Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Check out also the park-like collection of historic buildings of the Fauske branch of the
Salten Museum
(
75 50 35 16;
nordlandsmuseet.no/fauske_bygdetun
; Sjøgata; adult/child
Nkr50/10;
11am-5pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
, whose grounds are a lovely spot for a picnic.
Sleeping & Eating
Campotel
CAMPGROUND
( 75 64 39 6675 64 39 66;
www.campotel.no
;
Lundveien; car/caravan sites Nkr175/225, 2-/4-bed
cabin Nkr400/500, with bathroom Nkr700/800; May-Sep)
This complex, 3km west of town, has superb views of the fjord and surrounding peaks.
Fauske Hotell
HOTEL
( 75 60 20 00;
www.rica.no
;
Storgata 82; d Nkr890-1140)
Fauske's only year-round upmarket choice has cheerful rooms although common areas feel
decidedly dated. As you'd expect, marble is a recurring theme and it has a good restaurant
which is strong on Arctic dishes.
Information
Tourist Office
TOURIST INFORMATION
( 75 50 35 15; Sjøgata; 9am-4pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
This seasonal office shares its premises with the Salten Museum in the heart of town.
Getting There & Away
BUS
Buses run to/from Bodø (Nkr90, 1½ hours, three to six daily) and Narvik (Nkr280, 5½
hours, two daily).
TRAIN
Trains ply the Nordlandsbanen between Trondheim (Nkr1018, 9½ hours) and Bodø
(Nkr128, 45 minutes), via Fauske, twice daily and there are additional trains (up to four
