Andenes Sights

  1. Andenes Fyr

    The town's landmark red Andenes Fyr, automated for many years, opened in 1859 and still shines on. Guided visits require a climb up 40m and 148 steps. They take place hourly, on the hour between noon and .

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  2. Hisnakul Natural History Centre

    The Hisnakul Natural History Centre shares a restored wooden warehouse with the tourist office. It showcases the natural history of northern Norway, including seabirds, topography, marine mammals, farming, fisheries and local cultures.

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  3. Polar Museum

    The quaint, Arctic-themed Polar Museum has displays on local hunting and fishing traditions. There's extensive coverage of the 38 winter hunting expeditions in Svalbard undertaken by local explorer Hilmar Nøis, who also collected most of the exhibits.

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  4. Whale Centre

    The Whale Centre provides a perspective for whale-watchers, with displays on whale research, whaling and whale life cycles. Most people visit here in conjunction with a whale-watching tour.

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