Gamlekirke

The Far North


Finnmark's oldest timber church, constructed in 1807, was the only building in Karasjok to survive WWII destruction. It's a pretty ochre-and-white construction.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Far North attractions

1. Sami Parliament

0.35 MILES

The Sami Parliament was established in 1989 and meets four times annually. In 2000 it moved into a glorious new building, encased in mellow Siberian wood,…

2. Sápmi Park

0.43 MILES

Sami culture is big business here, and this impressive theme park includes a wistful, hi-tech multimedia introduction to the Sami in the 'Magic Theatre',…

3. Sami National Museum

0.61 MILES

Exhibits at the Sami National Museum, also called the Sami Collection, include displays of colourful, traditional Sami clothing, tools and artefacts, and…

4. Kevo Strict Nature Reserve

15.72 MILES

Some of Finland's most breathtaking scenery is within the 712-sq-km Kevo Strict Nature Reserve along the splendid 40km gorge of the Kevojoki (off-limits…