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The northernmost medieval stone church of Norway and the world's northernmost surviving medieval building. The area had wooden churches from 1100, and the current church was probably finished in 1440.
Trondenes Church is the northernmost medieval stone church of Norway and the world's northernmost surviving medieval building. It is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Harstad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the northern edge of the town of Harstad. It is the main church for the Trondenes parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The white, stone church was built in a long church style around the year 1435 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect. The church seats about 300 people.
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During world War II, about 1000 Soviet prisoners were sent here. The foundations of this camp remain, and there is a memorial.
A museum and history centre, covering more than 2,000 years of history of the region, which was a Viking power centre. Here you can learn about the powerful local Viking king Tore Hund, who turned the tide of Norwegian history. There is also a small recreated medieval village next to the centre.
"The trail along the sea" is a trail going from Trondenes historic centre towards Harstad. This is a pleasant coastal walk. It can be combined with walking between Trondenes and Harstad.
A 40.6-cm cannon, part of the World War II coastal defences, built during the German occupation. It was designed as a naval gun, but was used as coastal defence, as the battleships it was intended for were never built. With a max range of 56 km, it could theoretically hit Narvik. Tours must be booked 48 hr ahead.