You’ll find the arctic city of Vardø as far east as you can go in Norway. There’s limited access to professional guides in this area, so why not have your own personal guide directly on your smartphone? You’ll see the highlights of the city through the eyes of a local. Take all the time you need and stop along the way if feel like it.
The tour starts from the port, where the Hurtigruten arrives every evening. We’ll go along the shores of Vardø, passing the statue of Willem Barentz, before arriving at the wharves and warehouse of Brodtkorp. The tour also takes you to the dark side of local history by telling the story of the burning of witches at Steglnes. Finally we’ll pass the marvelous Va...
Highlights
35 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
35 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Vardø: Pomors, Radars and Witches in the Far North tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
NASTA Servicemekaniker
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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Vardø: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Pomors, Radars & Witches
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Vardø
About
You’ll find the arctic city of Vardø as far east as you can go in Norway. There’s limited access to professional guides in this area, so why not have your own personal guide directly on your smartphone? You’ll see the highlights of the city through the eyes of a local. Take all the time you need and stop along the way if feel like it.
The tour starts from the port, where the Hurtigruten arrives every evening. We’ll go along the shores of Vardø, passing the statue of Willem Barentz, before arriving at the wharves and warehouse of Brodtkorp. The tour also takes you to the dark side of local history by telling the story of the burning of witches at Steglnes. Finally we’ll pass the marvelous Va...
Highlights
35 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
35 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Vardø: Pomors, Radars and Witches in the Far North tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
NASTA Servicemekaniker
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Itinerary
1
The Pomor Museum
The word Pomor is Russian and means "those who live by the sea". It refers to the Russians who lived by the White Sea, and sailed to Norway in the summer season to fish and trade with Norwegians. Pomor trading began in Finnmark around the 1700s. Vardø is called "The capital of Pomor".
2
Steilneset Memorial
The Steilneset Memorial commemorates the trial and execution of 91 people for witchcraft. The memorial was designed by artist Louise Bourgeois and architect Peter Zumthor, and opened in 2011.
3
Vardoehus Fortress
Vardøhus Fortress was built between 1733 and 1739, and remains almost in its original form. The fortress site forms an eight-point star, protecting many buildings within the walls. Vardøhus saw no military action until the Second World War. During the war, the fortress was used as an anti-aircraft site and POW camp before the German occupation.
4
Hornoya
Hornoya is the eastern most nature area in Norway. Here you can go aground and experience ample bird life at close quarters.
