Top Things to do in Finnmark
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Finnmark That You Shouldn't Miss
Lying at the very top of Europe, Finnmark is the northernmost part of Norway that reaches around Sweden and meets Finland. This is the heart of Norwegian Lapland, where Karasjok is the cultural and political seat of Sami life. Though Norway's biggest county by size, Finnmark has the fewest people. Alta, the biggest city with just 17,000, is called the Town of Northern Lights for its great views of the phenomenon. Alta Museum is largely devoted to local rock carvings from thousands of years ago.
Restaurants in Finnmark
1. Trasti & Trine AS
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
Trasti & Trine offers dogsledding experiences, food experiences and accommodation
2. Samipath
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Samipath is the leading provider of activities in Karasjok. Check out our webpage for our winter/fall and summer/autumn activities.
3. Perleporten Kulturhus
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
4. Juhls Silver Gallery
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
Finnmarks first silverworkshop (est.1959) offers traditional and exclusive modern jewelry made one the premises.The Tundra collection designed by Regine Juhls is recognized as modern classics within scandinavian jewellery design. Tundra ..the eternal wasteland of the arctic has inspired her to create timeless unique jewelry through 50 years. Also International art and handicrafts are presented in a beautiful, special and unique setting. This is an architectural attraction, developed by Frank and Regine Juhls themselves through out their life. Juhls’ Silver Gallery is truly a cultural oasis in the heart of Norwegian Lapland, which reinforces the experience of the arctic landscape through art and design. An architectural gem: personal,exiting and surprising. Here you need time!!!
Reviewed By 378andersd
Such a lovely, different, magical, special and cool place! Very beautiful design and very friendly and helpful staff. The lady owner is also such a real lady! Beautiful silver - love the wilderness inspired design.
5. Steilneset Memorial
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
Steilneset Memorial or 'The Witches' Monument" commemorates the victims of the witches' trials in Finnmark during the 17th century. It consist of the House of Flames, with an artwork of French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, and the Memorial Hall designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. The Memorial was opened by Her Royal Higness Queen Sonja in 2011.
Reviewed By Werner1960 - Ulm, Germany
Really impressive. A „must see“ and unique experience to walk through the dark corridor. The cube with the eternal flame is also very impressive. Unfortunately no translations into other languages available.
6. Varanger Museum
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Our exhibitions reflects life and culture in the borderland between Norway, Russia and Finland, with a special emphasis on World War II.
Reviewed By chrispZ6983NO - Oslo, Norway
Super-interesting exhibits on Kirkenes's ordeal during WW2. One of the world's few Shturmovik Soviet ground attack planes in perfect condition. Also exhibits on the local mining industry and a wonderful photo exhibit by a local woman in the early 20th Century. Worth at least two hours here.
7. Tirpitz Museum
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Tirpitz Museum is a war museum that is located in Kåfjord outside the city of Alta in Finnmark county, Norway. Tirpitz Museum is open from 1 June to 1 September. Out of season we open on request for groups or other special occasions.
Reviewed By Laurence1952 - Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
When researching Alta, I heard of the Tirpitz Museum and was particularly keen to visit it as my father had been on the Arctic Convoy during the war. Although normally closed during the winter months, I managed to arrange for them to open for me and I am so glad that they did. Although the museum is quite small, the number of artefacts they have on display is amazing ranging from uniforms to musical instruments and even a typewriter salvaged from the wreck. If you are in the area and have an interest in WW2 history, do try to visit the museum. Highly recommended.
8. Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Arctic_Lyon - Tromso, Norway
This is a very good introduction to the WW2 history of Hammerfest and the whole Finnmark region. The museum is huge, filled with artifacts, reconstructed locales, movies, and the like. I spent much longer in there than I expected honestly. Worth it.
9. Hamningberg Old Fishing Village
10. Jernteppet
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By AlexJ262 - Cholsey, United Kingdom
I popped in for a beer on my final night in Hammerfest, and ended up staying for several (as is all to often the case)! Service was really friendly, there's nice views over the harbour and the prices are reasonable by local standards. It seems to be popular with locals and visitors alike (it was the only place I came across another English person in my time in Hammerfest!) There's an excellent selection of draught beers- I particularly recommend the Lervig.
