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Arctic Museum Nanoq

Porkenasintie 60, Pietarsaari 68620, Finland
+358-6-729 3679
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Traveler Description: Background The Arctic Museum Nanoq was inaugurated in 1991and is the first museum in Finland dedicated to the Arctic. The museum is in the forest 7... more »
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Helsinki, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

My visit was at the end of autumn so no ice and snow, but the feeling of bare simplicity was very strong in Fabåda. Genuine tools and constructions a scattered thru the forest like at a genuine camp. It really gives a taste of how primitive life used to be in northern latitudes. More

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Jakobstad
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

Nanoq was one of the most positive experiences I have had for a longest time. This museum is built and managed by a private person, who has collected all the items during a long time. You definitely must have a guide to accompany you, since they will explain the history behind the exposition. Especially I appreciated the history and stories... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2010
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If you visit Pietarsaari/Jakobstad this museum is just a must to see. In the world it does not exist so many arctic museums, and in Finland there are two, One in Rovaniemi and so this. The museal area is filed with arctic memories from the past and I recommend a guided tour in the museum because the topic is odd... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
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