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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
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.
