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Havøysund
The centre of Norway’s northernmost municipality. Havøysund is also one of the largest fishing villages in Norwegian Lapland, with a versatile fishing fleet and fishing industry. The village has ...
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The municipality of Måsøy
The island municipality of Måsøy is made up of mainland areas and around 400 islands and islets. The most well-known islet is Fruholmen, which was home to the northernmost manned lighthouse in Europ...
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Bugøynes
Picturesque and lively small community with shops, a post office and school approx. 95 km west of Kirkenes. The village is one of the few places in the municipality that were not burnt down in WWI...
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Lillefjord, Slotten og Snefjord
These three are villages along the national tourist route to Havøysund. You can stop off here to enjoy several special picnic sites which include recreational facilities and beautiful landscape...
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Kåfjord
Around 1850, Kåfjord was Norwegian Lapland’s largest village, and has a rich history based on the copper mines. The world’s largest battleship at that time, Tirpitz, was anchored in Kåfjord durin...
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Hamningberg
This abandoned fishing village is a cultural heritage site with an intact set of buildings, and is the best-preserved fishing village from pre-war times. There are also war memorials and a fascinatin...
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Syltefjord
A recently abandoned fishing community. Places to see include a local history exhibition and Syltefjord chapel. There are also traces of the ancient hunting culture (5000-6000 years ago).
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Måsøy
The smallest of the inhabited islands in the municipality, with no traffic. Excellent hiking, hunting and opportunity for both fresh-water and deep-sea fishing. Boats for hire. The island also has ...
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Neiden
The village of Neiden lies right by the Norwegian-Finnish border, approx. 50 km west of Kirkenes. The village is known for its good salmon river, the annual Käppalä fishing (traditional East Sam...
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Båtsfjord
The fishing village of Båtsfjord is located on the northern side of the Varanger peninsula, and is a true paradise for both deep-sea and inland fishing. Wonderful hiking with several nature reserve...
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