Trondheim to the North Cape

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  • 1. Galleri Lofoten

    One of the best-known museums in the Lofoten Islands, the family-run Galleri Lofoten is home to the largest collection of northern Norwegian artwork from the last century, including renowned painters like Otto Sinding, Gunnar Berg, Even Ulving, Adelsteen Normann, Einar Berger, Ole Juul, and Thorolf Holmboe. Take a load off at the on-site café.

    Misværveien 18, Henningsvær, Nordland, 8312, Norway
    915--95--083

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    Rate Includes: NKr 60
  • 2. Gjenreisningsmuseet

    Hammerfest was completely demolished by the Germans during World War II, and the Museum of Reconstruction documents how the city was painstakingly rebuilt. The museum is a place of pride for Norwegians, who flock here from all across the country. The two floors of exhibits let you compare the historic city from 1943 with the one you see today.

    Kirkegata 19, Hammerfest, Finnmark Fylke, 9600, Norway
    78--40--29--40

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    Rate Includes: NKr 80
  • 3. Isbjørnklubben

    Founded by two business leaders whose goal was to share the town's history as a center of hunting and commerce, the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society depicts the skill and daring required to hunt polar bears, seals, lynx, puffins, and wolves. Admission to the exhibition is free, and you can become a member during your visit. Members get a document signed by the mayor and a sought-after silver-and-enamel polar bear pin.

    Havnegt. 3, Hammerfest, Finnmark Fylke, 9600, Norway
    78–41–31–00

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    Rate Includes: Free, Closed weekends
  • 4. Ishavskatedralen

    Tromsø's signature structure was designed by Jan Inge Hovig to evoke the shape of a Sámi tent as well as the iciness of a glacier. Opened in 1965, it represents northern Norwegian nature, culture, and faith. Also called the Arctic Cathedral (although not a cathedral at all, but rather a parish church), the building is globally recognized for its interesting structure and how different it is from the Tromsø Cathedral, a wooden church in the center of the city. The immense stained-glass window depicts the Second Coming. The cathedral itself seats around 600 people. The glass mosaic on the eastern side was created by Victor Sparre, a Norwegian painter, in 1972. In 2005, the church received an organ from Grönlunds Orgelbyggeri. There are midnight sun concerts in summer, starting at 11:30 pm.

    Hans Nilsens v. 41, Tromsdalen, Troms, 9020, Norway
    47–68–06–68

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    Rate Includes: NKr 55
  • 5. Kjerringøy

    Kjerringøy, located 40 km (25 miles) north of Bodø, is well worth visiting. This gem on the Nordland coast is famous for its pristine fjord landscape used as the location for several feature films. Check out the Knut Hamsun Gallery, dedicated to the Nobel Prize–winning author. Kjerringøy is great for hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, and much more. To get here, take the 10-minute ferry across a fjord at Festvåg.

    RV 834, Kjerringøy, Nordland, Norway
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  • 6. Kjerringøy Handelssted

    Amid narrow fjords edging the peninsula, the Old Kjerringøy Trading Post has 15 well-preserved 19th-century buildings where Erasmus Zahl once made handsome profits buying and selling fish. Take a guided tour of the manor—many of its original furnishings are intact. There is an on-site café where you can enjoy fresh coffee and baked goods.

    RV 834, Kjerringøy, Nordland, 8093, Norway
    910--06--443

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    Rate Includes: NKr 100, Closed Sun.–Fri. mid-Aug.–late May
  • 7. Kvalvika Beach

    Hidden on the northern side of Moskenesøy, the only way to reach this beautiful beach is by walking. Wedged between the mountains, this golden-sand beach is a gem. Once you are parked, the hike here takes around 45 minutes. Amenities: parking. Best for: walking.

    Fv 808, Fredvang, Reine, Nordland, 8387, Norway
  • 8. Lofotpils

    A labor of love, this brewery has been supplying the Lofoten Islands with refreshing craft beer since 2014. You can take a tour of the brewery and learn about the fermentation and brewing process.

    Fiskergt. 36, Svolvær, Nordland, 8300, Norway
    410--03--263
  • 9. Lofotr Viking Museum

    One of the top historical sites in Europe, this museum 13 km (8 miles) north of Leknes portrays the lifestyle and culture of the Vikings through magical reconstructions of typical buildings and ships. The re-created Viking chieftain's longhouse, on the foundations of a real chieftain's home, has been built according to authentic methods, including grass-turf walls, load-bearing poles, and fireplaces. Inside, it's divided, just like the original, into a lobby, living quarters, great hall, and byre (barn). Nearby, several other reconstructed buildings include a smithy and boathouse, and three ships that can be boarded in summer. The exhibition halls display more Viking artifacts and show a 12-minute film about the history and people of the region. Artisans are at work on-site, and there's a chance to taste Viking food. There's even an activity area for kids, which makes the museum a popular choice for families.

    Vikingveien 539, Bøstad, Nordland, 8360, Norway
    76–08–49–00

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    Rate Includes: NKr 180, Closed Sun. Feb.--Apr., Sept. and Oct.
  • 10. Nidarosdomen

    Trondheim's cathedral was built on the grave of King Olav, who formulated a Christian religious code for Norway in 1024. The town quickly became a pilgrimage site for Christians from all over northern Europe, and Olav was canonized in 1164. Construction of Nidarosdomen began in 1070, but the oldest existing parts of the cathedral date from around 1150. It has been ravaged on several occasions by fire and rebuilt each time, generally in a Gothic style. Since the Middle Ages, Norway's kings have been crowned and blessed in the cathedral, and the crown jewels are on display here. Guided tours lasting 45 minutes are offered in English from mid-June to mid-August, and the guides are enthusiastic about the relics and its visiting artworks---they may even show you the crypt complete with a saintly skeleton.

    Kongsgårdsgt. 2, Trondheim, Trøndelag, 7013, Norway
    73–89–08–00

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    Rate Includes: NKr 80
  • 11. Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum

    The Northern Norway Art Museum is a visual and interactive art museum in the far north of Norway. It is one of the youngest museums in all of Norway and has exhibitions that cater to visitors and locals of all ages and interests. They also present a lot of local artwork from the last 100 years.

    Sjøgata 1, Tromsø, Troms, 9008, Norway
    77--64--70--20

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    Rate Includes: NKr 80
  • 12. Norsk Luftfartsmuseum

    About 15 minutes from the town's center, the massive Norwegian Aviation Museum is housed in a building shaped like a propeller. The high-ceilinged rotunda illustrates "Man's Primeval Dream of Flight." On either side are smaller exhibition halls, one for civilian aviation and the other for military aviation. Here you'll find a Spitfire, a CF-104 Starfighter, a Junkers Ju 88, a U-2 spy plane, and much more. Take a turn on the flight simulators for a glimpse of the controls of an F-16. Climb the control tower for an unforgettable view of the wild landscape.

    Olav V gt., Bodø, Nordland, 8004, Norway
    75–50–78–50

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    Rate Includes: NKr 175
  • 13. Norwegian Coastal Express Museum

    At this museum of the region's maritime history, you can go aboard the MS Finnmarken, a ship dating from 1956 that used to make the journey along the country's rugged coast. It was among the many ships that sailed the Hurtigruten, or "Express Route." It takes you through the history of long-distance ferries and details how shipping routes came into existence. It doesn't overlook the human element; including the lives lost opening up the region to travel and commerce.

    Nordnesveien 536, Stokmarknes, Nordland, 8450, Norway
    76--11--81--90

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    Rate Includes: NKr 225
  • 14. Saltstraumen

    Truly magnificent, this 3-km-long (2-mile-long) and 500-foot-wide strait joins the inner fjord basin with the sea. During high tide, the volume of water rushing through the narrow sound is so great that powerful whirlpools form. This is one of Norway's legendary maelstroms, and here you can see the strongest one in the world. The rush of water brings an abundance of fish, including cod, saithe, wolffish, and halibut, making this a popular fishing spot.

    Bodø, Nordland, 8056, Norway
  • 15. Stiftsgården

    Built in the 1770s, Stiftsgården is now the official royal residence in Trondheim. The architecture and interior are late Baroque and highly representative of 18th-century high society's taste. Guided tours---the only way to see the interior---offer insight into the festivities marking the coronations and blessings of the kings in the cathedral.

    Munkegt. 23, Trondheim, Trøndelag, 7011, Norway
    73–84–28–80-guided tour information

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    Rate Includes: NKr 110, Closed mid-Aug.–May
  • 16. Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum

    Near the ruins of King Sverre's medieval castle is this open-air historical museum that depicts everyday life in Trøndelag during the 18th and 19th centuries. The stave church here, built in the 1170s, is the northernmost preserved church of its type in Norway. In the Old Town, you can visit a 1900s dentist's office and an old-fashioned grocery store that sells sweets. In the summer there are farm animals on-site, and a range of activities for children. There's a copy of the main house at Walt Disney World's Epcot in the Norway pavilion.

    Sverresborg allé 13, Trondheim, Trøndelag, 7020, Norway
    73–89–01–00

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    Rate Includes: NKr 115, Closed Mon. Sept.–May
  • 17. Torghatten

    Nature Sight

    This imposing granite mountain rising up from the Torget Island is pierced with an enormous hole dead center. A famous landmark in Norway, the mountain's soaring interior—which measures nearly 250 feet high, 525 feet long, and 90 feet across—is reached via a 20-minute walk on a well-marked path and can be easily explored on foot. Torget Island is about 9 miles from Brønnøysund center and is connected to the mainland via the Torghatten bridge. The mountain can also be seen from the southbound Hurtigruten coastal ferry.

    Torget Island, Brønnøysund, Nordland, Norway
  • 18. Tromsø Botaniske Hage

    With plants from the Antarctic and Arctic as well as mountainous regions all over the world, the 4-acre Tromsø Botanical Garden has a natural landscape that includes terraces, a stream, and a pond. It is open all year and has no set hours, so you can visit it by the glow of the northern lights or while basking in the midnight sun. Guides are available with advance arrangement.

    Stakkevollvegen 200, Tromsø, Troms, 9019, Norway

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    Rate Includes: Free admission
  • 19. Tromsø Ice Domes

    Located in Tamok Valley, the one-of-a-kind Tromsø Ice Domes are constructed entirely with ice and snow. You can enjoy a bar, restaurant, and even a cinema carved out of ice, and if you're taken with the place you can even arrange an overnight stay. Skilled guides explain the building's history and other interesting facts about this remarkable place. Dress warmly, because the temperature inside is always just below freezing.

    Tromsø, Troms, 9334, Norway
    413--55--333

    Sight Details

    Rate Includes: NKr 879 (day visit), Closed Apr.--mid-Dec.
  • 20. Trondenes Historical Center

    This museum covers the history of the region from the early Viking rulers to the German occupation during World War II. Although the museum's collection spans more than 2,000 years, its main focus is on the earliest eras of Scandinavian history. Using interactive displays and immersive multimedia presentations, the center really brings history to life. The grounds include many historical buildings and remnants of a long-ago way of life.

    Trondenesveien 122, Harstad, Troms, 9404, Norway
    77--01--83--80

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    Rate Includes: NKr 90, Closed Sat.

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