best hot chocolate in northern Norway 🇳🇴 the Spanish barkeeper was incredible 🇪🇸

Wonderful place and very nice people! Perfect ski rental equipment in very good quality.

Modern ski resort with spectacular views, and within a 1-2 hour drive you´ll be able to reach a lot of other top attractions as well.

Fantastic place! The slopes and snow keep you sweaty all day and the northern lights come dropping down into your drink at night.

Best viewing spot for Aurora Borealis

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(Translated by Google) Simply beautiful, beautiful ski slopes, beautiful nature, beautiful surroundings that you will never forget (Original) Gewoon prachtig mooie ski piste mooie natuur prachtige omgeving gewoon om nooit meer te vergeten

What an unforgettable experience in Abisko with Lights over Lapland! We joined the 4-night Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase and were impressed from the very start. Despite gloomy skies on our first night, the guides’ dedication was remarkable. We drove nearly an hour east and checked multiple spots to find clear skies. It truly reassured us how committed they were to helping everyone see the northern lights. After that, we had 3 amazing nights with different Aurora shows. A huge thank-you to Sara, who went above and beyond: scouting the best viewing spots, helping with camera setups, keeping us warm, and ensuring we enjoyed every moment. Thanks to her, we witnessed a breathtaking Aurora Corona dancing overhead for over 30 minutes, a moment we’ll never forget (staying out well past the end of the tour!). We also loved the morning hike to Lake Torneträsk and the delta with Felix, a 2-hour walk surrounded by breathtaking autumn views. It was both relaxing and enriching. Overall, Lights over Lapland made this an exceptional experience. You might think you can chase the lights on your own, but having expert guides who understand the terrain, weather, and microclimates makes all the difference. Truly the best decision of our trip - highly recommended!

What an absolutely amazing experience! Lights Over Lapland put together a tour package that was incredible. Four nights at the Abisko STF, winter coveralls, cameras, tripods, a guided hike in the Abisko National Park, and a guided chase of Northern Lights each night. Luckily we caught them in all their glory 2 nights and partially 1 night. Our communication with Jeanette and Rachel before and during our trip was excellent. They answered all of our questions promptly and I had many. Our nightly guide, Felix, was so knowledgeable and personable. We really enjoyed his company. Gavin, who led another group, was happy to help with our camera equipment and answer any questions. Sara, a laid back world traveler, took us on a very memorable hike. Her passion for the outdoors was evident. We thank you all for making this bucket list trip one we will always remember fondly.

Felix was our Northern Lights guide — professional, friendly, and passionate. He patiently helped us set up our cameras and shared fascinating knowledge about the aurora. On the last day, it rained in Abisko, but he drove us away from the clouds in search of clear skies. Sara was our hiking guide and led us along a stunning trail where we enjoyed breathtaking lake reflections. She’s also an excellent photographer!

Amazing stay, based at the Tourist Station in the Abisko National Park. Brilliant service by Lights over Lapland with all enquiries, prior and post booking, answered promptly & efficiently by email and use of the app. Info about what to bring, activities & travel arrangements was exceedingly helpful. Wonderful morning hike from the Tourist Station, led by Felix, who shared lots of info about the wildlife, nature, landscape and seasons at Abisko. The highlight for me was being at the river delta with the sunshine bringing out amazing Autumn colours, and walking across the river to the waters edge of the lake. For 4 nights of the Abisko Autumn Aurora Chase, we were EXCEEDINGLY well looked after by Sara, with prebooked cameras, tripods, backpacks, headtorches & overalls all provided with fabulous instruction & constant support while out at night, and her knowledge of local locations resulted in seeing the aurora AND getting great pics for 3 out of 4 nights. Couldn't fault anything!! Thanks to Sara, Felix and all at Lights Over Lapland who worked so hard for us <3

We enjoyed our Abisko National Park Scenic Morning Hike with our wonderful guide Gavin so much so that we decided to book the Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase the same night to continue exploring what Abisko has to offer with Gavin and the LoL team and guests! It was a really beautiful and educational hike, and Gavin was really lovely, knowledgeable, kind and patient throughout. Having a photography background, Gavin was also able to bring us to great spots for beautiful photos! We also even tried out walking on a frozen part of the lake! The Northern Lights chase at night was exciting and we’re so glad we managed to catch the northern lights (our first time ever!) with the expertise, strategic planning, and patience of Gavin and Miquel (and with a bit of luck given the weather). We also enjoyed some snacks and warm lingonberry juice over fire to end the magical night. Thanks Gavin, Miquel and the team at LoL for such magical experience!

The Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase was a fantastic experience! A big shoutout to our guide Sara Brockmann. She was amazing. Super friendly, and very knowledgeable about history, lifestyle and nature of the region. She helped us with camera settings to make sure we got those stunning photos of the northern lights, which was awesome. We saw the lights at the first try right on the shore of Torneträsk lake, surrounded by incredible scenery. After the chase, we all sat around a cozy fire, and she brought out gingerbread cookies and hot lingonberry juice, perfect after a cold night! On our way back to Abisko, we stopped for one last peek at the sky from the Abisko Turiststation a truly magical view. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun, a marvelous experience with an awesome guide!

We had an amazing time joining the Lights over Lapland AB autumn aurora-chasing tour. In particular, our guide Sara Brockmann was truly responsible and trustworthy. She led us to a perfect lakeside spot where we witnessed multiple displays of the northern lights. Even more special, I proposed to my girlfriend there. Sara thoughtfully took photos for us — and, of course, she took great photos for everyone, not just us. She also prepared a cozy campfire, warm lingonberry juice, and gingerbread cookies to keep us warm. All in all, thanks to Sara’s help, we had an absolutely wonderful night. Finally, we wish everyone traveling to Abisko to see the aurora good weather and clear skies!

Great experience. Reached there by cable chair lift during mid-summer time, single digit temperature. I can see the beautiful lake; I can feel the snow on the mountain which is melting slowly. Good for hiking, but need professional shoes and maps, paths showing on Google Maps are not precise enough.

Amazing hike, it rained a bit but clear views and fresh water too! The cafe is great!

I visited the sky station in December 2021. Sadly, it was cloudy that day. Even after waiting till almost 1 am, I didn't get the chance to see the dancing lights. The sky cleared up for a moment, thus got a glimpse of the green light. The most amazing part of the trip was definitely taking the chairlift through the dark to the top of the mountain. The tour guide showed the way from the STF to the base of the station, where everyone was given a warm overall and a pair of boots. It gets extremely cold while going up the mountain on the open chairlift. The sky station is quite cozy and nicely decorated. There is a cafe inside. The tour included a presentation about aurora. A lifetime experience indeed.

20 minutes up 900ft to the Café, it's a very peaceful ride, and the view of course is just breathtaking. If you're not going up there to ski, you can relax and watch people weaving through the blanket of snow. The staff are lovely. The Café experience is a little unique. I highly recommend. It's worth the trek 🏔😌

Nice experience taking chairlift up to the station at Mt Nuolja. Took around 30mins. No sighting of the northern lights though. Kudos to the guide for clear explanation of lights and its myths. We remained at the station and chose not to hike further up due to cold weather (-18c). A good alternative is to go up spiraling case to top of building.

Best scenic view Take the open chair ride to the mountain and then sat down at the open view deck and enjoy/ relax We walked down to Aurora sky station from Abisko guest house. It was approx 4 Km trail and you can view a canyon during the journey

Absolutely breathtaking views at the top. Takes around 20 minutes to go up where there are hiking trails which take you up higher. Definitely a must visit!

This is actually more than five stars. You should go there in summer. Otherwise there is only snow to see. In summer it's such a paradise. If you're living in Sweden add this to your bucket list. The road view is fantastic and extremely beautiful. I give five Stars to Abisko waterfall too. Here I have attached some photos for you. You have to take a hike there. Be ready for it. If I saw something ugly, it was big annoying mosquitos all around me asking me to feed them. If I didn't hold tight, sure they take me with them 🤣.

Abisko national Park has a lot of different paths to walk, each offering a great view no matter the time of year. Went in the autumn before the snow came, and the landscape here is truly unique. A must see in swedish Lapland.

We didn't know about this place and stopped here by an accident – we say a river with a mighty stream. We took a walk along the canyon and discovered the trails, and another waterfall. The place is very picturesque on a sunny day, the water is cristal blue and we were lucky to see it in its full.

Great hiking trails along the river but I don’t recommend to hike the King’s trail in the summer. Lots of mosquitoes around the wet area.

Here is some information about Abisko National Park: ​Location: Abisko National Park is located in the Swedish province of Lapland, within Kiruna Municipality, about 195 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It is situated near the border with Norway, on the shores of Lake Torneträsk. ​Landscape: The park features a stunning alpine landscape with a valley surrounded by the Abisko Alps. The Abiskojåkka river flows through the valley and a dramatic canyon. The area is characterized by birch forests, alpine meadows, and permafrost terrain. ​Key Attractions and Activities: ​Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis): Abisko is considered one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights due to its unique microclimate, which often results in clear skies. The Aurora Sky Station, accessible by a chairlift on Mount Nuolja, provides an excellent vantage point. ​Midnight Sun: Being well within the Arctic Circle, the park experiences the Midnight Sun during the summer months, a period of continuous daylight. ​Hiking: The park is the starting point (or end point) for the famous Kungsleden (The King's Trail), a 440-kilometer hiking trail that traverses the Scandinavian mountain range. There are also many shorter, well-maintained trails for day hikes. ​Other Activities: Depending on the season, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, and ice fishing. ​Wildlife: The park's fauna includes animals such as reindeer and moose. Smaller herbivores like lemmings are also present. Predators that may be found in the area include golden eagles, brown bears, polar foxes, lynx, and wolverines, though sightings are not guaranteed. The park is also known for its rich birdlife.

Beautiful in winter, there are many winter hikes available, worth a visit, even if you don’t get the chance to see the aurora!

Beautiful park offering 5 walking trails. A perfect spot to view the northern lights. There's a tourist information center including a small restaurant next to the park's starting point.

My partner and I booked this hotel. We unfortunately had to cancel. We were entitled to a refund under the terms and conditions of the booking. We still have not received this refund. My advice, avoid at all costs.

My friends and I had a great experience! Mary was very easy to communicate with via email regarding logistics, and once we arrived, our driver/aurora tour guide Johannes was so kind, generous, and accommodating that by the end of the trip we considered him a friend! The aurora night tour was the experience of a lifetime and the day tour of Senja was also incredible, even on a rainy day. We went for 3 nights and it felt like enough. The ABO is very easy to get to from Tromso via ferry and Tromso is also highly recommended!

Avoid at all cost. It is a scam. I have been trying over the past 5 month to obtain the refund of my deposit for the booking of a family stay in december 2025.. A cancellation ten month in advance, so according to their own terms I should be entitled to the refund of my deposit. So that is what they told me at the begining when they canceled my stay. Yet over the past 4 month no answer to my phone calls, emails…no refund for the moment.

I am trying to finalise/fix and now probably cancel my booking to this accommodation (if they don't respond to me...) Booked incorrect dates and have contacted them via the specified email address 5+ times across a month to see if they can fix this for me because that's the only way to amend and cancel bookings. I have been completely ignored despite reaching out multiple times. Terrible experience and no customer service without even staying at the accommodation.

This hotel false advertised a lot. We stayed in the "luxury two bedroom suite" which was notated by a piece of paper saying that stapled to the building. The jacuzzi is far from the building - there's no robes or slippers so we never used it. You're given one small bath towel and hand towel per person. There is no conditioner or bottled water. The name made it sound like it focuses on the northern lights but it was really more of an air bnb and the service was some of the worst we've experienced - and we're travel agents having been to 170 countries collectively. The ferry from tromso is cancelled a lot and we had pay a lot for a 4 hour taxi to get there. The northern lights were great the first night. The second day there wasn't much to do if you don't do a tour - we visited in winter and only had snow shoes to use which was fun but we were told the sleds are for kids, there wasn't enough snow for cross country skis yet and bikes were for summer. The rooms are modern but real basic. The beds were comfy but the bathroom had a very strong sewage smell. There was a vent that leaked water on one of us in the middle of the night that they fixed the next day. There is a teepee that they will light up if you ask them to with a fire but there was no hot chocolate or drinks or food offered as advertised. It was a bit self service and the employees did not know how to use it. We asked for a coffee during the day but was told it was closed and then when we asked when it was open we were told it was broken. They said they had no hot chocolate. The restaurant is owned separately and only has food in the morning for breakfast and a few hours in the evening. They don't have their liquor license to serve alcohol despite having wine there which was disappointing - especially when the employees and friends of the employees were drinking wine and cocktails in front of us. It felt very rude. We took a very expensive $50 taxi the 15 mins to town each way because they said there was no one to take us. Definitely don't come here and stay extended time and or without a car. It is a remote stay which makes it easier to see the lights however there is not much to do and you don't have access to food and drinks mostof the day. I was most interested in getting help with my new camera for the northern lights and was excited to have someone to take pics of us and we asked multiple times when the photographer would be there and never got an answer then we were told at 9pm it was the owner and he had left for the night and it needed to be reserved in advance despite asking all day. One of the friends of the owners was there and was able to help a little bit. Overall some of the staff were helpful but some were very rude. It's a remote place without many amenities so if visiting Senja I'd opt for another option.

My partner and I had the most amazing time during our stay! We were there for 5 nights - originally planning for 2 in the hut and 3 in the luxury panorama apartment. However, due to clouds forecasted the first few nights, we opted to stay all 5 in the apartment. The accommodations were beautiful, and the hot tub was the cherry on top, along with the fireplace. The picture I've attached is the view from the hot tub. During our stay we did one of the hotel Senja tours with Johannes, and also did a northern lights tour with Senja Experience as well as the husky sledding with Senja Husky. I would highly recommend all! We very much enjoyed our time at the restaurant, and enjoyed the hospitality of both Johannes and Mario. The other highlights of the trip were going on a few walks around the property and down the road to the river - it was absolutely stunning, especially with the snow. For recommendations/advice, the main items to be aware of are restaurant hours and alcohol rules. The restaurant only serves breakfast from 8-10am and dinner from 6-8pm. When they picked us up from the ferry from Tromso, the driver made us aware of this so we could stop at the grocery store to stock up on foods/snacks/alcohol to keep in our room. In addition, due to alcohol rules the restaurant is only able to serve alcohol on Friday and Saturday. Overall, I would highly recommend. We enjoyed every part of our stay - from the activities, the restaurant/reception hospitality, the accommodations and even just relaxing in our room while looking at the snow outside was magical.

My Husband and I truly enjoyed our stay here. We originally booked a room in the executive suites, but upgraded to the Luxury Studio Apartment upon arrival after we decided we wanted a private deck and hot tub. The upgrade was worth it!! The apartment was quiet, cozy and warm. The finishings made for a luxurious stay, but the views from the porch were the true luxury! Our included Breakfast was served at the reception building (top level). We felt like Royalty as they served us delicious food immediately upon arrival, where we were seated at a beautiful table in front of a large window with views of the mountains. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our favorite part was the Norwegian Brown Cheese and yogurt with muesli. The staff have been nothing but polite, attentive and accommodating. The cloud coverage was 100%, so we unfortunately did not see the Northern Lights, however , this would be a great place to see them at the right time. We would absolutely choose to stay here again when we return to Senja.

The only good thing about this park was that the animals had a lot of space, it was really nice to see. However, it is way overpriced for what you actually got to see. The goats and sheep were right near the entrance and you could even go into the goat enclosure if you wanted. The enclosures are set up in a way that makes it very hard to see the animals. If the price was reduced it wouldn’t have been as bad, but any child would have been exceedingly disappointed with the lack of animals. There was only 1 moose (that we could see), couldn’t see the wolves at all, couldn’t see the reindeer, saw the bears, couldn’t see the Lynx, saw the deer, couldn’t see the Musk Ox.

We had the most incredible experience here! Even with the large, natural enclosures, we saw EVERY animal except for the wolverine. I went in with low expectations because natural habitat zoos give the animals plenty of places to get away and hide from the visitors, but that wasn't the case during our visit. We loved it.

We visited the Polar park today in the awful rain but still it was a great place to visit just remember your waterproofs of it's raining as it's obvious out in the open. We arrived and we where greeted At the entrance by a very friendly lady who told us all about the park and some advice on how best to spend our time. We spent over two hours walking around the park enjoying seeing the animals though due to the poor weather we couldn't see the Lynx or Wolverine but it's one of those things you have to expect unless you arrive as they are feeding the animals in the morning. We managed to see all the other animals and it was nice to see they had big enclosures in a very natural environment. After getting drenched in the rain we headed back to the cafe and had lunch which was very nice and even tried a reindeer burger which was beautiful. There was also a well stocked gift shop there too if you fancied a trinket for your visit. Overall a really interesting place to go and see some of Norway's wildlife and learn more about them.

Great zoo, must do the tour with a guide. That makes it great, otherwise you would not see the animals at all. As they just want some food, and they can do some tricks as well.

Park is really nice, great maintained, with a cozy small dining space and souvenir shop at the entrance. On the day of my visit was quite a rain, so I suggest to check up on weather forecast beforehand 😌 If you decide to have a quick bite, reindeer hamburger was 10/10.

Make sure you go on the guided tour, our guide was able to get all the animals except the lynx to come out. Otherwise you can spend hours staring through the trees trying to see any animals

Amazing park, you might not see all the animals unless you go with the feeding at 16.30. but in my opinion that is a good thing, the animals can hide and seek rest. They are not on display like a attraction and the animal wellfair seems really really good❤️ i got to see all the animals❤️

Lovely night in this beautiful spot. Coastal views all around, and were exceptional from the hot tubs. Simply stunning. Evening time was spent with some good food, new friends and good hospitality. Now, back on the bike for some more Senha touring. Beautiful.

Nice nice location in Senja, we were here 2024, three nights. Then it was very hot, so a big minus that the air conditioning was not really working. We got back and the room was really hot. I guess No problem like below 23 celcius. The service in reception and restaurant excellent. Good food. Room/apartment was nice and a nice view. The other side of them might be even nicer, we were at the harbour side.

The 1 bedroom suite is great (kitchen, dining, sitting area n balcony),except for the 2 very small beds in d small bedroom. The property is fantastic with very friendly n helpful staff. On our last night there, I saw a whole 180° view of very active dancing auroras from our balcony. It was truly magical and made our stay there memorable!!

It was a last minute decision to stay in Hamn i Senja, and it was excellent. We took one of the last twin rooms. It is small, was on the first floor and with a small window facing the rocks (not a fjord view). There was enough storage space, the bathroom was modern and the shower worked very well. It is just a bit small for the price you pay. Otherwise our stay was 5 stars. The location is exceptional with a short walk to get midnight sun views, mountain views and the islands. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and the fish soup and Bacalao were excellent. The Fish n Chips was average as the amount of fish was small compared to the amount of batter. It was beginning of the season and the staff seemed to be disorganized and just learning the systems. All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was excellent with lots of choice from fresh fruits to waffles & pancakes. We drank a good coffee latte on the terrace in the sun and it was lovely. One of the better codes we have had in Norway.

We had a first-floor one-bedroom twin bed suite which was spacious and light. The view from the apartment was fantastic and the terrace was a pleasant space to sit out. The area is quiet and peaceful, and the apartment was very private, with nothing overlooking the window or the terrace. Beds were comfortable. All the staff were friendly and helpful. There were dirty dishes left in the dishwasher on our arrival. We subsequently discovered the dishwasher wasn't working. The rattan furniture on the terrace was in poor condition and there were no bedside tables, even though there was plenty of room. For some reason we needed to use the key to open the door from the lounge to the bedroom. None of this detracted from what was a very peaceful, enjoyable stay.

We didn't stay here, but we paid for use of the sauna. We took a cold dip at the docks into water at 11°C and went into the sauna afterwards for 2 hours. Very nice, quiet and relaxing.

We did not stay, we only visited the restaurant. Not so good selection of foods. The dish was supposed to include baked potatoes with aioli, but no aioli was delivered. Also the potatoes were cold and rubber like, not baked. Service was good and views also.

The location of this ski resort is amazing. I loved spending a day here, however it was very disappointing to learn on arrival that there was a skiing competition that was blocking 3 of the 5 available slopes. They eventually opened them gradually. Also, keep in mind there are 2 lifts closed for the season (see attached photo). I don't think this is very clean on their website.

Amazing views from the top. Worth every penny!

Ski in the view of the sea, snowy mountains and the star, even if you are lucky, the northern light. Stunning runs.

The gondolas up to the top gives a beautiful view of Narvik and the sea. Each gondola has 10 seat. 👍🚡 The restaurant at the top only serves simple foods and drinks. 👎 Out of 3 automates for buying parking and gondola tour only 1 worked! 🅿️👎

Rental equipment is very low quality and very expensive for that also. Additionally, the person at the rental was extremely rude of us. He did not understand our English and since he did not understand, he made fun of us. If you can't talk English properly, it's you I should make fun of. Sorry, we definitely won't take a vacation here again. Great job.

Enjoyed the 10 seater gondola ride, took under 5 minutes. No big queues and still enough space with skis and snowboards. People are friendly and staff are amazing to get you sorted for your rental gear. Day pass and rental is all fairly priced. The view from the top is amazing!

The best ski resort in the world. Feels like skiing towards the big fjord and city underneath. Truly fantastic and magical. Thank you for amazing service and smiling people working there, and I'll keep coming back for this.

One of many WWII museums in Norway, like always with a local touch; here about the battle over Narvik, massively destroyed. A must for anyone interested in our recent history as it relates to occupation of other countries.

Learning more about Norway’s history completely changed my road trip experience through the country. The museum clearly shows Norway’s position during one of the most significant wars in human history. Understanding the past, the battles, and the losses also makes us reflect on the present, the future, and the value of life. If you get the chance, it’s definitely worth setting aside a few hours to dive deeper into this part of Norwegian history. The museum is very complete, with artifacts from the time such as letters, radios, clothing, photos, audio recordings, weapons, and even vehicles. It was an intense and transformative visit that I truly recommend!

We had the most wonderful experience in this poorly advertised Museum. We were lucky enough to have a private after-hours tour with the very knowledgeable Alf. We had no idea that we would be so thoroughly engrossed for about 1 ½ hours. The original items housed here are incredible - weapons, uniforms, battle and invasion information and pieces from daily lives. These are things we had only ever seen in movies. Really nice presentation and a really thoughtful, well-curated Museum. We couldn’t believe how small and inadequate the signage is- this is an amazing Museum and deserves more notice.

The museum has a strong focus on the World War II fighting in and around Narvik … to gain control over the harbor (and the steel that was shipped here). Towards the end it asks: How far could you go to for what you believe is right? Difficult question, isn‘t it!? We recommend visiting the museum while in Narvik, in particular if you plan to visit Kiruna.

While the museum was not that large, it was a informative and enjoyable visit.

Excellent museum. Superbly laid out with engaging exhibits and an extraordinary number of local artifacts from WWII. (Even though I'm not a militaria buff, it really captured my interest. It really brings to life the background to Narvik's WWII story by explaining the military campaigns and the impact on the local people). Recommended.

This is a Museum with a story telling the World War II from Norways perspective. Incredible artefacts from the war, including replicas, regenerated voice of war victims, shows and exhibitions. It's best experienced with reading through the captions and listening to the voiceovers on the 'Euseum' app. A third floor has a more general view on wars and the perspectives on killing other human beings. Must visit!

Brought my daughter here for an Easter Sunday. Asked if the priest could baptize her with the other children during the mass but apparently it wasn’t appropriate so I don’t know what they are doing here, but it’s not God’s work. It’s a nice museum but it’s run by a bunch of charlatans that do not understand anything about what the church should be. Stay away if you appreciate anything holy! There are plenty of other places to visit.

Rather plain looking Medieval church built since 14th century. I did not see inside , it was closed. There are many headstones in the surrounding cemetery. There is a monument for Russian prisoners of wars died during Nazi occupation. The church is on the water edge and it is serene and beautiful.

Very pretty church with a scenic walk (or quicker bus ride)!

Nice, quiet. Beautiful views. Easy walk during snowy day today.

A very peaceful Christian church, backed by the sea, with beautiful scenery, is the best place to travel and relax

Lovely church but as a non believer, I did not really want to waste time sitting through a service, whish was a mandatory part of out tour. Would have liked more information on history of the church and it's fortification, which is unusual for a church.

We visited today from the Hurtigruten boat with about 100 people. The priest led a short bilingual service for us. It was very special. Thank you.

The bathroom was not it had piss all over the toilet and the ground please fix it + when I orded it took me about 30 minutes to get my food, the walls are too old and service was slow but the rest was nice I recommend to add a fun long slide. 3 ⭐️

Grottebadet is placed in an underground cave, what makes it special and different than other water parks. There are different pools to choose between in Grottebadet. For example the racing pool (which also has a 1, 3 and 5 meter jump), the hot pool, or the normal big pool with a big slide and waves. If you are hungry you can also buy food in the small restaurant which is placed next to the big pool. The prices are a little bit high, but that is normal. It is a great place to visit with your family at any day of the week.

Old pool, mold on the walls. Persistent smell of chlorine. This place needs major repairs. I do not recommend.

It is a unique place for swimming, man made cave like. I just hope they allow people to bring their own food since the cafe is too expensive and kinda unhealthy.

Very nice water park, a good way to both relax and having fun with friends or family! Watchout though, the closing time is 20.00 but they will take you out around 19.30 to do the cleanings. The staff anyway is very polite and nice and the location in an underground cave is very impressive!! If you go there late you can pay only the evening ticket which is around 95 nok.

Fun, lovely and good service!

Very nice bathing place! Great!

I got a bit disappointed by the fact many exhibition items were malfunctioning or not working at all, and by the unsurprising technology shown here. I mean this is a space center after all... Also like other said, the price for the entrance is just bonkers. My kids 2 and 4 had a great time in the interactive climbing wall though. (I hope this is a constructive feedback, Andoya Space)

Way to expensive price to do «the trip to Mars» and it’s for kids. Not war I was expecting at all from this «museum».

Very nice place to visit, especially with kids.

Paid 625 NOK for two adults and a kid to see what felt like the world’s tiniest museum and a short movie about the Northern Lights. Blink and you’ve seen it all. If you’re hoping for an epic aurora adventure, this isn’t it—unless your idea of excitement is squinting at a few displays and wondering where the rest of the place went. Save your kroner for something that lasts longer than your coffee break.

VR experience is very fun, as well as the exhibition. Different pedagogical activities to play with. Very nice moment.

I got an welcome of a weird smell not sure what it was do not want to know that it was. We bought tickets that was way overpriced. We bought the travel to mars tickets 400nok for one ADULT! And 225nok for an child. (9-16) there was some uniforms in shitty condition. Sure the training was sort of fun but not really. When we came into the spaceship there were seats with seatbelts. I thought there was gonna be some vibration or get thrown. But no why is there seatbelts then? And then came the last room. You got some vr's mine was a little bit destroyed but still worked. You controlled sone robots surprisingly that was the best place to be. Would I come back? No if you have kids under 9 they could have fun but no. Was it worth it? No there is nothing special there you can learn it on YouTube or search it up on Google. The rating is really bad you should step up your game with this. Or lower the price. Waste of time and money.

Was so Lucky to get a hold of a family ticket with the Mission to Mars and all 5 of us were fully entertained by our roles on the spaceship. Kids were loving it!

Lucked out with excellent weather. The crew was awesome and informative. The birds are amazing. Wish I had the right camera equipment! The weather changed rapidly as we came in. Amazing experience to see the birds and the weather!

Can highly recomment, despite not so perfect weather conditions, it was absolutely worthwhile going out on the boat. The tour started exactly on time, Peter gave very good information about the Puffins and all other birds, the captain did a very good job keeping the boat a steady as possible. Thank you for the great experience.

We had a wonderful time, and it was one of the highlights of our trip for sure. The guide was so knowledgeable and gave some really interesting facts and the captain was also so lovely! The sea was a bit rough on the way to the island meaning we only managed to take pictures with one hand but who needs pictures! :) cute, cute puffins and majestic eagles galore :) the memories are forever in our minds. To top it up my granddaughter who was celebrating her 8th birthday (this was one of her presents by choice) got a book with beautiful pictures of all these lovely creatures :)

What a great adventure, thank you! The guide was really nice, together with the captain of the ship they took us to the Bleik søya. That is the mountain where all the puffins are nesting. 50.000 pairs, so 100.000 bird are nesting on this mountain! What an nice view and experience. The Sea eagles we could easily spot, they eat the Puffins as they like them so much… there is a book with pictures you can buy, I would recommend that and just enjoy the safari, the book has way better pictures then you can make. See the last e pictures.

Review: Puffin Safari – A Flappin’ Good Time We picked the sunniest day for our puffin safari—because let’s face it, even seabird fans need to soak up some rays before soaking in puffin facts. The captain, who looked suspiciously like my old headmaster, Mr. Bonfeild—cheerful, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly loved what he did. That goes for both my teacher and the captain. He navigated the waters with ease and a good sense of humour. Safe to say, he passed with flying colours. (Puffin pun) Our guide, Linea, was fantastic too— informative and quick to point out puffins, eagles, and other local birdlife. The puffins were absolute stars—bobbing, diving, and flapping about like they owned the place. Honestly, they were beak performance artists. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, we were served fresh cod, with a postcard-worthy beach as the backdrop. It was a true cod classic moment. In short: birds, sun, sea, smiles—this tour was the real squawk of the town. Highly recommend if you want to feel puffinately delighted by nature.

It was a great experience, the captain and the guide were very kind and knowledgeable. We talked with the captain about the differences of our countries and he was really interested and we appreciated it. We saw many puffins, eagles and other birds. To have an even greater experience we suggest to go after 16/17.

Great cruise! We saw many different birds. Not only great puffins, but also eagles, cormorants, seagulls, oystercatchers, guillemots and birds attacking puffins to get fish. The guide and the captain were great. They know a lot about birds, and the island. They showed us different parts of islands. We really had great time! Higly recommend this puffin safari 😃

This is the best museum I’ve ever been to that’s based on a writer. If you haven’t ever read Hamsun, this will make you want to read Hamsun. The staff are also super friendly and incredibly willing to answer any questions you may have.

Way more interesting than I expected! Nice permanent display of the writers life, with an interesting concept of each floor representing a new stage in his developnent/condition. Top floors are getting weird and croocked!

Really nice place. Nice and friendly staff. The building itself is worth a visit and the exhibition is wonderful.

Great exhibition and the best cafe/bar in the area.

Lovely museum with architectural elements that builds a great fundament for telling the history of the great author Knutsford Hamsun

Amazing place, beautiful architecture, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Very loving and carefully crafted museum.

A large souvenir shop, with a café. Lots of different Norwegian products; T-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, children's clothes, etc. The outdoor terrain is amazing. There were trails in every direction where you could have gone hiking.

Like the place (visited in July), recommend to stop. Inside the center, there are a lot of Norwegian souvenirs 🫶🏼

The Arctic Circle Centre is an excellent place to stop during a long journey. Although the prices of the items are a little high, my Norwegian husband didn't find them so. The baguette with reindeer meat was something special, and the staff are exceptionally friendly.

Beautiful place very serene lot of nature to look at. It was my first time here and the centre has much nice things to look at and purchase too. Nice little cafe and tasty food too.

Such a nice place to stop! So many different souvenirs to look at. Great views at the hiking spots near the center. Clean bathrooms and a small cafe with food, desserts, and beverages. Workers are super friendly and helpful!

Great photo stop right on the highway. Lots of cute (albeit expensive) souvenirs. Walk around outside for the full experience.

The food and souvenirs are perfect. Many memorable items available especially the caps.

This is one of the best museum I ever visited. HUGE positive surprise! 100% recommend. Maker sure you have at least half a day because it is not small! Interesting even if you aren’t into aviation.

Waoo ! This place is a state of the art of Aviation museum. This is a must see. The preservation of the machine is incredible, the scenic impressive, very well documented. Well done for such great achievement 👏🏻👍🏻

The museum is amazing. I am an airline pilot myself and must say I was amazed, especially the military aviation section. The U-2 Dragon Lady, one of my all-time favorite was a huge surprise to me! There is really nothing to complain about. I did notice in the civil aviation section that the dates were a bit out of order in terms of following it chronologically (the dates were correct), and I also noticed a complete lack of mention of Santos Dumont, the first pilot to start and land a self-propelled aircraft. Be that as it may, I’d still rate it 100%

Great museum. So many planes (!), but also so much more. From early flights and myths and spectacles; to commercial and military... All fascinating. Give it plenty of time. 3-4 hours of wonder; a cafe; and great guides. A joy. Thank you.

Brilliant museum at a reasonable price would highly recommend, wasn’t expecting the size and variety of items particularly from ww2

Excellent museum. There’s a range of brilliant exhibits on military and civil aviation, and you can climb the control tower which gives a lovely view over Bodø. I spent 1/2 hours here but could’ve spent more. Costa 195 NOK for an adult and it’s worth it.

Visiting the Aviation Museum in Bodø became an unforgettable experience, filled with knowledge enrichment. The museum astonishes with its scale and diversity of exhibits. Walking through the spacious halls, you find yourself surrounded by a vast number of airplanes and aviation technology, each telling its own unique story. The museum displays aircraft from different eras, starting from the first aviation pioneers to modern military and civilian aircraft. The level of preservation of many exhibits is particularly impressive, allowing one to understand and appreciate the technical achievements of different times. The museum also offers unique opportunities for learning and entertainment, including simulated flights and educational programs. This makes it an ideal place for family leisure, where both children and adults can find something interesting and informative. The Aviation Museum in Bodø is undoubtedly a place worth visiting. It offers an extensive collection that amazes with its scale and diversity, and provides deep knowledge about the world of aviation. It's a place where history meets modernity, creating a unique and inspiring adventure for curious minds of all ages.

We had a very disappointing experience with the Svartisen Glacier trip organized by Meløy Adventure. We booked this trip a month in advance and were looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unfortunately, it turned into a frustrating and poorly managed ordeal. We arrived at the designated meeting point on time, only to find that there was no guide present. After contacting Meløy Adventure, we were told the guide would be at the harbor. Trusting this information, we purchased ferry tickets out of our own pocket (not included in the original booking) and waited at the harbor—still no guide. After multiple phone calls and further confusion, we were finally informed that no guide would be coming at all. In return, we were offered alternative activities like canoeing, e-bikes in Glomfjord, or an eagle safari. These suggestions felt more like a last-minute patch-up than a real alternative—especially since we had specifically come here to visit the glacier. The only thing we took away from this experience was disappointment. We sincerely hope to receive a full refund for the trip itself—though even that doesn’t include the added cost of ferry tickets we shouldn’t have had to buy. Overall, we cannot recommend this trip or company based on our experience.

We had the RIB ride to Rødøy. Except for the hike which was amazing, our guide was super friendly, added interesting facts along the way, and gave us extra tips for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend going on a trip to Rødøy with them!

Put together a super three-day adventure tour along the beautiful Helgeland coast. Safe navigation and super local knowledge meant that we had maximum use of the time, with little waiting. Great climbing on Rødøyløva, Gin tasting atMyken, gun shooting in Ørnes, trail cycling, Rib riding, and a fabulous climb on the Blackice (Svartisen). We also had a great overnight stay in Glomfjord, where we took sauna and swam in the sea with eagles around us. Recommends everyone to use Meløy Adventure (Øyvind), to plan your next adventure.

No show and terrible communication We had booked a glacier hike for two on Svartisen for Monday, August 4, with a scheduled meeting time at 9:15 AM. Unfortunately, the tour was canceled over the phone at 9:28 AM — after we had already boarded the ferry. We completely understand that weather conditions can lead to cancellations. However, the way this situation was handled was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. 1. We arrived at the ferry terminal in Holandsvika at 9:15 as agreed, but there was no guide present. At 9:28, while already on the ferry, we received a call from the tour company saying there might be issues due to rain and high water levels near the glacier. We were told to wait for an update in 30 minutes, as there was a chance the hike could be adjusted. Based on this, we stayed on the ferry. 2. We disembarked and walked towards the glacier. No follow-up call came after the promised 30 minutes, so we called them ourselves. We were asked whether it was windy by the glacier — only then did we realize that the guide wasn’t even at the glacier and that the tour was effectively not going to happen. We had to ask directly whether the tour was canceled to finally get a confirmation. 3. That afternoon, we tried calling several times to reschedule or request a refund, but no one picked up, and we never received a call back. My partner had to call from their phone to get a response. Canceling a tour right at departure time without any staff present at either the ferry or the glacier, and while already knowing the tour would likely not proceed, is simply not acceptable. A call just five minutes earlier could have saved us the ferry tickets and the trouble. Letting us believe the tour might still happen and then going silent with no response to calls is extremely unprofessional. We are still awaiting written confirmation that we will receive a full refund for this trip and we are contacting the Consumer Cancel to file a complaint. I can see from a previous review that this isn’t the first time that this has happened. It is simply an unacceptable way to manage a business and I cannot recommend that you use them.

A very frivolous approach. The glacier tour was arranged very far in advance, the entire tour of Norway was set up to see Svartisen. After reaching the ship, we call MeløyAdventure, we are informed that the guide is waiting on the ship, of course there was no guide. The whole day was ruined, a big disappointment with the company's approach. I do not recommend

We had a great day with our guide Ulrik on Svartisen glacier! He is a very knowledgable guy, and explained a lot about the glacier and the surroundings. The tour was tailored to our liking as we were just with two. We had nice convesations about generic stuf in Norway and he tipped us to visite a bakery in Lom. Great tip Ulrik! Thanls for the great experience! Amanda and Marc

I would advice against using this company. We had booked a 7 hour glacier hike, but the guide never showed up, cancelled the trip late, so that we were already on the ferry to Svartisen. He let us believe that the trip may still be happening for a long time, then eventually cancelled when asked directly 3 hours later. He’s not answering the phone so we’re not sure we are getting our money back. We are taking this to the Norwegian consumer council.

(Translated by Google) On the way to the starting point you will regularly find signs "P Svartisen". When you get there, you find that the parking lot is closed and there are no boats. You can park on the street beforehand, but expect a few campers there. The path from the "parking lot" on the street to the boat launch is about 2km on a gravel road. From there it's about 4km along the lake and then another 3km to the tongue. We went there by bike, which is highly recommended for the route to the boat dock. There was/is a campsite at the boat launch that is closed. Everything looks pretty run down. Will it open again? The path along the lake is overgrown and extremely (!) muddy. You're more likely to wade than hike. We are by no means fans of tourist boats, but in hindsight we would have taken the boat (if it was running). Once you get to the end of the lake, the path becomes dry and rocky. You are in a beautiful glacier landscape with rushing water and a great glacial lake. There is a small shelter within sight of the tongue. Now anyone who has ever seen a glacier will be a little disappointed. It's still nice, but in my opinion not worth the effort and the terrible muddy path. You can trudge back again... (Original) Auf dem Weg zum Ausgangspunkt ist regelmäßig eine Beschilderung "P Svartisen" zu finden. Wenn man aktuell dort ankommt, muss man feststellen dass der Parkplatz gesperrt ist und kein Boot fährt. Man kann vorher an der Straße parken, dort ist aber mit einigen Campern zu rechnen. Der Weg vom "Parkplatz" an der Straße bis zum Bootsanleger ist ca. 2km über eine Schotterstraße. Von dort sind es etwa 4km am See entlang und dann nochmal 3km bis zur Zunge. Wir waren mit dem Fahrrad dort, was für die Wegstrecke bis zum Bootsanleger sehr zu empfehlen ist. Am Bootsanleger war/ist ein Campingplatz der geschlossen hat. Sieht alles recht herunter gekommen aus. Ob der nochmal aufmacht? Der Weg am See entlang ist verwachsen und extrem (!) matschig. Man watet eher als man wandert. Wir sind beileibe keine Touriboot Fans, aber wir hätten im Nachhinein das Boot genommen (wenn es fahren würde). Am Ende des Sees angekommen wird der Weg trocken und felsig. Man befindet sich in einer schönen Gletscherlandschaft mit reißendem Wasser und einem tollen Gletschersee. In Sichtweite der Zunge befindet sich ein kleiner Unterstand. Nun wer schon einmal einen Gletscher gesehen hat, wird ein wenig enttäuscht sein. Es ist trotzdem schön, aber aus meiner Sicht den Aufwand und den fürchterlichen Matschweg nicht wert. Den darf man ja wieder zurück stapfen...

Gormley's massive statue is an eerie presence in the fjord at the Mo i Rana waterfront, with an ever changing aspect as the weather changes.

Easy walk from EV charging area near Kiwi supermarket.

Very cozy place, Havmann is a symbol of Mo I Rana, made of arctic granite.

A haunting Anthony Gormley statue looking out to sea from Mo I Rana. There’s a glass panel to allow for great views, with some Norwegian inscriptions. If you get here earlier in the day, there are some built in recliner sun loungers which would be great to catch some rays. There are other seating options too, should you need a driving break like us before heading to the Arctic Circle centre! @heightofeurope 🇬🇧> 🇳🇴 > 🇪🇸 There are no toilets nearby.

The Art of Arctic Circle | Mo I Rana

Nothing spectacular but when weather is nice this is a nice place to spend time. Sturdy concrete chairs to sit on.

Kind of creepy statue, but interesting to see. Easy to find. There is a nice promenade at the statue.

We had a great time during the family rafting, thanks to professional guidance by Momo and Ida. The river offers fast rapids, swimming and even some cliff jumping! We highly recommend to all!

Loved my first raftingexperience! They can offer everything from familytrips to more rough trips down the river in å couple hours or 2days trips.

Great rafting activity on our way south. It is a highlight in our trip!! We had a great time and a lot of fun. The owners and our guide Vetle are very professional. The river is a combination of rapids and calm waters. I was afraid of the water temperature, but with the equipment they provide, it is absolutely fine. Thank you for this great experience!! 😀

Our group were lucky to kayak 7 days of grade 4 with the calm and kind River North team, who guided us across the exceptional offerings which Trofors and surrounding areas had to offer. Mariann, Joe, Rhys and Zach fostered a sense of confidence and safety whilst encouraging each of us to push to the upper end of our comfort zone. The team were both flexible and attentive to detail to make each day special (e.g. with media, swapping our boats to play boats to make sections more challenging, doing shuttles at different sections for members with varying energy levels). Grateful for the week we received and hope to be back soon.

Great place for rafting. Instructors are friendly, professional and easy to like. The experience itself is great fun with a lot of freedom to jump off the boat whenever you want etc. Worth the money!

This was maybe the highlight of our trip. We had an excellent time. The team is a group of professionals who are concerned about your safety. The customer service is excellent and we highly recommend it. Thanks again for a great day.

Highly recommended, alot of fun for the hole family!😊 Very professional crew and guids are following on the journeys! 👍 Thanks to Momo and Joe for an excellent ride down Auster Vefsna!!! 💪👍

We stumbled across this place while driving the Kystricksveien. As we are British atheists we skipped the museum as the religious poetry would probably be wasted on us. However, I was blown away with how they had carved out the granite to fit the museum in between. The stone is just stunning and it's amazing to think of the work involved to do this. The grounds were also very pleasant with a walk to the lake, church, cemetery, grass roofed buildings and picnic benches. The cafe was also great, with a nice view of the water and good selection of cakes, that the staff helpfully talked us through. The lunch menu also looked good.

Well, the museum is very modern in structure and type. It has a lot of wonderful insightful materials. And the grounds are the most amazing.

Interesting with alot of reading. The building is great

I am very happy each time I come here where my great great grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousin rest in peace. The fact it's where the Poet Peter Daas was a Priest does not matter to me one bit. It's very serene, and beautiful right on the North Artic Sea.

OK. The buildings and area around was clean and tidy. Cafeteria and toilets, OK. The museum building it self is special in it self, whit the clean rock surface at the sides. All in all I will stretch to 4 stars.

Fantastic place to visit. Its great importance historically and architecturally is magnificently presented and made available. And an extra bonus is the brilliant staff possessing great knowledge.

Good service, prices are high, nice setup and location. Could use interactiv assistance and menu could use more Petter Dass branding

Very entertaining, interesting and family-friendly park. We really got close up with the animals and experienced some unforgettable moments. Many activities for the kids. If you pass through this area with the family I highly recommend paying a visit. Campsite and hotel on the other side of the road.

Very nice animal park with lots of activities for kids. Animals were hiding in the shade when we were there in 30c. Understandable. We wanted to join the bear in its shade.

Very friendly People and a great place to relax. A small restaurant s also available. Enjoy a beautiful day.

Average experience. The staff tried their best but there were too many issues to fully enjoy it.

Beautifully maintained and green zoo. The animal enclosures are very large, sometimes a challenge to see them.

Nice family park , it has really nice combination between the animals they have and the activities that you can enjoy , for sure during the summer time so you can enjoy more outside to grill and chill out 👍

Nice place for children in the age 3+. Plenty animals and activities. Even if it consumes some money to spend a day there for a family, it is a memory that children remembers. Some activities has to be paid for extra, in addition to the entrance fee, like the Zip-line (photo), the climbing area and the internal shuttle train. The crash-boats were fun, but there was also a lot of people waiting for thos, so expect some waiting there. Also the downhill carting/roller coaster was fun for the kids, but might not be something for those below 4years old. The day we were there, it was more than 30deg temperature...

Well worth stiff uphill hike along a carefully constructed flight of stone stairs to the naturally created rectangular hole through the mountain and beautiful view of the skerries to the west and the fjord to the east. Not to be missed!! You can even meet some interesting creatures along the way.

Seen a picture about the hill 5 years ago, as the sun's flares shooting trough the eye. Just couldn't forget it, so after research, this year decided to visit. Well, It's a must see to all Norway enthusiast!!! Worth all the efforts and the hike, easy parking. 2-3 hours the hard trail up and the comfortable trail down and around the hill. Walking through the eye is astonishing, just like being in a humongous holy rock cathedral. Mind changing experience about nature's forces along with all the natural wonder's of Norway. I'll be glad for the rest of my life about being there!

Torghatten is one unique wonder of the all mighty nature. Climb to top of the Torghatten is recommended if you have enough time. On good weather views are awesome. Trail to 'hole' is well maintained, but not suitable for people, who has problems with knees or walking, since there is lots of stone steps to climb and descent.

Its a horrible tourist trap. Perfectly crafted stairs, pathways thought the entire tunnel and full of the elderly shuffling along. Compared to everything else Norway has to offer its dreadful.

Amasing place. Have been there at the 10th February. Lots of snow and -16celcius. But still all the roads were cleared of snow, even the path that leads from the road up the mountain was cleaned of snow. Interesting plce to see and visit. Highly recomend!

Place rather an embarrassment; there's STAIRS going up to the hole! Was in Brønnøysund for 2 days (Aug 23-24, 2023) to get my bicycle repaired. The bike shop that did it was already done by noon the 2nd day, so I thought: Why not go to the hole mountain everyone's so eager to see. And well, I'm not a landmark hunter for a reason, & the place, sure enough, confirmed my bias. Just see for yourself:

It's amazing to walk through this natural cave that takes you through the mountain with completely different vistas either side. It's a 45 minute walk up to the cave and a little challenging in places. They are in the process of building a staircase though to make it more accessible.

Lovely place to go out with friends and family. The instructors had really fun teaching us how to use the climbing system and it was enjoyable overall. The view from the top is beautiful, love the ziplines and the climbing varying from easy to difficult. Was really fun. We also lived in a cottage it was cozy and warm and fun.

Rainy day, so it was not busy. Various tracks and especially ziplines over the water were incredible. You can also bring own food, there is fridge and microwave but also small cafeteria. Only minus that it closes early in the evenings.

This place is full of fun. I loved the Zip lines. Get early to have enough time to try out as many as possible and mostly Sunday to avoid crowds.

What an incredible place! Kept 3 teenage boys happy for 6 hours!!

perhaps the best adventure park we've been to yet! No fooling around when they mean "this one will be challanging" but plenty of things to entertain and exercise all players

Great fun for the whole family, recommended to have a stay at the bear lidgr (Bjørnehi)

Lots of family fun. If you like climbing, this is a nice place to visit. Come early to minimize que time.

It's a Monday so this may only apply to this day at this date. It was great to walk around and see the sights. But nothing was open to allow you inside and nobody was around anywhere in the form of staff. However the church was open with very helpful staff and it was very interesting to visit. The only bonus was the outside was free.

On a Monday it is not advisable to go. The exhibition was disappointing. I expected to see more artifacts, Replica's or real one's only thing was banners with the story. The buildings are nice but dull when you only can walk along them. Only church is open AND that is worth the visit.

Fantastic architecture Good local guide

Beautiful church and lots of places to explore

I recommend this place for everyone

Very good

Nice place to find out about Viking culture, kids like to feed animals and activities like shooting with bow and axe throwing.

Beautiful & free to visit. We went outside of the opening hours and it was able to visit. It’s huge and it had some nice hikes, but the destinations of the walks are not really worth the walks. The restrooms are old and not well maintained, but still open outside of operation hours. Worth the visit!

Very special building. Mainly original with ongoing restoration. Easy to get lost due to the many ways you can walk and lots of stairs going everywhere.

Don't be discouraged by the inconspicuous access road up the mountain or the tight turns on the way. This is a must see historical sight, particularly for those interested in WW2 history. True to its name, this site is a fortress of significant size with a maze of tunnels.

Free parking, free museum and visit to the fortress, free toilets. It's fun to walk around the underground tunnels. The opening hours of the cafe are unknown - updated information is needed on site, on Facebook, on Google and on the website. Today the cafe was not open.

An interesting and unique place for military history and World war fans. This fortress carved out of the rocky mountain was a bunker back in the day. You can go through the tunnels and various rooms and observation posts. There is a free mini museum with minimal description of the events that happened here.

Great place to visit and wander around. Quite a bit of history and amazing how the Norwegians held out against the Germans. Heaps of parking as we visited on a Monday with our 7m Motorhome. Road was not too bad, keep an eye out for passing bays

We were on our way to Sweden annd passed the signs for the fortress. We thought "why not. Stretch our legs little." After a dirt road and a verry cool but steap uphill climb with our old campervan we reached the parking with a big sign "NO CAMPING". No problem. Let's have a look. 1st we went to a house which shows a short but clear history of when, why and how it was built, + who was there. Not only the Norwegian but also German and Sweedish armies. The exposition shows equipment, arms and uniforms of all sides. All information is Norwegian but there are booklets on stands with the main stories and information in English. After the museum there was another building which housed some nicely restored artillery, I believe for temporary storage, but we were free to have a look anyway. Than we went uphill to the actual fortress. It is really impressive. The size of it and the atmosphere you sence when you wondering through each room, stairway and corridor. You can climb up into the command towers via old rusty ladders. Climb granite stairs and walk around the turrets. You can also wander around outside along the walls and on top of the fortress. It's unbelievable thinking how it must have been, being there whilst the place was being besieged, shelled and bombed. You're allowed to go almost anywhere and all of this is amazingly free. It is all ran by volunteers and everything looks well kept after. What an absolute gem. Takk to all involved for making and keeping this site accessible for the public to see. I've never seen anything like it.