

Art Bioforsk Svanhovd

– your starting point in Pasvikdalen
Chocolate - overnight
accommodation
We custom-make
conference packages
Gifts - conference centre
with an auditorium
with activities and
adventures together
and several meeting with our local
Frames rooms
- local food
associates.

Food from - national park centre

- botanical gardens Bioforsk Svanhovd
- talks and N-9925 Svanvik
the north presentations Tel. +47 464 13 600

svanhovd@bioforsk.no
www.pasvik.no

T H E R O A D T O T H E A R C T I C O C E A N
Where sea and wind form the open landscape

DESTINATION BERLEVÅG AND BÅTSFJORD

Kongsf jord

www.sealife-adventures.no Syltef jord

FURTHER INFORMATION
www.berlevag-batsfjord.com
sinikka@linken-nh.no / +358 40 7780 719

www.kongsfjord-gjestehus.no Båtsf jord www.arctic-cabin.com

www.kongsfjordlandhandel.com www.polarhotel.no baatsfjord@wideroe.no www.arctictourist.no

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© RICA HOTELS / PEDER AUSTRUD

Welcome to
Rica Hotels
– your perfect hosts
Always a comfortable bed, big breakfast buffet, local
food on the menu and free internet access.

Rica Hotel Alta Rica Hotel Honningsvåg Rica Hotel Kirkenes

Tel. +47 78 48 27 00 Tel. +47 78 47 72 20 Tel. +47 78 99 14 91
Rica Hotel Hammerfest Rica Hotel Nordkapp Rica Arctic Hotel
Tel. +47 78 42 57 00 Tel. +47 78 47 72 60 Tel. +47 78 99 59 00
Rica Bryggen Hotel Rica Hotel Vadsø Rica Hotel Karasjok
Tel. +47 78 47 72 50 Tel. +47 78 95 52 50 Tel. +47 78 46 88 60

www.rica.no
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– An arctic adventure

LONGYEARBYEN / SVALBARD

AIRPORTS: Longyearbyen Airport and Ny Ålesund Airport.

NATIONAL PARKS: Forlandet National Park, 4627 km².

Indre Wijdefjorden National Park, 1127.18 km².
Nordenskiöld Land National Park, 1362 km².
Nordre Isfjorden National Park, 2955 km².
Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park, 9914 km².
Sassen-Bünsow Land National Park, 1230 km².
Sør-Spitsbergen National Park, 13286 km².

Svalbard is a 61,022 square kilometre archipelago in the Arctic

Ocean between latitudes 74 and 81 degrees North. The biggest island
is Spitsbergen, and this is also where we find the vast majority of
permanent residences and human activity. Originally a small mining
and hunting community, the island has developed into a colourful
constellation of about 40 different nations. Svalbard offers hiking,
snowmobiling, kayaking, boat trips and dog-sledding. Guided glacier
tours are also very popular. The uniquely distinctive and characteristic
countryside makes Svalbard a very exciting destination. The
archipelago can boast of an abundance of animals and birds, including

© HILDE F. STRØM
3,000 roaming polar bears – a fact which makes weapons a necessity
when venturing beyond the boundaries of the settlement.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TEL (+47) SEASON/OPENING TIMES

O5 Svalbard tourist information centre, Svalbardporten 3 79 02 55 50 01.01.-31.12., 01.05.-30.09. 10.00-17.00
Longyearbyen / info@svalbard.net / www.svalbard.net 01.10.-30.04. 12.00-17.00

ACCOMMODATION - SVALBARD
COMPANY TEL./FAX PRICE CAPACITY FACILITIES SEASON
CONTACT DETAILS (+47) RANGE TYPE WEB / E-MAIL
379 02 46 00
O5 Basecamp Fangstmannshotell
P.O.Box 316, N-9171 Longyearbyen 9 79 02 46 01
379 02 34 50
' 16/44
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www.basecampexplorer.com / svalbard@basecampexplorer.com
01.01.-
31.12.
O5 Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
P.O.Box 544, N-9171 Longyearbyen 9 79 02 34 51
379 02 63 00
' 95/217
H
dravqwy^s*
www.spitsbergentravel.no / reception.longyearbyen@radissonblu.com
01.01.-
31.12.
O5 Spitsbergen Guesthouse
P.O.Box 500, N-9171 Longyearbyen 9 79 02 63 01
379 02 62 00
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www.spitsbergentravel.no/ guesthouse@spitsbergentravel.no
01.03.-
01.09.
O5 Spitsbergen Hotel
P.O.Box 500, N-9171 Longyearbyen 9 79 02 62 01 ' 88/164
H
dravqwy^s*
www.spitsbergentravel.no / hotel@spitsbergentravel.no
01.02.-
01.11.

LEGEND PRICE RANGE

H = hotel, M = motel, G = guesthouse/boarding house, F = rooms, C = camping, D = cabin, ■ Under NOK 500 a night ■ NOK 750-1000 a night
E = holiday home, L = apartment, R = rorbu (fisherman’s cabin), S = Seaside cabin/building, ■ NOK 500-749 a night ■ Over NOK 1000 a night
YH = Youth Hostel, T = tepee/tent, Y = lighthouse, ML = mountain lodge See legend on page 9 NB: Rates for overnight accommodation are given per cabin/accommodation unit, and from
the lowest priced single room to the highest priced double room.

WORTH A VISIT
EXPLORE SVALBARD Explore Svalbard offers custom-made trips offerings like art, music, history, special you can buy coffee and waffles there and
Pb 877, N-8001 Bodø and adventures for individuals and groups food experiences, sea and mountains. read the latest newspapers. The church is
Tel. +47 992 34 972 of all sizes. The idea is to give customers easily visible from all over town.
post@explorenordland.no the particular adventure they are looking SVALBARD CHURCH
www.exploresvalbard.no for. Svalbard has a lot to offer. Its diversity The spacious and cosy church lounge with THE SUNDIAL
Season: 01.01.-31.12. is revealed in its variety of cultural a fireplace is open daily. One night a week A sundial is a simple instrument showing

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 the time of day based on the position of
the sun in the sky. It can also show the
date based on the height of the sun at
any given time. The sundial is located at
“Skjæringa" in the vicinity of the District
Governor’s office in Svalbard.
THE SEED VAULT
Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the name
given to a storage plant deep inside a
mountain not far from Longyearbyen
in Svalbard. The three seed vaults are
located a good 120 metres inside the
Platåberget in Svalbard, approximately
2.5 kilometres from Longyearbyen. Don’t
forget that when outside of town, you
must be armed for protection against polar
bears.
GLACIERS
A major part of Svalbard is covered by
glaciers (60%). On the north side of the
Isfjorden you can see the glaciers one
after the other. Europe’s biggest glacier,
the Austfonna, is located on the north-
eastern side of Svalbard and is about
8492 km².

SUMMER ACTIVITIES (3+47) See legend on page 9

O5 Basecamp Spitsbergen AS 379 02 46 00
Longyearbyen Sentrum / svalbard@basecampexplorer.com
We offer arctic adventures including overnight accommodation, dog-carting, 01.06.-
boat trips and excursions that last for several days.
AV{IO}
30.09. www.basecampexplorer.com
O5 Spitsbergen Travel AS 379 02 61 00
Longyearbyen, Polarsenteret / info@spitsbergentravel.no
We offer a wide range of activities for all age groups and tailor-make special 01.06.-
arrangements for groups.
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30.09. www.spitsbergentravel.no

WINTER ACTIVITIES (3+47)

O5 Basecamp Spitsbergen AS 379 02 46 00
Longyearbyen Sentrum / svalbard@basecampexplorer.com
Basecamp offers arctic adventures in the form of snowmobile safaris and
dog-team tours of several days duration.
01.11.- ;}<>5
20.05. www.basecampexplorer.com
O5 Spitsbergen Travel AS 379 02 61 00
Longyearbyen, Polarsenteret / info@spitsbergentravel.no
We offer a wide range of activities for all age groups and custom-make
arrangements for groups.
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31.05. www.spitsbergentravel.no

FOOD AND DRINK (3+47)

O5 Brasseri Nansen 379 02 34 50
Longyearbyen, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Enjoy food from fantastic menus or á la carte, and choose from an extensive, appetizing and varied
wine list. 01.01.-31.12. % 11.00-23.00
.+*
www.spitsbergentravel.no
O5 Funktionærmessen Restaurant 379 02 62 00
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Hotel
Gastronomic adventures in historical surroundings, excellent service and an extensive wine and
champagne list. 01.02.-01.11. % 18.00-23.00
.+*
www.spitsbergentravel.no
O5 Huset Restaurantdrift AS 379 02 25 00
Longyearbyen, Vei 300-6
Gourmet restaurant on historical premises with a variety of menus and wines. Local ingredients.
01.01.-31.12. % Restaurant 19.00-22.00, Café 16.00-22.00
.,+*
www.huset.com

TRANSPORT (3+47)
O5 Svalbard Busservice AS (buses/coaches) 379 02 10 52 Svalbard’s biggest and oldest bus company. We have considerable capacity for shuttle services, sightseeing and chartered tours.
Longyearbyen, Sjøområdet / buss@lns.no Airport service.

You can fly to Svalbard from Tromsø or Oslo.

The archipelago, midway between the North Cape
and the North Pole, is one of Norway’s most exotic
and exciting destinations. Goosepimple experiences
at the world’s northernmost accessible destination
leave lasting impressions.

SVALBARD REISELIV AS
www.svalbard.net
www.facebook.com/svalbard.norway
Tel. +47 79 02 55 50 info@svalbard.net

Tel. +47 79 02 46 00, Fax +47 79 02 46 01

svalbard@basecampexplorer.com

www.basecampexplorer.com

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TABLE OF DISTANCES Distances (in km) have been established with the help of "Visveg", the Norwegian Public Roads Administration travel planner. Quickest routes (in Norway) are indicated.

ALTA ALTA
ANDENES 735 ANDENES
BARDUFOSS 393 343 BARDUFOSS
BERLEVÅG 513 1244 902 BERLEVÅG
BODØ 824 400 431 1332 BODØ
BRØNNØYSUND 1186 762 794 1694 486 BRØNNØYSUND
BÅTSFJORD 485 1216 874 91 1304 1666 BÅTSFJORD
EVENES 522 217 128 1028 319 681 1000 EVENES
FAUSKE 762 338 370 1270 62 424 1242 257 FAUSKE
FINNSNES 419 386 44 927 474 636 899 171 412 FINNSNES
GLOMFJORD 925 502 533 1433 139 310 1405 420 163 576 GLOMFJORD
GRYLLEFJORD 486 454 112 995 542 904 967 238 480 68 644 GRYLLEFJORD
HAMMERFEST 141 876 535 489 965 1327 461 661 903 560 1066 628 HAMMERFEST
HARSTAD 562 170 170 1071 323 685 1043 44 261 128 424 196 704 HARSTAD
HAVØYSUND 197 932 590 499 1021 1383 471 717 959 616 1122 683 168 759 HAVØYSUND
HONNINGSVÅG 208 943 602 510 1032 1394 482 728 970 627 1133 695 179 771 180 HONNINGSVÅG
KARASJOK 198 928 586 316 1016 1379 288 713 955 611 1118 679 217 755 227 238 KARASJOK
KIRKENES 520 1250 909 276 1339 1701 248 1035 1277 934 1440 1002 496 1078 505 517 323 KIRKENES
LAKSELV 172 907 565 346 995 1358 318 692 934 590 1097 658 143 734 152 164 74 353 LAKSELV
MO I RANA 939 516 547 1448 240 247 1420 435 178 590 184 658 1081 439 1136 1148 1132 1455 1111 MO I RANA
MOSJØEN 1026 603 634 1535 327 161 1507 522 265 677 272 745 1167 526 1223 1235 1219 1542 1198 88 MOSJØEN
NARVIK 512 290 120 1020 310 672 992 75 248 162 411 230 653 118 709 720 705 1027 684 426 513 NARVIK
NORDKAPP 237 972 631 539 1061 1423 511 757 999 656 1162 724 208 800 209 34 267 546 193 1177 1264 749 NORDKAPP
NORDKJOSBOTN 333 402 60 842 490 853 814 187 429 86 592 153 474 229 530 541 526 849 505 606 693 179 570 NORDKJOSBOTN
OLDERDALEN 221 515 173 729 603 965 701 299 541 198 704 266 362 342 418 429 413 736 392 719 806 291 458 113 OLDERDALEN
OSLO 1910 1487 1518 2419 1210 868 2391 1405 1148 1561 1156 1629 2051 1410 2107 2118 2103 2425 2082 971 885 1398 2147 1577 1690 OSLO
POLARSIRKELEN 858 434 466 1366 158 328 1338 353 96 509 238 576 999 357 1055 1066 1051 1373 1030 82 169 346 1095 525 637 1053 POLARSIRKELEN
SANDNESSJØEN 1042 618 650 1550 342 92 1522 537 280 692 221 760 1183 541 1239 1250 1235 1557 1214 103 71 530 1279 709 821 955 184 SANDNESSJØEN
SKJERVØY 221 582 240 729 670 1033 701 367 609 265 772 333 362 409 418 429 414 736 393 786 873 359 458 180 67 1757 705 888 SKJERVØY
STORSLETT 174 562 220 682 650 1012 654 347 588 245 752 313 315 389 370 382 366 689 345 766 853 338 411 160 47 1737 685 868 48 STORSLETT
SKIBOTN 286 449 107 795 537 899 767 234 475 132 639 200 427 276 483 495 479 802 458 653 740 225 524 47 66 1623 572 755 133 113 SKIBOTN
SORTLAND 639 101 247 1148 304 667 1120 121 243 290 406 358 781 75 836 848 832 1155 811 420 507 195 877 306 419 1391 339 522 486 466 353 SORTLAND
SVOLVÆR 684 211 292 1192 349 711 1164 165 287 334 450 402 825 169 881 892 876 1199 855 464 551 239 921 351 463 1435 383 566 530 510 397 115 SVOLVÆR
TANA BRU 378 1109 767 135 1197 1559 107 893 1135 792 1298 860 354 936 363 375 181 142 211 1313 1400 885 404 707 594 2283 1231 1415 594 547 660 1013 1057 TANA BRU
TROMSØ 310 473 132 819 562 924 791 258 500 157 663 153 451 301 507 518 503 825 482 677 764 250 547 71 90 1648 596 779 157 137 118 377 422 684 TROMSØ
TRONDHEIM 1417 993 1025 1925 717 375 1897 912 655 1068 663 1135 1558 916 1614 1625 1610 1932 1589 478 392 905 1654 1084 1196 496 560 462 1264 1244 1131 898 942 1790 1155 TRONDHEIM
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