Lecture tour in Ofoten
Published 12 October 2026
The museums and libraries in Ballangen, Kjøpsvik and Narvik invite you to a lecture tour with Arne Håkon Thomassen from the Sami Parliament!
08 November 2025
For 30 years, Lofotr Viking Museum has had its doors open to convey the story of the chieftain’s seat at Borg. On Saturday, the exhibition fragments; An anniversary exhibition that shows fragments or fragments of our history. It is not about objects, but about the people who have shaped the place, and those who give life to the history here at Borg and have contributed since the beginning.
Fragments
The exhibition is part of our 30th anniversary celebration and shows a story that is always in motion. Fragments highlight both well-known and lesser-known events over the years, which have helped to influence the road to this day. It is not just about the archaeological excavations, but about the people who have shaped the place, and those who still give life to both the history and the place.
The Extreme weather “Frode”
The extreme weather Frode hit Vestvågøy on 12 October 1996 and is considered one of the most powerful storms in Lofoten’s recent history. With wind gusts of over 70 knots, the storm caused major damage ? especially at the chieftain’s house at the Lofotr Viking Museum, where the roof was partially torn off and the walls suffered extensive damage. In total, the damage caused by Frode was estimated at more than NOK 120 million. Despite the destruction, the reconstruction was quickly initiated, and thanks to solid efforts and reuse of materials, the chieftain’s house was able to reopen as early as 24 May 1997 ? in time for the new summer season.
This would not have been possible without the invaluable support and efforts of the local community. Thanks to you, Lofotr Viking Museum stands strong ? as it does today.
A national lighthouse
Over the years, around 2.5 million people have visited Lofotr, which we are incredibly proud of. This journey would not have been possible without the close cooperation and continuous support from Vestvågøy municipality. Together, we have made Lofotr a vibrant, national beacon for history, culture and community. Department director Tore Bugge Pedersen, who was hired this summer, emphasizes that the story behind the museum provides direction for the work ahead. He puts it like this:
“The exhibition is a reminder of what the local community has meant to Lofotr, and what Lofotr has meant to the local community. As a newcomer to the museum, I couldn’t have wished for a better summary of the first thirty years, to know what it is we are going to build the next thirty on. What has been achieved is really something to be proud of, and I look forward to being a leader in the future.”
The exhibition is open for visits through 2026, and is a warm encounter with both our common past and future.