12,500 years ago, the ice had retreated from the Varanger
Peninsula after the last ice age. As soon as the land was
habitable, people came from the east. They lived off the
rich resources on land and in the sea. At Mortensnes
cultural heritage area, you can walk along a marked path
and see traces of the people who have lived here. From
tent sites used 10,000 years ago, through the Stone Age
and up to modern times. There are 500 Sami graves, two
sacrificial places, a labyrinth and a reconstructed goahti,
where you can light a fire. The area is open all year
round, but there may be snow from October to May. Follow
the marked paths to preserve cultural relics that have not
yet been excavated. The entire area is protected.
The information building contains an art installation
and is open in summer as a visitor centre, where coffee
and waffles are served. The building is also used for
groups that have booked a guided tour.