Fauske: Marble, Coast and Culture

Fauske marble occurs in and around the municipality of Fauske in northern Norway, north of the Arctic Circle. The waterfront promenade, by contrast, runs along the entire coastline of central Fauske and is an area for peace, relaxation and experiences. These two facts reflect different scales: marble is associated with the municipality and its surroundings, while the promenade is a clearly defined recreational area in the town center. This means you can get to know Fauske through both its landscape and its coastal area within the town.

Farm history, local museum and mining

At Sjønstå gård stands a protected cluster farmstead dating from the 17th century. A bookable guided tour covers the farm’s history from its beginnings in 1665 through its time as a fishing and farming homestead and its transition to industry, up to the present day. The farmstead anchors the story in the 17th century; the guided tour extends the timeline to the present. For travelers interested in the development from farm life to industry, this is a clear historical highlight.

At Fauske bygdetun in Fauske sentrum, the history of Salten is told through clothing; an exhibition is dedicated to the local healer Johannes Brateng. Unlike Sjønstå, the focus here is not the development of a single farm, but regional history and the story of a local healer. Three different guided tours can be booked at the bygdetun. Check the current booking options for guided tours at Sjønstå gård and the bygdetun in advance.

Klungset field hospital is one of the few intact German medical facilities still preserved in Norway. In Sulitjelma, the Sulitjelma gruvemuseum is located in the town’s first industrial area. At the Sulitjelma besøksgruve, an original mine locomotive travels 1.6 kilometers into the Sulitjelmafjell. The museum’s location and the journey into the mountain offer different perspectives on the mining theme. Mine railway operating details may change; check the latest information before visiting.

Hiking terrain between coast, forest and peaks

Fauske has trails along the coast, through forests and up to the highest peaks. Year-round hiking terrain includes afternoon outings, exercise hikes, weekend hikes and long hikes. The designated hiking destinations range from short walks on established trails to routes through more challenging terrain. When choosing, you can consider two criteria separately: the surroundings—coast, forest or peaks—and the type of terrain, from established trails to more demanding routes. Junkerdal National Park is a mountain area in the municipalities of Saltdal and Fauske.

Town and municipality when choosing accommodation

For orientation within the municipality: the E6 runs north–south through the municipality of Fauske and through the town of Fauske; the Nordland Line also runs through the town. Would you like to focus your stay mainly on the town center, or are you more interested in destinations such as Sulitjelma’s mining history? The distinction between town and municipality can help you interpret location information in the context of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Tverrå, Brekke, Sulitjelma, Straumsnes, Valnesfjord, Saltdal, Andøy, Lurøy.

For the broader travel overview: Nordland.