Visit the Old Trading Centre of Hopsjø

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Get captivated by histories of Hopsjø’s Old Trading Center on a guided tour of the whale hunting museum, their old shop and the canning museum.

On this tour to the old trading centre at Hopsjø, an historical place of trade and traditions you will walk in the well-preserved footsteps of the great Parelius family. Stroll through one of Norway’s oldest country stores, a living relic of trading traditions. Take part in a guided tour of the local Whale Hunting Museum, learning more about the history of the whale hunting station at Hestnes. At the canning museum, immerse yourself in the tale of the local canning industry, a pillar of the community’s livelihood. Both museums offer an intimate connection to the region’s maritime and economic heritage. The trading centre at Hopsjø will beautifully paint a vivid picture of the past, connecting you with local history.