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WORTH A TRIP
KAMØYVÆR
A short detour from the E69 between Honningsvåg and Nordkapp brings you to this tiny,
sheltered fishing hamlet, its pastel-shaded cottages and cabins encircling the small har-
bour.
Arran
( 78 47 51 29;
www.arran.as
;
s Nkr750-900, d Nkr1000-1150; mid-May-Aug; )
has 44 rooms spread over three quayside buildings. The Sami family who run it bake their
own bread and the menu is always the freshest of fish, hauled from the seas off Mager-
øya. To vary the cuisine, there's also a reindeer special.
If you find it full, several other houses in the village advertise rooms. And should you
jordveien 4 , Arran; noon-9pm mid-May-mid-Aug), featuring the sinuous shapes and bright
canvases of artist Eva Schmutterer.
Lakselv & Around
Pop 3125
The plain fishing village of Lakselv, at the head of long, slim Porsangerfjord, has little to
detain you. The name means 'salmon stream', which reflects its main appeal for Norwegian
holidaymakers. Unless you're here to fish, drive right on by.
Sleeping
Bungalåven Vertshus
CABINS
( 92 64 04 23;
www.bungalaaven.com
;
Børselv; 2-bed cabins Nkr550; Jun-Sep)
Some 40km up the Rv98 northeast of Lakselv, take a signed turning and continue 2km to
reach this convivial converted farmhouse. It serves dinner in summer with traditional food
for a bargain Nkr250. The lounge is a cosy haven and the owner plays a mean squeezebox
so you may find yourself up and dancing. There's also a small camping space too (site
Nkr250).
