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The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands is one of the notable Lofoten Tourist Attractions. It depicts the life style of the inhabitants of the Lofoten Islands. The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands also portrays fishing as one of the most preferred and common activities in this part of the country.
Location of The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands:
The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands is situated near to the harbor and recreates an environment that suits fishing. Lofoten Island has a ragged mountainous landscape that remains covered with snow in the summer. There are small boats that navigate the ocean. Between May and September you can watch the whales or go for hiking too. The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten is situated at close proximity to the coastal area of Lofoten Islands.
History of The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands:
The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands was founded on 3rd July in 1987. Moskenes History and Museum Society collaborated with Moskenes municipal council and Mr. Sigurd Harald Ellingsen of Å to develop this museum.
Characteristic Features of The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands:
The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten Islands displays the life of the fishing village. It also portrays the history of Lofoten Fishery over a period of 200 years. It also displays a wide collection of local species and sharks and many other sea creatures. A tour to The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten includes educational exhibits, guided tours around the museum, demonstrations and also video programs.
Few of the exhibitions in The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten include "The World's Greatest Cod Fishery", "The long History of cod-liver oil", "Valuable goods for 1000 years", "Social classes", "A hard and perilous life" and also the "active 150 year old bakery". These exhibits focus a lot on the fishing and the life of the fisherman, their equipments and techniques.
A tour to Loften Island would definitely mean a visit to The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Lofoten.
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