Sjønstå farm

Traditional Norwegian wooden house with a grass-thatched roof, surrounded by green grass and other small wooden buildings, with mountains and blue sky in the background.

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.

Visit us and experience the tranquility of a protected cluster farm, the only one of its kind north of Dovre. Here you can wander between historic buildings, learn about a sustainable past and the farm's exciting history, in scenic surroundings by Øvrevann.

In the same area you will also find Fauske Folk Museum , Saltdal Folk Museum , Blodveimuseet , Sulitjelma Mine Museum and Sulitjelma Visitor Mine . Explore more exciting cultural and historical experiences in the area.

Address

Gnr 88 Bnr 12, 8211 Fauske

Opening hours and ticket prices

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

Free admission.

We offer guided tours by appointment during the summer months.

Special prices apply for visits outside of regular opening hours.

Availability

The buildings have not undergone adaptations for disabilities.

 

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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.

Old wooden houses with thatched roofs on fields of dry grass, mountains in the background.
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!