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| At the head of the Bognelvdalen valley in Langfjordbotn, a river emerges from the ground. It is called “The Bubble” and is a beautiful subterranean spring. |
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| The municipality’s oldest building, constructed in 1884. After WWII it was home for the population while the remaining buildings were reconstructed. |
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| Around 2.5 km east of the Nordkapp plateau are the remains of buildings and a quay from WWII. This was the original landing site for the tourist ships before the Nordkapp road opened in 1956. Toda... |
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| In Løkvik, civilians and partisans fought side by side in their resistance movement against the German occupation forces during WWII. There is a war memorial by Highway RV 890, approx. 16 km fro... |
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| Pasvikdalen is a valley that stretches southwards through the municipality, and home to Norway’s largest bear population. Øvre Pasvik National Park is located at the southern part of the valley. |
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| Rastigaissa is the highest mountain in Eastern Norwegian Lapland (1,067 metres above sea level). A majestic mountain, its two peaks providing magnificent views over seven different parishes. I... |
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| There are 3 stones featuring 2,500-year old rock carvings in Kvalsund town centre. Location: By the Information Board and the post office. |
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| Svartfjellet is one of Finnmark's highest mountains, 1166 metres above sea level. Glacier on top. The mountain Svartfjellet is best seen from Nuvsvåg, and it is also accessible from there. |
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| Syltefjordstauran is one of Norway’s largest and most important bird colonies. It is home to a number of species, including gannets. The cliffs have been declared a wildlife reserve. There are als... |
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| The caves on Sørøya.
During WWII, the caves in Nordsandfjorden, Bøle and Kvithellan were inhabited by people who had fled from their homes. More than 100 people stayed in the Nordsandfjord cav... |
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