Travel to Vardø: Norway’s Witchcraft History & Arctic Wilderness Island If you ask anyone who travels extensively through Finnmark to name the most atmospheric, unapologetically raw town in Norway, Vardø will almost always top the list. Located on the island of Vardøya, on the extreme eastern edge of the Varanger Peninsula, Vardø is officially Norway’s easternmost town—positioned further east than Istanbul, Cairo, and Saint Petersburg. Connected to the mainland by Norway’s oldest underwater tunnel, Vardø feels like a place at the very end of the world. It is a town of dramatic contrasts: centuries-old fishing traditions, haunting 17th-century witch trials, dramatic cold-war history, and a vibrant street art movement that has breathed new life into its historic wooden buildings. For travellers looking to experience the true, unfiltered Arctic beyond the typical tourist routes, Vardø is an essential stop. Here is your ultimate guide to exploring this extraordinary island. Why Vardø D...
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