Evenes

The municipality city center is Bogen, where the local administration is situated, and Liland are the two main centres. Evenes municipality has approximately 1.350 inhabitants and covers a area of 252,3 km2. The district is centrally located with respect to transport links. Highway E10 runs right through the area, and Harstad / Narvik Airport has daily connections all over Norway. The main industries are agriculture, manufacturing, trade and services.

LILAND BRYGGE

The oldest building at Liland dates from 1880. It was brought across the fjord from Havnes in Ballangen. The building has been used for several purposes, from steamship office and storehouse for flour to fish processing. In recent years, Liland Brygge has been restored and forms today an interesting part of the local coastal culture.

STONE CHURCH

The sculpture "Stone Church" at Evenestangen is Evenes' contribution to "Artscape Nordland". The "Stone Church", designed by the Dane Bjørn Nordgård, was opened in 1995. The 5.5 m high sculpture is made of granite and is based on church/temple architecture.

EVENES CHURCH

Evenes Church was built in 1800, in Biedermeier style. It is a beautiful cruciform church. Inside the church are several ancient items, of which the oldest one is the baptismal font dating from the 13th century. The font stood in the first church built here in 1250.

GALLOGIEDDE

Gallogiedde is a collection of farm buildings once inhabited by Sami people. The first settlers were reindeer herders who every spring migrated from the winter grazing lands in Sweden to the summer grazing lands along the coast of Norway. Later many of them settled, and their settlements form the basis of the present Sami communities here. At present, after more than 200 years' settlement, Gallogiedde has been organised as a Sami open air museum.

WAR MEMORIALS AT EVENESTANGEN

The construction of the fortification started in the summer of 1940 and was com- pleted in June 1941. The fortification had three guns, calibre 211 with a firing length of 16,700 m, and a 150-strong crew. It was used up until 1945, but was never in combat. The remains of the fortification are marked and easily visible.

FISHING

Deep sea fishing enthusiasts can take a fishing trip out on the ocean. You can fish for salmon, cod and halibut. Be aware that there are a number of special rules in regards to fishing. Remember to purchase a fishing licence.