Welcome to
The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Å i Lofoten, N-8392 Sørvågen, Lofoten, Norway -
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Click here for the main presentation of the Fishing Village Museum
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The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Å i Lofoten, was established in 1989. It is an integral part of a complete and vibrant North Norwegian fishing village. The museum's exhibitions, demonstrations and activities are located in the 100-200 year old architectural environment in and in the surrounding harbour and waters.
Photo shows view of the Museum area.
- Main Theme: Life in the fishing village and the Lofoten Fishery over the past 200 years
Comprehensive and exciting coastal museum. Educational exhibitions, guided tours, demonstrations, activities and information on video. Exhibitions include:
- "The World's Greatest Cod Fishery" The Lofoten Fishery and the tackle and boats used therein.
Exhibition in the Main Boathouse
- "The long history of cod-liver oil" Norway's oldest cod-liver oil factory, sale of cod- liver oil
- "Valuable goods for 1000 years" Old stockfish production plant, cod heads and roes
- "Social classes" The homes of the fisherman's family and the squire
- "A hard and perilous life" The "rorbu" cabin and the life of the visiting fisherman
- "Every blade of grass was of value" The barn and stables: coastal farming north of the Arctic Circle.
- Smithy - production of cod-liver oil lamps and knives
- Active 150-year old bakery. Sale of fresh baking and local home crafts
- Fishing boat trips and sea fishing. Prepare your meal in the authentic Lofoten way
- Trips across the Maelstrom to a coastal cave with 3,000 year old cave paintings
- (See the "Footprints in the North" pamphlet entitled Cave Paintings in Refsvika)
For further details and brochure, ring +47 76 09 14 88 or +47 76 09 15 55, send a fax to +47 76 09 15 66, or send an email to nfmuseum@lofoten-info.no
Some useful links for visitors to the Lofoten Islands:
This Web Site was created by DataDesign , Robert Walker, N-8392 Sørvågen
The Cod Liver Oil Factory
The old cod liver oil factory at the Fishing Village Museum, i Lofoten.
(Photos: Ottar Schiøtz)
Click here to read about the Cod Liver Oil Factory
Demonstration of the old techniques and equipment. (Photo: Ottar Schiøtz)
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School children at work in the old bakery. (Photo: Ottar Schiøtz)
During the summer it is possible to buy fresh baking from the bakery.
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The Fishing Village in Times Gone By
Old, Nordland-type boats in the harbour at .(Photo: the Museum)
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