• One of Norway’s oldest human settlements (approx. 11, 000 years old)

• Norway’s oldest musical instrument (the hummer of Tuv)

• Saltstraumen chieftain Raud’s Viking ship, that was the model for the famous longship “Ormen Lange”

• The unique type of local boat known as the “straumbåten”

The museum is situated east of Saltstraumen church. We offer guided history tours for groups all year round when booked in advance.

• Destination

  Bodø and Salten

• Country

  Norway

• Type of experience

  Culture

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Bodø Station
  • Bodø Airport