Saltdal

4732 ( March 31, 2013 )

Saltdal is a Norwegian municipality. The center of the municipality is Rognan.

Saltdal is located a few kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The municipality extends from the fjord to the mountains and has a total area of ​​2215 km ². Of these, about 1,300 km ² are designated as a nature reserve. The area of Saltdal is one of the driest areas of Norway. 1999, only 99 mm of rainfall were measured.

Attractions

Junkerdal is a valley which extends to the east. The area was declared a National Park in 2004. The size is 682 km ². In the valley grow rare orchids that would not otherwise occur as far north.

Saltdal Museum is located about 1 km north of Rognan. The museum is arranged around a 1750 built " Captain's ". From here once drove in a freighter loaded with fish and furs to Bergen and returned with everyday goods for the residents of Saltdales back. In addition to the " Captain's " about 20 historic buildings were arranged from the area and thus form a small open- air museum.

Attached is located at the Museum Saltdal the Blutwegmuseum. It is reminiscent of the fate of the prisoners of war had to here from 1942 to 1945 during the German occupation of Norway forced labor. The forced laborers had to build the stretch of road between Saltnes and Saksenvik. Due to high losses this road was called the bloodstream.