Sjønstå Farm

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Right in the heart of Fauske municipality you will find Sjønstå farm – one of Nordland's hidden gems from the 17th century. This unique cultural monument, known from the blockbuster film Sulis 1907 , takes you back to a time when farm life, fishing and trade shaped society.

Welcome to the only protected cluster farm north of Dovre. Sjønstå farm offers a long history where fish farmers went from living simple lives, to later having their everyday lives turned upside down with the industry that accompanied Sulitjelma Gruber AS's acquisition of the area in 1891.

In the same area you will also find Sulitjelma Mining Museum and Sulitjelma Visitor Mine . Explore more exciting cultural and historical experiences in the area.

Address: Sjønstågårdveien 20, 8230 Sulitjelma

Opening hours and ticket prices

Opening hours summer season 2026:
June 28 - August 9: Sundays 12-4 p.m.

Ticket prices

  • Regular admission: adult 90 NOK, senior/student 70 NOK

  • Children under 18 have free regular admission.

  • Group entry (min. 10 paying): NOK 70 per person

  • Special prices apply for visits outside of regular opening hours.

We offer guided tours by appointment during the summer months.

Availability

The buildings have not undergone adaptations for disabilities.

 

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Midsummer at Sjønstå farm
June 23.
Midsummer at Sjønstå farm
Summer program at Sjønstå farm
June 28.
Summer program at Sjønstå farm

Booking

If you would like to book a tour of Sjønstå farm, please contact us well in advance. Fill out the form by clicking the button below for a booking request and practical clarifications.

  • A room with green walls, white curtains, and antique furniture, including a bed with lace drapes and linens, a dresser with cups and biscuits, and a mirror on the wall.
  • A traditional dining area with a red wall, windows with white curtains, a round table with a white tablecloth, four chairs, and a high-backed sofa. The ceiling has wooden structures, and there are tea lights on a silver candlestick on the table. An old writing desk and a chestnut are placed on the sides.
  • A vintage grey and blue floral wallpaper, with a large, old-fashioned, red and gold painted wall clock on the left, and old black and white photographs of people in gold frames on the wall.
Black and white photograph of a small rural settlement with wooden houses, surrounded by fields and mountains in the background

The history of the farm

Sjønstå Farm is one of Nordland's most unique cultural monuments, with a history that stretches back to 1665. The farm's courtyard-shaped facilities were listed in 2006, and it has been a hub for agriculture, fishing and trade for centuries. The 22 preserved buildings tell of a time when the yachting trade to Bergen and participation in the Lofoten fishing industry linked the farm to larger trade networks.

Since the 1970s, volunteers and the Sjønstå Farm Foundation have worked tirelessly to preserve this cultural treasure. Today, you can visit an authentic Nordland farmyard, where the terraced fields still bear witness to the sustainable agriculture of yesteryear. Take part in living history and experience the timeless charm of Sjønstå Farm!