Guided tour of Ørnes trading post
Choose between two tours on Ørnes trading post .
Ørnes trading post and the modernization of Ørnes
Ørnes trading post has a history that stretches back to 1794, when the jekt skipper Elling Pedersen was allowed to run a shop and inn on the site. This made Ørnes to a hub along the coast of Northern Norway, at a time when cities hardly existed and trading posts functioned as centers for the villages. Ørnes trading post became a gathering point for the local community, and remained so for generations. The exhibition also examines the modernization process in Meløy from 1900 to 1950.
Operation Musket Thunder
At Gammelbakeriet you can learn the story of the sabotage operation during World War II, also known as "Operation Muskedunder". 12 men risked their lives to sabotage the Nazi aluminum production in Glomfjord, which is a 20-minute drive outside of Ørnes .
Practical information
Each tour lasts 50 minutes
From 5 to 15 people per group
Available in Norwegian and English (English must be notified in advance)
Photography is permitted without the use of flash
Available all year round
Use the booking form at the bottom of the page to send us a request.
Prices for guided tours on request
Weekdays 8:00 AM–4:00 PM: NOK 90 per person, minimum 5 paying guests.
Groups of less than 5 people still pay a minimum of NOK 450.
Children have free entry.
In the evenings and on weekends: basic price NOK 2,500 plus NOK 70 per person.
Facilities
Cobblestones from road to door. Small café. Parking not attached to the facility. Narrow doorways, high door frames, not universally designed toilet.
Address
Pictures on this page: Nordlandsmuseet
Booking
Fill out the form below and send us an inquiry. We will respond as soon as we can and confirm if the desired date is available.
