Helgeland Museum, avdeling Lurøy. Grønsvik Kystfort
About This Museum
It's a strange and beautiful paradox: a place built for war has become a sanctuary of profound peace. Perched on the rocky shores of Lurøy, this former coastal fort doesn't just sit on the landscape—it emerges from it, a concrete beast tamed by time and moss. Inside, the air is cool and heavy with history, the original gun emplacements and barracks now telling silent stories of a tense past. You don't just see this museum; you feel its weight and its unexpected tranquility.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the massive 128mm Bofors coastal gun, still trained on the horizon as if awaiting an enemy that never came. Elsewhere, you'll find personal artifacts from the soldiers who were stationed here—photographs, uniform fragments, and simple utensils that whisper of lonely vigils in this starkly beautiful place.
Visitor Information
Heads up, it's temporarily closed at the moment, so you'll want to check their website for reopening dates before making the trip out to Stokkvågen. When it is open, wear good shoes—this is a raw, uneven coastal site where the weather can turn on a krone.
Architecture & Building
The architecture is pure functionalist military bunker—brutalist before brutalism was a style. Think raw, weathered concrete structures designed to blend into the granite outcrops, all low-slung profiles and narrow slits for windows that prioritize defense over aesthetics.
Contact & Location
Address: 154, Aldersundveien, Stokkvågen, Lurøy, Nordland, 8735, Norge
Phone: +47 75 11 01 85
Website: Visit Website
