{"id":8529,"date":"2021-06-28T22:13:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T22:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=8529"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:39","slug":"delve-into-coastal-history-and-nature-on-the-arctic-ocean-road-between-batsfjord-and-berlevag","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/delve-into-coastal-history-and-nature-on-the-arctic-ocean-road-between-batsfjord-and-berlevag\/","title":{"rendered":"Delve into coastal history and nature on the Arctic Ocean Road between B\u00e5tsfjord and Berlev\u00e5g"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tIf you take the turn off the E6 at Tana towards the Varanger Peninsula, you will find fishing villages, war history, coastal history, lighthouses, kilometre long bird cliffs and a rugged, raw and beautiful landscape along the coast of the Arctic Ocean.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Berlev\u00e5g Mannssangforening (men&#8217;s choir) made a splash with their film &#8216;Heftig og enthusiasm&#8217; in 2001. It is possible you&#8217;ll be inspired to make your own film too when traveling to B\u00e5tsfjord and Berlev\u00e5g. Not to mention the unknown places you&#8217;ll visit along the route. Here is a small guide for getting the most out of a detour from the E6 this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/61A3DE19-2834-4F1D-A762-B81747674C0E.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/61A3DE19-2834-4F1D-A762-B81747674C0E-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"From the harbour of B\u00e5tsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/61A3DE19-2834-4F1D-A762-B81747674C0E.jpg\" data-caption=\"From the harbour of B\u00e5tsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3216.jpg\" data-size=\"1800x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3216-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Moonlit evening at Veidnes \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3216.jpg\" data-caption=\"Moonlit evening at Veidnes \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FACA2785-66C3-4272-8A11-77B1A2183C59-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FACA2785-66C3-4272-8A11-77B1A2183C59-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Berlev\u00e5g seen from the east \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FACA2785-66C3-4272-8A11-77B1A2183C59-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Berlev\u00e5g seen from the east \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: From the harbour of B\u00e5tsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Moonlit evening at Veidnes \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Berlev\u00e5g seen from the east \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-trip-is-a-detour-from-the-e6\">The trip is a detour from the E6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers take the E6 at Tana bridge and follow the river Tana down to the mighty Tana estuary. From here you head north from the mountain forest towards the plains on the Varanger Peninsula. Along the route you will meet reindeer on summer pasture, belonging to reindeer herding families from Tana and Nesseby. After 75 kilometers you come to Gednje, from which you can drive straight ahead towards B\u00e5tsfjord and Syltefjord, or to the left towards Berlev\u00e5g. Which should you choose? We suggest that you take the opportunity to explore the entire area from Syltefjord in the southeast to Store Molvik in the northwest. We give here an overview from east to west, Syltefjord via B\u00e5tsfjord, Kongsfjord and Berlev\u00e5g to Store Molvik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syltefjordstauran-is-one-of-norway-s-largest-bird-cliffs\">Syltefjordstauran is one of Norway&#8217;s largest bird cliffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two hundred metres high and up to three kilometres long, Syltefjordstauran dominates the narrow fjord opening. Here you will find Norway&#8217;s largest kittiwake colony, this three-toed small gull species that makes a serious racket. The auks are also represented by guillemots, arctic guillemots, razor bills, puffins and black guillemots. Newcomers along this coastline are a number of large sea otters, which are the size of geese. There is the possibility for boat trips or boat rental both from Nordfjord and from B\u00e5tsfjord.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_172118000_iOS.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_172118000_iOS-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"August evening in Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_172118000_iOS.jpg\" data-caption=\"August evening in Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_172626000_iOS.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_172626000_iOS-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Syltefjord is revived in summer \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_172626000_iOS.jpg\" data-caption=\"Syltefjord is revived in summer \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_174605000_iOS.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_174605000_iOS-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"On old paths in the abandoned fishing village of Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_174605000_iOS.jpg\" data-caption=\"On old paths in the abandoned fishing village of Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_175731000_iOS.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_175731000_iOS-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_175731000_iOS.jpg\" data-caption=\"View of the Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: August evening in Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Syltefjord is revived in summer \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: On old paths in the abandoned fishing village of Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: View of the Syltefjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-eastern-finnmark-damage-from-the-war-was-not-100\">In Eastern Finnmark, damage from the war was not 100%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finnmark was mostly burned and destroyed at the end of World War II. Around 75,000 residents were forcibly evacuated or fled, and the vast majority lost everything they owned. On the Varanger Peninsula however, the German withdrawal took place very quickly, and the Germans did not manage to destroy everything. Despite this, Berlev\u00e5g was completely destroyed. Smaller communities such as Kongsfjord and Syltefjord on the other hand survived the war, therefore retaining their classic Finnmarkian pre-war architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nordfjord-wakes-up-during-the-summertime\">Nordfjord wakes up during the summertime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nordfjord is a small village that was inhabited until 1989. However, the  area is far from a ghost town as many of the old houses are used as holiday homes. In its time, Syltefjord had the highest postcode in Norway, and the post office building can still be seen. During the summer months, the old school runs a caf\u00e9 with the possibility to buy fishing licenses. There is also simple accommodation, a small local history collection and a second-hand shop. If you want to take a look into the old chapel, which originally stood on Makkaur, just ask at the summer cafe. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-A0016012-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-A0016012-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is rebuilt from its destruction during World War Two \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-A0016012-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is rebuilt from its destruction during World War Two \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stauran-fuglefjell.jpg\" data-size=\"532x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stauran-fuglefjell.jpg\" alt=\"Kittiwakes and Gannets live side by side\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stauran-fuglefjell.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kittiwakes and Gannets live side by side\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is rebuilt from its destruction during World War Two \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Kittiwakes and Gannets live side by side<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ytre-syltefjord-is-the-remains-of-ancient-coastal-history\">Ytre Syltefjord is the remains of ancient coastal history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A nice walk from Nordfjord is the path to Ytre Syltefjord. Ytre Syltefjord once had several fish farms, a fish oil factory, bakeries, youth teams, steamboat visits and telegraph stations. The modernization and new requirements for transport led to Ytre Syltefjord being overtaken by time, and the village was vacated in 1946. However, you still see tufts, walls and roads which mark this once important fishing village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b-tsfjord-is-the-fishing-capital\">B\u00e5tsfjord is the fishing capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is B\u00e5tsfjord where the 20th-21st Century fishing boom took place. This fishing village developed in the post-war period into one of the most dominant in Finnmark. The village has around 2200 inhabitants, large fishing facilities and a busy atmosphere. On the hillside above the village is the 241 meter high mast, flanked by 80 meter high wind turbines. B\u00e5tsfjord Church is a fifty-year-old modern church with a colourful, large glass mosaic, which has been described as one of the most distinctive modern churches in Finnmark. B\u00e5tsfjord is most active at the turn of the month July-August. During which the whole village comes together to prepare concerts, parties and fun. B\u00e5tsfjord also has a good range of accommodation and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20200511_003352.jpg\" data-size=\"1461x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20200511_003352.jpg\" alt=\"The August sun setting over the Barent&#039;s Sea \u00a9 Live Helb\u00e6k\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20200511_003352.jpg\" data-caption=\"The August sun setting over the Barent&#039;s Sea \u00a9 Live Helb\u00e6k\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/BFJ-kirke-glassmaleri-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/BFJ-kirke-glassmaleri-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"B\u00e5tsfjord church&#039;s detailed painted glass windows\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/BFJ-kirke-glassmaleri-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"B\u00e5tsfjord church&#039;s detailed painted glass windows\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/F64DFC5B-733D-4638-85A5-61441F30AAF3.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/F64DFC5B-733D-4638-85A5-61441F30AAF3-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"The port in B\u00e5tsfjord. This village is the biggest and most modern fishing port in Norway&#039;s far north east \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/F64DFC5B-733D-4638-85A5-61441F30AAF3.jpg\" data-caption=\"The port in B\u00e5tsfjord. This village is the biggest and most modern fishing port in Norway&#039;s far north east \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-secret-local-hangout-for-youth-apparently.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-secret-local-hangout-for-youth-apparently-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"OId history in B\u00e5tsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-secret-local-hangout-for-youth-apparently.jpg\" data-caption=\"OId history in B\u00e5tsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The August sun setting over the Barent&#039;s Sea \u00a9 Live Helb\u00e6k<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: B\u00e5tsfjord church&#039;s detailed painted glass windows<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The port in B\u00e5tsfjord. This village is the biggest and most modern fishing port in Norway&#039;s far north east \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: OId history in B\u00e5tsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-walks-from-b-tsfjord-are-easy-and-beautiful\">The walks from B\u00e5tsfjord are easy and beautiful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finnmark&#8217;s landscape is fairly barren, but this makes the terrain easy to walk on. From B\u00e5tsfjord there are many nice hiking routes of various lengths. The easiest journey is to walk half an hour to the bird hide at Skrovnes. This bird hide, designed by the Vard\u00f8 architects &#8216;Biotope&#8217;, ensure that you can watch birds without disturbing them. Of course, you can also use it as a resting place, and enjoy the simple architectural design. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-A0016395-1-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-A0016395-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"It&#039;s very likely you&#039;ll meet some reindeer during your trip \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-A0016395-1-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"It&#039;s very likely you&#039;ll meet some reindeer during your trip \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-P8130220-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1583x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-P8130220-1-768x388.jpg\" alt=\"Arctic terns live along the coastline during the summer months. Don&#039;t get too close, they don&#039;t think twice about attacking \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/H\u00fcfner-P8130220-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Arctic terns live along the coastline during the summer months. Don&#039;t get too close, they don&#039;t think twice about attacking \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: It&#039;s very likely you&#039;ll meet some reindeer during your trip \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Arctic terns live along the coastline during the summer months. Don&#039;t get too close, they don&#039;t think twice about attacking \u00a9 Gert H\u00fcfner<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kongsfjord-survived-the-war\">Kongsfjord survived the war<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only place around B\u00e5tsfjord and Berlev\u00e5g that is still permanently inhabited along county road 890, is the small fishing village of Kongsfjord. Here they completely escaped the destruction of war, and all you&#8217;ll find is a dense cluster of several old houses. Photographers love the colourful wooden buildings facing the fine sandy beach compared to the barren surroundings. The centre of all activity is the shop, where you can also drink coffee. There is also a guesthouse in Veines with both accommodation and dining just a short detour past Kongsfjord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-kongsfjord-you-can-explore-history-and-wildlife\">From Kongsfjord you can explore history and wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you walk one kilometre out to Storvika from Kongsfjord, you will see Sami Iron Age tombs. Among the small islets just out to sea there is a rich bird life, and you often see seals laying in all positions. Another hiking destination is the Veines Peninsula, where the remains of a German coastal fort are located. The bird hide at Veines is located in the middle of very rugged nature, but offers far reaching views. It is  designed by the renowned &#8216;Biotope&#8217; architects. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/C9FC7FAD-421E-4645-9251-4E66A200B06A.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/C9FC7FAD-421E-4645-9251-4E66A200B06A-1365x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Veidnes is a little collection of 19th c. houses a good mile north of Kongsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/C9FC7FAD-421E-4645-9251-4E66A200B06A.jpg\" data-caption=\"Veidnes is a little collection of 19th c. houses a good mile north of Kongsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/90E7F861-3703-4C92-80FE-186B3061DE60.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/90E7F861-3703-4C92-80FE-186B3061DE60-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"The local shop in Kongsfjord is no more. But it still adds a splash of colour \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/90E7F861-3703-4C92-80FE-186B3061DE60.jpg\" data-caption=\"The local shop in Kongsfjord is no more. But it still adds a splash of colour \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_111121000_iOS.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_111121000_iOS-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Heading towards Veidnes. The peninsula behind the houses has a WWII fort, a architecturally designed bird shed and white tailed eagles \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210823_111121000_iOS.jpg\" data-caption=\"Heading towards Veidnes. The peninsula behind the houses has a WWII fort, a architecturally designed bird shed and white tailed eagles \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3199-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1800x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3199-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dusk in Kongsfjord \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3199-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Dusk in Kongsfjord \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Veidnes is a little collection of 19th c. houses a good mile north of Kongsfjord \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The local shop in Kongsfjord is no more. But it still adds a splash of colour \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Heading towards Veidnes. The peninsula behind the houses has a WWII fort, a architecturally designed bird shed and white tailed eagles \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Dusk in Kongsfjord \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-arctic-ocean-road-is-flanked-by-naked-geology\">The Arctic Ocean road is flanked by naked geology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The road between Kongsfjord and Berlev\u00e5g follows the outer coast along the Barents Sea. It winds its way past headlands and protrusions and around fine sand beaches. Without forest blocking the views, the rock is completely exposed, meaning you can see the slate as pancake stacks and the sandstone lie layer upon layer. In the bays, the shorelines from the uplifting land after the ice age can clearly be seen. The geologist is in heaven here, while the rest of us study the rawness with a mixture of joy and amazement. A stop along the road is Konjakkbakken, which is a gravel road up to a view point over the entire coastline and the Veines Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kj-lnes-lighthouse-is-easy-to-visit-while-a-visit-to-makkaur-lighthouse-needs-some-planning\">Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is easy to visit, while a visit to Makkaur lighthouse needs some planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping along this weather-hardened coastline is guarded by two lighthouses, both of which were rebuilt after the war. Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse by Berlev\u00e5g has a monumental square tower. Makkaur lighthouse on the other hand, is smaller, but could make you think you are on a Greek island when sun shines on its white exterior. Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is located along the road to Berlev\u00e5g and can be visited. Makkaur, on the other hand, is a longer hike in roadless terrain, and is best done from Syltefjord.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/85F638D5-DA03-4466-85CB-7AC7EB2A1DCA.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/85F638D5-DA03-4466-85CB-7AC7EB2A1DCA-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"The living quarters at Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse. The lighthouse keepers left in 1994 \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/85F638D5-DA03-4466-85CB-7AC7EB2A1DCA.jpg\" data-caption=\"The living quarters at Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse. The lighthouse keepers left in 1994 \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/C5AE1E5E-300D-4ECA-859A-D2F2A5ADBFBF.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/C5AE1E5E-300D-4ECA-859A-D2F2A5ADBFBF-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is easy to visit. One simply drives down from the road to Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/C5AE1E5E-300D-4ECA-859A-D2F2A5ADBFBF.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is easy to visit. One simply drives down from the road to Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8CC46A8F-CE2C-4534-8711-2A5ACDFC2EE6.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8CC46A8F-CE2C-4534-8711-2A5ACDFC2EE6-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse was destroyed by Nazi cannons from the sea during the withdrawal in 1944, and reconstructed as a concrete tower in 1949 \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8CC46A8F-CE2C-4534-8711-2A5ACDFC2EE6.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse was destroyed by Nazi cannons from the sea during the withdrawal in 1944, and reconstructed as a concrete tower in 1949 \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/F9716B75-50DC-4A51-8059-AFD270130EB9.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/F9716B75-50DC-4A51-8059-AFD270130EB9-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"The church of Berlev\u00e5g is designed by Hans Magnus and is one of the post-war reconstruction churches \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/F9716B75-50DC-4A51-8059-AFD270130EB9.jpg\" data-caption=\"The church of Berlev\u00e5g is designed by Hans Magnus and is one of the post-war reconstruction churches \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The living quarters at Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse. The lighthouse keepers left in 1994 \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse is easy to visit. One simply drives down from the road to Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse was destroyed by Nazi cannons from the sea during the withdrawal in 1944, and reconstructed as a concrete tower in 1949 \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The church of Berlev\u00e5g is designed by Hans Magnus and is one of the post-war reconstruction churches \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-piers-in-berlev-g-have-a-stormy-history\">The piers in Berlev\u00e5g have a stormy history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlev\u00e5g is completely exposed to the Barents Sea. Crew on Hurtigruta call this &#8216;the East Sea&#8217;, followed by a sigh. Countless times, large storms have swept over the harbour and smashed fishing boats and piers into firewood. As early as 1913, the first pier was built, but it was not strong enough to withstand the worst storms. In 1959, half of the Svartoksmoloen (Stone Sea defences) were destroyed in a raging winter storm. The Hurtigruten couldn&#8217;t dock in Berlev\u00e5g, instead the &#8220;barge&#8221;  otherwise know as the expedition boat, went out with people, mail and cargo, meeting the Hurtigruten in open sea. Loading and unloading of goods and mail while passengers boarded by ladders along the Hurtigruten side, was very risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tetrapods-have-solved-the-port-problem\">Tetrapods have solved the port problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution to the port problem was found by a French patented structure named &#8216;tetrapods&#8217;. These concrete structure with four arms are laid as a protective cover on the ocean facing side of the pier. When the storms are raging, the tetrapods become entangled in each other and become stronger. In the early 1970s, the harbour was secured with two powerful jetties, and a deep-water quay could be built. Since 1975, Hurtigruta has docked at the quay in Berlev\u00e5g. Thus, the tourists missed an exciting spectacle in the open ocean, but the Berlev\u00e5g residents drew a sigh of relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20200511_193121-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20200511_193121-1.jpg\" alt=\"Berlev\u00e5g tetrapod sea defences \u00a9 Linda Fredriksen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20200511_193121-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Berlev\u00e5g tetrapod sea defences \u00a9 Linda Fredriksen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D565A8CF-51D7-4362-A220-F47C324BCF57.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D565A8CF-51D7-4362-A220-F47C324BCF57-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Tetrapods, four-legged creatures \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D565A8CF-51D7-4362-A220-F47C324BCF57.jpg\" data-caption=\"Tetrapods, four-legged creatures \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/865E7832-D768-4489-ABE0-D537B4D93BA7.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/865E7832-D768-4489-ABE0-D537B4D93BA7-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"View past the tetrapods towards the Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse afar. In the north, there is nothing \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/865E7832-D768-4489-ABE0-D537B4D93BA7.jpg\" data-caption=\"View past the tetrapods towards the Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse afar. In the north, there is nothing \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0DD3BDE3-0641-4053-9F8F-F12D0FCEDCAE.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1660\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0DD3BDE3-0641-4053-9F8F-F12D0FCEDCAE-768x531.jpg\" alt=\"Tetrapod reflections \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0DD3BDE3-0641-4053-9F8F-F12D0FCEDCAE.jpg\" data-caption=\"Tetrapod reflections \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Berlev\u00e5g tetrapod sea defences \u00a9 Linda Fredriksen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Tetrapods, four-legged creatures \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: View past the tetrapods towards the Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse afar. In the north, there is nothing \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Tetrapod reflections \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-harbour-museum-in-berlev-g-exhibits-the-harbour-s-history\">The Harbour Museum in Berlev\u00e5g exhibits the harbour&#8217;s history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole story about the piers and quays, which in turn is the story of how Berlev\u00e5g fought to continue to exist, is exhibited at Berlev\u00e5g Harbour Museum. Here you can also follow the history of the village from the wooden houses pre war houses to the post war reconstruction in the fifties. However the gem for all coastal culture enthusiasts is the old hurtigruten docking barge. Named &#8216;Pramma&#8217;, this solid, open wooden boat is exhibited with as much pride as the Fram or Viking ships. No wonder, because as a cultural monument, the barge is just as important for the Berlev\u00e5g residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-cultural-heritage-trail-takes-you-around-the-history-of-the-pier\">The cultural heritage trail takes you around the history of the pier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The breakwater theme defines Berlev\u00e5g in many ways. You can follow a 4 kilometer long cultural heritage trail with fifteen stops along the route with information. The work even involved a railway line to transport the stone, and there is a small guide you can take with you to help you along the way. An easy and straightforward trip out on Revnesmoloen is also a nice thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/building-4.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1598\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/building-4-2048x1364.jpg\" alt=\"Berlev\u00e5g with the red buildings that constitue the Harbour Museum. The entrance is next to the white and green tetrapodes \u00a9 Havnemuseet i Berlev\u00e5g\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/building-4.jpg\" data-caption=\"Berlev\u00e5g with the red buildings that constitue the Harbour Museum. The entrance is next to the white and green tetrapodes \u00a9 Havnemuseet i Berlev\u00e5g\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Berlevag-with-Boat.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Berlevag-with-Boat-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"View from the breakwater towards Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Berlevag-with-Boat.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from the breakwater towards Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D8C5383B-A1A1-4F17-B9E5-32AC75B7E494.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D8C5383B-A1A1-4F17-B9E5-32AC75B7E494-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"The &quot;hulka&quot; - the little train bringing rocks out the the breakwater construction site \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D8C5383B-A1A1-4F17-B9E5-32AC75B7E494.jpg\" data-caption=\"The &quot;hulka&quot; - the little train bringing rocks out the the breakwater construction site \u00a9 Katelin Pell\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20170520_232849_763.jpg\" data-size=\"800x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20170520_232849_763-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"The midnight sun from Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Lene Kristin Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20170520_232849_763.jpg\" data-caption=\"The midnight sun from Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Lene Kristin Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Berlev\u00e5g with the red buildings that constitue the Harbour Museum. The entrance is next to the white and green tetrapodes \u00a9 Havnemuseet i Berlev\u00e5g<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View from the breakwater towards Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The &quot;hulka&quot; &#8211; the little train bringing rocks out the the breakwater construction site \u00a9 Katelin Pell<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The midnight sun from Berlev\u00e5g \u00a9 Lene Kristin Olsen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-centre-of-berlev-g-is-a-shred-of-civilization-amongst-mighty-nature\">The centre of Berlev\u00e5g is a shred of civilization amongst mighty nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all of the barely one thousand people in Berlev\u00e5g live close together in the fishing village. Berlev\u00e5g church is the landmark of the settlement, constructed in 1960 and designed by Hans Magnus. In the centre you can also visit Arctic Glasstudio Berlev\u00e5g, where Daniela Salather creates glass products inspired by the nature of Finnmark. In Gallery Annen Etasje there are constantly new exhibitions of art. Kvitbrakka is an artist&#8217;s residence with a caf\u00e9 and rooms for gatherings. All in all, little Berlev\u00e5g is a small oasis of urbanity and human activity in the middle of inhospitable nature. The contrast to the surrounding plains is striking.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BEH00628.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-for-sailing-in-this-on-the-open-sea\">Ready for sailing in this on the open sea?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?artikler=the-harbour-museum-in-berlevag-illustrates-mans-struggle-against-natures-wrath&amp;_gl=1*h8j735*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY4MDI2MzM4OS4xNjkyNzkzNTI3*_ga_PL60WQGNDT*MTY5Mjc5MzUyNi4xLjAuMTY5Mjc5MzUyNi4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about how tough sailing to Berlev\u00e5g once was<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-hike-to-tanahorn-offers-horizon-views\">The hike to Tanahorn offers horizon views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the best overview of this rugged Barents Sea coastline, Tanahorn at the mouth of the Tanafjord, is a must visit destination. Nine kilometers and 270 meters of altitude provide an extensive view towards the North Kyn Peninsula in the west, towards Berlev\u00e5g, into Tanafjord itself and towards the plateau landscape to the southeast. However, the eye is often drawn to the fishing grounds and the unbroken horizon to the north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-store-molvik-is-the-end-of-the-road\">Store Molvik is the end of the road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fylkesvei 890 has its end point in Berlev\u00e5g. However, you can drive on, and take the small gravel road that leads to Store Molvik, which was  once a thriving fishing village. Now there are only a few cabins between the fjord and a small lake, from which the North Kyn Peninsula is visible across the Tanafjord. When the weather is good, you may see some of the cabin owners on their porch, otherwise, this end of the road location is great for a picnic. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-varanger malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-leave-no-tracer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/kongsfjord-is-a-historic-fishing-village-in-the-far-north\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card 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67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-varanger malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-harbour-museum-in-berlevag-illustrates-mans-struggle-against-natures-wrath\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0DD3BDE3-0641-4053-9F8F-F12D0FCEDCAE-768x531.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The harbour museum in Berlev\u00e5g illustrates man\u2019s struggle against nature\u2019s wrath<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-hiking todo-midnight-sun season-summer region-lofoten region-ofoten region-northern-norway region-tromso region-varanger malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/anna-maria-has-five-favourites-in-the-north\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_2659-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Anna Maria has five favourites in the north<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tFrequently asked questions about the routes to Berlev\u00e5g and B\u00e5tsfjord\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-to-berlev\u00e5g-and-b\u00e5tsfjord\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get to Berlev\u00e5g and B\u00e5tsfjord\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-to-berlev\u00e5g-and-b\u00e5tsfjord\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tWe have outlined a drive from Tana bridge from the E6 in Eastern Finnmark on national roads 890 and 891 to first Syltefjord (129 km, just over two hours) and B\u00e5tsfjord, then 30 km back to the junction to Berlev\u00e5g (Syltefjord-B\u00e5tsfjord-Berlev\u00e5g 112 km, 2 hours). The return from Berlev\u00e5g to Tana bridge is 134 kilometers and takes about two hours. There are short-haul airports in both B\u00e5tsfjord and Berlev\u00e5g, and both fishing villages are a stop on the hurtigruten path.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-stay-in-berlev\u00e5g,-b\u00e5tsfjord-and-the-surrounding-area\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I stay in Berlev\u00e5g, B\u00e5tsfjord and the surrounding area\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-stay-in-berlev\u00e5g,-b\u00e5tsfjord-and-the-surrounding-area\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tB\u00e5tsfjord has two hotels, Polar Hotell and B\u00e5tsfjord Hotell, as well as B\u00e5tsfjord Brygge with fisherman&#8217;s cabins. Here there are several dining options, and opportunities to drink a glass or two. Simple backpacker accommodation can be found in Syltefjord. Kongsfjord Gjestehus is a historic accommodation location while Berlev\u00e5g has Berlev\u00e5g Pensjonalt og Camping and Berlev\u00e5g Motell.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-temperatures-can-i-expect-during-the-summer\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat temperatures can I expect during the Summer\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-temperatures-can-i-expect-during-the-summer\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSometimes the Russian air hits the area, with 30 degrees, meanwhile a few years ago, the snow settled on the mountain pass in early July. Windproof jacket and good shoes are important, and having a hat, pair of mittens and woollen underwear at hand isn&#8217;t a bad idea.  Don&#8217;t forget your swimming trunks however, and never trust what the locals are wearing. They will get the shorts out even when the temperature gets over 10 degrees Celsius. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-about-the-winter-season?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat about the winter season?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-about-the-winter-season?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tYes! The birdwatchers come all winter to look at Arctic ducks. The snow kite competition VAKE takes place in late winter. However, you have to expect closed roads and bad weather, but if you talk to the locals before you drive over the mountain passes, it should go well. The roads to Store Molvik and Syltefjord are not open, but you may be able to find trips by snow scooter.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-find-out-more?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I find out more?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-find-out-more?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tCheck Visit Varanger&#8217;s homepage. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-sapmi-culture season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-varanger malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/varanger-sami-museum-tells-the-story-of-10000-years-of-human-history\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/e50ac4196c2999aa1f96c7b712026361-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Varanger Sami Museum tells the story of 10,000 years of human history<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSami Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-national-scenic-routes todo-sapmi-culture todo-suggested-routes region-varanger wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-norwegian-scenic-route-in-varanger-shines-with-cultural-gems-and-storm-carved-nature\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 49.675018310547% 56.774443432801%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/005215_4fd29-768x510.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Norwegian Scenic Route in Varanger shines with cultural gems and storm carved nature<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-birdwatching todo-photo todo-wildlifesafari season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-varanger malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/varanger-is-birdwatching-heaven\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dsc_3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Varanger is birdwatching heaven<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tBirdwatching\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-varanger malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/ruija-kven-museum-tells-the-story-of-the-kven-people-in-the-arctic\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2021_Motet_med_ishavet_utstilling_05.t612114f9.m600.TIF_.pv_.xmWi4O8U0kdHez4hJ-768x1152.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Ruija Kven museum tells the story of the Kven people in the Arctic<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-midnight-sun todo-national-scenic-routes todo-sapmi-culture todo-suggested-routes season-autumn season-summer region-kirkenes region-varanger malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-varanger-express-takes-you-to-the-furthest-north-east\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/005033-1-768x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tKirkenes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Varanger Express takes you to the furthest north-east<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 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src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/drone-vard\u00f8-III-768x503.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Vard\u00f8 gets the Midnight Sun before the rest of us<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tMidnight Sun\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-architecture todo-art todo-attractions todo-national-scenic-routes facilities-groups facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-varanger malgrupper-culture-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-witch-monument-in-vardo-is-in-memory-of-the-91-witch-trial-victims\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card 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18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 season-autumn season-summer region-varanger malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/partisan-museum-in-kiberg-tells-an-unknown-warhistory\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Partisaner-fra-Langbunesslaget-1941-768x528.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVaranger\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The partisan museum in Kiberg tells an unknown war story<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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