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Culture and history

What is Melkevarden?

Last updated: 8 October 2026

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A viewpoint 121 metres above sea level at the eastern edge of Vadsø, with traces of settlement from the Komsa culture about 9,000 years ago. The walk is about 2.3 km each way, from Ytrebyfjæra. See Melkevarden on the culture trail.

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