Nordland nasjonalparksenter
Visitor centre at Storjord in Saltdal with the exhibition “Uerstattelig” about five national parks, an activity area and the Adde Zetterquist art gallery.
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About the museum
Nordland nasjonalparksenter is located at Storjord in Saltdal, just north of Saltfjellet, and consists of two professional units: Besøkssenter nasjonalpark Nordland (the national park visitor centre) and the Adde Zetterquist art gallery. The centre is a foundation with broad regional roots, established in cooperation between municipalities, public bodies, research communities and voluntary organisations in Nordland. It conveys knowledge about national parks and other protected areas, nature, outdoor life, and Norwegian and Sámi culture.
In the exhibition “Uerstattelig” (Irreplaceable), visitors can get to know the five national parks the centre is authorised for: Rago, Láhko, Junkerdal, Sjunkhatten and Saltfjellet–Svartisen. The exhibition covers geology, fauna, wildlife and history, and begins with films about the parks. A separate room shows changing exhibitions.
The exhibition surrounds an activity area with stations for activity-based learning and a bonfire site. From the centre a path leads down to Roparneset, where a reconstructed Sámi settlement with two gammer (turf huts) and a traditional cotter’s farm (husmannsplass) can be found. The area is to a large extent universally designed, with trails and bonfire sites accessible to wheelchair users. The art gallery shows paintings and drawings by Per Adde and Kajsa Zetterquist and has a guest gallery with several exhibitions a year.
Highlights
- The national park exhibition “Uerstattelig” about five national parks
- Activity area with bonfire site and learning stations
- Reconstructed Sámi settlement at Roparneset
- Adde Zetterquist art gallery with a guest gallery
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Uerstattelig – National park exhibition on nature, geology, wildlife and history in Rago, Láhko, Junkerdal, Sjunkhatten and Saltfjellet–Svartisen, with films and a themed room.
- Adde Zetterquist kunstgalleri – The gallery has one room for Per Adde’s paintings and one for Kajsa Zetterquist’s paintings and drawings.
- Operated by
- Stiftelsen Nordland nasjonalparksenter
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The area around the centre is to a large extent universally designed, with trails and bonfire sites accessible to wheelchair users. The yard is partly paved with slate.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The activity area has stations where children and adults can try things out, for example as a geologist, and there is a frisbee golf course and a climbing jungle in the area. The art workshop offers activities for children and adults.
Getting there & parking
The centre is located at Storjord in Saltdal, just north of Saltfjellet.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café area and shop with quality products, library with art and nature literature.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 60 guests.
Auditorium for 60 people, a large meeting room for 25 people, and hire of Nystadnesstua.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of both the gallery and the visitor centre can be arranged. Special programmes for schools and kindergartens are available. |
