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Vardø city - photo: Lars Engerengen
Drakkur - photo: Lars Engerengen
Vardø town hall and church - photo: Lars Engerengen
Shores of Vardø - photo: Lars Engerengen
Vardø port with Hurtigruten - photo: Lars Engerengen

Vardo: Pomors, Radars and Witches in the Far North Audio Tour

By VoiceMap
Price is NZ$11 per adult
Features
  • 35m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

You’ll find the arctic city of Vardø as far east as you can go in Norway. There’s limited access to professional guides in this area, so why not have your own personal guide directly on your smartphone? You’ll see the highlights of the city through the eyes of a local. Take all the time you need and stop along the way if feel like it.

The tour starts from the port, where the Hurtigruten arrives every evening. We’ll go along the shores of Vardø, passing the statue of Willem Barentz, before arriving at the wharves and warehouse of Brodtkorp. The tour also takes you to the dark side of local history by telling the storey of the burning of witches at Steglnes. Finally we’ll pass the marvellous Vardøhus Fortress, before arriving back at the port.

The tour automatically plays audio at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS service and the VoiceMap mobile app. Start the tour, put your phone in your pocket, and let my voice guide you through the highlights of Vardo.

Activity location

  • NASTA Servicemekaniker
    • 18B Kaigata
    • 9950, Vardø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • NASTA Servicemekaniker
    • 18B Kaigata
    • 9950, Vardø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway

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Vardo: Pomors, Radars and Witches in the Far North Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 35 minutes35m35m
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English

You’ll find the arctic city of Vardø as far east as you can go in Norway. There’s limited access to professional guides in this area, so why not have your own personal guide directly on your smartphone? You’ll see the highlights of the city through the eyes of a local. Take all the time you need and stop along the way if feel like it.

The tour starts from the port, where the Hurtigruten arrives every evening. We’ll go along the shores of Vardø, passing the statue of Willem Barentz, before arriving at the wharves and warehouse of Brodtkorp. The tour also takes you to the dark side of local history by telling the storey of the burning of witches at Steglnes. Finally we’ll pass the marvellous Vardøhus Fortress, before arriving back at the port.

The tour automatically plays audio at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS service and the VoiceMap mobile app. Start the tour, put your phone in your pocket, and let my voice guide you through the highlights of Vardo.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$11.34 x 1 AdultNZ$11.34

Total
Price is NZ$11.34

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap Application
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to Vardø: Pomors, Radars and Witches in the Far North tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Pomor Museum (Pass by)
The word Pomor is Russian and means "those who live by the sea". It refers to the Russians who lived by the White Sea, and sailed to Norway in the summer season to fish and trade with Norwegians. Pomor trading began in Finnmark around the 1700s. Vardø is called "The capital of Pomor".
Steilneset Memorial (Pass by)
The Steilneset Memorial commemorates the trial and execution of 91 people for witchcraft. The memorial was designed by artist Louise Bourgeois and architect Peter Zumthor, and opened in 2011.
Vardoehus Fortress (Pass by)
Vardøhus Fortress was built between 1733 and 1739, and remains almost in its original form. The fortress site forms an eight-point star, protecting many buildings within the walls. Vardøhus saw no military action until the Second World War. During the war, the fortress was used as an anti-aircraft site and POW camp before the German occupation.
Hornoya (Pass by)
Hornoya is the eastern most nature area in Norway. Here you can go aground and experience ample bird life at close quarters.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNASTA Servicemekaniker
    • 18B Kaigata
    • 9950, Vardø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENASTA Servicemekaniker
    • 18B Kaigata
    • 9950, Vardø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway

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