Things to do in Vadsø
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Church
As so often in these small Finnmark communities, the church is the most interesting structure architecturally – and all too often the only building to have survived the devastation wreaked by retreating Nazi forces. Vadsø’s didn’t. Built anew in 1958, it’s simple enough yet rich in symbolism. The twin peaks are intended to recall an iceberg, the Orthodox-inspired altarpiece looks metaphorically over the frontier and the rich stained glass depicts the seasons.
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Vadsø Church
As so often in these small Finnmark communities, the Church is the most interesting structure architecturally - and all too often the only building to have survived the devastation wreaked by retreating Nazi forces. Vadsø's didn't. Built anew in 1958, it's simple enough yet rich in symbolism. The twin peaks are intended to recall an iceberg, the Orthodox-inspired altarpiece looks metaphorically over the frontier and the rich stained-glass depicts the seasons.
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Kjeldsen Fish Plant
The third site, the Kjeldsen Fish Plant is at Ekkerøy, 15km east of town. It retains its old stores and lodgings, a mass of arcane fishing equipment, the old shrimp processing and bottling room and - to make you wince at childhood memories - a vast black vat and boiler for extracting cod-liver oil. Plan to arrive when hunger is beginning to bite and you can enjoy an excellent fish meal in the Havhesten Restaurant.
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Tuomainengården
The Tuomainengården is a mid-19th-century Finnish farmhouse, with its own bakery, sauna and blacksmith. Esbensengården (Esbensen estate, Hvistendalsgata; adult/child around NOK30/free) is a mid-19th-century opulent merchant's dwelling, complete with stable and servants' quarters.
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Indigo
It makes no such claim but surely the long-established Indigo must rank as Europe’s, if not the world’s, northernmost Indian restaurant. Its related takeaway adjunct is something of a culinary UN, dishing up kebabs, burgers, pizzas and Tex-Mex as well as curries.
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Vadsø Museum
The Vadsø Museum has three elements: the Tuomainengården (Tuomainen estate, Slettengate 21), Esbensengården (Esbensen estate, Hvistendalsgata), and the Kjeldsen Fish Plant at Ekkerøy, 15km east of town. Each has it's own entry.
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Esbensengården
The Tuomainengården is a mid-19th-century Finnish farmhouse, with its own bakery, sauna and blacksmith. Esbensengården is a mid-19th-century opulent merchant's dwelling, complete with stable and servants' quarters.
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Havhesten Restaurant
In the outbuildings of Kjeldsen Fish Plant this atmospheric restaurant could be an extension of the museum and, if the wind isn't whipping, you can dine on the jetty with the sea sloshing beneath you.
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Oscar Mat Og Vinhus Restaurant
Oscar Mat og Vinhus restaurant at the Rica Hotel Vadsø is the town’s finest, offering a great buffet breakfast and a daily fish or meat special (Nkr145).
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Påls Matopplevelser
Pål dishes up tasty baguettes (Nkr33 to Nkr50) and salads (Nkr50 to Nkr90) and does a fresh-fish daily special (Nkr100 to Nkr140), all to eat in or take away.
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Hildonen Café
The aroma of warm bread and sweet cakes draws you into this bakery and café, hugely popular with locals and bang opposite the tourist office.
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