Tirpitz Museum, War museum in Kåfjord, Norway
The Tirpitz Museum is a war museum in Kåfjord dedicated to the history of the German battleship Tirpitz during World War II. The collection contains more than 3000 photographs and various artifacts that document the military operations that took place in Northern Norway.
The wooden building was originally constructed in 1880 and relocated from Lillehammer to Alta after the war ended. This move occurred during the post-war reconstruction period in the region.
The museum displays accounts from people who lived in the region during the war and directly experienced the German naval presence in the fjord. These personal memories show how daily life for residents was shaped by the events of that time.
The museum is located in western Norway in a region with cold weather and can be reached by road. Visitors should dress warmly for the season, especially during darker months when daylight hours are limited.
The entire collection was gathered by a local resident named Even Blomkvist, who personally collected wartime memories, uniforms, and photographic documents. His dedication to preserving this history made the museum an important record of local remembrance.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
