Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum-September 2024-www.zzdtravel.com

Publish for free

Home

/

/

Europe

/

Norway

/

Svolvær

/

Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum

Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum-September 2024

zzdtravel

分享 X Twitter Yahoo Mail LinkedIn Facebook Amazon Wish List Reddit Telegram Sina Weibo

Sep 7, 2024

　　Housed in the town's old post office, Lofoten's little war-memorial museum recounts the islands' role in the drama of WWII, when the islands were occupied by the Nazis. The collection includes lots of fascinating period photos, plus original uniforms, ordnance and even a couple of (decommissioned) mines.

Previous Article：Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter Next Article：Lofoten Temagalleri

Must-see attractions

Galleri Dagfinn Bakke

　　One of Svolvær's more interesting little private galleries, this place showcases works by local artist Dagfinn Bakke, in which the distinctive light and natural formations of Arctic Norway take centre stage, with a range of other painters also on display. As always, many of the pieces are for sale. ...

　　Housed appropriately in what was once a fish-freezing plant, this is the ultimate place to chill out (perhaps with something to warm the spirit). The 500-sq-metre space is filled with huge ice sculptures, illustrating Lofoten life. If you can't return to northern Norway in winter, this is a great, if...

Galleri Stig Tobiassen

　　This place is another of Svolvær's fine little galleries that show and sell paintings in which the Lofotons are the focus. ...

Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum

　　Housed in the town's old post office, Lofoten's little war-memorial museum recounts the islands' role in the drama of WWII, when the islands were occupied by the Nazis. The collection includes lots of fascinating period photos, plus original uniforms, ordnance and even a couple of (decommissioned) mines. ...

Lofoten Temagalleri

　　The Lofoten Theme Gallery is very much the creation of one man, Geir Nøtnes, a keen photographer from a fishing background. It's devoted mainly to cod fishing and whaling, with plenty of photos and equipment. Ask to see the splendid 20-minute DVD about Lofoten through the seasons. ...

Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter

　　On the main square and beside the tourist office, the North Norwegian Artist's Centre hosts changing exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and more by artists from northern Norway. Its shop is a good source for a tasteful souvenir of Norway's north. ...

　　Stunning photos of the Lofoten Islands in all their brooding glory, most of them for sale, are the work of photographer Anders Finsland. It's worth stopping by even if you don't plan to buy. ...

Related Information Recommendations

6 Luxurious Hotels in Los Angeles and Their Cheaper, But Similar, Alternatives

The World’s Most Expensive Islands and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

The 6 Most Luxurious Hotels in Italy and Their Cheaper (But Similar) Alternatives

5 Luxury Hotels in Ireland and Their Cheaper, But Similar, Alternatives

5 Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica and Their Cheaper (But Similar) Alternatives

5 Luxury Hotels in Jamaica and Their Cheaper (But Similar) Alternatives

The Most Expensive Cities in Europe and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

7 Luxury Hotels in Mexico and Their Cheaper, Similar Alternatives

About

Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings Contact Us

Services

Login register

zzdtravel Travel Travel Story Cruise Attractions

Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdtravel.com All Rights Reserved