Fauske Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Fauske featuring a bay or harbour
Fauske is the perfect destination to experience Norway’s nature, fjords and mountains. This small town in northern Norway will give you memories to last a lifetime.

Many people who choose a weekend stay in Fauske do so to experience the famous Norwegian wilderness. If you are one of them, you can rest assured that Fauske will deliver. The town is located on Skjerstadfjord, with its two impressive peaks, Suliskongen and Dama. There are many other exciting things to do in Fauske, like visiting the Sulitjelma mine and the Fauske bygdetun cultural history museum.

The name of the district and the town comes from the Fauske farm dating back to the1500s. The name is of Norse origin and derives from the Norse noun fauskr, meaning decayed wood. The town was previously known for its mining, but today it is the extraction of marble that the town is best known for.

Take a boat out onto Skjerstadfjord to experience Norwegian nature at its best. Although it's not the most famous fjord in Norway, its spectacular majesty will take your breath away. The fjord is 32 km long, so you'll have plenty of time to see most of it on a day trip.

If you like being active and prefer to be on land, head to one of the area's famous peaks. Suliskongen and Dama are located in the Sulitjelma massif, right on the border with Sweden. Suliskongen is the second-highest peak in northern Norway at 1908 metres above sea level.

A visit to the Sulitjelma mine is exciting for all ages. Jump on the mining train and go 1.5 km into the mountain until you reach ‘Robbins lift’. The full, guided tour takes around an hour, depending on the number of passengers. Fauske village square nearby is located right in the centre and has many old houses to explore.

A holiday in Fauske offers a little bit of everything, with nature as the highlight. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery and a pleasant town where you will immediately feel right at home. The best time to visit is spring and summer when the area is at its best.

Scandic Fauske Hotel
Scandic Fauske Hotel
3 out of 5
Storgata 82, Fauske
The price is ₹10,924 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
₹10,924
per night
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fauske. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attraction Urtehagen pa Tofte is located nearby. ...
7.8/10 Good! (462 reviews)
"Friendly & helpful staff, great room with fantastic sea view, very clean & great breakfast"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2023

Scandic Fauske Hotel
Lundhøgda Camping og Motell
Lundhøgda Camping og Motell
2 out of 5
Lundveien 62, Fauske, Nordland
Stay at this campsite in Fauske. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and room service. Popular attraction Urtehagen pa Tofte is located nearby. Discover genuine guest ...
6.6/10 (23 reviews)
Lite trivelig sted.
"Vi fikk en hytte som har sett sine bedre dager. Badet luktet dårlig og vinduer viste tegn til mugg og lite renhold. Kjøkken utdatert. Soverommet med to køyesenger var veldig trangt. Hadde ikke valgt dette stedet igjen."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2021

Lundhøgda Camping og Motell
Jakobsbakken Mountain Resort
Jakobsbakken Mountain Resort
3.5 out of 5
Jakobsbakken 14, Fauske, Nordland
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Fauske. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attraction Gruvemuseum is located nearby. Discover genuine guest ...
Jakobsbakken Mountain Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Saltstraumen Brygge
Saltstraumen Brygge
3 out of 5
Saltstraumen Brygge, Bodo
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bodo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
"Its very easy to find! Right at the water and just a short run to the stream viewing location. The amount of fish in the water is simply insane. It was just an overnight stop but I want to come back for fishing trip one day. Staff was very friendly and easy going!"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2019

Saltstraumen Brygge
Lundhøgda Camping og Motell
Lundhøgda Camping og Motell
2 out of 5
Lundveien 62, Fauske, Nordland
Stay at this campsite in Fauske. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and room service. Popular attraction Urtehagen pa Tofte is located nearby. Discover genuine guest ...
6.6/10 (23 reviews)
Lite trivelig sted.
"Vi fikk en hytte som har sett sine bedre dager. Badet luktet dårlig og vinduer viste tegn til mugg og lite renhold. Kjøkken utdatert. Soverommet med to køyesenger var veldig trangt. Hadde ikke valgt dette stedet igjen."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2021

Lundhøgda Camping og Motell
Arctic Seasport
Arctic Seasport
3.5 out of 5
Vei 1487, Bodo
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Bodo. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle and a terrace. Popular attractions Skjerstad Church and Bratten Activity Park are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Notti da incubo
"Abbiano prenotato due notti per un totale di € 300,00,pagamento anticipato al nostro arrivo iniziano le disavventure, ci chiedono €35,00 per le lenzuola e gli asciugamani (questo particolare che nel prezzo non era previsto lenzuola e asciugamani non era specifica da nessun parte). Arriviamo in camera ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2019

Arctic Seasport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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