Sjønstå gård
Listed farmyard in Sulitjelma with 22 buildings, formerly a hub for ore transport, run by Nordlandsmuseet since 2025.
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About the museum
Sjønstå gård was first mentioned in the tax register of 1665. In 1891 Sulitjelma Gruber bought the farm, and it became a hub for ore transport with up to about 300 residents. The Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren) listed the farm in 2006. Nordlandsmuseet took over its operation on 1 January 2025.
The farmyard has 22 buildings spread across Øvergården and Nergården. Øvergården is run as a museum, while Nergården is privately owned. The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes, is held in Norwegian and English, and tells the history of the farm from the 17th century until today.
Highlights
- 22 buildings on the Sjønstå farm
- Hub for ore transport from Sulitjelma Gruber
- Listed by Riksantikvaren in 2006
- Guided tours in Norwegian and English
Permanent exhibition
- Sjønstå gård – Øvergården is a museum with buildings and stories about the farm's history from the 17th century and its time as a transport centre for Sulitjelma Gruber.
- Operated by
- Nordlandsmuseet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 90 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 70Students and concessions (honnør) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children under 18 enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 70 per personGroups of 10 or more paying visitors: NOK 70 per person. |
Tickets are bought on arrival. Booked guided tours on weekdays 08:00–16:00 follow the regular admission prices during opening hours; evenings, weekends and times outside opening hours cost from NOK 2,500 plus NOK 70 per person.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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 buildings are not adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
The farm is located in Sulitjelma in Fauske municipality.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Free parking and outdoor toilet.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography is allowed without flash. |
| Good to know | Guided tours in Norwegian and English for up to 30 people per group. |
