Kjerringøy trading post

Kjerringøy is an 18th-century trading post with fifteen historical buildings displaying traditional North Norwegian architecture and commerce methods. The site sits along the coast and shows how a typical trading center of that era was organized and operated.

The settlement developed to facilitate trade between local fishermen and merchants from distant areas. Over time it grew into a significant maritime commerce center along the North Norwegian coast.

The buildings reveal the clear social divisions of the era through separate living spaces for merchant families and their staff members. You can see these differences reflected in how each group's quarters were designed and furnished.

The site is accessible only by ferry between Festvåg and Misten, so advance planning is needed. Guided tours run through the summer months and help you understand the buildings and their history.

The old store preserves its original layout and allows visitors to purchase traditional Norwegian sweets using historical trading methods. This hands-on experience gives a direct sense of daily life and business practices from the past.

Location: Bodø Municipality

Official opening: 1959

Website: http://nordlandsmuseet.no/kjerringoy_handelssted

GPS coordinates: 67.52063,14.76163

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42