Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen museum
Here you can see and hear about:
• 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.
• 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.
Source: Visit Bodö
Saltstraumen museum