The new proprietors of the lighthouse, Inger Kjelstrup Sund and Villy Sund, wish all visitors welcome to Tranøy Lighthouse. Read more

Over the past few years, the halibut fishing in Helnessund has been exceptional. The summer of 2009 was certainly no exception, with large catches and huge halibut recorded. The largest weighed a whopping 212 kg, which is a new world record for a halibut caught with a fishing rod. Read more

Stetind at the head of the Stefjord in Tysfjord Municipality in Nordland is wrapped in legends and can be seen from at least seven parishes. Throughout history, the mountain has been a navigational marker for seafarers along the Nordland coast. Stetind was first conquered on July 30, 1910, by F. Schelderup, A. Bryn and C.W. Rubenson. Read more

Welcome to one of the country’s most cycle-friendly destinations. Some welcome the opportunity of fjord crossings by ferry or express boat. You will encounter the landscape depicted in Hamsun’s novels. Read more

A challenging journey through the life and works of Hamsun as a celebrated and condemned author opens in June 2010. Read more

Experience an exciting and tasty evening in a tunnel! The tunnel dates from World War II and was part of the Polar Railway project between Fauske and Kirkenes. The railway line was started in several places, one of which was in the mountain under the Kobbelv Vertshus. Read more

Rago National Park is characterised by a wild, majestic mountain landscape with deep chasms and large boulders. Read more

In the Realm of Hamsun, there is one exciting story after the other. The Realm of Hamsun takes you from the beautiful sea to the majestic mountains, from the Stone Age to recent cultural history, from Sami traditions to safaris to spot the white-tailed eagle – in the surroundings Knut Hamsun was inspired by!

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