Helligskogen

The Helligskogen complex contains a mountain lodge with 27 beds across 10 rooms, residential houses, and function spaces at the forest edge of Skibotn valley.

Founded in 1846 under royal decree, Helligskogen served as a military checkpoint during the Cold War to monitor potential invasions through the Finnish border.

The name derives from Finnish Pyhämettä, translating to sacred forest, reflecting the deep connection between Nordic cultures in this border region.

The lodge offers shared facilities including a kitchen with basic equipment, three toilets, two showers, and rooms ranging from 900 to 1300 NOK per night.

The facility maintains concrete military positions across Skibotndalen valley, with numerous explosives stored beneath bridges until the mid-1990s for defensive purposes.

Location: Storfjord

GPS coordinates: 69.20583,20.71274

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33