Here, some 40km north of Bodø, the entrepreneurial Zahl family established in the 19th century an important trading station. The station provided local fishing families with supplies in exchange for their catch. Most of the timber-built structures of this self-contained community have been preserved. The spartan quarters and kitchens of the fishing families contrast with the sumptuous decor of the merchants' housing. There's a 20-minute audiovisual presentation included in the entry price. Admission to the main building is by guided tour.
