Kjerringøy Trading Post
Kjerringøy handelssted
The wealthiest trading post in northern Norway in the 19th century. Its well-preserved wooden buildings sit against a sharp peak and were the real-life inspiration for Knut Hamsun's novels.
Kjerringøy Trading Post is a group of about 15 wooden buildings from the 19th century. It was once an important hub for the Lofoten fishing trade. The merchant Zahl family accumulated great wealth here, and the site served as the setting for Nobel Prize-winning author Knut Hamsun's novels Benoni and Rosa. Today, it operates as a branch of the Nordland Museum. Guided tours are offered in summer, showcasing the merchant's residence, warehouses and fishermen's quarters. A white wooden church stands nearby. It is about 40 km from the city center. Visitors can drive or take a summer bus, with a scenic 10-minute ride on the Festvåg–Misten short-distance ferry along the way.
Opening hours
Approx. Jun to mid-Aug 11:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Mjelle Beach
- Sjunkhatten National Park
- Saltstraumen
- Keiservarden
- Landegode
- Børvasstindan
- Bodin Church
- Norwegian Aviation Museum