Fauske

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Fauske is Nordland’s mineral-studded gateway - a municipality where marble glows, glaciers loom, and caves stretch like nature’s cathedrals. With around 9,800 residents and a legacy of mining, reindeer herding, and Arctic resilience, Fauske is a place where fjords meet folklore and hiking boots meet history. It’s got one of Europe’s largest caves, a national park with no roads, and a steam train that once hauled nickel through the mountains. And yes, you can still pan for zeolite like a geologist with a selfie stick.

Top Attractions

• Sjunkhatten National Park

  remote wilderness with 1,000m peaks

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• Svarthammarhola

  one of Northern Europe’s largest caves

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• Sulitjelma Visitor Mines

  historic tunnels & mining museum

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• Fauske Folk Museum

  1700s buildings in a birchwood setting

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• Nordvika Badeplass

  scenic beach with walking trails

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Unique Experiences

• Jakobsbakken Mountain Resort

  hiking, skiing & industrial history

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• Fauske Marble

  world-famous stone used in the UN HQ

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• Huskyguiden

  dog sledding & snow tours with Arctic flair

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• Valnesfjord Helsesportssenter

  adaptive outdoor adventures

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• Steam train nostalgia

  Sulitjelma’s mining rail legacy lives on

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Where to Stay in Fauske

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Getting There

Fauske sits at the crossroads of the E6 highway and the Nordland Railway, about 60 km east of Bodø. Trains, buses, and ferries connect to Narvik, Lofoten, and Sweden. The town center hugs the Skjerstad Fjord, and villages like Sulitjelma and Valnesfjord offer mountain escapes and cultural gems. Bring layers - and maybe a flashlight for the caves.