Steilneset Memorial

(by the mercy of) god and king

In the town of Vardø, a poignant monument stands as a tribute to all those ensnared by the shackles of witchcraft accusations. The design hails from the esteemed Swiss studio of Peter Zumthor, renowne...

(by the mercy of) god and king

In the town of Vardø, a poignant monument stands as a tribute to all those ensnared by the shackles of witchcraft accusations. The design hails from the esteemed Swiss studio of Peter Zumthor, renowne...

Atmospheric and poignant

We had a couple of hours to spend in Vardø and this was definitely a highlight of our time here. The long stylised building that houses the memorial is striking from a distance, but becomes even more ...

Atmospheric and poignant

We had a couple of hours to spend in Vardø and this was definitely a highlight of our time here. The long stylised building that houses the memorial is striking from a distance, but becomes even more ...

Haunting experience

Haunting site with touching stories. Remember to pick a leaflet with a language you prefer from the beginning, since the exhibition itself has only Norwegian texts.